Asian Games
(Search results - 266)BiographyDec 12, 2023, 1:49 PM IST
Eldhose Paul’s Biography | Birth | Education | Family | International Games | Medals | Facts
Eldhose Paul is an Indian athlete and Indian Navy officer. In 2021, he played at the national level for the first time in the Indian Grand Prix 4 Patiala and won a gold medal. Eldhose Paul is the first Indian to win a gold medal in men’s triple jump at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
India UntoldNov 10, 2023, 11:25 AM IST
Meet Mumtaz Khan, a Rising Hockey Star of India
Mumtaz Khan is an international hockey player. She earned a spot on the Junior National Hockey team in 2017. In 2022, Mumtaz was honoured by the FIH as the Rising Star of the Year. Mumtaz played exceptionally well in the Junior World Cup scoring 8 goals in 6 matches, including a hat-trick against Malaysia.
India UntoldNov 8, 2023, 10:14 AM IST
Mohammad Ibrar: This Village Boy is an Incredible Athletics Champion
Mohammad Ibrar is a resident of Sangrampur village, Pratapgarh. He used to participate in the village games during Nag Panchami. By succeeding at the district level competitions, he became a state-level player. Ibrar clinched a gold medal at the South Asian Games held in Dhaka and a bronze medal at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championship in Iran.
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.
BiographyOct 7, 2023, 3:39 PM IST
Harjinder Kaur’s Biography | Birth | Education | Family | Weightlifting Championships | Commonwealth Games
Harjinder Kaur is an Indian weightlifter. She competes in the 71 kg women's category. In 2022, she won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games. Punjab’s Chief Minister Bhagwat Maan congratulated her and gave her a cash prize of Rs 40 lakh.
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.
BiographySep 29, 2023, 3:39 PM IST
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Biography | Birth | Education | Family | Marriage | Training | Debut Match | Awards | Facts
Harmanpreet Kaur is an Indian cricketer. She received training from Jian Jyoti School Academy, Punjab. In 2016, she was signed by the Sydney Scorchers, an overseas T20 franchise. In 2023, the Indian women’s cricket team earned the gold medal at the Asian Games held in China, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur.
India UntoldSep 26, 2023, 8:30 AM IST
Asian Games Champions: A gamer’s journey to winning gold for the country
Divyansh was obsessed with playing video games. His parents were concerned and encouraged him to try physical games like shooting. Divyansh received training from Shooting Academy in Jaipur. Along with his teammates, he beat the China’s team, surpassed their record and won a gold medal for India.
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.
BiographySep 7, 2023, 2:08 PM IST
Manpreet Singh’s Biography | Birth | Debut | Marriage | Facts
Manpreet Singh is an Indian hockey player. He rose to prominence in 2021, when India won the bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics (Tokyo) under his leadership. This was India’s first Olympic medal in hockey since 1980.
BiographyAug 28, 2023, 2:32 PM IST
Swapna Barman’s Biography | Birth | Family | Asian Games
Swapna Barman is an Indian athlete. She received training from the 'Sports Authority of India Campus'. With the help of scholarships, Swapna participated in several state and national level competitions. She won a gold medal in 2018 Asian Games in women's category of heptathlon.
IndiaMay 21, 2021, 3:55 PM IST
Covid-19: Arjuna awardee Tejaswini who lost her husband gets assistance of Rs 2 lakh
Tejaswini Bai, who won the Arjuna Award in 2011 and was a member of the Women’s Kabaddi team that won gold medals at the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games respectively, who lost her husband owing to Covid-19, has got an assistance of Rs 2 lakh from Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Other SportsFeb 19, 2020, 3:54 PM IST
Rahi Sarnobat: Khelo India has inspired many children to take up sports
'I am really glad that some colleges and universities are encouraging their students to take part in sports and focus on things other than academics. I really appreciate the Khelo India Universities Games,' Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist shooter Rahi Sarnobat said
Decoding The EconomyFeb 11, 2020, 2:08 PM IST
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju announced Lifelong Monthly Pension for Athletes
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is implementing ‘Pension to Meritorious Sportspersons’ scheme, Sportspersons who are Indian citizens and have won medals in Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and World Cups/World Championships (in Olympic and Asian Games disciplines) and Paralympic Games, are eligible for lifelong monthly pension after they attain the age of 30 years or retire from active sports, whichever is later.