Budapest: India celebrated a historic achievement at the 2024 Chess Olympiad, clinching its first-ever dual gold medals in both the open and women’s sections. The triumph was marked by stellar performances from D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and Divya Deshmukh, who each earned individual gold medals for their outstanding contributions. The Indian team showcased remarkable dominance…
Budapest: In a groundbreaking achievement for Indian chess, both the men’s and women’s teams secured gold medals for the first time at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday. The momentous victory was anchored by exceptional performances from grandmasters D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, who propelled the men’s team to triumph with a decisive…
Hulunbuir: India successfully defended their Asian Champions Trophy title with a narrow 1-0 victory over host nation China in the final held in Hulunbuir on Tuesday. This win reinforces India’s status as a powerhouse in Asian hockey, adding another prestigious title to their illustrious record. The match, marked by a series of goalless quarters, saw its…
Moqi (China): India registered an emphatic 4-1 win over Korea in the semi-final of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 at the scenic Moqi Hockey Training Base on Monday. Defending champions India will take on hosts China in the summit clash on Tuesday. Uttam Singh (13’) gave India the lead in the first quarter, followed by…
Paris: India’s para-athlete Simran Sharma made history on Saturday, claiming a bronze medal in the Women’s 200m T12 category at the Paralympic Games with a personal best time of 24.75 seconds. Competing at the iconic Stade de France Stadium, Simran’s strong finish earned India its first-ever medal in the Women’s 200m T12 category, adding to…
Paris: Indian para-athlete Navdeep has etched his name in history by winning a gold medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw F41 category at the Paralympic Games. His personal best throw of 47.32 metres earned India its seventh gold medal in Paris, marking a significant milestone for the nation. Navdeep, who initially secured the silver medal,…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, warmly felicitated the Indian Para-Shooting contingent in New Delhi today, celebrating their remarkable achievements at the recent competition in Paris. The contingent secured a total of…
New Delhi: In anticipation of Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary and as part of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ National Sports Day 2024 celebrations, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organized its inaugural “Khel Utsav 2024” from August 27 to August 30 at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi….
Paris: On Friday, Praveen Kumar made history by winning India’s sixth gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Competing in the Men’s High Jump T64 final, Praveen topped the podium with a stellar performance, continuing his rise as one of India’s top para-athletes.
Paris: Kapil Parmar made history for India at the Paralympics by winning the country’s first-ever medal in judo, securing a bronze in the men’s 60kg (J1) category. Parmar dominated his Brazilian opponent, Elielton de Oliveira, in the bronze medal match, securing a 10-0 victory at the Champs-de-Mars Arena on Thursday. Parmar’s exceptional performance saw him…
