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India's Paris Olympic Medal Hopes: Key athletes to watch out for in Paris 2024
India's prospects for the Paris 2024 Olympics are bright, with athletes like Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, and PV Sindhu leading the charge. Each contender brings unique strengths, but they also face challenges ranging from injuries to high expectations. The Indian contingent is determined to surpass their previous best medal haul and achieve new heights on the global stage.
List of qualified Indian players for Paris Olympics 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympics commence on July 26, featuring 32 sports and 329 gold medals. India’s Tokyo highlights: 124 athletes, 7 medals. Neeraj Chopra defends javelin title. Priyanka Goswami, Akshdeep Singh race walking. Bhowneesh Mendiratta loses shooting quota to Prithviraj Tondaiman. Parveen Hooda replaced by Jasmine Lamboria. Indian shooting teams, including Tarundeep Rai and Mirabai Chanu.
Current generation of athletes is not chicken hearted: Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra advised Paris 2024 athletes to focus on the present, reflecting on his 2008 Beijing Games. Bindra lauded their confidence at a French Embassy and IFCCI event. Thierry Mathou praised India-France sports ties, crucial for 2036 aspirations. India's contingent aims for better than Tokyo. Neeraj Chopra and Sable cited. Grassroots efforts essential amid intense medal speculation.
Sable, Jena up against world-class field in Paris Diamond League in tune-up to Olympics
Top Indian 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable and javelin thrower Kishore Jena aim to sharpen their Olympic preparations at the Paris leg of the Diamond League, with Neeraj Chopra withdrawing due to injury. Sable seeks redemption after past setbacks, facing tough competition including Kenyan Abraham Kibiwot. Jena, battling ankle pain, will challenge top throwers like Jakub Vadlejch and Arshad Nadeem. Both athletes strive to excel in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
India's top athletics stars vie for Olympics berths at National Inter-State C'ships
Exciting battles await at the National Inter-State Championships as athletes strive for Paris Olympics qualification, showcasing their talents and determination in various track and field events.
Olympic champion Chopra to compete before home fans after three years
The National Federation Cup, beginning Sunday, will gain high-profile status with the presence of Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, despite several top athletes opting out of the four-day Senior Championships. Chopra, aged 26, will participate in a domestic event for the first time in three years, following his appearance in the 2021 edition of the same event.
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Tech treats! PlayStation announces monthly free games for subscribers; titles include 'Sable', 'Lego 2K Drive'
Sony's December PlayStation Plus line-up offers a diverse gaming experience with three engaging titles.
Army chief felicitates Neeraj Chopra, other medallists for remarkable achievements at Asian Games
In his address at the felicitation ceremony held at Manekshaw Centre, Gen Pande said the Indian Army also made a significant contribution of 20 medals -- three Gold, seven Silver, and 10 Bronze -- to the country's tally. He felicitated javelin thrower Chopra, a Subedar in the Army, and athlete Avinash Sable, also a Subedar, both of whom clinched a gold each and other sportspesons who also won medals at the recently-concluded Games.
"Whenever we win medals it boosts our confidence": Asian Games gold medalist Avinash Sable
Indian athlete Avinash was honored by the Indian army for his outstanding performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games, where he won a gold medal in the Men's 3000m and a silver medal in the 5000m. Avinash expressed his gratitude for the opportunity given to him by the Indian Army to pursue sports. The Army Chief, General Manoj Pande, commended the athletes for their remarkable performances and expressed pride in their achievements. The Indian contingent achieved its target of winning 100 medals at the Asian Games, with the army athletes contributing 20 medals. Avinash also qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Several firsts for India at Hangzhou Asian Games
India had a remarkable performance at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, winning several historic medals. Avinash Sable became the first Indian man to win a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase, while Parul Chaudhary won a gold in the women's 5000m race. Annu Rani became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold in javelin throw.
Record medal haul in Hangzhou Asian Games promises a bumper harvest in 2024 Paris Olympic
India's performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games has been historic, with the country winning a record 107 medals. This success has raised hopes of a best-ever Olympic performance in Paris next year. Indian athletes exceeded expectations in events such as shooting and archery, and the fourth-place finish in Hangzhou is a testament to their determination and hard work. Athletics and shooting contributed the most medals, while India also regained gold in kabaddi and men's hockey. Controversy marred some moments, but overall, the Games showcased the talent and potential of Indian athletes.
Asian Games 2023 India medal tally: Full list of Gold, Silver, Bronze medal winners
India has sent a 655-member contingent to participate in the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. The event, originally scheduled for 2022 but postponed due to COVID-19, started on September 23 and will continue until October 8. With a larger contingent this year, India is hopeful of surpassing its previous medal count of 70, including 16 gold, achieved at the Jakarta 2018 Games. Athletics has historically been India's strongest sport at the Asian Games.
Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra prevails in intense fight with Kishore Jena to retain gold medal
Neeraj Chopra was overwhelming favourite in his event but Kishore Jena threw up a huge surprise when he heaved his spear to 86.77m to overtake his decorated compatriot, who had managed 84.49m in his second attempt.
'Toor' De Force: Tajinderpal Singh Toor wins gold for India in shot put
Tajinderpal Singh Toor won India's second gold medal in athletics at the Asian Games, with a throw of 20.36m in the men's shot put final. He surpassed Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Daouda, who was leading the race with a throw of 20.18m. Toor already holds the Asian Games record with a throw of 20.75m in 2018, and now he has a new Asian record with a throw of 21.77m.
PM Modi congratulates Asian Games medal winners
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated several Asian Games medallists, including Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Avinash Sable, for their outstanding performances in shot put and steeplechase events. Modi also praised the Indian men's trap team and boxer Nikhat Zareen for winning gold and bronze medals respectively.
Sable becomes 1st Indian man to win Asian Games 3000m steeplechase title, Toor defends shot put gold
Avinash Sable became the first Indian man to win a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event at the Asian Games, setting a new record in the process. Meanwhile, defending champion Swapna Barman struggled with injuries and fell out of medal contention in the heptathlon. She had won gold in the javelin throw event in the previous edition.
From Neeraj Chopra to PV Sindhu: Here is India's contingent, schedule and important games for the upcoming Asian Games
India is preparing to participate in the upcoming Asian Games, which will take place from September 23 to October 8 in China. The Indian team consists of 655 members across 41 different disciplines. This year, India's cricket teams will make their debut in the Asian Games. Other notable participants include Olympic medalists PV Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain, Bajrang Punia, and Mirabai Chanu.
Mission Hangzhou: A look at India's biggest medal prospects at Asian Games
India is sending its largest-ever contingent of 655 athletes to the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou. The country aims to surpass its previous medal tally of 70. Some of India's brightest medal prospects include Neeraj Chopra in men's javelin throw, Tajinderpal Singh Toor in men's shot put, and Jyothi Yarraji in women's 100m hurdles.
Jeswin Aldrin qualifies for maiden World Championships long jump finals, Sreeshankar suffers shock exit
The 21-year-old Aldrin, who entered the showpiece as season leader with his 8.42m national record effort in March, cleared 8.0m in his first attempt and fouled his next two jumps. But that was sufficient for him to make it to the 12-man final to be held on Thursday.
Shocker in World Athletics C'ships: Sable fails to qualify for final round in 3000m steeplechase
Those who cleared 6.80m or at least 12 best performers from the two qualification groups make it to the final round. Sable has been undergoing high altitude training in Colorado Springs, USA, for some time. In fact, he began his US training stint under well-known coach Scott Simmons in April last year with funding under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme of the sports ministry.
Receiving Khel Ratna award is the best way to finish 2022: Achanta Sharath Kamal
The CWG gold medallist will receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the country's highest sporting honour, from President Droupadi Murmu on November 30 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
When walking would suffice,Avinash Sable ran
Sable's rise has been meteoric. He was fifth in the Federation Cup in 2017, but won the title in the National Open that year, and he ran sub-9m for the first time. Within a year, he broke the legendary Gopal Saini's 37-year-old national record at the 2018 National Open Championships with a time of 8:29.80.
CWG 2022: Wrestlers Dahiya, Phogat, Naveen win gold as India surge up in the table
The Indian medal haul has been going at a slow but steady pace in the absence of shooting and archery and some unexpected performances in table tennis and badminton got a leg-up with the wrestlers adding three more gold to the three they won on Friday. India are now placed fifth in the table behind Australia, England, Canada and New Zealand.
History on track: Sable wins India’s first-ever medal in men’s 3000m steeplechase, Priyanka clinches silver in race walk
Sable wins India’s first-ever medal (silver) in men’s 3000m steeplechase, Priyanka clinches silver in race walk.
CWG 2022, athletics: India's Avinash Sable wins silver in steeplechase, denies Kenya podium clean sweep
Sable clocked 8:11.20 to better the previous NR of 8:12.48, set at the Rabat Diamond League earlier this year. It was also India's first-ever medal in steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Avinash Sable betters own national record but misses steeplechase final
The 26-year-old Sable clocked 8 minutes 18.12 seconds in heat number 2 to finish seventh and better his earlier national record of 8:20.20 that he set during the Federation Cup in March.
Tokyo Olympics: Dutee, Sable to kick off India's athletics campaign; medal hope Neeraj in action on Aug 4 & 7
The 23-year-old Chopra, currently ranked fourth in the world, is the brightest prospect for an Olympic medal though he is short on preparations, having competed in only one top-class international event in the run-up ro the Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Olympic-bound athletes will be given priority when COVID-19 vaccine is available: Kiren Rijiju
Rijiju also said that the country is expected to send the largest ever contingent of athletes to the postponed Tokyo Olympics which is scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 8 next year. "Whether it is Tokyo Olympics or any big event happening, the preference will be given to Olympic-bound athletes as well as the (support) staff because it is time-bound."
Olympic-bound Avinash Sable breaks national half-marathon record, first Indian to run it in less than 61 minutes
The 26-year-old Sable, who qualified for the Tokyo Olympics 3000m steeplechase event during the World Athletics Championships last year, became the first Indian to run a half marathon under sixty-one minutes.
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