Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.
18 December,2024 01:43 PM IST
Wishes are pouring in for Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra after he clinched the silver medal in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 09 dialled Neeraj Chopra and congratulated him for winning the Olympic Silver Medal. He also enquired about his injury and lauded the sportsman spirit shown by his mother.
09 August,2024 07:42 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra, after winning Silver at the Paris Olympics 2024, reflected on his achievement and injury. He committed to evaluating his performance, addressing mistakes, and giving his all to secure another medal for India, ensuring the national anthem plays once more.
09 August,2024 12:13 PM IST
Star pistol shooter Manu Bhaker landed back in the country on Wednesday after her historic feat of winning two medals in a single edition of the Paris Olympics 2024 and was welcomed by hundreds of supporters and her family. The 22-year-old Bhaker won a bronze each in the women's 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event -- where she had paired with Sarabjot Singh -- to script Olympic history for the country. Before her, only British-Indian athlete Norman Pritchard had achieved the rare landmark for the country with his two silver medals in 200m sprint and 200m hurdles at the 1900 Olympics but this happened in the pre-Independence era.
07 August,2024 12:17 PM IST
In a historic achievement at the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker clinched the bronze medal in the Women's Air Pistol event on Sunday. With a score of 221.7, Bhaker not only secured India's first medal at these Games but also became the first Indian woman to medal in shooting at the Olympics. This win marks a redemption for Bhaker after a malfunction in Tokyo 2020. She is also the first Indian woman in 20 years to reach an individual shooting final, following Suma Shirur in 2004. South Korea's Ye Jin won gold with an Olympic record of 243.2, while Kim Yeji took silver with 241.3 points. On the opening day, Bhaker qualified for the final by finishing third in the Women's 10 Metre Air Pistol, while Rhythm Sangwan placed 15th and did not advance. Watch video.
29 July,2024 12:01 PM IST
Ace Indian shooter Manu Bhaker won a bronze medal in the Women's Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024. With a score of 221.7, Bhaker made history as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal. This achievement also marks India's first medal in these Olympics. Bhaker's performance was a significant comeback after a pistol malfunction at the Tokyo Olympics. She is the first Indian woman to reach a shooting final in 20 years. South Korea's Ye Jin took gold with a record score of 243.2, while Kim Yeji won silver with 241.3 points. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Bhaker personally, praising her for her historic win. Watch video for more
29 July,2024 10:47 AM IST
On July 28, during the unveiling of Mahatma Gandhi's bust in Edogawa, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar spoke about Gandhi’s impact. He noted that in a world filled with conflict, Gandhi’s message of non-violence is crucial. Jaishankar emphasized that the new statue and park named after Gandhi symbolize a commitment to strengthening ties between India and Japan. He reminded everyone that Gandhi believed solutions come not from battlefields but through peace. With ongoing global tensions and violence, Jaishankar stressed that Gandhi’s message is as relevant today as it was 80 years ago, underscoring the need for peaceful resolutions. Watch video for more.
28 July,2024 06:10 PM IST
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on March 08 snubbed the ‘double standard allegations against India. He was told that India has not criticised Russia in the country’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine and people think of it as “double st andards” of India. To this, Jaishankar sharply replied and said, “We in India know better than almost any other country. Because immediately after our independence, we experienced aggression. We experienced an effort to change our boundaries and even today, parts of India are occupied by another country. But we did not see the world responds saying that there’s a great principle involved and therefore let us all go with India. Yes, today we are being told that there are principles involved. I wish I had seen that principle in play for the last 80 years. I have seen those principles cherry-picked when suits people and not when it does not suit people.” S Jaishankar’s Japan Visit is scheduled from March 6 to 8.
08 March,2024 04:22 PM IST
Humiliating China, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on March 07 at the Raisina Roundtable in Tokyo said “Whether you like or don’t like it. There’s reality out there. You have to deal with that reality.” Citing the Galwan Vally Clashes on the Line of Actual Control in 2020, he said that when a country does not agree with written agreements with neighbors it becomes a cause for concern. “When there are very big shifts in capability and influence and presumably ambitions then there are all accompanying political and strategic consequences of that. It is not an issue whether you like or don’t like it. SWatch video to know what he said.
07 March,2024 12:27 PM IST
Ayesha Kanga, a loved internet fashion icon and actress from Netflix's popular show 'Class', has impressed the audience with both her acting skills and her fashion choices. In an exclusive interview with Mid-day.com, she spoke about her journey to landing the role of 'Yashika' and her personal fashion and style preferences. Ayesha shared some interesting insights, including her favourite shopping destinations in Mumbai and her love for the K-pop band BTS. Watch the interview to catch all the fun!
26 January,2024 02:17 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
