Hangzhou, July 27 (IANS) Indian shooters Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker delivered a memorable double podium finish in the women’s 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China, with Esha clinching gold and Manu securing bronze to continue India’s impressive medal haul at the competition. Esha produced a composed and commanding performance in the eight-woman final, registering 40 hits to finish atop the podium. Paris 2024 double Olympic medallist Manu, meanwhile, batt…
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Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) India’s swimming campaign at the Commonwealth Games continues on Monday, with two-time Olympian and athlete Sajan Prakash set to compete in the men’s 200m butterfly.One of the country’s most accomplished swimmers, Prakash returns to the Commonwealth stage aiming to add another strong showing to a career that has repeatedly put Indian swimming on the map.For Prakash, this is another chapter in a journey that has helped redefine what’s possible for Indian swimmers on the int…
Dehradun, Jun 24 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday paid heartfelt tributes to the late Indian shooting legend and Padma Shri awardee Jaspal Rana during his ‘Tehravin’ (13th-day memorial ceremony) held at Majhaun in Dehradun. Union Minister Rajnath Singh prayed for strength and courage for Rana’s family members as they cope with the immense loss of one of India’s most celebrated sportspersons and coaches.He highlighted that Rana …
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Hockey India congratulated veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia for being conferred with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Celebrating the achievement, Hockey India described Savita as a “true icon” of Indian sport and said the honour was a fitting recognition of her immense contribution to Indian hockey over more than a decade.“A Padma Shri for a true icon. Indian women’s hockey stalwart Savit…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support for sports and stressed the importance of nurturing young talent after being conferred the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award.The former Davis Cup player said he was deeply honoured to receive this prestigious recognition for his contribution to Indian sport. “I think I’m truly honoured; I’m thrilled and delighted. I’m humbled by this incredible award from the Government of Ind…
Dehradun, June 13 (IANS) India bid a tearful farewell to legendary shooter and coach Jaspal Rana on Saturday as his mortal remains were placed at his residence for the public, fellow athletes, and dignitaries to pay their last respects. Full state honours were accorded to the 49-year-old, whose sudden death following cardiac complications left the Indian sporting fraternity in shock. Widely regarded as one of India’s greatest pistol shooters, Rana passed away after battling heart-related complic…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Friday expressed profound grief over the demise of legendary pistol shooter and national coach Jaspal Rana, who passed away in New Delhi at the age of 49.One of India’s most celebrated shooting stars, Rana leaves behind a rich legacy as both an athlete and mentor, having contributed immensely to the sport for more than three decades.Paying tribute to the shooting great, NRAI President Kalikesh Singh Deo described his dea…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) As tributes poured in following the death of India’s legendary shooter and coach Jaspal Rana, a line from his Instagram bio captured the attention of the sporting world. The message, centred on life’s purpose and service to a greater cause, quickly went viral as athletes and fans remembered the legacy of the former Asian Games gold medallist.Rana’s Instagram bio read: “Jab mrityu nishchit ho, swayam ko achhe kaaran ke liye samarpit karna sarvottam hai” (When dea…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the passing of legendary Indian shooter and high-performance coach Jaspal Rana and termed it a “profound loss to the world of Indian sports.”Rana, who coached double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, passed away at a New Delhi hospital following medical complications at the age of 49.Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi acknowledged Rana’s contributions to the nation both as an elite athlete and a mentor.”De…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Renowned Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana dies at 49.Rana, who coaches several Indian pistol shooters, including double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, was serving as the high-performance coach for Indian pistol events.Rana was admitted to hospital after feeling discomfort while returning to India from the ISSF World Cup in Munich.National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) President Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo consoled the demise of …