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Having entered the final after equalling the qualification world record, Saurabh and Manu continued in the same vein and once they moved to the top spot, there was no looking back as they consistently shot high and mid 10. (Photo: PTI)

ISSF World Cup: Saurabh, Manu Bhaker bag gold in 10m air pistol mixed...

The Indian pair shot a total of 483.5 to finish on top of the podium to finish the tournament with a flourish.

27 Feb 2019 4:32 PM IST

Gold medallist Veronika Major (centre) of Hungary, silver medallist Wu Chia Ying of Taipei (left) and bronze medalist Kim Bomi of Korea celebrate on the podium after the womens 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Indian shooters have a bad day

The event started 20 minutes late due to a technical snag in one of the targets.

27 Feb 2019 1:00 AM IST

Boxer Nikhat Zareen (centre) shows off her gold medal after arriving in Hyderabad on Monday. She is flanked by sister Afnan (right), a state level badminton player, and Sports Authority of Telangana State chairman Allipuram Venkateshwar Reddy (left).

Boxer Nikhat Zareen comes home, sets sights on Olympic spot

Speaking on the occasion, Ms Zareen said her goal was to win the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

26 Feb 2019 1:04 AM IST

The Asian Games and Youth Olympics gold medallist ended the event with a total score of 245. (Photo: AFP)

ISSF World Cup: Saurabh Chaudhary wins gold with world record, secures...

Appearing in his maiden senior World Cup, the 16-year-old claimed the top honours without much fuss in the men's 10m air...

24 Feb 2019 5:06 PM IST

Chandela, who had secured a Tokyo Olympic quota in the last World Championships, was fourth in the qualifications with 629.3. (Photo: PTI / File)

ISSF World Cup: Apurvi Chandela claims gold in 10m air rifle with...

Such was Chandela's dominance in the eight-women final that she finished the event a staggering 1.1 points ahead of the...

23 Feb 2019 4:01 PM IST

The local favourites beat Calicut 15-11, 15-12, 16-14 in the summit clash. (Photo: Twitter / Pro Volleyball League)

Chennai Spartans beat Calicut Heroes to win inaugural Pro Volleyball...

By virtue of this victory, Chennai Spartans have also qualified for this year's FIVB Asian Men's Club Volleyball...

23 Feb 2019 10:01 AM IST

National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) Secretary General DV Seetharama Rao on Wednesday said when Pakistani shooters will come; they will allow them to participate in the upcoming Shooting World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

The International Olympic Committee shoots down two quota slots

The IOC said the Olympic qualification status has been withdrawn from only the men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event.

23 Feb 2019 1:45 AM IST

The IOC executive board decided to suspend all discussions with India regarding the potential applications for hosting future sports and Olympic-related events.

International Olympic Committee suspends talks with India for Pak snub

India denied visas to Pakistani shooters for the World Cup that starts on Saturday in the wake of the Pulwama terror...

23 Feb 2019 1:39 AM IST

Despite being out of action between 2013 and 2016, the Uttar Pradesh athlete went onto sign a contract with WWE in 2018. (Photo: Instagram / Rinku Singh Rajput)

From Million Dollar Arm to WWE: How Rinku Singh Rajput overcame his...

The 30-year-old is currently working with fellow Indian wrestler Saurav Gurjar, and spoke in detail on switching from...

22 Feb 2019 4:48 PM IST

The decision came after the IOC was informed on February 18 that the Indian government authorities failed to grant an entry visa to the Pakistani delegation comprising two athletes and one official who were meant to participate in the ISSF World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

ISSF World Cup: IOC 'suspends discussions' with India for hosting...

The Shooting World Cup is taking place in New Delhi from February 20 to 28.

22 Feb 2019 10:54 AM IST

Athlete Caster and

Not a level playing field

So long as they are followed, there should be no grouse for transwomen competing in the women's section.

22 Feb 2019 12:00 AM IST

National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) Secretary General DV Seetharama Rao on Wednesday said when Pakistani shooters will come; they will allow them to participate in the upcoming Shooting World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

NRAI to allow Pakistan shooters to participate in ISSF World Cup

The ISSF World Cup Rifle Championship in Delhi which began on Wednesday will conclude on February 28.

21 Feb 2019 9:23 AM IST