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Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra nominated for Khel Ratna; Tejinder Pal Singh Toor, Dutee Chand in running for Arjuna Award
• 6 years agoThe 21-year-old Neeraj, one of the very few world class track and field athletes India currently has, was awarded the Arjuna Award last year after he won a gold in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Federation Cup 2019: Hima Das, Dutee Chand among top stars in action for Asian Athletics Championships berths
• 6 years agoAmong those who will be seen in action at the Fed Cup include sprint sensation Hima Das, Muhammed Anas and a host of other Asian Games gold medallists.
Asian Games gold medallist Jinson Johnson says there's more to learn from losing abroad than winning in India
Aadinair • 6 years agoJinson Johnson has his sights set on the 2020 Olympics after a successful Asian Games where he won two medals and will be hoping to solidify his place as one of India's best athletes.
Middle-distance runner Manjit Singh still unemployed despite winning gold in men's 800 metres at Asian Games 2018
Aadinair • 6 years agoOver a month after winning the Asian Games men's 800 metres in Indonesia, Manjit Singh is yet to receive a job or inclusion in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme.
Episode 35: Om Prakash Mitharwal’s gold, Roger Federer’s shock defeat and more on our daily sports podcast
Fpsports • 7 years agoOm Prakash Mitharwal’s gold medal at the ISSF World Championships, Roger Federer’s shock defeat at US Open, former India pacer RP Singh’s retirement — we discuss all this and more on Spodcast, Firspost's daily sports podcast.
Asian Games 2018: Manjit Singh wants TOP Scheme inclusion after winning gold medal in 800m event
• 7 years agoAsian Games gold medallist Manjit Singh, who doesn't have a regular job, today requested the sports ministry to include him in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme to prepare for the upcoming big events like the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Asian Games 2018: Jinson Johnson says he was not surprised when Manjit Singh beat him in 800m final
• 7 years agoManjit Singh was behind two-three runners at the final bend but ran past Jinson and others in the final stretch to win the gold. Manjit ran a personal best of 1:46.15 while Jinson clocked 1:46.35.
Listen: Full script of Episode 30 of Spodcast where we discuss Manjit Singh's 800m gold, 400m mixed relay silver and more
Fpsports • 7 years agoManjit Singh's 800m gold, 400m mixed relay silver and more in our daily Spodcast.
Asian Games 2018: Manjit Singh's unexpected success in 800m event marks golden culmination of his underdog story
G Rajaraman • 7 years agoManjit Singh was the first choice 800m runner as early as in 2010. But after a semi-final appearance in the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, he slipped away from collective consciousness.
Asian Games 2018: Manjit Singh, Pincky Balhara, Malaprabha Jadhav make most of opportunities; PV Sindhu bags silver
G Rajaraman • 7 years agoManjit Singh, Pincky Balhara and Malaprabha Jadhav are among those who spotted opportunities and made the most of them.