Rs 1 crore award for shooter Rahi Sarnobat

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 19:22

The Maharashtra government on Thursday announced cash award of Rs 1 crore to markswoman Rahi Sarnobat, who became the first pistol shooter from India to win a gold medal in the ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) World Cup, held in South Korea.

Indian shooting team leaves for Changwon World Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013, 21:19

A 30-member strong Indian shooting contingent, including Olympic medallists Abhinav Bindra and Vijay Kumar, left for Changwonon Sunday for South Korea to participate in the ISSF World Cup, scheduled to be held there from April 2-10.

Youngster Nithish shines in 10m air rifle event

Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2012, 20:04

Young P Ajaey Nithish of Tamil Nadu surged ahead in the men`s 10m air rifle event in the SEED Gun for Glory Shooting Championship here on Monday.

No medal for India on day 1 of C’wealth fullbore shooting meet

Last Updated: Friday, April 16, 2010, 18:26

India drew a blank on the opening day of the Commonwealth Fullbore Shooting championship, finishing fourth in the 300m pairs event of the tournament here on Friday.