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India’s biggest medal hopes at the Asian Games: The athletes most likely to make the podium

India aims to match its Hangzhou medal record at the upcoming Asian Games. Several athletes like Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh are strong medal contenders in shooting. Archery and weightlifting also present multiple medal opportunities for the Indian contingent. Badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen lead the challenge in…

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SAI sets up container rooms in Patiala, Bengaluru to prepare athletes for Asian Games

Sports Authority of India is simulating unique Asian Games accommodation for athletes. Makeshift container rooms are set up in Patiala and Bengaluru for acclimatization. Athletes are spending nights in these compact spaces to prepare for Japan. This initiative aims to reduce adjustment periods and prevent distractions during the games. The…

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Lovepreet's silver, Seema's bronze headline India's day at Commonwealth Games

Lovepreet Singh secured a silver medal in weightlifting, setting a new Games record. Seema Kaliramna earned a bronze medal in the discus throw event. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and two compatriots advanced to the javelin throw final. Tejaswin Shankar ended the decathlon's opening day in second place. India's weightlifting campaign…

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Toor misses podium as India's men's shot put medal wait continues at CWG

India's quest for a Commonwealth Games shot put medal remained unfulfilled. Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill finished fifth and seventh respectively. Chukwuebuka Enekwechi of Nigeria secured the gold medal with a strong throw. Tom Walsh of New Zealand took the silver medal. Scott Lincoln of England claimed the…

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Commonwealth Games 2026: Weightlifter Lovepreet Singh clinches silver in Men's +110kg final

Lovepreet Singh secured a silver medal in the heavyweight weightlifting category. Animesh Kujur's sprint campaign concluded after missing the men's 200m final. Shot putters Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill narrowly missed podium places. Toor finished fifth with a throw of 20.27 metres. Gill placed seventh after registering a…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8, July 30, India's schedule: What time is Neeraj Chopra's event today? Check full list of events

Neeraj Chopra leads India's athletics campaign in the javelin throw qualifying round. Tajinderpal Singh Toor competes in the men's shot put final for a medal. Parul Chaudhary participates in the women's 5000m final after a previous event. Weightlifters and cyclists also vie for medals in their respective disciplines. Several other…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 India Schedule July 29 Day 7: Check athletics, boxing, swimming and other events today

Commonwealth Games 2026 India Day 7: Indian athletes aim for more medals on July 29 at the Commonwealth Games. Parul Chaudhary and Murali Sreeshankar lead the athletics charge in their respective finals. Six boxers will fight for semi-final spots and guaranteed podium finishes in their quarter-finals. Swimming, weightlifting, and para…

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Parul, Sreeshankar lead India's Day 7 medal charge at CWG

Indian athletes Parul Chaudhary and Murali Sreeshankar headline Day 7 events. Six boxers are in quarterfinal action, aiming for medal contention. Sanjana and Manpreet Kaur compete in weightlifting and shot put finals. Several swimmers and para-athletes also vie for medals. India has secured twelve medals so far in the games.

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After food poisoning scare, Toor targets elusive 22m mark following CWG qualification

Shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor has overcome food poisoning and injury setbacks to qualify for the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a 20. 72m throw. The Asian Games champion, who has shed 15kg, is now targeting the elusive 22-metre barrier and reclaiming the Asian record. Toor aims to inspire younger athletes…

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TOISA 2024 Nominees: Track & field stars competing for the top prize

NEW DELHI: After a stellar year on the international stage, India's track and field athletes are now vying for recognition at the prestigious Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024. Celebrated for their exceptional performances, they are in contention for top honours across men’s, women’s, and para-athletics categories.

The Times of India

'Stay in the moment, keep...': Abhinav Bindra's million-dollar advice to Paris-bound Indian athletes

NEW DELHI: Abhinav Bindra, the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal, is well-versed in managing the immense pressure that comes with competing on the grandest stage.

The Times of India

Tajinderpal Singh Toor wins shot put gold by a mile

BHUBANESWAR: Asian Games champion and Asian record holder Tajinderpal Singh Toor went past the 20m mark for the first time this season as he won the gold in men's shot put at the Federation Senior National Athletics Championship here on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Tajinderpal Toor, Jeswin Aldrin win gold in Federation Cup Athletics Championships

NEW DELHI: Shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and long jumper Jeswin Aldrin showcased their prowess by clinching gold medals on the third day of the National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar.

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Neeraj Chopra star attraction at Federation meet

Toor will aim to qualify in shot put after missing Bengaluru IGP

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Gulveer Singh loses 3000m gold in Asian Indoor Championships due to 'lane infringement'

NEW DELHI: India's Gulveer Singh was left disappointed after losing his men's 3000m gold medal for 'lane infringement' in the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tehran.

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Pole vaulter Pavithra Venkatesh forced to return home

Toor, Jyothi bag gold on the opening day

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Tajinderpal Toor grabs India's third gold at Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a successful outing with ace shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and hurdler Jyothi Yarraji setting new national records, while long-distance sensation Harmilan Bains claimed a gold medal on the track on the opening day of the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tehran.

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Tajinder, Jyothi, and Harmilan strike gold at Indoor Asians

Asian champion Jyothi Yarraji breaks national record, Tajinderpal Singh Toor wins shot put gold at Asian indoor athletics championships.

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Punjab sports minister honours Asian Games medallists Sift Samra, Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Harmilan Bains

BATHINDA: The 33 players from Punjab have succeeded in winning 19 medals including 8 gold, 6 silver and 5 bronze, giving its best ever performance in the Hangzhou Asian Games in the 72-year history of the Games.

The Times of India

Twin gold!: Avinash Sable, Tajinderpal Toor headline India's track and field show

NEW DELHI: Avinash Sable created history, becoming the first Indian man to secure a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event while shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor delivered a strong performance in the final round to successfully defend his title as India had a remarkable Day 8 at the Asian Games…

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Tajinderpal Singh Toor defends Asian Games shot put gold

NEW DELHI: Shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor on Sunday successfully defended his Asian Games title with an amazing final throw in Hangzhou.

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Neeraj Chopra-led athletics contingent targets bagful of medals

HANGZHOU: India's athletics team, which has grown in stature over the years following a string of world-class performances from Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra and champion heptathlete Swapna Barman - the defending champion here - will begin its seven-day Asian Games campaign here on Thursday.

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Neeraj Chopra urges MEA to fix javelin thrower Kishore Jena's visa issues to enable his participation in World C'ships

Indian Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday urged Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to resolve the visa issues of athlete Kishore Jena to enable him to take part in the World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary this year. Read further on Dynamite…

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World Athletics Championships: Tajinderpal Toor, Tejaswin Shankar to miss out

Asian shot-put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Commonwealth Games medalist high jumper Tejaswin Shankar will skip the upcoming World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary from August 19 to 27. Read further on Dynamite News:

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