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SHOCKING! Indian archers miss World Cup after flight delay

SHOCKING! Indian archers miss World Cup after flight delay

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

The senior recurve and compound teams could not board the flight to Medellin in Colombia and were forced to pull out of the season-opening stage one of the World Cup beginning on Monday.

S.Koreans on form in archery

S.Koreans on form in archery

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

South Korea's women archers mastered trying conditions in the individual competition on Sunday.

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on July 24

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on July 24

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

A look at how India's athletes fared at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'The 1971 War was our greatest military victory.' 'It had so many stories of exceptional valour and leadership.'

Denied US visa, Indian archers withdraw from Youth C'ship

Denied US visa, Indian archers withdraw from Youth C'ship

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

The Indian contingent, comprising under-20 boys and girls archers, were scheduled to leave for the United States on Friday for the June 8-14 event in Yankton, South Dakota, but the US embassy granted visas to only seven archers, two coaches and a Sports Authority of India official while rejecting 20, thereby putting serious doubts over India's participation in the event.

Arrow pierces neck of 12-year-old archer; airlifted to Delhi

Arrow pierces neck of 12-year-old archer; airlifted to Delhi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Young Assam archer suffered injury during training, airlifted to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi for treatment.

Sports Minister felicitates triumphant Paralympians

Sports Minister felicitates triumphant Paralympians

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Thakur lauded her and all others who finished on the podium, presenting them with mementos to honour their feats.

Dola hopeful of Indian archers breaking Olympics jinx at Rio

Dola hopeful of Indian archers breaking Olympics jinx at Rio

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Former World champion Dola Banerjee expects India's archers to break their Olympics medal jinx at the Rio de Janeiro gathering from August 5 to 21.

Paani just got HOT!

Paani just got HOT!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Sunny practices archery... Shraddha shares the view from her home...

Archer Deepika bags silver in 2020 Olympics test event

Archer Deepika bags silver in 2020 Olympics test event

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Ranked fourth in the qualification round, Deepika found the going tough against the second seed, who produced fine shooting, including a flawless third set to clinch the match 6-0 in her favour.

AAI supremo Mukherjee to resign?

AAI supremo Mukherjee to resign?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

The Archery Association of India (AAI) secretary general Paresh Nath Mukherjee is planning to resign from his position taking moral responsibility of disastrous performance of archers at the London Olympics.

Rio Olympics: Archers Deepika, Bombayla, Atanu advance to round of 32

Rio Olympics: Archers Deepika, Bombayla, Atanu advance to round of 32

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

India's Atanu Das showed fine composure and skill to bounce back from a poor start in his maiden Olympics to finish fifth in the qualification round as archery got the underway at the Rio Olympics in Brazil's historic Samba street in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.

India to strongly protest denial of visa to archers: AAI president

India to strongly protest denial of visa to archers: AAI president

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Archery Association of India (AAI) president VK Malhotra on Friday said India will strongly protest the denial of visas to 19 Indian archers who were scheduled to leave for the US tomorrow to participate in the World Youth Archery Championships in Yankton, South Dakota.

'I just want a fair chance'

'I just want a fair chance'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'My ethnicity has been my biggest struggle in the industry, a setback in getting me work.'

SEE: Check what Champion Manu is learning to do

SEE: Check what Champion Manu is learning to do

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

COVID-19 and the lockdown has not dampened Manu Bhaker's spirit.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Saturday, July 31

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Saturday, July 31

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Games on Saturday, July 31.

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Monday, July 26

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Monday, July 26

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Sharath Kamal's progress to the third round of the men's singles in table tennis was the only bright spot on another gloomy day for India at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.

Archer Deepika Kumari wins bronze in World Cup Finals

Archer Deepika Kumari wins bronze in World Cup Finals

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Kumari, a veteran in the World Cup Finals with four silver medals, came out on top in the shoot-off.

Archery World Cup: Indian women stun South Korea; bag gold

Archery World Cup: Indian women stun South Korea; bag gold

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

The trio of Bombayala Devi, Deepika Kumari and Rimil Buriuly came up with a brilliant performance to beat the mighty South Koreans in the final of the recurve team final in Poland on Sunday.

Asiad: Bronze for archer Trisha in compound women's individual event

Asiad: Bronze for archer Trisha in compound women's individual event

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

India's Trisha Deb sprung a surprise to win bronze in the compound women's individual event at the Asian Games on Saturday, taking India's tally in archery to three medals on the day so far.

Kohli, Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna; Neeraj picked for Arjuna

Kohli, Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna; Neeraj picked for Arjuna

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

India cricket captain Virat Kohli and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were on Monday recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna by the awards selection committee.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, July 29

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, July 29

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

a look at the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Games on Thursday.

Tokyo Olympic Village: Mixed reviews for Indian food

Tokyo Olympic Village: Mixed reviews for Indian food

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The Indian contingent was largely satisfied with the food and facilities provided at the Olympic Games Village, but a request has gone out to the Indian Embassy for 100 plus electric kettles to meet the athletes' requirement of warm water.

Amid COVID gloom, could it be 'India Shining' in Tokyo?

Amid COVID gloom, could it be 'India Shining' in Tokyo?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

India has just 28 Olympic medals to its credit since making a debut back in 1900.

How postponing Olympics will affect Indian athletes

How postponing Olympics will affect Indian athletes

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'Everyone has to recalibrate their plans, preparations, peaking, meaning the tournaments they will play in in the lead-up to the Olympics.'

Hockey captain Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners

Hockey captain Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year's winners to an unparalleled 12.

The BEST of NTR Jr

The BEST of NTR Jr

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Subhash K Jha picks the actor's best on his birthday on May 20.

2022: 6 Positives For India

2022: 6 Positives For India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

In a country that is often focused on the ways in which it falls short, the start of a year is a good time to remind oneself of such positives, observes T N Ninan.

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Flag bearer Tek Chand will lead the Indian contingent -- India will be represented by 54 para athletes, the biggest ever contingent in the history of the Games.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Friday, July 30

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Friday, July 30

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

A look at the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday, July 30.

India's schedule at the Games on July 27

India's schedule at the Games on July 27

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The schedule of Indian athletes at the London Olympics 2012 on Friday, July 27, 2012.

Cooking, virtual practice: How India's lovebird archers kill lockdown boredom

Cooking, virtual practice: How India's lovebird archers kill lockdown boredom

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'My day starts off with Pranayam and visualisation practice for about 45 minutes. After breakfast, it's time to learn some cooking'

South Asian Games: Indian Archers hit bulls-eye

South Asian Games: Indian Archers hit bulls-eye

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The Indian compound archery team and the mixed pair claimed three gold medals in the morning session, in Shillong, to swell their tally in the 12th South Asian Games on Monday.

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Prakash Bhandari salutes the spirit of Abebe Bikila who twice won the Olympic Marathon in record times.

Ailing Olympian archer Limba Ram to get govt assistance

Ailing Olympian archer Limba Ram to get govt assistance

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The 47-year-old has developed swelling in both his legs after his injections could not be administered due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sania among eight dropped from TOPS

Sania among eight dropped from TOPS

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The tennis ace's exclusion was on expected lines as she is expecting her first child with cricketer husband Shoaib Malik.

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

Rediff.com6 May 2021

India has been battling a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic that has forced many countries to ban travellers from India.

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Chess grandmasters resume COVID-delayed tournament in Russia

Tokyo Games: IOA asks NSFs to start planning

Tokyo Games: IOA asks NSFs to start planning

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Soon after the new dates were announced, IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta said, "Indian Olympic Association along with the National Sports Federations welcome and support the new dates for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which will be held from 23 July to 8 August, 2021."

Tokyo Olympics: Important Moment for India

Tokyo Olympics: Important Moment for India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Tokyo should remain the benchmark and source of inspiration till at least Paris 2024. In the shorter run, India's preparations for the Asian and Commonwealth Games next year must begin based on lessons learnt now, asserts Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry.