Prakash Nanjappa

Commonwealth shooting: Prakash Nanjappa wins gold in 50m pistol, India make clean sweep

Prakash Nanjappa won the gold medal, ahead of compatriots Amanpreet Singh and Jitu Rai today. Prakash shot a total score of 222.4, while Amanpreet and Jitu settled for silver and bronze medals respectively.

Nov 03, 2017, 12:11 PM IST

Rio Olympics Round-up: How India performed on Day 5 of biggest sporting extravaganza

Another bright spot for India on Day 5 was boxer Manoj Kumar's qualification in men's light welter (64kg) pre-quarters.

Aug 11, 2016, 05:12 AM IST

Jitu Rai beats strong field to strike gold at ISSF World Cup

India's Prakash Nanjappa shot 549 in the qualification round to be placed 17th.

Mar 04, 2016, 13:23 PM IST

Jitu Rai upset by Jai Singh for 50m pistol gold at National Shooting

Jitu lost the final in a gold medal match up, finishing with a final round score of 188 to Jai's 189.5.

Dec 04, 2015, 00:16 AM IST