News for 'trap shooting'

Asiad: Gold for men's trap team; Kynan bags individual bronze

Asiad: Gold for men's trap team; Kynan bags individual bronze

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Meanwhile, the Indian women's team totalled 337 to take home the silver medal behind China's Qingnian Li, Cuicui Wu and Xinqiu Zhang, who combined to shoot a world and games record score of 357 to finish on top of the podium.

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The festival's People's Choice Award, voted by the audience, is a strong indication of films that can eventually be nominated and even win Oscars. Twelve of the last 15 People's Choice winners have received Best Picture Oscar nominations.

How Don Got Its Breathless Pace

How Don Got Its Breathless Pace

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'While shooting the Don song, Chandra Barot ordered 30-40 paans and insisted Amitabh Bachchan eat them all.'

PIX: Liverpool pip Arsenal; Brighton stun Man City

PIX: Liverpool pip Arsenal; Brighton stun Man City

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai struck the first telling blow in the Premier League title race with a dazzling free kick late on giving his side a 1-0 victory over rivals Arsenal.

Saurabh returns to ISSF podium after 2-year gap

Saurabh returns to ISSF podium after 2-year gap

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Indian shooting team finished second at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, winning eight medals including four gold, two silver, and two bronze.

ISSF Junior World Cup: India lead medal tally

ISSF Junior World Cup: India lead medal tally

Rediff.com25 May 2025

India bag double podium finish in 10M air rifle mixed team event at junior shooting WC

'After The Scene, He Broke Down And Wept'

'After The Scene, He Broke Down And Wept'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'The entire shoot paused after that.' 'There was a heaviness on set -- a shared recognition of the horror we were portraying.'

Dismal show by India in men's trap event at WC Shotgun

Dismal show by India in men's trap event at WC Shotgun

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The Indian trio of Zoravar Singh Sandhu, Kynan Chenai and Birendeep Sodhi could not make it through to the six-man final round of the competition, failing in the qualification round.

Shoot order for man-eater leopard in Udaipur after killing 7 people

Shoot order for man-eater leopard in Udaipur after killing 7 people

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Locals say leopards never attacked humans before, but the pattern seems to have broken with repeated skirmishes.

From Paris to Peru: Manu Bhaker's next big challenge

From Paris to Peru: Manu Bhaker's next big challenge

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker will lead a 35-member Indian team in the season-opening ISSF World Cups in April in South America.

Teenage shooter Vihan wins Asiad silver in men's double trap

Teenage shooter Vihan wins Asiad silver in men's double trap

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

As a 14-year-old, Vihan had grabbed four gold medals at Shotgun Nationals Championship last year.

India's shooting coach Dradi says he has liver cancer

India's shooting coach Dradi says he has liver cancer

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Marcello Dradi said he recently underwent a surgery after the cancer returned for the third time after remaining in remission for three years.

Flash floods kill 3 in J-K's Ramban; more than 100 rescued

Flash floods kill 3 in J-K's Ramban; more than 100 rescued

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Heavy rain triggered flash floods in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, killing three people and prompting the rescue of over 100 others. The floods also caused landslides and mudslides, disrupting traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the situation is being monitored by authorities.

Italian shooter Rossi sets record in trap qualifying

Italian shooter Rossi sets record in trap qualifying

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Italy's Jessica Rossi has set world and Olympic records in qualifying for the women's trap shooting competition at the London Games, making all 75 of her shots over three rounds.

Why A Minecraft Movie Is SO Popular

Why A Minecraft Movie Is SO Popular

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Even if you don't play the game, you'll understand everything and have a good time, promises 9-year-old Minecraft gamer Avan Verma.

Operation Sindoor: The Precision Of Surprise

Operation Sindoor: The Precision Of Surprise

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'You can be sure that the Pakistanis knew when the Indian Air Force aircraft took off, which type these were, and what their likely targets were.' 'The question was: How would they determine that the IAF wanted to fire, and when to bounce them?', notes Shekhar Gupta.

Rathore in double-trap final

Rathore in double-trap final

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

The Indian marksman finished fifth in the qualifying round.

Asian Shooting C'ship: NRAI picks squad, Olympic quota in sight

Asian Shooting C'ship: NRAI picks squad, Olympic quota in sight

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Indian shooters will get another chance to secure their quota places for the 2024 Paris Olympics as the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Saturday named its squad for the upcoming Asian Shooting Championships.

Rathore wins gold in double trap

Rathore wins gold in double trap

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

The Indian ace fired a total of 181 to win the gold in the men's double trap shooting event at the 18th Commonwealth Games.

Shreyasi wins trap gold in shooting nationals

Shreyasi wins trap gold in shooting nationals

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Shreyasi Singh of Bihar on Friday won the gold medal in the women's trap event as Beijing Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra slipped a place to second in the men's 10-m air rifle competition.

ISSF Worlds: Rajeshwari earns India's seventh Olympic quota

ISSF Worlds: Rajeshwari earns India's seventh Olympic quota

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Rajeshwari Kumari showed why she is among the best in the country when she earned a seventh 2024 Paris Olympic quota place by finishing fifth in the ISSF World Championship in Baku.

'I Didn't Tell My Family About Aashram'

'I Didn't Tell My Family About Aashram'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'I knew I wouldn't be offered hero roles anymore. That is why when I accepted this show.'

Deer hunter Eller wins double trap gold

Deer hunter Eller wins double trap gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

Walton Eller of the United States was in a class of his own in winning the men's double trap shooting Olympic gold medal on Tuesday. The deer hunter from Texas dominated the field in the qualification and kept a steady hand in the finals on a hot afternoon in Beijing in front of a fired-up Chinese crowd to clinch the gold with two shots to spare. Eller, 26, finished on 190 points with Francesco D'Aniello, an Italian police officer, taking second on 187.

India announce shotgun squad for Paris Olympics

India announce shotgun squad for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The national shooting federation, on Tuesday, named a five-member squad for the quadrennial Games, to be held from July 26 to August 11.

Junior Worlds: Pistol shooters bag team gold!

Junior Worlds: Pistol shooters bag team gold!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

On Sunday, Mukesh Nelavalli also won an individual bronze in the event, his sixth medal of the competition, shooting a total of 548 over 60-shots. Azerbaijan's Imran Garayev won the gold with a score of 552.

Shooter Maskar falls just short of gold in World Cup

Shooter Maskar falls just short of gold in World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Sonam Uttam Maskar clinched the silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle event at the ISSF World Cup Final 2024 in Delhi on Tuesday.

HIL: TN Dragons enter semis despite defeat

HIL: TN Dragons enter semis despite defeat

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers will play the Tamil Nadu Dragons in the first semi-final of the HIL on Friday, while JSW Soorma Hockey Club will take o Hyderabad Toofans in the second semi-final.

Asian Games: Indian women shoot bronze in double trap

Asian Games: Indian women shoot bronze in double trap

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

India won a bronze medal in the women's double trap team event in the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Thursday. The Indian team of Shagun Chowdhary, Shreyasi Singh and Varsha Varman bagged the medal.

When Sharath Kamal shared lunch table with Roger Federer

When Sharath Kamal shared lunch table with Roger Federer

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

India's flag-bearer for Paris Olympics, Achanta Sharath Kamal, on Wednesday recalled the most memorable moments from his five appearances at the Games so far.

India's shooters win two more silvers at Jr World Cup

India's shooters win two more silvers at Jr World Cup

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The Indian men's and women's trap teams picked up two more silver medals to consolidate their lead at the top of the standings in the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany.

Why Manu Bhaker pulled out of World Cup Final in Delhi

Why Manu Bhaker pulled out of World Cup Final in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker opted for a three-month rest following her exploits at the Paris Games.

Rudrankksh only bright spot for Indian shooting in 2022

Rudrankksh only bright spot for Indian shooting in 2022

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Youngster Rudrankksh Patil has emerged as a hot contender to emulate 2008 Beijing Olympics champion Abhinav Bindra's feat at the 2024 Paris Games.

Olympics: Onus on young Indian shooters to end medal drought

Olympics: Onus on young Indian shooters to end medal drought

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

The national shooting federation NRAI chose current form over pedigree to pick the squad for the mega event and it will be hoping they hit the bullseye at the National Shooting Centre in Chateauroux.

Prep for Paris Games-bound shooters not ideal: Sodhi

Prep for Paris Games-bound shooters not ideal: Sodhi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'I would say you have to give six months to a year to give the athletes to kind of even register that person is going (to the Olympics). People are struggling to find their kit. So, things could have been better.'

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 30, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 30, 2024

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker and partner Sarabjot Singh will compete in the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze medal play-off match on Tuesday.

'Savour this moment, you've earned it!'

'Savour this moment, you've earned it!'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The cricket fraternity, including new T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav and new head coach Gautam Gambhir, also joined in to congratulate the duo.

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Here's your complete guide to when India's athletes compete at the Paris Olympics, with dates, events, and timings in IST.

Shooting World Cup: Sandhu's finals chances brighten; Jitu misses out

Shooting World Cup: Sandhu's finals chances brighten; Jitu misses out

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Indian shooter Manavjit Sandhu rallied to third place after the second day of qualification in the Men's Trap Shooting event at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup being held at Rio di Janerio's Olympic Shooting Centre.

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 29

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 29

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Monday, July 29, 2024:

Gill bags Silver Medal at ISSF Junior World Cup

Gill bags Silver Medal at ISSF Junior World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Indian skeet shooter Bhavtegh Singh Gill clinched a silver medal in the men's skeet event at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Porpetto, Italy