Samresh wins gold in 25m standard pistol, Vijay third

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 20:22

Ace marksman Samresh Jung won gold while Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar settled for a bronze in 25 meter standard pistol event at the 57th National Shooting Championship at Dr Karni Singh Ranges here on Saturday.

Ministry takes dim view of Chautala`s attack on Bindra

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 18:34

The Union sports ministry Saturday stated that iconic sportspersons are "national heroes" and that it has "zero tolerance" to attacks on them.

Chautala`s statement doesn`t deserve reaction, says Abhinav Bindra

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 16:22

Ace shooter Abhinav Bindra has refused to react to the personal attack launched against him by Indian Olympic Association President Abhey Singh Chautala, saying the remarks made by the suspended body`s chief do not deserve a rebuttal.

Abhay Singh Chautala's personal attack on Bindra triggers outcry

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 23:17

Furious with ace shooter Abhinav Bindra`s sustained campaign against tainted officials in the Indian Olympic Association, the suspended body`s President Abhey Singh on Friday launched a stinging personal attack on the former Olympic gold-medallist.

Ethics cannot be compromised, says Mahesh Bhupathi

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 22:11

Tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi today threw his weight behind a campaign, seeking good governance in Indian sports, saying that ethics in sport and sports administration are "non-negotiable".

Top shooter Abhinav Bindra demands clean IOA

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 13:12

India`s elite athletes have piled the pressure on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and demanded the removal of all tainted officials in order to overturn the country`s Olympic ban.

Bindra slams IOA, asks IOC not to back out

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 20:46

Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra today lashed out at IOA officials for refusing to accept International Olympic Committee`s directive to bar chargesheeted persons from contesting elections and asked the world body to stick to its earlier stand.

Happy to see IOC willing to clean up Indian sports, says Abhinav Bindra

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 18:38

Ace shooter Abhinav Bindra on Saturday applauded IOC`s decision to not change its stance on barring charge-sheeted persons from contesting Indian Olympic Association (IOA) elections, saying it was heartening to see the world body keen on cleaning up sports in the country.

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.

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.

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.