Gagan Narang to flag off Indian Grand Prix

Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 11:51

London Olympics bronze medal winning shooter Gagan Narang will flag off the second Formula One Indian Grand Prix here on Sunday.

Formula 1 Opus makes a grand entry into India

Last Updated: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 21:52

With 852 pages, weighing 37kg and priced at a minimum cost of 2,000 pounds, the Formula One Opus made a grand entry into the Indian market with its global launch at a glittering function here.

Mary Kom wants her twins to be shooters

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 23:47

Olympic bronze medal-winning pugilist, M C Mary Kom wants her twin sons, Rechungvar and Khupneivar, to take up shooting as a career rather than boxing.

Concerted efforts needed to succeed at highest level: Narang

Last Updated: Friday, September 7, 2012, 18:06

The way the sports in our country is governed has often come under severe criticism, but the London Olympics bronze medallist shooter Gagan Narang on Friday said "nowhere in world sports is encouraged as it is done in India".

Gagan Narang promises shooting fest at 2nd `Gun for Glory`

Last Updated: Friday, September 7, 2012, 13:18

It is called `Gun for Glory`, but London Olympic bronze-medallist Gagan Narang insists his initiative is more of a "shooting festival" than a tournament as it welcomes not just professionals but also amateurs who have "never held guns" in their lives.

Cash awards continue to pour in for Olympic medallists

Last Updated: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 16:00

Madhya Pradesh Government has announced a cash reward of Rs one crore each to Olympic silver medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar and shooter Vijay Kumar, while the bronze medal winners will be given Rs 50 lakh each.

Had I led attack, I could have won gold: Sushil

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 16:53

Disappointed at not winning gold for India in the recent London Olympics, wrestler Sushil Kumar today said if he had attacked the Japanese opponent first then he could have easily defeated him in the final.

Other states should follow Haryana model: Saina Nehwal

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 18:49

Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal lavished praise on Haryana government for their effort in supporting international sportspersons and she is confident that India can win atleast 25 medals by next Olympics if other states start pulling in smilar fashion.

Olympic winners get rewards, cars

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 16:58

The London Olympics medal winners from Haryana were Sunday given cash rewards and luxury Audi cars here.

Hooda announces to double the prize money for future Oly medal winners

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 13:56

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today announced that the state would double the prize money for its athletes who will win medals in the next Olympic Games, making it a whopping Rs 5 crore for gold, Rs 3 crore for sliver and Rs 2 crore for bronze.

Indian sports is looking up: Gopichand

Last Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 20:30

In the wake of India`s biggest ever medal haul of six in its Olympic Games history at London, chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand today exuded confidence that the number would be bettered four years later in Rio de Janeiro.

We need to build on London feat to double medal tally at Rio: Narang

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 22:55

Olympic Games bronze medallist shooter Gagan Narang feels India should build on their best-ever performance at London and target to double the medal tally at Rio de Janerio.