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Mirabai Chanu: The Weightlifting Wonder of India

Mirabai Saikhom Chanu was born on August 1, 1994, in Manipur, India. She started weightlifting at the age of 12 and quickly made a name for herself in the sport. Mirabai’s talent and hard work quickly paid off. She won her first national medal at 17 and went on to win numerous awards, including:

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Weightlifting Achievements

Mirabai has won numerous awards and accolades, including:

  • Olympic silver medal (2020)
  • World Championship gold medal (2017)
  • Asian Games gold medal (2018)
  • Commonwealth Games gold medal (2018)

Records and Medals

Mirabai has set multiple records in the 49kg weight category, including:

  • Snatch: 87kg
  • Clean and Jerk: 113kg
  • Total: 200kg

Awards and Recognition

Mirabai has received several awards, including:

  • Padma Shri (2020)
  • Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2018)

Mirabai’s achievements have inspired countless young athletes in India and around the world. She is a true legend in the sport of weightlifting. She continues to inspire and make India proud.

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PV Sindhu: The Shuttling Star Redefining Indian Badminton

PV Sindhu is a name that means excellence and hard work. She’s a young Indian badminton player who has impressed everyone with her skills, determination, and passion. In this blog, we’ll learn about her life, achievements, and what makes her a badminton legend.

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Born on July 5, 1995, in Hyderabad, Telangana, PV Sindhu was destined for greatness. She began playing badminton at the tender age of 8, inspired by her parents, PV Ramana and Vijaya. Sindhu’s talent and hard work soon paid off as she started winning accolades at the national level.

Records and Medals:

PV Sindhu’s impressive record speaks for itself:

  • Olympic Silver Medal (2016)
  • World Championships Gold Medal (2019)
  • World Championships Silver Medal (2017, 2018)
  • Commonwealth Games Gold Medal (2018)
  • Asian Games Silver Medal (2018)

Awards and Recognition:

Sindhu’s achievements have earned her numerous awards and recognition:

  • Padma Bhushan (2020)
  • Padma Shri (2015)
  • Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2016)

PV Sindhu’s journey is an inspiration to millions, showcasing that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. Her achievements have brought pride to India, and she continues to be a role model for young athletes worldwide. As we celebrate her successes, we eagerly await what the future holds for this shuttling star.

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Nikhat Zareen: The Boxing Sensation Redefining Indian Sports

Nikhat Zareen, a name that resonates with excellence and determination, has taken the boxing world by storm. This young Indian boxer has been making waves with her impressive skills, dedication, and passion. In this blog, we’ll delve into the life of Nikhat Zareen, exploring her biography, records, medals, and what makes her a force to be reckoned with in the world of boxing.

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Born on June 14, 1996, in Nizamabad, Telangana, Nikhat Zareen was destined for greatness. She began boxing at the tender age of 13, inspired by her father, Mohammed Jameel, a former boxer himself. Nikhat’s talent and hard work soon paid off as she started winning accolades at the national level.

Records and Medals:

  • Nikhat Zareen’s impressive record speaks for itself:
  • Gold medal at the 2019 Women’s Boxing World Championships
  • Gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games
  • Gold medal at the 2022 Asian Boxing Championships
  • Bronze medal at the 2019 Asian Boxing Championships

Awards and Recognition:

Nikhat’s achievements have earned her numerous awards and recognition:

  • Arjuna Award (2020)
  • Boxing Federation of India’s (BFI) Best Boxer Award (2020)

Nikhat Zareen’s journey is an inspiration to millions, showcasing that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. Her achievements have brought pride to India, and she continues to be a role model for young athletes worldwide. As we celebrate her successes, we eagerly await what the future holds for this boxing sensation.

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Neeraj Chopra: The King of Javelin 

Neeraj Chopra, a name that has become synonymous with excellence in the world of athletics. The Indian javelin thrower has been making waves globally with his incredible talent, dedication, and perseverance. In this blog, we’ll delve into the life of this sports sensation, exploring his biography, records, medals, and what makes him the king of the javelin.

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Born on December 24, 1997, in Khandra, Haryana, Neeraj Chopra was destined for greatness. His father, Satish Kumar, a farmer, recognized his son’s potential and encouraged him to pursue athletics. Neeraj’s journey began at the tender age of 11, training under coach Jaiveer Singh at the Shri Guru Jaswant Singh School in Punjabi University, Patiala.

Neeraj’s talent and hard work soon paid off as he started winning accolades at the national level. His breakthrough moment came at the 2016 South Asian Games, where he won gold with a throw of 82.23 meters. This achievement catapulted him onto the international stage, and he hasn’t looked back since.

Neeraj’s achievements have earned him numerous awards and recognition:

  • National Record: 88.06 meters (2018 Asian Games)
  • Commonwealth Games Gold: 86.47 meters (2018)
  • World Athletics Championships Silver: 87.80 meters (2019)
  • Olympic Gold: 87.58 meters (2020 Tokyo Olympics)

Medals:

  • Asian Games Gold (2018)
  • Commonwealth Games Gold (2018)
  • World Athletics Championships Silver (2019)
  • Olympic Gold (2020 Tokyo Olympics)

Awards and Recognition:

  • Arjuna Award (2018)
  • Vishisht Seva Medal (2020)
  • Padma Shri (2022)

Neeraj Chopra’s journey is an inspiration to millions, showcasing that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. His achievements have brought pride to India, and he continues to be a role model for young athletes worldwide. As we celebrate his successes, we eagerly await what the future holds for this javelin king.

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Indian Athletes to Watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner, and India is gearing up to showcase its sporting prowess on the global stage. The Games will officially commence on July 26, with the opening ceremony taking place along the river Seine. However, the action for India begins on July 25 with the individual archery rounds. Here’s a day-wise breakdown of the Indian athletes to watch out for:

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July 25 (Thursday)

Archery:

  • Women’s Individual Ranking Round (1 pm)
  • Men’s Individual Ranking Round

July 27 (Saturday)

Hockey: India vs. New Zealand

Badminton:

  • Men’s Singles Group Stage
  • Women’s Singles Group Stage
  • Men’s Doubles Group Stage
  • Women’s Doubles Group Stage

Boxing: Prelims Round of 32

Rowing: Men’s Single Sculls Heats

Shooting:

  • 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team qualification
  • 10m Air Rifle medal matches
  • 10m Air Pistol qualification

Table Tennis:

  • Men’s & Women’s Singles Prelims
  • Round of 64

Tennis:

  • 1st round matches (Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles)

July 28 (Sunday)

Archery: Women’s Team Round of 16 to Finals

Rowing: Men’s Single Sculls Repechage round

Shooting:

  • 10m Air Rifle Women’s Qualification
  • 10m Air Pistol Men’s Final
  • 10m Air Rifle Men’s Qualification

Swimming:

  • Men’s 100m Backstroke Heats
  • Men’s 100m Backstroke SF
  • Women’s 200m Freestyle Heats
  • Women’s 200m Freestyle SF

July 29 (Monday)

Archery: Men’s Team Round of 16 to Finals

Hockey: India vs. Argentina

Rowing: Men’s Single Sculls SF E/F

Shooting:

  • Trap Men’s Qualification
  • 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Qualification
  • 10m Air Rifle Women’s Final

Swimming:

  • Men’s 100m Backstroke Final
  • Women’s 200m Freestyle Final

July 30 (Tuesday)

Archery:

  • Women’s Individual Round of 64 and Round of 32
  • Men’s Individual Round of 64 and Round of 32

Equestrian: Dressage Individual Day 1

Hockey: India vs. Ireland

Rowing: Men’s Single Sculls Quarter Finale

Shooting:

  • Trap Women’s Qualification Day 1
  • 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team medal matches

July 31 (Wednesday)

Boxing: Quarter Finals

Equestrian: Dressage Individual Day 2

Rowing: Men’s Single Sculls Semi-Finals

Shooting:

  • Sum Rifle 3 Pos. Men’s Qualification
  • Trap Women’s Final
  • Table Tennis: Round of 16

August 1 (Thursday)

Athletics:

  • Men’s 20km Race Walk
  • Women’s 20km Race Walk

Badminton:

  • Men’s & Women’s Doubles QF
  • Men’s & Women’s singles Round of 16

Hockey: India vs. Belgium

Golf: Men’s Round 1

Judo: Women’s 78+ kg Round of 32 to Finals

Rowing: Men’s Single Sculls SF A/R

Sailing: Men’s & Women’s Dinghy Race 1-10

Shooting:

  • 50m Rifle 3 Pos. Men’s Final
  • 50m Rifle 3 Pos. Women’s Qualification

August 2 (Friday)

Archery: Mixed Team Round of 16 to Finals

Athletics: Men’s Shot Put Qualification

Badminton:

  • Women’s Doubles SF
  • Men’s Doubles SF
  • Men’s Singles OF

Hockey: India vs. Australia

Golf: Men’s Round 2

Rowing: Men’s Single Sculls Finals

Shooting:

  • Skeet Men’s Qualification Day 1
  • 25m Pistol Women’s Qualifiers

Table Tennis:

  • Men’s & Women’s Singles SF
  • Tennis: Men’s Singles SF, Men’s Doubles medal matches

August 3 (Saturday)

Archery: Women’s Individual Round of 10 to Finals

Athletics: Men’s Shot Put Final

Badminton:

  • Women’s Singles OF
  • Women’s Doubles Medal matches

Boxing:

  • Quarter Finals
  • Women’s 60kg Semifinal

Golf: Men’s Round 3

Shooting:

  • Skeet Men’s Qualification Day 2
  • Skeet Women’s Qualification Day 1

Table Tennis: Women’s Singles medal matches

August 4 (Sunday)

Archery: Men’s Individual Round of 16 to Finals

Athletics:

  • Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Round 1
  • Men’s Long Jump Qualification

Badminton:

  • Women’s Singles SF
  • Men’s Singles SF
  • Men’s Doubles Medal matches

Boxing: Semi-Finals

Equestrian: Dressage individual Grand Prix Freestyle

Hockey: Men’s Quarter Finals

Golf: Men’s Round 4

Shooting:

  • 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men’s Qual Stage 1
  • Skeet Women’s Final

Table Tennis: Men’s Singles medal matches

August 5 (Monday)

Athletics:

  • Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Round 1
  • Women’s 5000m Final

Badminton:

  • Women’s Singles medal matches
  • Men’s Singles medal matches

Shooting:

  • Skeet Mixed Team Qualification
  • 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men’s Final

Table Tennis: Men’s & Women’s Team, Round of 16

Wrestling: Women’s 68 kg Round of 16 & OF

August 6 (Tuesday)

Athletics:

  • Men’s Javelin Throw qualification
  • Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Final
  • Men’s Long Jump Final

Boxing:

  • Semi Finals
  • Women’s 60kg – Final

Hockey: Men’s SF

Sailing: Men’s & Women’s Dinghy medal race

Table Tennis: Men’s & Women’s Team OF

Wrestling:

  • Women’s 68 kg SF to medal matches
  • Women’s 50 kg Round of 16 & QF

7th August, Wednesday

Athletics:

  • Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Final
  • Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay
  • Women’s 100m Hurdles Round 1
  • Women’s Javelin Throw Qualification
  • Men’s High Jump Qualification
  • Men’s Triple Jump Qualification

Boxing:

  • Men’s 83.5kg Finals
  • Men’s 80kg Finals

Golf: Women’s Round 1

Table Tennis:

  • Men’s & Women’s Team OF
  • Men’s Team SF

Weightlifting: Women’s 40 kg

Wrestling:

  • Women’s 50 kg SF to medal matches
  • Women’s 53 kg Round of 16 & QF

8th August, Thursday

Athletics:

  • Men’s Javelin Throw Final
  • Women’s 100m Hurdles Repechage
  • Women’s Shot Put qualification

Boxing:

  • Men’s 51 kg Finals
  • Women’s 54kg Finals

Hockey: Men’s medal matches

Golf: Women’s Round 2

Table Tennis: Men’s & Women’s SF

Wrestling:

  • Women’s 57 kg Round of 16 & QF
  • Women’s 53 kg SF to medal matches
  • Men’s 57 kg Round of 16 & QF

9th August, Friday

Athletics:

  • Women’s 4x400m Relay Round 1
  • Men’s 4x400m Relay Round 1
  • Women’s 100m Hurdles SF
  • Women’s Shot Put Final
  • Men’s Triple Jump Final

Boxing:

  • Men’s 71 kg Finals
  • Women’s 50kg Finals
  • Men’s 97kg Finals
  • Women’s 66kg Finals

Golf: Women’s Round 3

Table Tennis: Men’s & Women’s Team medal matches

Wrestling:

  • Women’s 57 kg SF to medal matches
  • Men’s 57 kg SF to medal matches
  • Women’s 62 kg Round of 16 & OF

10th August, Saturday

Athletics:

  • Women’s 4x400m Relay Final
  • Men’s 4x400m Relay Final
  • Women’s 100m Hurdles Final
  • Women’s Javelin Throw Final
  • Men’s High Jump Final

Boxing:

  • Women’s 60kg Finals
  • Men’s 57kg Finals
  • Women’s 75kg Finals
  • Men’s +92 kg Finals

Golf: Women’s Round 4

Table Tennis: Men’s & Women’s Team medal matches

Wrestling:

  • Women’s 76 kg Round of 16 & QF
  • Women’s 62 kg SF and medal matches

11th August, Sunday

Wrestling: Women’s 76 kg SF to medal matches

Closing Ceremony

The action-packed schedule continues until August 11, with Indian athletes competing in various events like athletics, badminton, boxing, hockey, golf, judo, rowing, sailing, shooting, table tennis, tennis, and wrestling.

Let’s cheer on our Indian athletes as they strive to bring glory to the nation!

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