At the recently concluded XXI Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, Indian wrestlers ruled the roost. From the 12 wrestlers who went out there to compete, all of them returned with medals, and one of them was Pooja Dhanda. How it started for Pooja Dhanda The latest sensation on the Indian wrestling circuit,Pooja Dhanda was born on 1 January 1994 in … [Read more...] about Pooja Dhanda: From Judo to Wrestling her Journey is an Inspiring one
Commonwealth Games 2018
Mouma Das: One of the Leading Light of Indian Table Tennis
Table Tennis in India as of now is observing a paradigm shift thanks to a stellar performance by our paddlers in the XXI Gold Coast Games in Australia. Along with Manika Batra one more female who got everyone's attention was Mouma Das. Background of Mouma Das Mouma Das was on born 24 February 1984 in Narkeldanga, West Bengal and brought up in Kolkata. She started … [Read more...] about Mouma Das: One of the Leading Light of Indian Table Tennis
Six CWG Medallists Inducted in (TOPS) – Target Olympic Podium Scheme
Six 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games medallists from various sports disciplines such as track and field, shooting and weightlifting were inducted into the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). The sports ministry including discus thrower Seema Punia, while the surprise omission was and leaving out seasoned shooter Gagan Narang. However, 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist … [Read more...] about Six CWG Medallists Inducted in (TOPS) – Target Olympic Podium Scheme
BAI gives Handsome Cash Rewards for Indian Badminton Players
As a token of appreciation, the Badminton Association of India felicitated the victorious Indian Badminton contingent of the 2018 CWG with handsome cash rewards. The Indian shuttlers have not only created history but, have once again underlined India’s reputation as one of the top performers globally in the shuttle game. Handsome cash rewards for Indian shuttlers The … [Read more...] about BAI gives Handsome Cash Rewards for Indian Badminton Players
President Kovind – PM Modi heap praises for CWG medallists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ramnath Kovind interacted with the CWG medallists of the recently-concluded 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games at Lok Kalyan Marg and Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi and praised their sporting feats that have raised India's stature. PM Modi meets and greets CWG medallists Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with all the … [Read more...] about President Kovind – PM Modi heap praises for CWG medallists
If Athlete Funds are delayed will sack the official: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Union Sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore at the felicitation of CWG 2018 medal winners said he will not hesitate to sack his officials if they delay sanction of incentives for athletes but also warned against false accusations. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore interacts with CWG medal winners Speaking at a felicitation function for the 2018 Commonwealth Games medal … [Read more...] about If Athlete Funds are delayed will sack the official: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Seven time CWG medallist Tejaswini Sawant hungry for more!!
At the recently concluded Commonwealth Games 2018 Indian shooting legend and seven time medallist Tejaswini Sawant shattered the Games record in the women's 50m rifle 3 position event to win gold medal and also bagged a silver in the women's 50m rifle prone. Tejaswini Sawant on her glorious comeback Tejaswini Sawant finishing on top of the podium recently was seen by many … [Read more...] about Seven time CWG medallist Tejaswini Sawant hungry for more!!
Triple CWG Medallist G. Sathiyan now eyes podium finish at Asian Games
G. Sathiyan had a memorable Commonwealth Games 2018 where he grabbed a team Gold, men's doubles silver (with Achanta Sharath Kamal) and mixed doubles bronze (Manika Batra) at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Sathiyan eyeing Asian Games and 2020 Olympics On cloud nine after bagging medals of every hue at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, India's highest-ranked table tennis … [Read more...] about Triple CWG Medallist G. Sathiyan now eyes podium finish at Asian Games
Indian Boxers will dominate the Asian Games: Vikas Krishan
One of India’s leading athlete who outperformed his opponents at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games, pugilist Vikas Krishan is of the view that Indian boxers will repeat their historic performance at the upcoming Asian Games in Jakarta. Indian Boxers are on a Roll Praising his fellow boxers for their performance at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games, star … [Read more...] about Indian Boxers will dominate the Asian Games: Vikas Krishan
Manika Batra – Has India finally got its first Table Tennis Superstar
The 2018 Commonwealth Games was one of India’s most successful Commonwealth Games campaigns ever. The Indian contingent came 3rd in the medals tally 66 medals overall- 26 golds, 20 silvers and 20 bronzes. Among the stars who shined, paddler Manika Batra was way ahead of the Indian contingent in terms of winning medals and performing in both team and individual events. In … [Read more...] about Manika Batra – Has India finally got its first Table Tennis Superstar
