News for 'Air Rifle'

Myanmar military plane crashes at Mizoram airport, 8 injured

Myanmar military plane crashes at Mizoram airport, 8 injured

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Of the 14 people aboard the plane, including the pilot, eight sustained minor injuries and were treated in a local health centre.

Check out schedule of Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics

Check out schedule of Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Check out the complete schedule of Indian athletes at the Tokyo Olympics

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Meet India's top athletes at Olympics 2024.

Bhaker 'working really hard' for shot at Olympic glory

Bhaker 'working really hard' for shot at Olympic glory

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'To win the Olympic gold medal, I have been really working really hard for the past five years now, and it has always been my dream.'

The Mongolian Behind India's Bronze Wins

The Mongolian Behind India's Bronze Wins

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Munkhbayar Dorjsuren's experience proved crucial for Bhaker and Sarabjot in the mixed team final where the shooters are allowed to take time-outs and speak to their coaches. Not only did she contribute with vital inputs but she was constantly egging Indian fans to cheer for the Indians.

Bindra named India's flag-bearer at Rio Olympics

Bindra named India's flag-bearer at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist will be making his fifth Olympic appearance this year.

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Monday, August 8

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Monday, August 8

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Monday.

India top medal tally at Shooting World Cup

India top medal tally at Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

India topped the medals tally ahead of hosts China (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze), who won five medals in total.

Shooting World Cup: Manu, Elavenil, Divyansh claim top honours

Shooting World Cup: Manu, Elavenil, Divyansh claim top honours

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Bhaker shot 244.7 to claim the top prize in the prestigious season-ending tournament

Olympics gold medalist opens up about mental health

Olympics gold medalist opens up about mental health

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Bindra said he wanted to quit shooting after 2008 gold winning feat.

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Prachi Yadav became the first Indian to win a para canoe gold in the Asian Para Games.

Bindra shoots gold at Munich

Bindra shoots gold at Munich

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

The Indian ace won the gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle at the International Air Rifle and Pistol Shooting Championships.

Shooting World Cup: Ghatkar wins bronze, Deepak finishes 5th

Shooting World Cup: Ghatkar wins bronze, Deepak finishes 5th

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Pooja Ghatkar overcame technical issues to clinch the women's 10m air rifle bronze medal as hosts India opened their account on a positive note in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in New Delhi.

Anjali targets Olympic gold

Anjali targets Olympic gold

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

The 34-year-old ace shooter is sharpening her skills under Uzbek coach Stanislav Lapitaus.

Pak ISIS supporter charged with NYC Jewish attack plot, held in Canada

Pak ISIS supporter charged with NYC Jewish attack plot, held in Canada

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

The 20-year-old arrested accused, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, allegedly planned a terrorist attack in New York City around October 7 "with the intent of slaughtering in the name of ISIS, as many Jewish people as possible," attorney general Merrick B Garland said, as per the statement.

Attack on IAF convoy: Several held, hunt on for terrorists

Attack on IAF convoy: Several held, hunt on for terrorists

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Additional Director General of Police, Jammu, Anand Jain and senior officers of the Army and intelligence agencies visited the ambush spot in the Surankote area. The Army also conducted aerial surveillance using a helicopter, they said.

What Abhinav Gifted Neeraj...

What Abhinav Gifted Neeraj...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

'I hope that Tokyo will be a supportive friend and motivate you to get a sibling named Paris for him in 2024!'

'Haunted by the horrifying images of my fellow Indian wrestlers'

'Haunted by the horrifying images of my fellow Indian wrestlers'

Rediff.com30 May 2023

'I'm so sad to see the visuals of our Athletes.... Please solve this ASAP'

Paris 2024: Bindra prepares shooters for mental game

Paris 2024: Bindra prepares shooters for mental game

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Bindra reminded the squad that "success is not a one-off event".

Abhishek shoots World Cup gold, bronze for Chaudhary

Abhishek shoots World Cup gold, bronze for Chaudhary

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

India were placed at the top of the medals tally with two gold, one silver and a bronze.

Commonwealth shooting: Sidhu strikes gold, Deepak wins bronze

Commonwealth shooting: Sidhu strikes gold, Deepak wins bronze

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Heena Sidhu clinched the 10m air pistol gold medal to give India a perfect start at the Commonwealth Shooting Championships in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Abhinav Bindra to retire after Asian Games?

Abhinav Bindra to retire after Asian Games?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Decorated Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra created a flutter on Monday by saying Tuesday will be his last day in professional shooting.

I had unflinching belief in my ability to fight back: Jitu Rai

I had unflinching belief in my ability to fight back: Jitu Rai

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Jitu Rai says he believed unflinchingly, unquestionably in his ability to stage a comeback and win the men's 10m air pistol gold

Shooting World Cup: Manu-Saurabh win gold, unprecedented top finish for India

Shooting World Cup: Manu-Saurabh win gold, unprecedented top finish for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The results ensured an unprecedented top finish for India across all four ISSF World Cup stages this year

Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker blazes into 25m pistol final

Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker blazes into 25m pistol final

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

She is just two points behind leader Veronika Major of Hungary, who shot an aggregate of 592 (294 and 298) which helped her equal the Olympic record.

Cancer-hit shooter 'real champ' in online meet

Cancer-hit shooter 'real champ' in online meet

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

An online shooting tournament, held in bedrooms and basements, brought some positivity and a smile on the face of a young national- level shooter undergoing treatment for cancer in a Kolkata hospital. From her hospital bed, the ailing markswoman joined the proceedings in the second international online shooting championship through Zoom App, and expressed her delight at being part of an initiative that also resulted in a virtual post-match press conference.

Prez Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, 311 other defence decorations

Prez Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, 311 other defence decorations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The Kirti Chakra awardees are Major Digvijay Singh Rawat of 21st Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), Major Deependra Vikram Basnet from the Sikh Regiment's fourth battalion and Havildar Pawan Kumar Yadav from the 21st battalion of the Mahar Regiment, according to the defence ministry.

Shooting Worlds: Udhayveer's twin strike keeps India in 2nd

Shooting Worlds: Udhayveer's twin strike keeps India in 2nd

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

India has also picked up one Paris 2024 Olympics quota place after Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil stunned a high-quality field on Friday, to become the 10 air rifle men's world champion.

World shooting: There's no stopping these juniors

World shooting: There's no stopping these juniors

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Junior shooters deliver 2 gold, 1 silver for India at world championships

West Asia conflict escalates, Iran fires 100 missiles towards Israel

West Asia conflict escalates, Iran fires 100 missiles towards Israel

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Hezbollah is upset that the IDF exposed their plans to massacre Israelis, so they decided to target innocent civilians by firing a barrage of rockets, the IDF further said.

On Air Force Day, IAF chief announces new weapon system branch

On Air Force Day, IAF chief announces new weapon system branch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being created, Chaudhari said in his speech on the occasion of 90th anniversary celebrations of the IAF.

PIX: Golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

PIX: Golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

India's teenage shooting sensations extended their dominance in the ongoing ISSF World Cup in New Delhi on Monday, winning the mixed team gold medals in both the 10m air pistol and 10m air rifle events to continue their stupendous run of form in the run-up to this year's Olympics.

Indians put on stellar show at European C'ships

Indians put on stellar show at European C'ships

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Then, in the 10m air pistol mixed team competitions, India's top pair comprising Manu Bhaker and Chaudhary too came overall second among 43 pairs, shooting a combined score of 580 out of a possible 600.

10-year-old shooter is youngest Khelo champion!

10-year-old shooter is youngest Khelo champion!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Abhinav Shaw became the youngest gld medallist at the Khelo India Youth Games when he teamed up with Mehuli Ghosh to help West Bengal win the 10m air-rifle mixed team event.

Sports Shorts: Divyansh secures Olympic quota in shooting

Sports Shorts: Divyansh secures Olympic quota in shooting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Kohli, Zareen offer prayers, condolences for train tragedy victims

Kohli, Zareen offer prayers, condolences for train tragedy victims

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The train crash on Friday, involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, is one of the deadliest such accidents since independence.

ISI Funds Khalistanis In Canada

ISI Funds Khalistanis In Canada

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The statements the separatists make, the abominable tableaux at their parades, the slogans, posters, and selfies with assault rifles are not India's problem. If they are a nuisance, it should bother their host countries, because they are armed and have their own underworld with deadly gang rivalries. Significantly, none of this happens in the US -- only in snowflaky Canada, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Here's what Bindra's trainer has to say after near medal miss in Rio

Here's what Bindra's trainer has to say after near medal miss in Rio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Shooter Abhinav Bindra's technical trainer Heinz Reinkemeier denounced Indian media's 'obsession' for Olympic medal and emphasised that an effort can be categorised as 'good performance' even without a medal.

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

PHOTOS: What to expect on Air Force Day

PHOTOS: What to expect on Air Force Day

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Ahead of the spectacular air show, here's a tiny glimpse of what to expect.