Abhishek Verma

Asian Games 2023: Lovlina Borgohain Punches Her Way Into The Final, Secures 2024 Paris Olympics Quota

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain has marched into the women's 75kg final at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou on Tuesday.

Oct 03, 2023, 13:12 PM IST

Indian archer Abhishek Verma’s wife robbed in Delhi, thieves flee with laptop and cash

According to the Delhi police, the incident took place at around 7.30 pm when the archer Abhishek Verma’s wife stopped in Rohini Sector 7-8 for shopping.

Jun 10, 2022, 07:52 AM IST

Abhishek Verma: Lawyer turned shooter and now one of India's best hope at Tokyo Olympics

Abhishek Verma is one of India's best hope for a medal in the upcoming Tokyo Games. The world number one in the 10m air pistol event, who has won medals at the Asian Games and ISSF World Cup, will surely look to add another accolade in his already decorated resume. 

Jun 04, 2021, 16:31 PM IST

Abhinav Bindra gave confidence to many shooters like me: Abhishek Verma

"Abhinav Bindra's gold medal in shooting completely transformed the shooting landscape in our country. It gave that confidence to many aspiring shooters like me that I too can perform well in the sport and get a medal for my country"

Feb 06, 2020, 17:29 PM IST

ISSF World Cup: Abhishek Verma shoots gold, Saurabh Chaudhary settles for bronze in 10m air pistol

India is currently placed at the top of the medals tally, with two gold, one silver and one bronze. 

Aug 30, 2019, 11:26 AM IST

Apurvi Chandela wins year's second women's 10m Air Rifle World Cup gold

The shooter from Jaipur shot a score of 251 in the final to outshine Wang Luyao of China, who shot 250.8, to settle for the silver medal. Another Chinese shooter, Xu Hong, finished third with a score of 229.4 in the final.

May 26, 2019, 19:23 PM IST

ISSF World Cup: India's Abhishek Verma shoots gold, secures Olympic quota

The 29-year-old, who was appearing only in his second ISSF World Cup, shot a total score of 242.7 in the finals of the men's 10m Air Pistol event to take the top honours. 

Apr 27, 2019, 12:05 PM IST

Manu Bhaker, Saurabh Chaudhary triumph as India continue domination in Asian Airgun Championships

Manu won the women's 10m Air Pistol on day three of the competition while Saurabh bagged a team gold in the men's event.

Mar 29, 2019, 17:42 PM IST

Saurabh Chaudhary, a farmer's son, is India's latest shooting sensation by winning Gold at Asian Games

Expectations were high from Chaudhary as he had broken the world record on way to winning a gold in the Junior World Cup in Germany a couple of months ago.
 

Aug 21, 2018, 17:31 PM IST

Asian Games: Indian shooter Abhishek Verma wins bronze in 10m Air Pistol event

Indian shooter Abhishek Verma has won the second bronze medal for India in the 18th edition of Asian Games, being held in Indonesia. The 29-year-old shooter won the medal in 10m Air Pistol Men event.

Aug 21, 2018, 10:50 AM IST

Indian shooters shine at Asian Games, 16-year-old Saurabh Chaudhary bags Gold, Abhishek Verma wins Bronze

The 16-year-old defeated Japan's Tomoyuki Matsuda in the Men's 10 metre Air Pistol final. 

Aug 21, 2018, 10:49 AM IST

India bag compound mixed pair bronze in Archery World Cup

India ended their campaign with a bronze medal in the compound mixed pair event at stage one of the Archery World Cup on Saturday.

Apr 28, 2018, 20:06 PM IST

Abhishek Verma third in archery WC qualification round

Asian Games gold medallist Abhishek Verma finished third in the qualification to move to the round of 32, scoring 710 along with two others in the first stage of the Archery World Cup on Tuesday.

Apr 24, 2018, 20:20 PM IST

India wins 3 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze in Asian Archery Championships

Abhishek Verma beat Korean rival Kim Jongho to win the gold and prevent a clean sweep of individual crowns by Korea.

Nov 30, 2017, 20:12 PM IST

Arms dealer Abhishek Verma ready for lie detector test in 1984 riots case

Arms dealer Abhishek Verma on Thursday told a court here that he is ready to undergo a lie detector test in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case but on the condition that he be provided 24-hour security.

Jul 06, 2017, 22:03 PM IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Getting threats from Jagdish Tytler, says Abhishek Verma

Jagdish Tytler is accused of leading a mob in Pul Bangash area in 1984 that led to the killing of three Sikhs.

Jul 06, 2017, 16:10 PM IST

Archery World Cup Stage II: India lose bronze medal play-offs in both men's, women's compond events; return empty-handed

India's only hope is now in the compound mixed pair bronze play-off where Abhishek Verma and Divya Dahal will face their opponents from Italy.

Jun 10, 2017, 16:48 PM IST

Tytler refuses lie detector test in anti-Sikh riots case

Congress leader Jagdish Tytler on Thursday told a court here that he is not ready to undergo a lie detector test in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Mar 30, 2017, 23:11 PM IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Delhi court orders discussion with Jagdish Tytler on lie detector

A Delhi court on Thursday ordered discussion on lie detector test on Congress leader Jagdish Tytler on March 16 in connection with 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Feb 23, 2017, 17:29 PM IST

No need for comments after Varun's clarification: BJP

 BJP today maintained that there is no need for the party to comment on the allegations against Lok Sabha MP Varun Gandhi after he has reacted to them, flatly rejecting the charge that he had leaked defence secrets to middleman Abhishek Verma after being "honey trapped".

Oct 21, 2016, 19:24 PM IST