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Pole vaulters Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar will be looking to make history when they compete at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday.
Earlier this year, however, the duo were asked to deboard a train while returning from a competition because they were carrying their poles. The incident led to some policy changes, but coaches believe much more needs to be done to ensure junior athletes don't face the same challenges in the future.
#CWG #GlasgowCWG #polevault #athletics #indianathletics #javelin
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Jhandu Kumar says a medal at the Asian Para Games could require 190kg, 200kg or even 205kg.
The 29-year-old Bihar para-powerlifter believes handling pressure on the day will matter as much as the weight on the bar as he prepares for Tuesday's 72kg competition in Aichi-Nagoya. 🇮🇳💪
#AsianParaGames2026 #JhanduKumar #Bihar #TeamIndia
“It feels like a dream.”
Once an e-rickshaw driver and vegetable seller, Jhandu Kumar is now a Commonwealth Games bronze medallist and a government employee.
Next stop: the Asian Para Games, where the Bihar para-powerlifter hopes to keep making India proud. 🇮🇳
#AsianParaGames2026 #TeamIndia #JhanduKumar #Bihar
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“It feels like a dream.”
Once an e-rickshaw driver and vegetable seller, Jhandu Kumar is now a Commonwealth Games bronze medallist and a government employee.
Next stop: the Asian Para Games, where the Bihar para-powerlifter hopes to keep making India proud. 🇮🇳
#AsianParaGames2026 #TeamIndia #JhanduKumar #Bihar
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Watching An Se-Young play feels like seeing Neo in Matrix!
She's just unbelievable! And Yamaguchi even at this age pushing her to the extreme! Mind boggling stuff!
#badminton #BWFWorldTour
EXCLUSIVE | Lawn bowls joins cricket, hockey and football in the India-New Zealand centenary celebrations.
Three Jharkhand players feature in India's four-member squad for the three-Test series in November.
Federation eyes New Zealand coaching support and four-plus gold medals at CWG 2030.
#LawnBowls #IndiavsNewZealand
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Two friends. One coach. One goal. 🥇
Paralympic medallist Hokato Sema and Commonwealth Games champion Sonam Rana have trained side by side since 2017.
At the Asian Para Games, friendship will be put aside as they battle for continental glory.
#AsianParaGames #ParaAthletics #HokatoSema #SonamRana #TeamIndia
Two friends. One coach. One goal. 🥇
Paralympic medallist Hokato Sema and Commonwealth Games champion Sonam Rana have trained side by side since 2017.
At the Asian Para Games, friendship will be put aside as they battle for continental glory.
#AsianParaGames #ParaAthletics #HokatoSema #SonamRana #TeamIndia
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After nearly eight years at @firstpost, wrapping up as Head of Website Sports, I am looking for my next role.
Built our core desk into the top performer with 121% annual user growth and directed live coverage for major tournaments. (1/2)
"People used to wonder what I could achieve because I couldn't walk properly."
Today, Shailesh Kumar is a world champion and defending Asian Para Games gold medallist. Read how para sport transformed the life of Bihar's high-jump star ahead of his title defence. 🇮🇳
#AsianParaGames #ParaAthletics #ShaileshKumar
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Reporting scores is pure grunt work. Staying low in the trenches to do the unglamorous labour is what Sushant does best. It takes real grit to expose what happens behind closed doors. Routine news keeps you informed. Fact-based journalism is what keeps the sport honest.
Shoutout to @Sushant_singh95
🚨 How did Kartik Kumar, the 2022 Asian Games silver medallist currently serving a three-year ban, become relevant to Yunus Khan’s suspension?
Here are the details. ⬇️
#IndianAthletics #NNISSports #AthleticsIndia #Doping @afiindia
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The core of India's gold medal-winning Asian Games side remains intact as 15 of the 20 Asiad players have been retained, with the only goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak, defender Amandeep Lakra, and midfielder Aditya Arjun Lalage added to the squad.
#hockey #indianhockey
I know he is watching from above.” ❤️🏑
When Lalremsiami scored the goal that sealed Asian Games gold for India, her thoughts immediately turned to her late father. A story of sacrifice, loss and a daughter's tribute on the biggest stage.
#hockey #indianhockey #AsianGames
A Mizo heroine’s journey comes full circle. 🏑🇮🇳
@Lalremsiami30 reflects on the goal that sealed Asian Games gold in her 200th match, the memories of her late father, and the overwhelming reception she received back home. ❤️
#hockey #IndianHockey #SportsStories #AsianGames #Mizoram
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A Mizo heroine’s journey comes full circle. 🏑🇮🇳
@Lalremsiami30 reflects on the goal that sealed Asian Games gold in her 200th match, the memories of her late father, and the overwhelming reception she received back home. ❤️
#hockey #IndianHockey #SportsStories #AsianGames #Mizoram
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Generally happens only in our dreams - Play the Asian Games 🏑 final, it is your 200th Match for 🇮🇳, score an incredible winning goal vs China, come back to glory in your country & state, and maybe, inspire a million young girls to play hockey - Lalremsiami @toisports @arnabsTOI
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Shilanand has a exciting career ahead hope he continues this way, Odisha has a great pipeline and he will also be a good mentor
While this was an important achievement for the Indian team after a disappointing World Cup campaign, it was also Shilanand Lakra's first major gold medal. 🏑🇮🇳
After battling a devastating knee injury that kept him out of the national team for nearly two years and coping with the loss of his father, the Asian Games triumph was equally a personal victory for the Odisha forward. 💪
#Hockey #IndianSports #AsianGames
While this was an important achievement for the Indian team after a disappointing World Cup campaign, it was also Shilanand Lakra's first major gold medal. 🏑🇮🇳
After battling a devastating knee injury that kept him out of the national team for nearly two years and coping with the loss of his father, the Asian Games triumph was equally a personal victory for the Odisha forward. 💪
#Hockey #IndianSports #AsianGames
“We knew we had to improve, especially in attack.”
Shilanand Lakra reflects on how India turned a forgettable World Cup campaign into Asian Games gold and Olympic qualification. 🏑🇮🇳
#hockey #IndianHockey #AsianGames
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“We knew we had to improve, especially in attack.”
Shilanand Lakra reflects on how India turned a forgettable World Cup campaign into Asian Games gold and Olympic qualification. 🏑🇮🇳
#hockey #IndianHockey #AsianGames
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Assam's Putul Sonowal became the first Indian to win a medal at the World Bowls Champion of Champions, claiming a historic bronze in Australia.
After years of quarterfinal heartbreaks, the 43-year-old hopes his breakthrough achievement will inspire more Indians to take up lawn bowls.
#lawnbowls #PutulSonowal
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