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‘Was On Verge Of Saying Goodbye To Sports’: Asian Games 2023 Gold Medalist Annu Rani

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‘Was On Verge Of Saying Goodbye To Sports’: Asian Games 2023 Gold Medalist Annu Rani

Indian javelin thrower Annu Rani was so upset with a string of poor performances this year that she had decided to say goodbye to the sport just before the Asian Games. The 31-year-old from Uttar Pradesh produced a season-best effort of 62.92m to became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold in…

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Swapna Barman Tenders ”Unconditional Apology” For Her Transgender Remarks

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Swapna Barman Tenders ”Unconditional Apology” For Her Transgender Remarks

File photo of Swapna Barman© X (formerly Twitter) India’s Swapna Barman on Thursday tendered an “unconditional apology” for her sensational allegations that she lost out on a bronze medal in the women’s heptathlon competition of the ongoing Asian Games to a “transgender” athlete. Swapna, who won the gold medal in the 2018 edition of the…

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“Peeche Kyu?”: Neeraj Chopra’s Wholesome Reply To Kishore Jena’s “Will Follow” Remarks At Asian Games 2023

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“Peeche Kyu?”: Neeraj Chopra’s Wholesome Reply To Kishore Jena’s “Will Follow” Remarks At Asian Games 2023

Neeraj Chopra (L) and Kishore Jena for Asian Games 2023© X (formerly Twitter) Hangzhou : After winning a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the Asian Games 2023 on Wednesday, Kishore Jena called ‘Golden Boy’ Neeraj Chopra his “idol”. Neeraj successfully defended his gold medal while Jena broke his personal best in…

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“I Felt Bad That My First Throw…”: Neeraj Chopra Opens Up On Asian Games 2023 Controversy

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“I Felt Bad That My First Throw…”: Neeraj Chopra Opens Up On Asian Games 2023 Controversy

Neeraj Chopra clinched the gold medal in men’s javelin event at Asian Games 2023 with a season-best throw of 88.88m but the win was not without controversies. The very first attempt by the reigning world champion was a massive one and it looked that throw easily breached the 85m-mark. However, the organisers were not able…

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Announces Rs 1.5 Crore Award For Asian Games 2023 Javelin Star Kishore Jena

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Announces Rs 1.5 Crore Award For Asian Games 2023 Javelin Star Kishore Jena

Kishore Jena at Asian Games 2023© AFP Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena from the state who has bagged a silver at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in China’s Hangzhou. With a personal best of 87.54 m, Kishore has also…

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Asian Games 2023: Did Chinese Officials Try To ‘Cheat’ Neeraj Chopra? India Great’s Big Accusation

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Asian Games 2023: Did Chinese Officials Try To ‘Cheat’ Neeraj Chopra? India Great’s Big Accusation

A huge controversy erupted during Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at the Asian Games when his first attempt was not measured, prompting legendary Anju Bobby George to accuse the Chinese officials of “trying to cheat” and “deliberately targeting the Indians”. It seemed Chopra had comfortably cleared the 85m mark but to his surprise…

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Asian Games 2023: Harmilan Bains Claims Second Silver After Dramatic Finish In Women’s 800m Final

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Asian Games 2023: Harmilan Bains Claims Second Silver After Dramatic Finish In Women’s 800m Final

Harmilan Bains on the podium during the medal ceremony of women’s 800m final at Asian Games 2023.© AFP Indian runner Harmilan Bains clinched another silver in athletics after finishing second in the women’s 800m final in the ongoing Asian Games on Wednesday. In the final moments of the race, it seemed as if Harmilan was…

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Asian Games 2023: Indian Men’s Team Wins Gold, Women’s Team Clinches Silver In 4x400m Relay

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Asian Games 2023: Indian Men’s Team Wins Gold, Women’s Team Clinches Silver In 4x400m Relay

Gold medal-winning Indian team on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men’s 4x400m relay.© AFP The Indian women’s 4x400m relay team featuring Vithya Ramraj, Aishwarya Mishra, Prachi and Subha Venkatesan won the silver medal at the ongoing 19th Asian Games on Wednesday. Despite besting the previous Asian Games record time (3:28.68 in 2014…

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Avinash Sable Wins Silver In Men’s 5000m At Asian Games 2023

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Avinash Sable Wins Silver In Men’s 5000m At Asian Games 2023

India’s Avinash Mukund Sable celebrates men’s 5,000m silver on the podium at Asian Games 2023.© AFP India’s long-distance runner Avinash Sable continued his impressive run, securing a silver medal in men’s 5000m at the Asian Games on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Indian produced an effort of 13:21.09 to finish second in a spectacular race. Bahrain’s Birhanu…

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Neeraj Chopra Bags Gold Medal, Kishore Jena Silver In Spectacular Show At Asian Games 2023

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Neeraj Chopra Bags Gold Medal, Kishore Jena Silver In Spectacular Show At Asian Games 2023

Hangzhou : India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra lived up to the expectations to win the gold at the Asian games and his compatriot Kishore Kumar Jena took home a silver medal as Indian athletes put up a power-packed performance at the Hangzhou Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. Neeraj Chopra defended his title and scripted history at…

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