Indian Olympic Association chief backs Manu Bhakar; slams Haryana sports minister
Batra has slammed the manner in which the government had failed to fulfil it's commitments on a regular basis. He further backed Bhaker's decision to take to social media in order to tackle the situation.
Jan 05, 2019, 19:48 PM IST
Haryana sports minister hits back at Manu Bhakar for reminding him of promised Rs 2 crore reward
Vij's comments came after Bhaker took to her Twitter handle on Friday and reminded the Haryana sports minister of promised cash prize of Rs 2 crore, which he made after her Youth Olympic gold medal.
Jan 05, 2019, 12:54 PM IST
Manu Bhaker reminds Haryana sports minister of promised Rs 2 crore award
However, the government again revised its policy last December and brought the amount down to Rs 1 crore for gold, Rs 65 lakh for silver and Rs 40 lakh for the bronze medallists.
Jan 04, 2019, 18:56 PM IST
16-year-old Manu Bhaker bags India’s first-ever gold in shooting at Youth Olympics
Manu Bhaker on Tuesday clinched India's first-ever Youth Olympics gold medal in shooting on Tuesday.
Oct 10, 2018, 08:37 AM IST
Manu Bhaker, Om Prakash Mitharwal finish 4th in 10m mixed team air pistol event at ISSF World Cup
This was India's fourth fourth-place finish in the World Cup stage 2. The pair had earlier shot a qualification world record in the event, shooting a combined 778 to claim the record by a point from the German couple Christian and Sandra Reitz, who won silver after qualifying in fifth place.
Apr 26, 2018, 14:09 PM IST
CWG 2018 gold medallist Manu Bhaker trashes reports of being 'insulted'
“Why do journalists go to any extent to create a sensational news? This, I believe, they do when they can’t get a story. Such type of wrong propaganda should be stopped,” said the miffed shooter.
Apr 18, 2018, 10:49 AM IST
Commonwealth Games 2018: Haryana government to reward gold medal winners from the state with Rs 1.5 crore each
Haryana athletes won 22 medals, including 9 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze. Every silver medallist will get Rs 75 lakh while the bronze medal winners will be given a cash award of Rs 50 lakh.
Apr 15, 2018, 15:11 PM IST
Commonwealth Games 2018: India's schedule on Day 5 in Gold Coast
India had a great fourth day at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Sunday. India won three gold, one silver and two bronze to take their overall medal tally to 12.
Apr 08, 2018, 19:06 PM IST
CWG 2018: 16-year-old Manu Bhaker 'very, very happy' after winning gold for India in 10m air pistol
Immediately after letting her pistol do all the talking one more time, Manu Bhaker spoke little but enough to express her pleasure at winning the 10m air pistol gold at the Commonwealth Games with such consummate ease. The seasoned Heena Sidhu staged a remarkable comeback to bag silver at the Belmont Shooting Centre.
Apr 08, 2018, 12:34 PM IST
Manu Bhaker never returned empty-handed from a competition, says proud father
He added that he had always encouraged the youngster to enjoy her game and play freely without bothering about the outcome.
Apr 08, 2018, 11:39 AM IST
CWG 2018: Manu Bhaker wins Gold, Heena Sidhu bags Silver for India in women's 10-m air pistol
The Indian shooters made the country proud on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games by winning the Gold and Silver for India. Manu Bhaker brought the 6th Gold home while Heena Sidhu bagged Silver in women's 10-m air pistol.
Apr 08, 2018, 08:06 AM IST
Commonwealth Games 2018, Day 4, Gold Coast
India won three gold, one silver and two bronze on day four of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Apr 08, 2018, 06:09 AM IST
CWG Gold Coast: A look at India's medal contenders
With just two days to go for the 21st Commonwealth Games here, PTI takes a look at some of the Indian contingent's top stars and dark horses to watch out for at an event where the country stands fourth in the all-time medal tally.
Apr 03, 2018, 16:29 PM IST
Khelo India champions Manu Bhaker and Srihari Nataraj set to debut at Commonwealth Games
Set to make their debut at next month's Commonwealth Games, teenagers Manu Bhaker and Srihari Nataraj are two prodigious talents who emerged as champions from the Khelo India School Games, government's ambitious flagship programme.
Mar 31, 2018, 14:59 PM IST
Muskan wins gold in ISSF junior World Cup to help India finish second on medals tally
India thus ended with 22 medals, matching China's nine gold but slipped to second in the overall medal count. India also secured five silver and eight bronze medals.
Mar 28, 2018, 19:12 PM IST
Gold rush! Manu Bhaker-Anmol win mixed air pistol gold at junior WC
It is India's seventh gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Sydney.
Mar 27, 2018, 11:38 AM IST
ISSF Junior World Cup: Shooters Manu Bhaker, Gaurav Rana lead India's charge with gold and silver
Pistol sensation Manu Bhaker continued her terrific run of form, again claiming the individual as well as team gold medal, while Gaurav Rana bagged a silver, as Indian shooters set the stage ablaze.
Mar 25, 2018, 14:26 PM IST
Teen sensation Manu Bhaker bags two shooting gold at Sydney ISSF Junior World Cup
Pistol sensation Manu Bhaker continued her terrific run of form, again claiming the individual as well as team gold medal, while Gaurav Rana bagged a silver, as Indian shooters set the stage ablaze in the ISSF Junior World Cup on Saturday.
Mar 24, 2018, 13:20 PM IST
Tendulkar hails India's shooting contingent for record showing in Mexico ISSF event
India's shooting team that that topped the medals tally in Guadalajara, Mexico has drawn big praise from none other other than Sachin Tendulkar.
Mar 13, 2018, 16:07 PM IST
India finish top of shooting World Cup medals tally
India topped the medals tally for the very first time in an International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) competition after finishing the World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage with four gold, one silver and four bronze for a total of nine medals.
Mar 12, 2018, 15:34 PM IST
