Issf New Delhi Shooting World Cup 2019

LISTEN: Full script of Episode 152 of Spodcast where we discuss Sanath Jayasuriya's ban, Manu Bhaker-Heena Sidhu's ouster and more

Here's the full script of episode 152, where we discuss ICC's decision to ban Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya, Duanne Olivier's Koplak deal with Yorkshire and other results from the ISSF Shooting World Cup and the Premier League.

Firstpost Spodcast Episode 152: ICC bans Sanath Jayasuriya for two years, shooters Manu Bhaker-Heena Sidhu's ouster and more

In today's episode of Spodcast, we discuss ICC's decision to ban Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya, Duanne Olivier's Koplak deal with Yorkshire and other results from the ISSF Shooting World Cup and the Premier League.

ISSF New Delhi Shooting World Cup 2019: Organisers to reimburse all expenses of men's 25m rapid fire pistol event medallists

The organising committee of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup has decided to reimburse all expenses of the medal winners of the Men's 25m rapid fire pistol event.

ISSF New Delhi Shooting World Cup 2019: Big guns Manu Bhaker, Heena Sidhu fail to quality for 10m air pistol final

Big guns Manu Bhaker and Heena Sidhu belied expectations and failed to qualify for the final of women's 10m air pistol on a lacklustre day for India in the ISSF World Cup

ISSF New Delhi Shooting World Cup 2019: Surgery hampered Ravi Kumar's preparation for 10m air rifle event, says coach

Going under the knife to treat an infection on his buttock weeks before the season-opening ISSF World Cup hampered Ravi Kumar's preparation.

Firstpost Editor's Picks: Saurabh Chaudhary on setting world record; chit funds in Chhattisgarh; today's must-read stories

As wave after wave of raucous cheers echoed around the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, Saurabh Chaudhary was an island of calm

ISSF New Delhi Shooting World Cup 2019: Manu Bhaker misfires in 25m pistol final, but confident of turning tables in 10m event

Manu Bhaker admitted that neither pressure nor occasion got to her. She just didn't have an answer.

ISSF New Delhi Shooting World Cup 2019: Slovenian legend Rajmond Debevec keeps fire burning for ninth Olympics appearance

Slovenian shooting legend Rajmond Debevec reflects on his career, current lot of shooters, and his bid for a record-equalling ninth Olympics.

ISSF New Delhi Shooting World Cup 2019: Apurvi Chandela dedicates her gold medal to Pulwama martyrs and their families

After winning gold in the 10m air rifle event, Apurvi Chandela said, "I would like to dedicate this medal to the soldiers who lost their lives in the unfortunate incident in Pulwama and their families. This is for them."

ISSF New Delhi Shooting World Cup 2019: Apurvi Chandela invokes inner Zen to ensure record-breaking start

Both Chandela and Zhao's last shot was a 10.5, but the 1.1-point gap that she had opened up with Zhao with a crucial 10.8 in her penultimate attempt ensured her a golden start and a world record.