Tokyo Olympics
(Search results - 54)India UntoldApr 17, 2024, 10:35 AM IST
Meet Bengaluru shooter Tejas Kumar Prasad, who cracked UPSC
Tejas Kumar Prasad, a Bengaluru shooter who was expected to compete in the Tokyo Olympics, saw the disruption as an opportunity to accomplish his dream of becoming a civil servant.
India UntoldOct 30, 2023, 8:39 AM IST
The incredible record breaking journey of Rambabu, the Asian Games gold medallist
Sonbhadra’s Rambabu has an exceptional tale of victory to share. Despite coming from a humble background, he trained himself as a professional runner and secured the bronze medal alongside Manju Rani in the mixed team event of the 35 km walk at the 2023 Asian Games. Previously, he held the record of completing 35 km walk in just 2 hours, 31 minutes, and 36 seconds.
India UntoldOct 7, 2023, 9:21 AM IST
Record-breaking journey of Rambabu, who once worked as a labourer
Sonbhadra’s Rambabu has an exceptional tale of victory to share. Despite coming from a humble background, he trained himself as a professional runner and secured the bronze medal alongside Manju Rani in the mixed team event of the 35 km walk at the 2023 Asian Games. Previously, he held the record of completing 35 km walk in just 2 hours, 31 minutes, and 36 seconds.
BiographyOct 5, 2023, 2:41 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra’s Biography | Birth | Family | Marriage | International Championships | World Records | Olympics
Neeraj Chopra is an Indian athlete. He competes in track and field events. At 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Neeraj became the first Indian to clinch a gold medal in javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he made history by winning a gold medal with a javelin throw of 87.58 metres.
BiographySep 15, 2023, 2:20 PM IST
Yashaswini Singh Deswal's Biography | Birth | Education | Events | Facts
Yashaswini Singh Deswal is an Indian sport shooter. She began her training as a pistol shooter in the year 2012. In the year 2017, she set a world junior record of 235.9 in the 10-meter air pistol event and also won the gold medal in the ISSF Junior World Championship in 2017.
BiographySep 9, 2023, 2:03 PM IST
Shushila Likmabam’s Biography | Birth | Family | International Wins
Shushila Likmabam is an Indian Judo player. She participated in the 2014 Commonwealth Games and won a silver medal for the country. In the year 2019, Shushila won a gold medal at the South Asian Games in 48 kg category.
Beyond NewsAug 11, 2021, 7:31 AM IST
71% Indians now willing to support their children in career in sport beyond cricket: Survey
The survey conducted by Local Circles reveals a significant shift in the outlook of a country dominated by cricket.
Beyond NewsAug 10, 2021, 8:45 AM IST
Neeraj Chopra Exclusive: 'My gold medal will silence those who said India can't win in athletics events'
Neeraj Chopra is today a household name in India. The Javelin thrower is yet to fully come to terms with the magnitude of his achievement at the Tokyo Olympics. He spoke exclusively to Asianet News.
Beyond NewsAug 10, 2021, 8:34 AM IST
PR Sreejesh Exclusive: 'Sportsmen and their achievements are now getting much more importance'
In an exclusive conversation with Asianet News, India's men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh speaks about his journey from Kizhakkambalam village in Kerala's Ernakulam to Tokyo.
Beyond NewsAug 5, 2021, 9:04 PM IST
Exclusive: 'For us, this Olympic Bronze medal is like Gold'
Among those instrumental in ensuring that India achieved the 41-year-old dream of an Olympic hockey medal was PR Sreejesh. Asianet News joined the celebrations at his home in Kerala.
Other SportsMay 14, 2020, 5:08 PM IST
Khel Ratna award: NRAI nominates shooter Anjum Moudgil
The 26-year-old Anjum Moudgil, who started shooting in 2008, is among the first two Indians to have secured quota places in the sport for the Tokyo Olympics. NRAI has nominated her for Khel Ratna award
IndiaMar 30, 2020, 8:17 PM IST
From Modi’s videoconferencing on coronavirus to new dates of Tokyo Olympics, watch MyNation in 100 seconds
Union Health Ministry announced Coronavirus outbreak in India is still in local transmission stage, and there has been no community transmission so far. It has come to light several Twitter users have wished death to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the same way as Thomas Schaefer.
Other SportsMar 30, 2020, 6:27 PM IST
Coronavirus: IOC announces new dates for Tokyo Olympics 2020
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced new dates for hosting Tokyo Olympics 2020. The summer Olympics were postponed due to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Other SportsMar 24, 2020, 6:37 PM IST
Japan PM, IOC chief agree to postpone Tokyo Olympics 2020 due to coronavirus
Japan and International Olympic Committee (IOC) have agreed to put off the Tokyo Olympics 2020 to next year. It was confirmed on Tuesday (March 24) by Japan PM Shinzo Abe after speaking to IOC president Thomas Bach
Other SportsMar 23, 2020, 2:04 PM IST
Coronavirus outbreak: IOC considers postponing Tokyo Olympics 2020; says ‘cancellation not on agenda’
'These scenarios relate to modifying existing operational plans for the Games to go ahead on 24 July 2020, and also for changes to the start date of the Games,' International Olympic Committee (IOC) said amidst the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic