SHOOTING CONTINGENT EXPECTED TO BRING LAURELS TO THE NATION

July 17, 2021

Shooting events are scheduled at Asaka Shooting Range from 24 July to 2 August 2021 in Tokyo Olympics. Shooting has bought many laurels to the nation at this mega sporting event. Let’s examine medal hopes from our pistol shooters under the lens. Abhishek VermaManu BhakerSaurabh Chaudhary Abhishek Verma and Saurabh...

Rifles are ready to hit the bull’s eye at Olympics

July 14, 2021

A record number of shooters (15) will participate in the Tokyo Olympics. The team is carrying the biggest hopes for medals. In addition to it, they must be looking to shrug off the disappointment of Rio. Let’s have a look at the Indian contingent for rifle and skeet events. Elavenil...

Why Amit Panghal carries a lot of expectations for Tokyo Olympics

May 21, 2021

NEW DELHI: Twenty-eight pugilists will fly punches for 4 flyweight medals at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. Indian boxing sensation Amit Panghal carries lots of hopes in the 52 kg division. Let’s have a look at his preparations for the most important medal of his career. Amit became a household...

DEFYING STEREOTYPES, SINGH SISTERS EXCEL IN BASKETBALL AND LIFE

January 29, 2021

Varanasi is one of the most ancient and most spiritual cities on the planet. The city is known for producing personalities from vibrant spheres of life. It has been the homeland of the legendary people who have been excelling in their spheres of expertise—Pt Ravi Shankar (Sitar), Ustad Bismillah Khan...

1948 OLYMPICS: INDIA’S HISTORIC CAMPAIGN TO WIN A GOLD

January 27, 2021

As the second Great War had engulfed the world, the two editions of the Olympics—1940 and 1948— were not held. And the awaiting Summer Olympics were held in London in 1948. It was the sixth edition of Field Hockey. After the traumatic partition of India, two separate nations came into...

How age-old ‘Guru-Shishya’ tradition elevated Indian sports

September 5, 2020

The guru-shishya parampara is one of the most precious gifts of Indian civilisation to the world. Its footprints can be seen in all the spheres of life. The tradition symbolises a succession of teachers and disciples in traditional Vedic culture and religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. On...

I never concentrate on opponents but focus on my own game: Shooter Manu Bhaker

August 26, 2020

India’s shooting prodigy Manu Bhaker, recently honored with the Arjuna Award, talks to The Daily Guardian about her experiences with her sport. Excerpts: Q. Can you tell us about your current practice routine? A. COVID has impacted all the spheres of life. Shooting is no exception. All the shooting ranges...

Covid-19 has broken the rhythm of boxers, says ace boxing coach Shiv Singh

August 20, 2020

Shiv Singh is a doyen among coaches in India and his name draws instant respect from all quarters. The legendary boxing coach has given 37 years of his life to shaping several pugilists for the nation. Recently, Singh won the Dronacharya Award for lifetime achievement. At that ebullient hour, he...

Focused on qualifying for Tokyo: Deepika Kumari

August 19, 2020

Q. The Covid-19 lockdown has impacted all spheres of life. How are you coping with it? A. Yoga and meditation are a regular part of my day, though physical activities have been severely hit. We (with husband Atanu Das) are practising at a makeshift range of 10m at our residence....

Boxing needs more attention than it’s getting: Kavinder Bisht

August 13, 2020

As per International Boxing Association’s ranking, Kavinder Singh Bisht recently climbed to 4th rank in the world. A pugilist of such a fame from Pithoragarh district’s Dharchula is all set for more proud moments. In an interview, the 25-year-old Junior Warrant Officer of Indian Air Force spoke at length about...