This October, the Forest Department's Annual Sports Festival in Raipur will see the participation of big names like Olympic 2024 bronze medalist Manu Bhaker and Indian T20 cricket captain Surya Kumar Yadav in its opening and closing ceremonies. With a goal to promote sports and build team spirit among employees, notable dignitaries like Union Forest Minister Bhupendra Yadav and Director General of Forests Jitendra Kumar will be present at the event. The competition will adhere to all sports regulations and will include guidance from experts to ensure fairness and transparency.
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who recently became the first Indian to win two medals at the same Olympics, shared her experience of how it all started and the determination that led her to this remarkable success. In an exclusive interview with X, Bhaker talked about her passion and drive towards chasing her dreams, which eventually led her to win two medals at the Tokyo Olympics. The 22-year-old's journey from the age of 14 to becoming a double Olympic medallist is a true inspiration for aspiring athletes.
After making history at the Paris Olympics with two medals, Manu Bhaker continues to impress with her off-the-field skills. The young athlete was seen dancing to the hit song "Kala Chashma" at a school event in Chennai, gaining praise from social media users. Bhaker's fun and carefree attitude has made her a sensation on and off the shooting range.
Despite high expectations and a record-breaking participation of 117 athletes across 16 sports, India fell short of surpassing its previous best at the Paris Olympics. The country secured six medals, including a historic first for woman shooter Manu Bhaker, who became the first Indian athlete in the post-Independence era to win multiple medals in a single edition of the Games. However, numerous Indian athletes also made their mark by setting new records and narrowly missing out on medals. Let's take a closer look at the highlights and accomplishments of India's Paris Olympics campaign.
Indian boxer Nishant Dev and archer Deepika Kumari suffer defeats in their respective Quarter-Final matches. Meanwhile, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker finishes 4th in Women's 25m Pistol final. Also, a look ahead to Day 9 as Lovlina Borgohain and Lakshya Sen have medal chances. Title: Indian Athletes Struggle on Day 8 at Paris Olympics 2024, Ahead to Day 9 with Potential Medal Opportunities for Borgohain and Sen. Another day of disappointing results for Indian athletes at the Paris Olympics 2024 as boxer Nishant Dev and archer Deepika Kumari suffer Quarter-Final defeats. In shooting, Manu Bhaker narrowly misses out on a medal, finishing 4th in the Women's 25m Pistol final. Moving forward to Day 9, there is hope for India as Lovlina Borgohain and Lakshya Sen have potential medal opportunities. Despite the struggles, IBNS remains committed to providing objective and well-sourced news to its readers.
India's Manu Bhaker came close to winning a third medal at the Paris Olympics in the Women's 25m Pistol event, but missed out by a margin in a shoot-off against Hungary's Veronika Major. India's shooters have been performing exceptionally well, with Sarabjot Singh and Swapnil Kusale winning a bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event. IBNS is dedicated to providing objective, well-sourced news without any bias or judgement.
After securing a historic victory against Australia in hockey, India is looking to add more medals to their tally on Day 8 of the Paris Olympics. Manu Bhaker will compete for gold in the 25m Pistol women's final, while Deepika Kumari and Bhajan Kaur will take to the field in the recurve individual events. In addition, sailors Vishnu Saravanan and Nethra Kumanan will continue their campaign in the men's and women's dinghy events respectively. Meanwhile, India's chances for a first ever archery medal were dashed as Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara lost their match for the bronze.
India's star shooter Manu Bhaker is set to compete in her third event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, aiming for another medal. In the badminton quarter-finals, Lakshya Sen will face Chou Tien Chen while in hockey, the Indian team is up against rivals Australia. Track & field events kick off as well, with Parul Chaudhary and Tajinderpal representing India. Senior reporter Mihir Vasavda covers all the action, including a gender row and a vegan diet at the Olympics.
As India gears up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, all eyes are on the country's top athletes like PV Sindhu, Manu Bhaker, and Neeraj Chopra. In an exclusive interview, these star athletes share their training regimes and fitness secrets, including yoga and breathing exercises, for success at the upcoming Olympics. Despite facing difficulties like pistol malfunctions, these athletes are determined to bring home multiple wins for India.
On Day 4 of the Paris Olympics, India had a mix of successes and heartbreaks. Star pistol shooter Manu Bhaker made history by winning her second medal of the Olympics, along with Sarabjot Singh, in the mixed team event. The Indian hockey team also had a dramatic win against Ireland, securing their spot in the quarterfinals with two matches still to go. But there were also disappointments, as archer Dhiraj Bommadevara lost in a tight match and all three Indian boxers in action were eliminated. Amidst all the action, our senior reporter Mihir Vasavda provides a unique perspective on the games. Stay tuned for more exciting updates on Day 5, which will see Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu, and Lovlina Borgohain competing.