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Shuttler Sindhu settles for Asiad Silver, Saina clinches Bronze
ONI Bureau: Badminton players P.V. Sindhu had to settle for silver while shuttler Saina Nehwal bagged a bronze in the women's singles semifinals of Asian Games 2018.
Sindhu was going down in straight games in the final of the women's…
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wins Asiad Gold
Reigning Asian champion Neeraj Chopra created a new national record on his way to the men's javelin gold at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta on Monday.
Neeraj threw 88.06 metres in his third attempt to clinch the gold.
Shivpal Singh,…
Sudha Singh clinches Silver in 3000m Steeplechase
India's Sudha Singh grabbed the silver medal in the women's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta on Monday.
Sudha clocked 9:40.03 minutes to finish behind Bahrain's Winfred Yavi, who completed the race in 9:36.52…
Dharun Ayyasamy clinches Silver in 400m hurdles
India's Dharun Ayyasamy claimed the silver medal in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta on Monday.
Dharun produced a personal best of 48.96 seconds to finish second behind Qatari Abderrahman Samba, who…
Odisha CM announces Rs 1.5 crore cash reward for sprinter Dutee Chand
ONI Bureau: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday declared Rs 1.5 crore cash reward for sprinter Dutee Chand for winning silver in women's 100-metre final at the ongoing 18th Asian Games in Indonesia.
The CM on Sunday…
Asiad 2018: Saina Nehwal loses semi-final, settles for Bronze
Ace India shuttler Saina Nehwal had to settle for the bronze after suffering a straight games defeat in her women's single semi-final clash at the 2018 Asian Games here on Monday. The 28-year-old Indian lost 17-21, 14-21 to World No.1 Tai…
Hima Das, Muhammed Anas take Silver medals in 400m races
India's Muhammed Anas and Hima Das claimed the silver medals in the men's and women's 400 metres races respectively at the 18th Asian Games here on Sunday.
Reigning Asian champion Anas completed the race in 45.69 seconds to be second,…
Sprinter Dutee Chand clinches Silver in 100m
India's sprinter Dutee Chand clinched the silver medal in the women's 100 metre final at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Sunday.
Odia Athlete Dutee clocked 11.32 seconds to earn the silver. The gold medal went to Edidiong Odiong of…
Asiad 2018: Tajinderpal Singh clinches Gold in Men’s Shot Put
India's Tajinderpal Singh Toor set a new meet record to clinch the Gold medal in the men's shot put event at the 18th Asian Games here on Saturday. Toor hurled the iron ball a distance of 20.75 metres to smash the previous Games record.…
Rashmi Ranjan Parida appointed coach of Odisha Cricket Team
The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Saturday appointed former batting stalwart Rashmi Ranjan Parida as the coach of the Odisha cricket team.
The working committee of the OCA made Parida the coach of the state cricket team for the…