Apurvi Chandela

Rio Olympics: Rower Dattu Bhokanal in quarter-finals, women shooters Ayonika Paul and Apurvi Chandela disappoint

Bhokanal ended up third in the first heat of the day by finishing the 2000m race in 7 minutes, 21.67 seconds.

Aug 06, 2016, 19:31 PM IST

Apurvi Chandela: Quiet girl makes all right noises

Apurvi doesn’t like predicting about her chances at the mega event.

Aug 06, 2016, 11:44 AM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: India to start with a bang

Jitu Rai, one of India's biggest hopes, will compete in Men's 10m air pistol.

Jul 28, 2016, 08:28 AM IST

2016 Rio setback for India: Olympics shooter down in Lausanne

The Army shooter – who will represent India in 50m rifle prone and 50m rifle 3 position events at the Rio Games.

Jul 23, 2016, 19:37 PM IST

Indian shooting contingent lead by Abhinav Bindra hopeful of good performance in Munich World Cup

The Indian team comprises of 17 shooters and eight officials.

May 20, 2016, 16:22 PM IST

Salman Khan-Rio Olympics controversy: Athletes divided, IOA firm on Bollywood star as India's goodwill ambassador

The position itself is unprecedented and IOA's decision to pick Salman for it left the sporting fraternity divided.

Apr 24, 2016, 18:32 PM IST

2016 Rio Olympics: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan named goodwill ambassador of India's contingent

The announcement was made in the presence of Olympic medallists and Rio star athletes.

Apr 23, 2016, 18:38 PM IST

Swedish Cup Grand Prix: Apurvi Chandela bags another gold, wins tournament's 'best shooter' award

For her outstanding performance in the tournament, the rising shooter was awarded a Walther rifle, besides being crowned the best shooter (men and women combined).

Jan 07, 2016, 12:49 PM IST

Swedish Cup Grand Prix: Apurvi Chandela wins gold, breaks world record

The silver and bronze went to Swedish shooters Astrid 

Jan 06, 2016, 17:16 PM IST

Asian Air Gun Championship: Ayonika Paul shoots bronze as India add to medal count

 India's Ayonika Paul wobbled a bit towards the end but still managed to bag the bronze medal while Apurvi Chandela missed out on the podium finish after a disappointing outing in the final of women's 10m air rifle event at the 8th Asian Air Gun Championship here on Monday.

Sep 28, 2015, 21:31 PM IST