Sir Jason Kenny taking on British sprint coach role like ‘bull in a china shop’
Sir Jason Kenny admitted he has felt like a “bull in a china shop” as he throws himself into his new job as British Cycling’s men’s sprint coach.
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"Rongte Khade Ho Gaye The!": Neeraj Chopra Reacts To Receiving Padma Shri Award From President Ram Nath Kovind
Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award from President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in a ceremony on Monday. Taking to Twitter, the star athlete posted a photo of him receiving the award and promised fans to continue working hard. "Aaj Rashtrapati Bhawan mein rashtragan sun kar rongte khade ho gaye the! Incredibly honoured to be presented the Padma Shri by Hon'ble President Shri Ram Nath Kovind. I will continue to work hard to bring more success to my nation and its people", he wrote.
Canada's final World Cup qualifier important for FIFA rankings, World Cup draw
It was a moment that was 36 years in the making for the Canadian men's team.
Archer Deepika Kumari Misses Out On Asian Games Squad For First Time Since 2010
World number two Deepika Kumari has failed to make the Indian squad for the upcoming Asian Games, suffering one of the biggest setbacks in her illustrious career. Deepika lost two of her three round-robin matches in the final leg to miss her Asian Games berth at the SAI centre on Sunday. Deepika had finished a lowly fifth in the two-phase eliminations on Saturday to determine the top-eight, as she had to fight in the round-robin matches. This is for the first time since winning a gold medal at the New Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010, Deepika will be out of a multi-discipline showpiece event.
Watch: Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra Receives Padma Shri
Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra on Monday received the prestigious Padma Shri award in the field of sports. Chopra who is India's first winner of a track and field gold medal in the Olympics made his debut at Tokyo Games at the age of 23. The star javelin thrower won the gold medal with a throw of 87.58 metres in his second attempt. He received the prestigious Padma Shri award from President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in a ceremony today.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra receives Padma Shri
Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra on Monday received the prestigious Padma Shri award in the field of sports. Chopra who is India's first winner of a track and field gold medal in the Olympics made his debut at Tokyo Games at the age of 23. The star javelin thrower won the gold medal with a throw of 87.58 metres in his second attempt. He received the prestigious Padma Shri award from President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in a ceremony on Monday.
Bajrang's leg defence is not weak, it's just his style of play, says new personal coach Sujeet Maan
Bajrang Punia's leg defence is a major shortcoming in his game, Sujeet Maan, the new personal coach of the star grappler says the wrestler looks vulnerable only because of his attacking style and all he needs to do is to convert the moves into points. Bajrang's leg defence has been a major talking point in the last three years, especially in the run up to the Tokyo Games, where he won a bronze medal. Bajrang's struggle against Japanese nemesis Takuto Otoguro only accentuated the issue.
No Deepika Kumari in Asian Games archery squad for the first time since 2010
Deepika Kumari has failed to make the Indian squad for the upcoming Asian Games, suffering one of the biggest setbacks in her illustrious career. Deepika lost two of her three round robin matches in the final leg to miss the Asian Games berth at the SAI centre on Sunday. Deepika had finished a lowly fifth in the two-phase eliminations on Saturday to determine the top-eight, as she had to fight in the round robin matches. The Asian Games will take place in Hangzhou from September 10-25.