Bindra, Gopichand stress on focus

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 19:59

A rare confluence of the country’s sporting talent on Wednesday provided much inspiration and insight to young aspirants here as elite sportspersons like Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and former All-England badminton champion Pullela Gopichand emphasised the need for hard work and persistence to attain sporting excellence.

IN PICS: Shweta Tiwari ties the knot with fiancé Abhinav Kohli

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 16:40

Television actress Shweta Tiwari, who has been in a relationship with Abhinav Kohli for three-and-a-half-years now, has finally embraced wedlock.

Bindra, Gopichand to inspire India`s aspiring Olympians

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 17:38

India`s only individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and former All-England Champion Pullela Gopichand will share their experience and knowledge with aspiring Olympians and Paralympians on sports performance and career related topics during GoSports Foundation`s inaugural Athletes` Conclave on July 17.

Shweta Tiwari to quit `Parvarrish`?

Last Updated: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 08:51

Shweta Tiwari is reportedly quitting ‘Parvarrish - Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi’ and she may not join the show again.

Lahiri stays in contention at Worldwide Selangor Masters

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 16:05

Riding on a brilliant front-nine, Anirban Lahiri closed the gap between him and leader Pariya Junhasavasdikul of Thailand with a four-under 67 in the third round of the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters here on Saturday.

Lohan best Indian at tied 19th in Selangor Masters

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 21:29

Abhinav Lohan, playing in his first season on the Asian Tour, carded an even par 71 to end as the best Indian in tied 19th spot at the end of the first round in the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters golf tournament here on Thursday.

Bindra to represent ISSF in international Olympic forum

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 18:46

In what can be termed a huge honour, Abhinav Bindra, India`s only individual Olympic gold medallist, has been chosen to be the international shooting body`s representative for IOC`s elite International Forum, to be held in Singapore from June 27 to 29.

Focus on positive aspects of sports: Sachin, Bindra tell media

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 20:41

Two of India`s greatest sporting icons Sachin Tendulkar and Abhinav Bindra want the media to focus on the positive aspects of the games instead of dishing out incorrect things to the viewers and readers.

Crucial meeting draws roadmap to lift India`s ban

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 20:56

A crucial meeting between Indian sports officials and International Olympic Committee in Lausanne on Wednesday agreed in principle to draw a roadmap to bring India back in the Olympic fold.

India on way back to Olympic fold after successful Lausanne talks

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 17:35

Lausanne (Switzerland): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday agreed to have fresh elections and hold another Annual General Meeting (AGM) within a month to select their representatives, paving the way for its return to the Olympic fold after a ban was imposed on it last year.

Abhinav Bindra`s name recommended for Bharat Ratna

Last Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013, 18:18

The only Indian to win an individual gold medal in Olympics, shooter Abhinav Bindra, has been recommended for the Bharat Ratna -- the country`s highest civilian honour -- by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

Lausanne meeting to proceed as per schedule

Last Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013, 18:15

The crucial Lausanne meeting between the Indian officials and the International Olympic Committee to find a way for the country`s return to the Olympic fold will proceed as per schedule on May 15 despite the dramatic pull-out of IOA acting president V K Malhotra and IOC member Randhir Singh.