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PM Modi to interact with Asian Para Games contingent in felicitation event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with India's Asian Para Games contingent on Wednesday at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here. The PMO said the programme, during which Modi will also address the athletes, is an attempt on his part to congratulate them for their outstanding achievement at the Asian Para Games and to motivate them for future competitions. India won a total of 111 medals including 29 gold in the Asian para Games 2022. The medals tally at the Asian Para Games 2022 witnessed a 54 per cent increase over the previous best performance (in 2018); and the 29 gold medals won are almost twice as won in 2018. The programme will be attended by the athletes, their coaches, officials from the Paralympic Committee of India & Indian Olympic Association, representatives from National Sports Federations, and officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the statement said.

Their unwavering drive to excel truly inspirational: PM Modi hails athletes

PM Modi took to X to congratulate Asian Para Games medalists for their stunning displays of talent

Rs 5 lakh to Rs 5 crore: JSW Sports eyes golden deals for athletes

According to sources with inside knowledge, Neeraj Chopra has signed brand sponsorships with Under Armour, Gillette, Noise, Tata AIA Life Insurance, Swiss Tourism, and Limca Sportz

Death of Indian-origin athlete in Singapore: Coach failed to check health

An investigation into the death of a 14-year-old Indian-origin student-athlete at the Singapore Sports School, has revealed there was a safety lapse as his badminton coach failed to check on his well-being before leaving the track. The coach has been served a notice of dismissal, according to a Channel News Asia report on Saturday. Pranav Madhaik, who was part of the school's badminton academy and had aspired to be an Olympic champion, felt unwell following a 400-metre fitness time trial on October 5. Pranav was taken to the National University Hospital and he died on Wednesday (October 11). In a press release on Saturday, the Singapore Sports School laid out the timeline of events leading to the boy's death and the findings of the investigation. After completing his time trial session on October 5 at about 6:26 p.m., Pranav reported to the badminton coach that he felt unwell. Time trials and conditioning sessions are a regular part of student-athletes' training plans, according

Neeraj Chopra among 11 nominees for men's World Athlete of Year

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Thursday named as one of the 11 nominees for the 2023 men's World Athlete of the Year award. The 11 nominees were selected by an international panel of athletics experts, comprising representatives from all six continental areas of World Athletics. The nominations reflect some of the standout performances achieved at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, one-day meeting circuits, Label road races and other events around the world, the international governing body of the sport said. The other nominees are shot putter Ryan Crouser of USA, pole vaulters Mondo Duplantis of Sweden, 3000m steeplechaser Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco, Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway (1500m/5000m), marathoner Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya, decathlete Pierce LePage of Canada, sprinter Noah Lyles of USA, race walker Alvaro Martin of Spain, long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm of Norway. A three-way voting ..

PM Modi lauds Indian athletes for winning record 107 medals at Asian Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed as "historic achievement" Indian athletes winning the highest-ever total of 107 medals at the Asian Games, and said the unwavering determination and hard work of the players have made the nation proud. Indian athletes touched the magical figure of 107 medals at the Asian Games with their blood, sweat and toil over the last fortnight. In a post on X, Modi said, "What a historic achievement for India at the Asian Games! The entire nation is overjoyed that our incredible athletes have brought home the highest ever total of 107 medals, the best ever performance in the last 60 years." The unwavering determination, relentless spirit and hard work of our players have made the nation proud, he said. "Their victories have given us moments to remember, inspired us all and have reaffirmed our commitment to excellence," Modi said. With India concluding its engagements at the Games on Saturday, the tally of 107 medals will remain etched in the collective mem

Asian Games: Annu Rani secures India's 15th gold in women's javelin final

Krishan Kumar was the other Indian participating in the race but was disqualified for jostling/obstruction

This 100-metre race in Delhi saw only one athlete turn up. Here is why

The number of athletes fell by half after doping control officers of NADA reached the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Thakur slams China for denying visas to 3 Indian athletes for Asian Games

Thakur labelled this action as "discriminatory" and emphasised that it goes against the Olympic Charter, a stance deemed "unacceptable" by India

Patnaik announces Rs 10 lakh cash support for Asian Game qualified athletes

Ahead of the Hangzhou Asian Games in China, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a financial support for the state's athletes who are set to participate in the upcoming sports event. Each Asian Games-bound athlete will receive Rs 10 lakh each, to support their training, preparation, and participation in the prestigious sporting event, an official release issued by the chief minister's office said. The Asian Games, known for bringing together elite athletes from across the continent, offer a platform to showcase the dedication and talent of athletes. The Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in China, to be held from September 23 to October 8, this year. Thirteen athletes from Odisha will participate in the Asian Games. They include Kishore Jena in athletics; Anshika Bharati, Ritu Kaudi and Sonali Swain in rowing; Anupama Swain in Ju-Jitsu; Neha Devi Leichondam in Kayaking and Canoeing; Pyari Xaxa in football; Deep Grace Ekka and Amit Rohidas in hockey and Dumuni Marndi,

Men's 4x400m relay: India breaks Asian record, qualifies for Worlds final

The Indian men's 4x400m relay team shattered Asian record, clocking 2 minute 59.05 seconds to qualify for its maiden final round of the World Championships here on Saturday. The Indian quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi and Rajesh Ramesh ran a stunning race to finish second in heat number one behind USA (2:58.47) to make it to the final to be held on Sunday. The earlier Asian record of 2:59.51 was in the name of Japanese team. The top three finishers in each of the two heats and the next two fastest qualify for the final.

Somali athlete finishes 100-metre race in 21 seconds, sparks controversy

Nasra Abukar Ali, who is said to be 20 years old from Somalia, ran the 100-metre heat in 21.81 seconds. She finished dead last in the race

PM Modi congratulates athletes for performance at Asian Athletics C'ships

India finished the competition at third place with 27 medals, consisting of six gold, 12 silver and nine bronze medals. Japan topped the charts with 37 medals

PM Modi congratulates athletes for winning 202 medals at Special Olympics

India finished the final day of the Games by taking their medal tally to 202 medals (76 gold, 75 silver and 51 bronze), with the last of the medals coming from the athletics track

Sports Ministry hikes athletes boarding amount by 66% on foreign tours

The package includes boarding, lodging, local transportation, and on some occasions entry fees as well

Neeraj Chopra number one in World Athletics men's javelin ranking

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra became the world number one for the first time in his career in the latest men's javelin throw rankings issued by the World Athletics. Chopra topped the charts with 1455 points, 22 ahead of Grenada's reigning world champion Anderson Peters (1433). Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic was third with 1416 points. The 25-year-old Chopra rose to world number two on August 30 last year but was stuck behind Peters since then. In September last year, Neeraj Chopra won the Diamond League 2022 finals in Zurich, becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious trophy. He won the title at the season-opening Doha Diamond League on May 5 with a throw of 88.67m. He will next compete at the FBK Games on June 4 in the Netherlands, followed by the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland, on June 13.

Put systems in place to deal with players' issues: Athletes' Commission

The Athletes Commission of the IOA has recommended the national Olympic body to put systems in place to deal with issues of the players "with respect and dignity" in the light of the protest by top wrestlers of the country against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The Athletes Commission of the Indian Olympic Association met on Saturday to discuss the ongoing protest by the wrestlers who have made sexual harassment and intimidation charges against Singh. "Six members out of the 10 attended the meeting on Saturday and they have sent recommendations to the IOA," a source privy to the development told PTI on conditions of anonymity. "The Athletes Commission felt that it should play a more active role in representing the voices of the athletes in front of the IOA and put systems in place to deal with the issues of the athletes with respect and dignity." It is learnt that Athletes Commission chairperson and Olympics bronze medallist boxer MC Mary Kom was not present at the meeting. S

90% of athletes of Haryana trust WFI, says President Brij Bhushan Singh

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday claimed that 90 per cent of athletes of Haryana trust WFI and said that "You don't get justice from Jantar Mantar."The Delhi Police on Friday registered two FIRs against WFI president Singh over allegations of sexual harassment and exploitation of female wrestlers by him. Top Indian grapplers such as Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and many other wrestlers are involved in the protest against the WFI chief."90pc of the athletes & guardians of Haryana trust the Wrestling Federation of India. A few families & the girls who have levelled allegations belonged to the same 'akhada'...The patron of that 'akhada' is Deepender Hooda," Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh told ANI.Singh said one cannot get justice from Jantar Mantar if you want it you have to knock on the door of the court."You don't get justice from Jantar Mantar. If you want justice, you have to go to the Police, Court. They never did ...

WFI row: PT Usha wades into controversy; here's all you need to know

Wrestlers staging protests on the streets amounts to indiscipline. It is tarnishing the image of India, she added.

Railways' Pankaj Mukheja upstages Aishwary Tomar in shooting trials

Railways' Pankaj Mukheja won his second match in two days, emerging victorious in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the national selection trials after getter the better of Olympian Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar here on Sunday. He had won the T3 (third) trials of the same event on Saturday. In the T4 gold medal match, Pannkaj overcame local favourite Tomar 16-12 to come out on top. Also winning on the day was Mehuli Ghosh, now representing the ONGC. She won the women's 10m air rifle T4 trials with a 17-9 result over her former state-mate Swarnali Roy of West Bengal. Rajasthan's Bhavesh Shekhawat claimed the men's 25m rapid fire pistol T4 trials. The day, however, belonged to Pankaj, who completed the men's 3P double on his current trip to Bhopal, after getting the better of Railways colleague Swapnil Kusale in the T3 trials. Swapnil was pushed to third on Sunday by India number one Aishwary who finished second in the ranking round to claim the right to challenge Pankaj for ..