Tag: gold medal
1962 Asian Games Gold Medallist Franco Passes Away
Fortunato Franco, the former football player who was part of the Indian team that won gold at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, passed away in Goa on Monday. Franco is survived by his wife, son and daughter.....
It Will Take A While Before India Wins Another Olympic Tennis Medal: Leander Paes
Leander Paes, winner of multiple Grand Slam titles, has said it will take a while before India can win an Olympic medal in tennis. ....
Golden Boy! Neeraj Chopra's Village Erupts Into Celebrations, Chants 'Chak De India'
The non-descript Khandra village in Haryana's Panipat district erupted into celebrations when the news flashed that its talented son, Subedar Neeraj Chopra, VSM, had become the first Indian track and field athlete to win a medal (that too a gold) at the Olympics since the time India officially gained entry into the Games in 1928. ....
Tokyo Olympics: Pakistani Javelin Thrower Arshad Nadeem Congratulates Role Model Neeraj Chopra
Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who finished fifth in Olympic men's javelin throw, congratulated India's Neeraj Chopra on winning gold medal in Saturday's competition and also apologised to his nation for not fulfulling their hopes of a medal. ....
13-year-old Ishti Kaur Wins Gold Medal In International Powerlifting Championship
Ishti kaur of Noida won the gold medal at the age of 13 years....
Paris Olympics: Abhinav Bindra 'completely Gutted' After Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification
Beijing Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra was 'completely gutted' after Vinesh Phogat got disqualified from the women’s 50 kg event at the Paris Olympics after being weighed a few grams over the permissible limits on Wednesday morning. ....
