Tag: Asian games
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‘Overcame challenges in tribal areas’
Achyut Samanta, who was recently elected to the Rajya Sabha from Odisha by the ruling Biju Janata Dal, is a first-time parliamentarian. Founder of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), he has worked tirelessly among tribals of the state, providing them free education, accommodation, food and healthcare …
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September 15, 2018 -
Political medals
First things first. At the very outset full marks not just to the 69 medal-winners at the recently concluded Asian Games in Jakarta but also those who gave of their best but missed out on a podium-finish. Sport is more than winning medals, so congratulations are also due to those who strived and trained hard …
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September 9, 2018 -
Asian Games 2018: Ecstatic Son Heung-min avoids military service with gold medal
The defending champions beat Japan 2-1 after extra time in steamy Cibinong.
September 1, 2018 -
Chomchom, leafy veggies await Swapna at home
Basana Barman, the mother of the region's first Asian games gold medalist Swapna Barman, is all set to welcome her daughter when she arrives at her home in Jalpaiguri very soon.
September 1, 2018 -
Naveen Patnaik felicitates Duttee Chand for winning two silver medals in Asian Games
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated Dutee Chand who returned from the Asian Games here on Friday. Naveen Patnaik handed over a cheque o Rs 3 crore to Dutee for winning two silver medals ( 100m and 200m). The CM also said that the government will bear all expenses of preparation by Dutee Chand for the …
September 1, 2018 -
HP allocates Rs 45.4 cr for sports
Himachal Pradesh government has allocated a budget of Rs 45.43 crore for the Youth Services and Sports Department to organise sports activities in different parts of the state.
September 1, 2018 -
Asian Games 2018: Injured Vikas Krishnan settles for bronze
Vikas won a lightweight 60kg category gold in Guangzhou 2010, before winning a middle-weight bronze in the 2014 edition in Incheon.
August 31, 2018 -
Mamata Banerjee government announces Rs 10 lakh, job for Swapna Barman
Swapna had finished fifth with a total of 5178 points on debut at the Asian Games four years ago in Incheon as a teenager.
August 30, 2018 -
Sindhu’s gold-haunt
When India had bagged nine gold and 41 other medals at the Asian Games (at the time of writing) it would seem churlish and unfair to keep focusing on the “gold” that continues to elude Pursala Venkata Sindhu. Yet that lament is essentially the result of the high expectations raised by the consistently sterling accomplishments …
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August 30, 2018 -
Odisha CM announces cash reward of Rs 1.5 crore for Dutee Chand
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore to Dutee Chand on winning the silver medal in 100-meter event at 18th Asian Games in Indonesia. It is a matter of pride that an athlete from Odisha has brought laurels to the country in 100 metre event after 20 years. In …
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August 27, 2018 -
Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra hits gold with record-smashing javelin throw
Neeraj's gold and three other athletics silver medals propelled India's overall medal count to 41 (8 gold, 13 silver, and 20 bronze).
August 27, 2018 -
Sindhu creates Asiad history, enters women’s singles final; Saina settles for bronze
The 23-year-old Sindhu became the first Indian shuttler to reach the final of badminton singles competition at the Asiad.
August 27, 2018 -
Odisha CM announces Rs 1.5 crore for Dutee Chand
The state has a special focus on Athletics, considering the performance of its athletes in recent times and the huge potential among the talented youth.
August 27, 2018 -
Asian Games 2018: Holders India beat Korea 5-3 to reach hockey semis
Even though it was India's fourth consecutive win in the pool, it was a far from impressive display from Harendra Singh's men against the Koreans.
August 26, 2018 -
Asian Games 2018: Dutee Chand sprints to 100m silver
Running in lane number 7, Dutte clocked 11.32 seconds, a tad below her national record of 11.29 seconds.
August 26, 2018 -
Asian Games 2018: Was nervous before race, admits Hima Das
Hima, however, said she does not think of reputation of a competitor when she steps on to the track.
August 26, 2018 -
Asian Games: Hima Das, Muhammed Anas bag silver in 400m races
India's Hima Das and Muhammed Anas claimed the silver medals in the men's and women's 400 metres races, respectively, at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta on Sunday.
August 26, 2018