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Asian Games 2023: India shooting war room story

Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: War room where India’s shooting heist was plannedSubscriber Only

September 30, 2023 14:41 IST

What went into the planning of country's biggest medal haul ever at Asian Games.

At Hangzhou 2023, Indian athletes are trying to overhaul the record they set at Jakarta in 2018 of 70 medals. (PHOTOS: PTI)

Asian Games medals tally: India ends with 107 medals, stay in 4th spot after tournament ends

October 7, 2023 23:17 IST

At the last Asian Games in Jakarta in 2018, Indians had returned with a haul of 70 medals, which was a record medal tally which included 16 golds.

Asian Games 2023: Gold medalist shooter India’s Palak and silver medalist compatriot Esha Singh pose with their medals after the finals of women's 10m air pistol (individual) event at the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou

Asian Games: Esha Singh and Aishwary Tomar claim four medals each in Hangzhou; Gold for Palak in 10m air pistolSubscriber Only

September 29, 2023 16:58 IST

The exploits on Friday took Indian shooters' tally in Hangzhou to 18 medals with six gold.

Asian Games, badminton: PV Sindhu says she ‘made a lot of errors’ after loss to Pornpawee ChochuwongSubscriber Only

September 29, 2023 11:31 IST

After her defeat, Sindhu conceded her association with coach Muhammad Hafiz Hashim was still knew and it would take time to strike a bond.

Asian Games 2023, Day 6 Highlights: Kiran Baliyan wins bronze in shot put, Nikhat books Paris 2024 spot; Esha, Palak and Aishwary star as shooters bring in more medals

September 29, 2023 22:26 IST

India at Asian Games 2023, Day 6 (September 29) Highlights: Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Swapnil Kusale, Akhil Sheoran shattered the world record by eight points to claim a team gold.

Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: After silver, wushu player Naorem Roshibina Devi from Manipur breaks down, dedicates medal to stateSubscriber Only

September 29, 2023 11:31 IST

Hailing from Bishnupur district, one of the epicentres of ethnic clashes between communities that have kept the state on the boil for months now, Naorem Roshibina Devi , a Meitei, said she’s spent sleepless nights worrying about her parents.

Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Gymnast Oksana Chusovitina, 48 and shooter Al Rashidi, 60, play dazzle of the ancientsSubscriber Only

September 29, 2023 17:00 IST

The Uzbeki vaulter made young gymnasts nervous with her impeccable routine, finishing fourth ultimately while the skeet shooter went all the way, winning a gold.

India at Asian Games 2023, Day 6 schedule: Badminton team event quarterfiinals, Nikhat Zareen, squash and tennis medals… and importantly, it’s go time in athleticsSubscriber Only

September 28, 2023 22:51 IST

Here are the main events to track on Day 6 of the Asian Games (Friday)

Asian Games: Anush Equestrian dressage bronze medal

Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games, equestrian: How camaraderie with his horse and readiness to leave home brought Anush Agarwalla his second medal in three daysSubscriber Only

September 29, 2023 07:07 IST

Rider from Kolkata was willing to do what was necessary to excel in his pursuit – moving to a Olympic champ's training facility in Germany, where he met his stallion Etro.

Asian Games 2023: Manish and Shiva Narwal shooting

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.

Asian Games: Indian team of Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Singh Cheema, Shiva Narwal pip China by one point to win gold in 10m air pistol team eventSubscriber Only

September 28, 2023 09:07 IST

It is India's sixth gold medal at the ongoing Games, and fourth from shooting.

Roshibina Devi Naorem claimed a silver medal at the Asian Games for India in wushu on Thursday.

Asian Games: How Manipur’s silver-medallist Roshibina Devi Naorem fell in love with wushu

September 28, 2023 09:02 IST

Roshibina Devi Naorem hails from a place called Bishnupur in Manipur. The daughter of a farmer, says she fell in love with the sport very early on.

Asian Games: Rajasthan Royal Anant Jeet Singh Naruka challenges Abdullah Al Rashidi’s decades-long skeet reign before settling for silverSubscriber Only

September 28, 2023 07:04 IST

The youngster was initiated into the sport at a young age and benefited from acclaimed Italian coaches.

Asian Games 2023: Vishnu Saravanan wins bronze in sailing

Vishnu Saravanan follows in his father’s footsteps, wins ICLA 7 medal at Asian GamesSubscriber Only

September 28, 2023 07:04 IST

Saravanan wins the bronze medal in men’s ICLA 7 event also known as Laser Standard.

Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: In a dramatic shootout, Esha Singh fires a great comeback to win silver in 25m pistolSubscriber Only

September 28, 2023 07:02 IST

Her father cleared his lungs in the stands amidst the Chinese din. She started badly, but made a stunning recovery to almost seize the gold.

India at Asian Games 2023, Day 5 schedule: Shooters eye more medals; Sunil Chhetri & co take on Saudi ArabiaSubscriber Only

September 27, 2023 23:23 IST

Here are the main events to track on Day 5 of the Asian Games (Thursday)

Asian Games: Sift Kaur Samra, 50m 3 position gold medallist, took up shooting to get a sports quota medical seatSubscriber Only

September 28, 2023 07:04 IST

Sift Kaur Samra had to drop out of medicine because she missed exams as she was travelling for competitions.

Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Golden girl Sift Kaur says, ‘Having the India flag fly in China is a great experience’Subscriber Only

September 28, 2023 07:02 IST

After historic top-of-podium finish, MBBS drop out shares her plans to join civil services.

Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Postman during the day, star gamer by night, meet Ayan Biswas who juggles ‘two lives’Subscriber Only

September 27, 2023 18:38 IST

24-year-old Streetfighter: V player Ayan Biswas revels in the surrealism of his journey from a nondescript town in West Bengal to the tech capital of China, and leading two very different lives

Asian Games, shooting: Sift Kaur Samra wins 50m 3P title with world record; Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh and Rhythm Sangwan clinch 25m team goldSubscriber Only

September 27, 2023 19:13 IST

India won a total of seven medals in shooting on Wednesday.

Asian Games 2023 Day 4 Highlights: Sift Kaur Samra smashes world record to bag gold, Nikhat Zareen cruises through to QFs; India’s tally reaches 22 medals

September 27, 2023 23:42 IST

Asian Games 2023 Day 4 Highlights: The Indian contingent have now raised their medal tally to 22 medals at Hangzhou. This includes 5 gold, 7 silver and 10 bronze.

Asian Games 2023: India's Equestrian team that won gold in Hangzhou

Asian Games: Meet the four equestrians who fought the odds to claim dressage goldSubscriber Only

September 27, 2023 18:42 IST

The Indian Express traces the journey of each team member, all of whom have a different story to tell but one thing in common – leaping hurdles to ride to glory.