Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman to get seven pairs of customized footwear from Adidas
Swapna, the first Indian to secure a gold medal in heptathlon at the Asian Games was born with six toes in both her feet.
Swapna, the first Indian to secure a gold medal in heptathlon at the Asian Games was born with six toes in both her feet.
She had on Tuesday refused to take cash award at a programme in presence of Governor Ram Naik and CM Adityanath, saying that she wanted the job.
Bajrang was nominated for the Khel Ratna by the Wrestling Federation of India following his twin gold medals at this year's CWG and Asian Games.
Sardar was eager to continue till the 2020 Tokyo Olympics but destiny had other plans as he called time at 32, after a disappointing Asian Games campaign where India failed to defend its title.
Asked about his Asiad gold in 2018, Dattu explained how he battled high fever to bring glory to the nation.
No Indian has ever won a medal in the Continental Cup which was known as the IAAF World Cup before 2010.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced a cash award of Rs 10 lakh and a government job for the 21-year-old.
The 18-year-old from a village near Dhing in Assam started running only in late 2016 but has quickly risen to be the new Indian sprint sensation in a short span of time.
For her welcome at the airport, special arrangements have been made as the airport floor has been converted into a race track with the help of a unique red carpet.
Harish has a very intriguing and fascinating tale on what made him take up this sport and how he was brought in front of the world to play a sport, which is not known to many.
The 16-year-old missed her class X exams to be in Jakarta for the Asian Games and as it turns out, the risk was worth taking as she ended up with a bronze in laser 4.7.
During an interaction with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the Delhi Secretariat, the wrestler said the city government offered her help only after she won the medal, but no assistance came her way "at the time of need".
Complimenting the athletes during an interaction at his residence, the Prime Minister said their exemplary performance has raised India's stature and pride.
Chopra broke the national record with a throw of 88.06m, while China's Liu Qizhen (82.22m) and bronze to Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem (80.75m) were distant second and third respectively in Jakarta.
A visibly delighted Rathore congratulated Indian medal winners of the just-concluded Asian Games but said their real journey has just begun.
India
15
24
30
69
China
123
87
63
273
Japan
75
56
74
205
South Korea
49
58
70
177
Indonesia
31
24
43
98
