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Ravi Kumar and Apurvi Chandela finished third on the podium with a score of 429.9 to win a bronze medal in the 10m mixed air rifle. (Photo: Twitter / IOA India)

Asian Games 2018: Ravi Kumar, Apurvi Chandela win mixed air rifle...

India opened its account in the 18th Asian Games by winning a bronze medal in the 10m mixed air rifle event.

19 Aug 2018 12:38 PM IST

$\I am still following that. I dont go to cinema halls. Its tapasya which I have been doing for years. I have not let my focus waver. I have to do what I have to do. I dont have time also,\ Sushil Kumar said. (Photo: )$ Sports

Celibacy, no movies, training in Georgia: How Sushil Kumar geared up...

India's only double Olympic medallist, Sushil Kumar, said that he is not out there to prove anything.

18 Aug 2018 10:31 AM IST

Chess Grandmaster, 14-year-old Arjun Erigaisi.

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Conquering the chequered board

After his win at the Abu Dhabi Masters 2018, Arjun Erigaisi has become the first Chess Grandmaster from Telangana.

18 Aug 2018 12:24 AM IST

Harendra is someone who doesnt like to talk about opponents and believes in concentrating on his own work. (Photo: PTI)

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Asiad success key to podium finish at World Cup: Harendra Singh...

Harendra, who took over the reigns of the senior men's team in May this year, wants his wards to create a legacy by the...

17 Aug 2018 4:49 PM IST

The former journalist and poet-turned-politician was one of the few opposition lawmakers inside parliament when Indias first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, still held office. (Photo: PTI)

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Sports fraternity pays tribute to former Indian...

The 93-year-old had battled poor health for years but his condition deteriorated sharply in recent days.

16 Aug 2018 8:06 PM IST

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee: A skilled poet who adored hockey and football

A lifelong poet who revered nature, the Bharatiya Janata Party veteran was also fond of sports.

16 Aug 2018 7:26 PM IST

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Players name coaches, squeeze cash

Squash ace Dipika Pallikal's coach re-routed Rs 8.5 lakh of his 9 lakh incentive to her.

16 Aug 2018 12:37 AM IST

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Rookie boxers look to make a mark

Rohtak-based Panghal claimed silver at the CWG in April and is determined to win gold at Jakarta.

16 Aug 2018 12:33 AM IST

Spearheading Indias golden pursuit will be the shooters, who topped the medal tally in this years Mexico World Cup, finishing ahead of United States and China and be headlined by a trio of talented teenagers. (Photo: PTI)

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Asian Games 2018: Shooters, wrestlers shoulder India's burden of...

India, who struggle at the Olympics despite their population, have done reasonably well in the quadrennial continental...

15 Aug 2018 8:15 PM IST

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Where is the real coach, asks Dipika Pallikal

Squash ace Dipika Pallikal on Tuesday said the Egyptian's acrimonious exit was a big blow to the Indian team

15 Aug 2018 12:45 AM IST

The Indian boxing contingent pose along with Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh during the send off ceremony in New Delhi on Tuesday for the Asian Games. Also seen in the picture is Mohammad Hussamuddin of Telangana who is squatting second from left.

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Boxers ready for the asiad test: Official

The boxers had fetched five medals a gold and four bronze at the 2014 edition in Incheon, South Korea.

15 Aug 2018 12:43 AM IST

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Winning individual gold is my aim, says Saurav Ghosal

Ghosal, who turned 32 on Friday, is the senior-most member in the squash contingent with a world ranking of 12.

14 Aug 2018 12:43 AM IST