Sport Discus Throw Bio Born 1970 Major Achievements Gold Medal in 2010 Commonwealth Games, Delhi Records First Indian woman athlete to win the Gold Medal in track and field events of Commonwealth games National Record with a throw of 64.76 meters in Hawaii, US in 2012 Major Awards 2010 – Arjuna Award 2011 – Padma …
Sport Shooting Bio Born 1970, from Jaisalmer Major Achievements Gold Medal in 2002 Commonwealth Games, Manchester Silver Medal in 2004 Athens Olympics {Event: Double Trap} Gold Medal in 2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne Records India’s first ever individual silver at the Olympics. Commonwealth Games Record of 192 targets out of 200 Major Awards 2003 – Arjuna …
The Asian Games is the most prestigious event organized by the Olympic Council of Asia. Beginning in 1951, New Delhi, eighteenth (18th) edition took place in Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang in 2018. Asian Games 2018: Some important facts China led the medal tally for the tenth consecutive time. Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee was announced as the most valuable player (MVP) of …
The Union Government bestows National Sports Awards every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports in India. These awards include Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Dronacharya Award, Arjuna Award, Dhyan Chand Award, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy and Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar . These are awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. …
Rajasthan State Sports Council (RSSC) is the apex body at the State level to look after the development of sports activities and providing coaching to the players. RSSC was set up in 1957 (as per RSSC website) by the Government of Rajasthan and got registered as a society under Rajasthan State Society Act, 1958. The State Government has been providing grant-in-aid to the Council. Rajasthan State Sports Council: …
