Tag: Gold medal

Chess Olympiad gold medalist Vantika recalls being felicitated as 9-year-old by then Gujarat CM Modi

Vantika gifted PM a picture of her being felicitated by him as a kid for her Asian Championships gold in Gujarat.

September 26, 2024

President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate Harvinder Singh following his historic gold in men’s archery at Paris Paralympics

President Murmu took to X and congratulated the 33-year-old for his splendid performance in the final under tremendous pressure.

September 5, 2024

President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate javelin thrower Sumit Antil for his gold medal triumph at Paris Paralympics

President Murmu congratulated Sumit for his two successive paralympics gold medals and record setting performances.

September 3, 2024

“I gave my best, but it was Arshad’s day”: Neeraj Chopra reflects on missing gold at Paris Olympics

Following his performance, Chopra became the second male athlete post-independence to win two Olympic medals in an individual event.

August 9, 2024

Neeraj Chopra aims to make it two-in-two with historic gold medal in Paris Olympics

The final will be played on Thursday at 11:55 pm IST. He successfully breached the qualification mark of 84.00 m.

August 8, 2024

“You are champion among champions,” PM Narendra Modi consoles Vinesh Phogat after her disqualification ahead of Gold medal bout

In a big blow to India's medal hopes from the wrestling arena, grappler Vinesh Phogat was earlier today disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event.

August 7, 2024