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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Manu Bhaker headlines Indian shooting squad for Asian Championships
Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker was the lone shooter to make the cut for two individual events in the 35-strong Indian squad announced on Monday for the 16th Asian Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan from August 16 to 30. The other squads revealed by the National Rifles Association of India ( NRAI ) were the line-ups for ISSF junior World Cup here in September-October and the junior Asian Championships , which will coincide with the senior event. The senior squad for the ISSF World Cup (Rifle/Pistol) in Ningbo, China was also released by NRAI. That event will be held from September 7 to 15. The senior squad for the marquee Asian competition comprises 35 members for the 15 events including three mixed team competitions. Bhaker will compete in the women's 10m air pistol and the women's 25m pistol events. Live Events Prominent names to have made it back to the senior squad include former men's air rifle world champion Rudrankksh Patil and Olympians Anjum Moudgil (women's 50m rifle 3 positions), Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (men's 50m rifle 3 positions), Saurabh Chaudhary (men's 10m air pistol) and Kynan Chenai (men's Trap). The likes of Esha Singh (25m pistol), Mehuli Ghosh (air rifle) and Kiran Ankush Jadhav (air rifle) are in both the senior squads. Olympic bronze-medalist Swapnil Kusale and former Asian Games champion and Olympian Rahi Sarnobat, have made it to the Ningbo-bound squad. Olympian Raiza Dhillon is the only difference in the two 36-member junior squads announced by NRAI. She makes the Delhi World Cup junior women's skeet team in place of Mansi Raghuvanshi, who is in the junior ASC team as Raiza will compete in the seniors competition.
NDTV
07-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Manu Bhaker Headlines Indian shooting Squad For Asian Championships
Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker was the lone shooter to make the cut for two individual events in the 35-strong Indian squad announced on Monday for the 16th Asian Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan from August 16 to 30. The other squads revealed by the National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) were the line-ups for ISSF junior World Cup here in September-October and the junior Asian Championships, which will coincide with the senior event. The senior squad for the ISSF World Cup (Rifle/Pistol) in Ningbo, China was also released by NRAI. That event will be held from September 7 to 15. The senior squad for the marquee Asian competition comprises 35 members for the 15 events including three mixed team competitions. Bhaker will compete in the women's 10m air pistol and the women's 25m pistol events. Prominent names to have made it back to the senior squad include former men's air rifle world champion Rudrankksh Patil and Olympians Anjum Moudgil (women's 50m rifle 3 positions), Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (men's 50m rifle 3 positions), Saurabh Chaudhary (men's 10m air pistol) and Kynan Chenai (men's Trap). The likes of Esha Singh (25m pistol), Mehuli Ghosh (air rifle) and Kiran Ankush Jadhav (air rifle) are in both the senior squads. Olympic bronze-medalist Swapnil Kusale and former Asian Games champion and Olympian Rahi Sarnobat, have made it to the Ningbo-bound squad. Olympian Raiza Dhillon is the only difference in the two 36-member junior squads announced by NRAI. She makes the Delhi World Cup junior women's skeet team in place of Mansi Raghuvanshi, who is in the junior ASC team as Raiza will compete in the seniors competition. PTI PM PM KHS KHS
India Gazette
27-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Neeraj Chopra surprises fan with all-expenses paid trip to NC Classic
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 27 (ANI): Double Olympic-medallist Neeraj Chopra showed his signature humility and generosity once again - this time, by surprising a fan with an unforgettable gesture ahead of the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, set to take place at the Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru on July 5. Ranjith Kumar Ravichandran, a javelin enthusiast from Coimbatore, had responded to a Tweet on social media, expressing his dream of attending the NC Classic in Bengaluru and requesting Rs 2000 to help cover his expenses. Link: Neeraj's response, posted on X (formerly Twitter), stunned not just Ranjith but fans across the country. In his Tweet, Neeraj offered him a VVIP experience and a room at Radisson Hotels, which are partners to the NC Classic. The tweet went viral soon after, garnering many likes and shares. Neeraj's act captured the spirit of the NC Classic, India's first-ever World Athletics Category 'A' Javelin competition, and underscores his commitment to making the sport accessible to all. The NC Classic will host 12 of the best Javelin throwers from around the globe, including the likes of Paris Olympics silver medalist Anderson Peters and former World Champion Julius Yego. Tickets to the blockbuster event are available on District by Zomato. Recently, Chopra claimed his second title after standing triumphant in the javelin throw contest at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike event on Tuesday. The reigning world champion, Neeraj, the only person to clear an 85m-plus distance, finished at the top with a throw of 85.29m and registered his 24th straight top-two finish. He continued to extend his dominance, especially after reigning supreme in the Paris Diamond League title last Friday with a mammoth throw of 88.16m. With new coach Jan Zelenzy in his corner, who holds the world record in men's javelin throw with a 98.48 m effort in 1996, Neeraj touched the 90 m for the first time in his career as he came second at the Doha Diamond League last month. (ANI)
Hans India
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Working on patience, endurance to cope up with changing game: PV
Bengaluru: Blistering aggression has given way to stamina-testing rallies in women's singles badminton, says ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu, who is reinventing her game to keep pace with the evolving tempo while navigating a challenging lean phase. This year has been far from ideal for the two-time Olympic-medallist. She has endured four first-round exits and three second-round losses, with a lone quarterfinal appearance at the India Open in January being a rare bright spot. 'The women's singles (competition) has completely changed. Initially it was more of attack and fast rallies; it has become much more defensive with long rallies and long matches,' Sindhu said. 'We have been working on that, especially in terms of being more patient to continue that rally and keep the shuttle in the court for a longer period of time. Because we have to make changes every time the game changes. 'As an athlete I have been changing my game, it might take time but it's important to do it every time,' she added. The former world champion, currently training under Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama for close to six months, is making subtle yet significant adjustments to her game. 'Back then I used to attack but now every athlete is good in their defence. We are working on how patient I need to be to maintain the rally let's say 30 strokes or 40 strokes. 'I need to keep a check on my physical fitness, endurance. Because I need to withstand the court for a very long period. So, that way we have been working on these changes and it's good that Irwansyah has come and is training me.' One of India's most decorated athletes, Sindhu has a glittering CV comprising five world championship medals, including a gold, an Olympic silver and bronze, and countless other accolades. 'I'm happy that I could do everything, whatever was under my control, and won every medal. Now it is also important to make sure to maintain it. I know people might say 'you have won everything there's no pressure' but I have to make sure it's going on,' she said. At 29, Sindhu is also becoming more mindful of how her body responds to the physical grind. 'It's not going to be the same as it was 10 years ago. Back then I would do a different type of training but now it might be different. So, I need to understand that as a player. '(I need to) Understand that things might change and we adapt accordingly. Every time we need to make sure our body is in the right direction and we are able to take load, otherwise there are chances of injury and it's hard to come back.' That shift means being selective with tournaments and prioritising quality over quantity. 'Definitely (the training module has changed). Earlier we used to have back to back four-five now you have to make sure your body condition is good, you can't just go out there and play five-six tournaments in a row and not being fit.
India Today
26-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Determined as ever, PV Sindhu working on keeping pace with changing women's game
Blistering aggression has given way to stamina-testing rallies in women's singles badminton, says ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu, who is reinventing her game to keep pace with the evolving tempo while navigating a challenging lean year has been far from ideal for the two-time Olympic-medallist. She has endured four first-round exits and three second-round losses, with a lone quarterfinal appearance at the India Open in January being a rare bright spot."The women's singles (competition) has completely changed. Initially it was more of attack and fast rallies; it has become much more defensive with long rallies and long matches," Sindhu told a select group of reporters at the Sports Authority of India Centre here."We have been working on that, especially in terms of being more patient to continue that rally and keep the shuttle in the court for a longer period of time. Because we have to make changes every time the game changes."As an athlete I have been changing my game, it might take time but it's important to do it every time," she former world champion, currently training under Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama for close to six months, is making subtle yet significant adjustments to her game."Back then I used to attack but now every athlete is good in their defence. We are working on how patient I need to be to maintain the rally let's say 30 strokes or 40 strokes."I need to keep a check on my physical fitness, endurance. Because I need to withstand the court for a very long period. So, that way we have been working on these changes and it's good that Irwansyah has come and is training me."One of India's most decorated athletes, Sindhu has a glittering CV comprising five world championship medals, including a gold, an Olympic silver and bronze, and countless other accolades."I'm happy that I could do everything, whatever was under my control, and won every medal. Now it is also important to make sure to maintain it. I know people might say 'you have won everything there's no pressure' but I have to make sure it's going on," she 29, Sindhu is also becoming more mindful of how her body responds to the physical grind."It's not going to be the same as it was 10 years ago. Back then I would do a different type of training but now it might be different. So, I need to understand that as a player."(I need to) Understand that things might change and we adapt accordingly. Every time we need to make sure our body is in the right direction and we are able to take load, otherwise there are chances of injury and it's hard to come back."That shift means being selective with tournaments and prioritising quality over quantity."Definitely (the training module has changed). Earlier we used to have back to back four-five now you have to make sure your body condition is good, you can't just go out there and play five-six tournaments in a row and not being fit."We need to make sure how the body is feeling after one tournament, otherwise there's no point playing. You rather skip a tournament and train harder and then come back stronger."Recently, Sindhu ended up on the wrong side of some close games, and while she conceded that the results have bothered her, Sindhu believes she's closing the gap."Recent results definitely bother me. But there's been an improvement. I think five-six tournaments back, I was losing a bit easy but there's been improvement with some tough matches with top athletes."That's a positive thing I can take and work on what's required."- EndsMust Watch advertisement
