Swapna Barman Wants Her Medal Back From 'Transgender' Athlete
Indian heptathlete Swapna Barman has raised concerns alleging that she lost her medal to Nandini Agasara, who she thinks is a transgender woman. in the Asian Games 2023 and is ineligible to compete. Barman took to her official handle on X and said, ". I want my medal back as it is against the rules of our Athletics. Help me and support me please." She said she deserved it.
Tags: Asia Cup 2023, athletes, Indian Athletes, Transgender sportsperson
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Asia Games 2023: Nikhat Zareen Secures Position In Paris Olympics 2024
Nikhat Zareen has confirmed a medal for herself in her maiden Asian Games appearance by virtue of reaching the semifinals. Secondly, and more importantly, she became the first Indian boxer to win a quota for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen has guaranteed India a medal at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou. The two-time World Champion achieved this milestone by triumphing over Jordan's Nassar.
Tags: Nikhat Zareen, Paris Olympics 2024, Weight Lifting, Asia Games 2023
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Netizens Reacts To "Dushman Mulk" Comment Of PCB Chief
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Zaka Ashraf's alleged explosive comments against India, headlined by words 'Dushman Mulk' has cut a antagonistic figure of him among the neighbours. Certain netizens believe that Indians should show the Pakistan cricket team what real enmity means instead of giving them a rousing welcome ahead of the World Cup. A certain section of Pakistan fans also blasted him for the comment.
Tags: Dushman Mulk, India V/S Pakistan, Cricket, Zaka Ashraf, netizens
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Nepal Creates History; Smashed Highest 314/3 In T20I Cricket At Asian Games
Nepal men's cricket team made history at the ongoing Asian Games cricket tournament in Hangzhou, China as they smashed the highest-ever total in T20I cricket history. It is the fastest fifty and fastest century by a player in format's history on September 27. They accomplished this during their match against Mongolia. In the match, Nepal smashed 314/3 in their 20 overs, highest-ever total in T20Is, overtaking Afghanistan's 278/3 2019 record… read-more
Tags: International, T20I, Cricket, sports, Nepal, Cricket news
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Asian Games 2023: India Wins Gold, Silver Medal In Shooting
India's medal tally rises after athletes representing the nation won gold and silver medals in shooting, at the Asian Games 2023. The women’s 25m pistol shooting team claimed India’s fourth gold medal of the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games on September 27, morning, minutes after the women’s rifle team had claimed a silver in the women’s 50m rifle 3 position event. With this, India won a total of 14 medals.
Tags: Indian Athletes, National news, sports, asian games 2023, athletes, Shooting
Courtesy: The Indian Express
India Wins Historic Gold Medal For Day, Asian Games 2023
India won its first gold medal on the day in Equestrian, with the dressage team securing a historic top-podium finish, beating the likes of China and Hong Kong, China. The quartet of Sudipti Hajela, Divyakriti Singh, Hriday Vipul Chheda, and Anush Agarwalla scored a total of 209.205 to win gold. Earlier in the day, Neha Thakur opened India's medal account on the day with a silver in sailing.
Tags: asian games 2023, sports, Indian Athletes, Gold Medal, Historic Moment
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Indian Women's Cricket Team Clinched Their First Gold Medal At Asian Games 2023
The Indian women's cricket team has etched its name in the history books. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led team thumped Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the final to clinch India's first gold medal in the sport at the Asian Games. This is India's second gold medal at the Asian Games 2023. So far, India have won 11 medals. Earlier, India's 10m men's air rifle team earned the side's first gold medal.
Tags: sports, Indian National Team, Cricket, Gold Medal, Asia Games 2023
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Indian Shooters Win 10 Metre Air Rifle Team Event; Nation Bags First Gold: Asian Games 2023
Team India's shooting trio, Divyansh Panwar, Rudrankksh Patil, and Aishwarya Tomar, clinched gold in the men's 10 m air rifle team shooting event at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on September 25. Their impressive score of 1893.7 not only secured the top spot but also shattered China's world record of 1893.3 points set in August 2023. With this, India bagged first Gold medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Tags: asian games 2023, India, Shooters, 10 metre games, athletes
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
India Secured 5 Medals At Asia Games 2023
India's Ramita, Mehuli Ghosh and Ashi Chouksey won silver in the women’s 10m air rifle team event with a total score of 1886. China won the gold, while bronze went to Mongolia. The overall five medals are: Silver in Lightweight Men's Double Sculls, Silver in Men's Eight, Bronze in Men's Pair Silver in 10m Air Rifle Team Women and Bronze in Ramita, 10m air rifle individual.
Tags: sports, Asia Cup, 2023 Athletes, 5 Medals, Silver, gold, Bronze
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PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone For Cricket Stadium In Varanasi, Meets Tendulkar
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the new International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi on September 23rd (Saturday). The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Ravi Shastri, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Sunil Gavaskar were also present for the ceremony. The Prime Minister also went on to present an Indian team jersey to Tendulkar. The state government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, spent ₹121 crore for land acquisition
Tags: PM Narendra Modi, International Cricket Stadium, Sachin Tendulkar, Indian government, UP government
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal