New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said India has created history by winning 100 medals at the ongoing Asian Games and the country’s players have shown tremendous dedication, skills and character to reach the much-awaited milestone. The Indian contingent won the unprecedented 100th medal at the Asian Games in China as the women’s kabaddi…
New Delhi: India reaching the unprecedented milestone of 100 medals at the ongoing Asian Games is a momentous achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, announcing that he will host the country’s contingent on October 10. “Every awe-inspiring performance has made history and filled our hearts with pride. I look forward to hosting our…
Hangzhou: Ojas Deotale’s youthful energy blended seamlessly with Jyothi Surekha Vennam’s skills, securing India’s maiden gold medal in the compound mixed team event and contributing to their best-ever show in archery at the Asian Games, here on Wednesday. The 21-year-old reigning world champion Deotale dropped a point but a flawless Jyothi made up for it,…
New Delhi, Oct 4 (PTI) India shines brighter than ever before at the Asian Games, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as the country recorded its best ever haul of 71 medals at the Hangzhou edition of the Games. The prime minister described the feat as a proud moment for the entire nation. …
Singapore: Singapore is celebrating its first athletic gold win in 49 years at the Asian Games with its Indian-origin sprinter Shanti Pereira winning the women’s 200m final in Hangzhou, China. Pereira clocked 23.03 seconds to finish the race on Monday at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. This is the first athletics gold medal for the…
Kolkata: Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has confirmed his visit to the city ahead of the Durga Puja festival. For the three-time Ballon d’Or winner, this will be the maiden visit to the football-crazy city that has hosted many legends of the world sport, including Pele, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. “Hello Everybody, I will be…
New Delhi: Just like in 1992 and 2019, the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be played in the round-robin format, where each team will play one match against all other participants in the league stage. India will be hosting this mega event as lone hosts for the first time. Before this, in the previous…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated India’s women cricket team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games. Modi also congratulated the 10m air rifle men’s team for winning the gold medal at the Games and lauded the performance of other medal-winners and players as well. “What a grand show by our…
Varanasi (UP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone of an international cricket stadium in Varanasi and said that through the game, the world is “getting linked” with India. Highlighting that the design of the stadium dedicated to Lord Mahadev has instilled a feeling of pride among the citizens of Kashi, he said…
Hangzhou: Blending elements of artificial intelligence and environmentally friendly technology, the Hangzhou Asian Games began here on Saturday with a one-of-a-kind opening ceremony, headlined by a spectacular futuristic light show. The dazzling programme, held amid a diplomatic row over the denial of entry to three Indian athletes from Arunachal Pradesh, was a melange of technology,…
