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NEW DELHI: India ended the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 on a high, finishing second overall but with the highest number of total medals. Leading the charge was young boxer Vishvanath Suresh, who won gold in the men’s 50kg category after defeating Japan’s Daichi Iwai with a clear 5:0 verdict in the final. His performance stood…
India’s women’s boxing team delivered a standout performance (Photo by BFI) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s boxing team delivered a standout performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, finishing at the top of the medal table with 10 medals, including four golds. It was a dominant showing, with every member of the squad returning home with…
Paralympic athlete Danelle Umstead’s story took a challenging turn with a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis following an unexpected paralysis episode, mere months after her stunning bronze medal win. Despite grappling with progressive blindness since her youth, Umstead’s remarkable journey exemplifies unyielding determination. In late October 2010, Paralympic skier Danelle Umstead noticed something strange after a long…
Chandrika Pujari (X -DD News) India wrapped up its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok with an impressive tally of five medals — one gold, three silver and one bronze, highlighting the continued progress of the nation’s youth boxing programme on the global stage.The standout performance came from Chandrika Pujari, who…
India’s Preeti Pal (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) India produced a commanding performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, finishing the competition with a remarkable medal tally as Preeti Pal stole the spotlight with a dominant sprint display on the final day.Double medallist at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, Preeti delivered another impressive performance by clinching gold…
Auqib Nabi’s family members watch Ranji Trophy final (TOI Photo) BARAMULLA: Some 40 km west of Uri, close to the Line of Control, sits Sheeri village. Along the Jhelum Valley road, north west of Srinagar. There, a narrow lane off the main road takes you to the home of cricketer Auqib Nabi Dar. It is…
In his insightful approach, Dr. Mickey Mehta encourages parents to pivot from a focus on achievements to a more nurturing direction centered around ‘purusharth’ – the journey of inner development and intentional living. He highlights that children are reflections of their parents, needing thoughtful guidance to cultivate awareness and harmony, rather than simply enforcing discipline….
On Army Day, actress Celina Jaitly brought attention to the untold hardships faced by the families of soldiers, sharing her own story of resilience. Her brother, Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, has been held in Abu Dhabi for over a year. Alongside an emotional letter from him, she celebrated his illustrious military service. Celina Jaitly shared…
NEW DELHI: India has raised its Olympic medal ambitions while pursuing hosting rights for the 2036 Games, with Qatar seen as the strongest rival.After winning no gold at the Paris Games in 2024, India is now targeting 12-14 gold and 30-35 overall medals at the 2036 Olympics. Jay Shah’s 2036 Olympic blueprint for India: ‘8…
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah on Sunday said that after hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030, India is aiming to host the Olympic Games in Gujarat in 2036 and has set a target of winning 100 medals.Speaking at an event in Surat, Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a key role in…
