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SHOOTING | Abhinav Bindra lends clarity to his role as mentor

= = =NRAI is making efforts to prepare Indian shooters for Paris Olympics. Abhinav Bindra, World and Olympic champion, has agreed to mentor them pro bono. He will share knowledge and discuss points when sought, but won't be involved full-time. He is open to helping athletes, coaches, and NRAI when…

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'Like shadow in afternoon sun...': Abhinav Bindra's advice for Team India ahead of high-pressure World Cup semis

NEW DELHI: Shooting legend Abhinav Bindra has penned a heartfelt note for Team India on how to handle pressure ahead of the high-stakes ODI World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Bindra hopes India gets to host Olympics in near future

India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra expressed the hope that India will get to host the Olympic Games in the near future. Speaking on the sidelines of the IOC’s 141st Session, Bindra said, “I hope we get to host the Olympic Games in the near future.”

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IOC disappointed with IOA for not appointing CEO despite repeated reminders

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Highly-rated Rudrankksh Patil keen to add Asian Games medal to his tally

Rudrankksh Patil, 19, is seen as a possible successor to Abhinav Bindra. He won a gold and Olympic quota in his maiden international senior-level outing. He wants to follow in Bindra's footsteps to claim an Olympic gold. He is in constant touch with Bindra and has learnt a lot from…

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Who said what on Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal at World Athletics Championships

NEW DELHI: The whole nation erupted in joy as its golden boy in Athletics, Neeraj Chopra, once again came forth to save India's face while competing among the world's best athletes.

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra exemplifies excellence, says PM Modi

PM Modi hails Neeraj Chopra for gold medal win at World Athletics Championships. He is a symbol of excellence in sports. Three Indians in top 8, a first. PM Modi congratulates Chopra for his dedication, precision and passion. Neeraj becomes 2nd Indian after Abhinav Bindra to hold Olympics & World…

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World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra eyes top podium finish

Neeraj Chopra eyes World Championships gold; no clear-cut favourite. Chopra has won gold medals in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Diamond League. He is one of the gold medal contenders. Vadlejch, Weber, and Peters are also contenders. Indians Jeswin Aldrin and Murali Sreeshankar have top world list jumps in…

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Visuals of action against wrestlers leave Bindra distraught

India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra has denounced the police action against the country’s top wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, saying the “horrifying images” had left him “sleepless” and “haunted”.

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We have not stepped back, keep supporting us, says Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Released late on Sunday night from police detention, the wrestlers are contemplating their next move even as they continued to get support from the sporting fraternity after police action against the top grapplers was unequivocally condemned by many political leaders and sports personalities.

The Times of India

Wrestlers regroup after Sunday’s action, to decide future strategy soon

Wrestlers are still contemplating their next move even as they continued to get unequivocal support from sporting fraternity after police action against them

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Abhinav Bindra 'haunted' by disturbing visuals of wrestlers' ordeal

NEW DELHI: Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medalist in shooting, has strongly criticised the police action taken against the country's top wrestlers at Jantar Mantar. He expressed deep concern over the distressing images and stated that they had left him sleepless and haunted.

The Times of India

Wrestlers yet to meet after release from police detention, will soon contemplate next move

NEW DELHI: Released late last night from police detention, the wrestlers are still contemplating their next move even as they continued to get support from sporting fraternity after police action against top grapplers was unequivocally condemned by political and sports personalities.

The Times of India

How shuttler Anupama Upadhyaya got mental boost from Bindra’s stable

PUNE: Shuttler Anupama Upadhyaya has not emulated shooter Abhinav Bindra’s Olympic gold medal yet, but the youngster is trying to follow the methodical approach of the champion’s path.

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'It hurts me...': Neeraj Chopra extends support to protesting wrestlers

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on April 28 extended his support to the protesting wrestlers and called for “quick action” from the authorities in order to ensure that justice is served.

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"It hurts to see athletes on streets demanding justice": Neeraj Chopra comes in support of Wrestlers' protest

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on Friday came in support of the ongoing wrestlers' protest, and said that he was 'hurt' to see athletes on the streets demanding justice. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Wrestlers seek PM Modi’s intervention to provide them justice; Brij Bhushan hasn't been indicted by Oversight Committee: Sources

NEW DELHI: True to their fears, Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, hasn’t been indicted by the oversight committee formed by the union sports ministry to probe charges of sexual harassment against him, sources in the establishment have confirmed to TOI.

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Deeply concerning to see our athletes protest on streets: Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra

NEW DELHI: Hours after star wrestler Vinesh Phogat appealed to sportspersons to join their protest to oust under-fire chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Olympic champion shooter Abhinav Bindra took to social media to announce his solidarity with the athletes.

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Data analytics will help Indian shooting make better decisions: NRAI high performance director Pierre Beauchamp

BHOPAL: Pierre Beauchamp will complete one year in office next month as the high performance director of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI). The ISSF World Cup at the MP State Shooting Academy here was his first assignment on home soil, and the Canadian isn't disappointed because the hosts…

The Times of India

I'm hopeful that trend will change in Paris Olympics: Abhinav Bindra on Indian shooters' prospects

KOLKATA: With the ranges continuing to burst at the seams with talent, India's first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra is hopeful of the country's shooters breaking their medal-less drought at the Games in Paris next year.

The Times of India

Rudrankksh Patil's success story only bright spot in otherwise sedate year for Indian shooting

NEW DELHI: Rifle shooter Rudrankksh Patil's success story has been the only standout event in an otherwise sedate year for marksmen, where they even missed the high of the Commonwealth Games after the sport was given a short shrift by the Birmingham organisers.

The Times of India

My past doesn't guarantee me direct ticket to IOA presidency: Abhinav Bindra

KOLKATA: India's first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra said on Friday he is currently an International Olympic Committee (IOC) athletes' commission representative and has not yet given a thought to a leading administrative role in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

The Times of India

Abhinav Bindra replaces 'indisposed' Mary Pierce as 25K run ambassador

KOLKATA: India's first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra was on Wednesday named as the event ambassador for the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K run, slated for Sunday.

The Times of India

Virat Kohli: An Enigmatic Champion

MELBOURNE: In our subconscious minds, we all aspire to become Virat Kohli.

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Following in Abhinav Bindra's footsteps, new world champion Rudrankksh Patil says 'it took time to sink in'

When 18-year-old Rudrankksh Patil defeated Arjun Babuta for the National Games gold two weeks ago, he was in disbelief having outplayed the World Cup gold medallist in the final. On Friday, the Thane teen clinched gold in the men’s 10m air rifle at the ISSF World Championships in Cairo. In…

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