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The pace maker: Indian runner Gulveer Singh is breaking new ground
He is set to be India’s first 10,000m runner to qualify directly for the Olympics. But why aren’t there more like him? There should be.
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 02:25 PM IST
Rudraneil Sengupta
Age should not be the criteria to sideline experienced boxers: Simranjit
The 2018 World Championships medallist is making a comeback to the sport at the ongoing Women’s Nationals
Published on Mar 25, 2025 10:55 PM IST
Avishek Roy
Sathiyan 2.0 looks to find his way back to the big leagues
The back injury he picked up after the Asian Games in 2023 hit him hard but he’s ready to shine again
Published on Jan 24, 2025 08:02 PM IST
Shahid Judge
World Cup Final: Akhil keeps composure, wins bronze
The 29-year-old came third in 50m 3 Positions for India’s lone medal effort on Day 2 as China continued to dominate
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava
Rankings on June 7 next year to be considered for Olympic qualification: ITF
The singles event, both men and women, will have a draw of 64, with 56 direct entries, based on the rankings on June 7.
Updated on Jun 09, 2020 08:07 PM IST
London | Press Trust of India
No plans to change Tokyo qualification period because of coronavirus: BWF
Many top players such as two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan, London bronze medallist Saina Nehwal and Rio Olympics quarterfinalist Kidambi Srikanth are racing against time to book their ticket to Tokyo.
Updated on Feb 28, 2020 05:26 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Manpreet Singh dedicates FIH Player of the Year award to late father
Manpreet became the first Indian to win the International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) Player of the Year award, capping a memorable 2019 season in which he led the side to Olympic qualification.
Updated on Feb 17, 2020 03:01 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Srikanth not fit enough: Ex-coach
Now with Olympic qualification looming, the 26-year-old Srikanth is in dire need of good results; he recently admitted that he’s a “little worried” about making the cut.
Updated on Feb 13, 2020 11:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | Sandip Sikdar
Badminton Asia C’ships: Indian women team withdraws due to coronavirus threat
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) had named a second-string women team for the tournament to be held from February 11 to 16 but a full-strength men’s side which features World Championship bronze medallist B Sai Praneeth.
Updated on Feb 07, 2020 11:20 PM IST
New Delhi | PTI
Mirabai Chanu ranked eighth in latest Olympic qualification rankings
After recovering from a back injury, which marred her progress in 2018, Chanu has constantly improved her performance in 2019.
Updated on Jan 02, 2020 02:15 PM IST
New Delhi | PTI
Deepak Punia qualifies for Tokyo Olympics 2020
This is India’s fourth Olympic qualification at the event. Earlier, Vinesh Phogat (53kg), Bajrang Punia (65kg) and Ravi Kumar Dahiya (57) also made it to Tokyo Olympics with bronze medal wins.
Updated on Sep 21, 2019 03:33 PM IST
HT Correspondent
Swimmer Srihari looks to better timing for Olympic qualification
With the September 24-October 2 event being held in India for the first time in 20 years, it will be the best opportunity for Indian swimmers aiming for a Tokyo 2020 berth as it is an Olympic qualification event.
Updated on Aug 03, 2019 08:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Systemic issues hurting Tokyo preparations: Rai
“We are already very late. The preparations (for Tokyo) should have started in 2015. But here we are still waiting for the roadmap for the Games,” says Rai, who recently achieved Olympic qualification in recurve, along with Atanu Das and Pravin Jadhav, at the World Championships in ’s-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands), finishing second.
Updated on Jun 26, 2019 11:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Navneet Singh
Mary Kom to make competitive debut in 51kg at home at India Open
Mary Kom had opted out of the Asian Championships last month in order to prepare for the World Championships as the event will serve as good preparatory ground for Olympic qualification.
Updated on May 13, 2019 07:26 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Dipa Karmakar qualifies for final round of Artistic Gymnastics World Cup
The 25-year-old Dipa, who had finished fourth in the event at 2016 Rio Olympics, performed a higher difficulty Handfront 540 vault for the first time in the competition.
Updated on Mar 14, 2019 07:38 PM IST
Baku | PTI
Dipa Karmakar eyes Olympic berth with strong performances
Dipa Karmakar will look to secure an Olympic berth with “some good performances” at back-to-back Artistic Gymnastics World Cups in Baku and Doha, beginning Thursday
Updated on Mar 13, 2019 05:07 PM IST
New Delhi | PTI
Archers Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das get engaged
After the engagement ceremony, both the archers told the media that 2019 will be a busy year, which will include the Olympic qualifications.
Updated on Dec 11, 2018 03:37 PM IST
Ranchi | PTI
Asian Games 2018 loss is big setback, road to Olympics is lot tougher now, says hockey coach Harendra Singh
It was a heartbreak for the Indian men’s hockey team as they went down to Malaysia 6-7 in the penalty shoot-out in the semi-finals at the Asian Games 2018 on Thursday.
Updated on Aug 30, 2018 09:51 PM IST
Jakarta | Press Trust of India