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Tejaswin Shankar Misses the Podium at FISU World University Games 2023 in Chengdu as India had their first day without medals

The FISU World University Games 2023 in Chengdu, China, has been an event of ups and downs for Indian athletes. Among them, Tejaswin Shankar, a talented 24-year-old track and field athlete, had high hopes of clinching a medal in the men's high jump event. However, despite his impressive achievements and national record in the discipline, luck did not favor him on this occasion. Tejaswin Shankar's Past Successes: Tejaswin Shankar is no stranger to success on the international stage. In 2018, he set the national record for men's high jump at an impressive height of 2.29m. Last year, he made India proud by securing a bronze medal in the same event at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, leaping to a height of 2.22m. Not stopping there, he also ventured into combined events, achieving a bronze medal in the men's decathlon at the Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok. The Disappointment in Chengdu: As the FISU World University Games unfolded, Tejaswin Shankar had a stron...
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India at Australian Open Badminton 2023: Indian Contingent Shines in Pre-Quarters, Exciting Quarterfinals Loom Ahead

The pre-quarters of the Australian Open Badminton 2023 brought forth a thrilling showcase of talent, with seven enthralling Indian matches captivating the audience in Sydney. As tensions rose, fans eagerly rooted for their favorite Indian shuttlers, and the players did not disappoint. Let's take a look at the highlights of the pre-quarter matches and the upcoming quarterfinal clashes. Men's Singles: The Indian men's singles players displayed their prowess on the court, showcasing some scintillating performances. Srikanth Kidambi, the former world number one, set the tone by defeating Su Li Yang from Chinese Taipei with a commanding 21-10, 21-17 victory, securing a spot in the quarterfinals. Priyanshu Rajawat, the young 21-year-old who has been on an impressive run lately, triumphed over Wang Tzu Wei in a thrilling three-game match. Priyanshu's determination and skill led him to a well-deserved 21-8, 13-21, 21-19 win. Mithun Manjunath, after his impressive victory agains...
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India Shines at FISU World University Games 2023 Day 5: Shooters Win Silver, Athletics Grabs Bronze

The FISU World University Games 2023 in Chengdu, the People's Republic of China, has been a roller-coaster ride for India's sporting contingent. From exhilarating victories to facing tough challenges, Indian athletes have showcased their resilience and determination on the international stage. India's performance at the FISU World University Games 2023 has been nothing short of spectacular. With 23 medals in total, including 11 gold, five silver, and seven bronze, the Indian contingent has made its presence felt on the global stage. The shooters, in particular, have been outstanding, contributing 14 medals - eight gold, four silver, and two bronze - to the country's tally. Shooting Brilliance: India's shooters have undoubtedly been the shining stars at the FISU World University Games 2023, leaving a mark with their stellar performances and an impressive medal tally. In the 10m air rifle mixed team event, the dynamic duo of Elavenil Valarivan and Divyansh Singh Panwa...
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Indian Archers Exceed Expectations at World Championships Despite Quarterfinal Loss but failed to qualify for Paris Olympics

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The Indian archery team's journey at the World Championships was filled with both highs and lows. While they faced disappointment in the quarterfinals of both the men's and women's recurve events, their overall performance exceeded expectations, considering their world ranking, which typically lies around the 9th-12th position. Despite falling short of securing a quota spot for the Paris Olympics, their display of talent and determination showcased their potential to compete with the best in the world. Men's Recurve Event: The men's recurve team, comprising Dhiraj Bommadevara, Rajat Chauhan, and Tushar Shelke, displayed exceptional skills and determination in their encounter against perennial rivals, Korea. Although they suffered a 1-5 defeat, the closely fought match showcased their ability to hold their ground against one of the strongest archery teams globally. The scores of 49-55, 57-57, and 53-55 indicated that the Indian archers were no pushovers, and they man...
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India's schedule at World University Games - Day 5 (August 2)

 India has a lightening day scheduled for tomorrow. Tomorrow, We are expecting two medals at minimum for India.  FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES 2023, CHINA - INDIA'S SCHEDULE FOR DAY 5 Sports Events Athlete Time Shooting 10m Air RIfle Mixed Team Qualification/Finals Elavenil Valarian Divyansh Panwar 06:30 AM/09:00 AM Shooting 10m Air Pistol Mixed team qualification/Finals Manu Bhaker Arjun Cheema 10:30 AM/1:00 PM Table Tennis Mixed doubles Round of 64 and other rounds (if qualified) 7:30 AM Table Tennis Women doubles Round of 64 and other rounds (if qualified) 8:30 AM Table Tennis Men doubles Round of 64 and other rounds (if qualified) 8:30 AM Table Tennis Women Singles Round of 64 (3 athletes) 10:30 AM Table Tennis Men Singles Round of 64 (5 athletes) 11:00 AM Tennis Women Singles Third round 8:30 AM Volleyball Men's Group round Pool B India vs Phillipines 5:30 PM Taekwondo Women 73+Kg Round of 16 India vs Turkey Taekwondo Men 74 Kg Round of 32 Taekwondo Men 87kg Round of 16 Ind...
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Shooting created sparks in World University Games for India; Faced disappointment in other sports

 India again had a strong morning in World University Games 2023 on Day 4. As predicted in my yesterday's blog  that India will win 4 medals on the Day 4, India won 4 medals including 2 Gold medals on Day 4. Indian Shooters won 2 Golds, 1 Silver and 1 bronze in the day. Here are all our heroes who made it big on the stage:  Athlete Sports Event Medal Ashi Choksey Manini Kaushik Samra Sift Kaur Shooting 50 metres 3 Positions Team Gold Samara Sift Kaur Shooting 50 metres 3 Positions Individual Gold Ashi Chouksey Shooting 50 metres 3 Positions Individual Silver Varun Tomar Arjun Cheema Anmol Jain Shooting 10 metres Air pistol Team Bronze Sift Kaur continued her great form from ISSF Shooting world cup to World university games where she upgraded the color of medal from Bronze to Two Golds. However, Day also saw a disappointment in Shooting in 25m Women Pistol event where favourites like Manu Bhaker and Chinki Yadav missed out of podium finish in both Team and Individual event...
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World University Games Schedule and Predictions - India's schedule for Day 4

 It is expected that India will win 4 medals in Shooting tomorrow on Day 4. It is expected that India will win one medal in 25m Pistol women team and minimum 1 medal in Individual category. Other two medals are expected in Pistol and Rifle event. It is expected that Men and Women Table tennis team will qualify in knockouts. In Athletics, while a medal in Shot put and 10000m Final will be unexpected surprise, It is expected that Indian stars i.e. likes of Tejaswin Shankar will qualify for finals and will aim for Gold.  FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES 2023, CHINA - INDIA'S SCHEDULE FOR DAY 4 Sports Events Athlete Time Shooting 10m Air Pistol Men Qualification Varun Tomar Anmol Jain Arjun Cheema 6:30 AM Shooting 10m Air Pistol Men's team Final Varun Tomar Anmol Jain Arjun Cheema 6:30 AM Shooting 10m Air Pistol Men Finals Subject to Qualification 9:00 AM Shooting 50m 3 Pos. Rifle Women's qualification Ashi Choksey Manini Kaushik Sift Kaur 6:30 AM Shooting 50m 3 Pos. Rifle Women...
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