The Indian men's hockey team dethroned 2018 gold medallist Japan in the men's hockey event on Friday and qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 by claiming their fourth gold medal in the Asian Games. The Indian team continued to do wonders since the arrival of head coach Craig Fulton as they remained unbeaten throughout the event and defeated Japan by 5-1 in the 19th Asian Games. Both teams kicked off the final on equal preceedings as Japan and India looked to breach each other's defence and break the stalemate. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh looking to showcase his prowess in the penalty corner failed to get past the keeper in the 15th minute.The first quarter ended goalless. India drew the first blood in the second quarter with Manpreet scoring a goal with a reverse hit in the 25th minute of the game Former Indian Hockey player Ashok Kumar said that it is a proud moment that India won a gold medal in Hockey at the Asian Games 2023. He said, “Indian Hockey has created its dominance in Asian Games by winning a medal...It is a huge victory for Indian Hockey...It is a proud moment for all of us...I want to congratulate the team on this win.”
07 October,2023 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai
In the Asian Games, the Indian team of Anush Agarwalla, Hriday Vipul, Divyakriti, and Sudipti Hajela on September 26 created history by clinching a historic gold medal after registering a huge score of 209.205 in the Team Dressage in the ongoing 19th Asian Games. This is India's first-ever gold in this event at the Asian Games and their first gold medal in Equestrian after 41 years. After a competition that has lasted for nearly 10 hours, with a host of athletes participating from all across Asia, it is the Indian Quartet of Agarwalla, Chheda, Divyakriti and Hajela who deliver when it matters the most.
27 September,2023 11:59 AM IST | Mumbai
In UEFA Super Cup 2023, Manchester City secured their first win by defeating Sevilla 5-4 in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw. The initial nine penalties were all successful, until Nemanja Gudelj’s shot hit the crossbar, granting City the victory. Sevilla, the Europa League champions, took the lead with Youssef En-Nesyri’s commanding header in the 25th minute. However, City’s 21-year-old Cole Palmer equalized with a header in the 63rd minute. Nathan Ake, a player from last season’s Champions League-winning team, had a chance to seal the victory in added time but his close-range header was saved by Yassine Bounou.
17 August,2023 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai
Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra clinched Lausanne Diamond League 2023 title. He clinched the title with the best throw of 87.66 m on June 30. Neeraj was making a return from an injury that had caused him to miss some competitions after his win at Diamond League 2023. Neeraj's ‘golden arm’ did its magic in the 5th attempt, achieving a throw of 87.66 m. He won the title as Julian slid to second with a best throw of 87.03 m. At third was Jakub Vadlech of the Czech Republic with an 86.13 m throw. Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur congratulated the Olympic champion for his “phenomenal effort”. Neeraj looked a little rusty in his first attempt, which was deemed to be invalid. Germany's Julian Webber took the lead with an 86.20 m throw. At the end of round one, Neeraj was not even among the top three athletes. In his second attempt, Neeraj achieved a throw of 83.52 m. However, Julian was still in the lead at the end of round two. Neeraj showed improvement in his ranking, climbing to number three. Neeraj's third attempt was 85.02 m. With this throw, he climbed to number two. At the end of round three, he was at number two. Julian still had the lead with an 86.20 m throw. The Indian's fourth attempt was deemed to be invalid. However, at the end of round four, Neeraj was still placed at number two. Neeraj's 'golden arm' did its magic in the fifth attempt, achieving a throw of 87.66 m. With this, he climbed to the number one position. In the sixth attempt and final one, Neeraj achieved a throw of 84.15 m.
01 July,2023 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai
CWG 2022
Weightlifter Sanket Sargar secured the first medal for India in the Commonwealth Games 2022 on July 30 despite injury, he won the silver medal in Men's 55 kg weightlifting with a combined lift of 248 kg. While, Weightlifter Gururaj Poojary made India proud by giving the nation its second medal, winning a bronze in the men’s 61 kg finals.
31 July,2022 10:16 PM IST | Mumbai
CWG 2022
Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won a gold medal with a combined lift of 201kg in the Women's 49kg final at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on July 30. While, Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam won a silver medal with a combined lift of 202kg in the Women's 55kg final at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on July 30.
31 July,2022 10:13 PM IST | Mumbai
The Jamaican collected his fourth career Olympic gold ahead of world champion teammate Yohan Blake, who clocked 9.75 for silver, with 2004 champion Justin Gatlin taking the bronze in 9.79 seconds. Video courtesy: NDTV
07 August,2012 09:39 AM IST
Renowned International Sand Artist from India Sudarsan Pattnaik bagged the gold medal at ninth Moscow Sand Sculpture Championship 'The magical world of sand'2016. Pattnaik won the championship for best composition 'Mahatma Gandhi – World Peace'.
28 April,2016 03:36 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
