Indian shooters could have done better in Guangzhou: Bindra

Last Updated: Sunday, December 5, 2010, 23:21

Indian shooters could have done much better than winning just eight medals at the Guangzhou Asian Games last month, Beijing Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra said on Sunday.

Afghanistan coach Latif rubbishes fixing talks

Last Updated: Sunday, December 5, 2010, 00:00

National coach of the Afghanistan cricket team, Rashid Latif has rubbished reports that his side’s semifinal match against Pakistan in last month’s Guangzhou Asian Games was fixed.

Asian Games gold winners call on Prime Minister

Last Updated: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 20:17

The Indian sportspersons, who won gold medal in the Asian Games in Guangzhou last month, today called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his official residence here.

Asian Games participant Suresh tests positive for nandrolone

Last Updated: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 17:39

India`s best ever performance at Asiad could`ve been marred by a dope scandal had the men`s 4x100m relay team not missed the bronze by a whisker as one of the runners Sathya Suresh tested positive for banned steroid nandrolone.

President Patil greets the Asian Games heroes

Last Updated: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 16:33

President Pratibha Patil on Saturday hailed the efforts of Indian athletes, who brought glory to the country in the recently-concluded Asian Games at Guangzhou and encouraged them to maintain their golden run.

Tarundeep reaches home to rousing welcome

Last Updated: Friday, December 3, 2010, 12:55

It was a homecoming which overflowed with jubilation & pride as Tarundeep Rai made it to the south district headquarter town with literally the entire town lining the streets to greet and fete him for his performance at the Asiad.

Sudha almost quit sport due to illness in 200

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 12:49

A prolonged bout of illness in 2005 had almost pushed Sudha Singh, who won a historic gold at the Asian Games in the steeplechase event, to the brink but the fear of losing her Railways job kept her going.

Haryana players doing well due to new Sports Policy: Cong MP

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 20:59

Congress MP from Rohtak Deepender Singh Hooda on Tuesday said that the success of Haryana`s sportspersons in recent Asian Games and CWG is because of the new Sports Policy and other incentives of the State Government.

Mary says done in by `never-seen-before fouls` at Asiad

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 14:14

Adjusting to higher weight category was no big deal for Mary Kom but what stumped the five-time world champion boxer at the Asiad was the `never-seen-before fouls` and she plans to take tips from Suranjoy Singh to deal with them.

Government announces cash award to Asiad medal winners

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 13:50

Kerala government on Tuesday announced cash awards to Keralities sports persons who won medals at Guangzhou Asian Games.

Asian Games gold winners to meet PM on December 4

Last Updated: Monday, November 29, 2010, 22:26

The Indian sportspersons, who won gold in the Asian Games in Guangzhou, are likely to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on December 4, officials said today.

AFI to push for renewal of Nikolai`s contract: Sources

Last Updated: Monday, November 29, 2010, 21:08

Following Indian middle distance runners` stupendous show in Asian Games, the Athletics Federation of India will push for renewal of coach Nikolai Snesarev`s contract till the London Olympics in front of the Sports Ministry.