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Shashank Nair
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers: At home away from home, India beat Kuwait 1-0Subscriber Only
November 17, 2023 07:55 IST
Manvir Singh scores lone goal for India in Kuwait; India next play Qatar in Bhubaneshwar.
Fri, Nov 17, 2023
Asian Games, boxing: Nikhat Zareen’s long winning streak ends with bronze as Thailand’s Chuthamat Raksat neutralises her attacking weaponsSubscriber Only
October 01, 2023 22:02 IST
Double world champion loses a close bout in 50kg semifinal despite being favourite for gold
Mon, Oct 02, 2023
Asian Games: Contending with wind hazard and reduction in 120 shots to 60, help 3-Position shootersSubscriber Only
September 30, 2023 00:08 IST
Technical changes, improved mindset and change in rules has meant medals raining down in 50m rifle event for Indians.
Sat, Sep 30, 2023
Asian Games: Two brothers win shooting gold medals; Shiva in Hangzhou, Manish at Para Shooting World Championships in LimaSubscriber Only
September 28, 2023 16:09 IST
Father Dilbaugh Singh Narwal was on the edge of his seat following the fortunes of his two sons; Shiva, Sarabjot Singh and Arjun Singh Cheema won the men's 10m air pistol team event; Manish bagged gold in the men's 10m air pistol at the Para Shooting Worlds.
Thu, Sep 28, 2023
Asian Games: Nikhat Zareen starts boxing campaign with resounding winSubscriber Only
September 24, 2023 20:13 IST
Beats Worlds silver medallist Vietnam’s Thi Tan Nguyen 5-0 by going on all-out attack from the outset.
Mon, Sep 25, 2023
Antim Panghal overcomes heartbreak to win Wrestling Worlds bronze, seal Paris Olympics quotaSubscriber Only
September 22, 2023 00:12 IST
A day after losing semifinal, Indian teenager beats double European champ Jonna Malmgren of Sweden.
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Antim Panghal goes down in last-second turnaround in Wrestling Worlds semifinal, but still has chance for Olympic quotaSubscriber Only
September 21, 2023 00:15 IST
Indian lost focus with a second left on the clock, allowing Tokyo Olympics medallist Kaladzinskaya to turn the tables.
Thu, Sep 21, 2023
Antim Panghal goes for the jugular on the counterSubscriber Only
September 19, 2023 23:17 IST
Antim's favourite riposte is to grab onto opponent’s neck and quickly move behind their body to get two quick points.
Wed, Sep 20, 2023
Antim steps into Vinesh-sized boots for the AsiadSubscriber Only
September 19, 2023 21:54 IST
A playful teenager off the mat, Antim Panghal can fiercely leap out of the gates, grab a tight hold on her opponent’s foot and be midway through a determined takedown before the eye blinks, when in mood for an attack.
Wed, Sep 20, 2023
Asian Games: Tired legs catch up with Stimac’s boys as India thrashed 5-1 by China in football openerSubscriber Only
September 19, 2023 20:20 IST
Asian Games: Playing on an equal footing in first half, India were level at 1-1 before poor preparation results in rout.
Wed, Sep 20, 2023
Asian Games: A rag-stag squad, no time to prepare makes first game against China almost a write-offSubscriber Only
September 18, 2023 17:31 IST
Some players yet to reach host city and the sheer imbalance of outfit forces head coach Stimac to be pragmatic
Mon, Sep 18, 2023
Asian Games: Disservice to the team… things I was asking for, I wasn’t asking for myself, says national football coach Igor StimacSubscriber Only
September 17, 2023 19:38 IST
National football team coach says he would have rather opted for players from I-League clubs as ISL clubs didn't release all first-choice footballers for Asian Games.
Mon, Sep 18, 2023
Asian Games 2023: Despite adding Jhingan, Chinglensana, midfield remains a concern for football teamSubscriber Only
September 17, 2023 00:25 IST
The AIFF was also able to confirm that head coach Igor Stimac would indeed be heading to China with the players after initially being reluctant to go with the hastily-assembled 17-member squad led by Sunil Chhetri that had been announced earlier.
Sun, Sep 17, 2023
India football Coach Igor Stimac unlikely to travel for Asian Games, second-string team to goSubscriber Only
September 13, 2023 04:05 IST
India takes on hosts China at the Hangzhou Games in exactly a week, on September 19.
Wed, Sep 13, 2023
Why Asian Games has become bone of contention between ISL franchises and football federationSubscriber Only
September 13, 2023 00:43 IST
A crucial year for Indian football has suddenly seen a raging club vs country debate and scheduling conflicts in the lead-up to the Asian Games, laying bare the challenges faced by the footballing ecosystem in the country.
Wed, Sep 13, 2023
Shooting World Championships: Late bloomer Akhil Sheoran, 28, wins men’s rifle 3-position bronze to secure Paris Olympics quotaSubscriber Only
August 20, 2023 23:52 IST
Akhil Sheoran's coach Deepali Deshpande says he couldn't make the change it takes to succeed in a tougher senior field but is now starting to deliver on the big stage
Mon, Aug 21, 2023
Mehuli Ghosh wins medal, Paris quota at shooting WorldsSubscriber Only
August 19, 2023 23:58 IST
On-form Mehuli wins bronze in 10m air rifle to add fourth Olympic spot for India in shooting.
Sun, Aug 20, 2023
Shiva Narwal overcomes family tragedy, conjunctivitis to win mixed gold with Esha SinghSubscriber Only
August 18, 2023 23:04 IST
Shrugging off forgettable individual event, Esha shoots solidly to steer India to top spot in pairs event of 10m air pistol alongwith Shiva.
Sat, Aug 19, 2023
Paris Olympics quota spots up for grabs at Baku shooting WorldsSubscriber Only
August 16, 2023 23:10 IST
Pistol shooters have prepared by simulating conditions in Azerbaijan at Delhi's Karni Singh range.
Thu, Aug 17, 2023
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar has wind in his sails going into shooting WorldsSubscriber Only
August 16, 2023 18:01 IST
Youngster will compete in three events in Baku, having learnt lessons from tough initiation at Tokyo Olympics.
Wed, Aug 16, 2023
Neymar joins exodus from Europe for ‘greener’ pastures in Saudi ArabiaSubscriber Only
August 15, 2023 00:22 IST
Huge salaries a big reason for many players in European leagues moving to the Middle East.
Tue, Aug 15, 2023
You need to play attractive football that gets people to the stands: India national football coach Igor StimacSubscriber Only
July 07, 2023 20:35 IST
I need time to get the players’ fitness to a point where they can play the football, I need them to, says India national football coach Igor Stimac.
Sat, Jul 08, 2023
Takeaways from Indian football team’s home run: Improved fitness and benefits of longer preparationSubscriber Only
July 05, 2023 23:36 IST
India showcased improved fitness during the South Asian Championship while also demonstrating the need to have extended training time ahead of the Asian Cup.
Thu, Jul 06, 2023
After Babe Ruth, the Japanese Shohei Ohtani becomes baseball’s first two-way player in 100 yearsSubscriber Only
July 05, 2023 10:37 IST
George Herman aka Babe Ruth was proficient in pitching and hitting for two glorious years; now a Japanese Ohtani can hit a ball with his bat over 150m and then pitch a ball at 160 kmph.
Wed, Jul 05, 2023
Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu shines in shootout as India clinch SAFF Championship against KuwaitSubscriber Only
July 05, 2023 00:09 IST
Custodian is saviour for second successive game as much-improved India clinch SAFF Championship against Kuwait.
Wed, Jul 05, 2023Journalism of Courage
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