If Gagan or Abhinav wins today that will give immense self-belief to the Indian athletes (Shiva Thapa or the archers were clearly lacking that). If the fails, I am afraid that will have a negative impact as these duo considered biggest medals hope.
Meanwhile SK ahead 2-0 against NZ in hockey...
Jai bhagwan...........in top 16
Now we have 3 boxers in top 16- Bhagwan, Vijendra and Vikash Kishan (only seeded Indian who got a bye).....4 to compete in coming days.....
Women recurve team out. Another medal hope shattered after Shiva Thapa. Too bad performance from Deepika, the World No 1. Swuru was the worst. Only Bombayla Devi looked confident. If she repeat today's performance in individual event she can manage a medal. Hope Deepika will do justice to her...
He has to face the American guy who knocked out the tall Armenian boxer just 3 seconds before the bell (The Armenian guy was leading actually)......Viju needs to be careful.
Who said Pakistan is a small country? Have u forgot 1 Pakistani = 10 Indians. :D
Before giving example of China...
It is more frustrating to see Satosi Shimju (japan) going to next round in 56 kg boxing. He was trashed by Thapa in Asian qualifier semi-final and got the last quota as Thapa went on to win gold. Hope Thapa will utilise this experience. And Vijender's win will definitely give the courage to...
Thapa is out. Actually he was preparing for 2016 Olympic. He was sent for qualification because Akhil Kumar couldnt reduce his weight on time. And he won gold in Asian qualification round. Personally, I think he is most talented among Indian boxers but today he looked very tensed; his...
Thapa is more talented than Vijendra. Today he was very tensed; may be because of such big event in such young age. He couldnt even show 50% of his potential. This time Vikash Kishan is only seeded boxer from India and he will get a bye in the first round. And dont write off L Devendro Singh...
For Olympic boxing you need to qualify. None of Pakistani boxers have qualified. It is bit surprising. Even a decade ago Pakistan used to have good boxers. They performed well in Asian Games and won a Olympic Bronze too. The current generation just couldnt take on the tradition.
Why so much...
It was hard to believe that the same boys stunned Korea one month ago. It was shoddy performance. Only a few '10' they could shot. And Tarundeep who was better of the trio shot a '8' when it mattered most. A '9' could have sealed the match for India. And Rahul Banerjee couldnt shoot a '10' to...
Indian Archery Recurve team (men) is out of the competition. Despite a lead of valuable 2 points till the last round they allowed Japan to level the score and then lost in the tie-breaker. Tarundeep Rai who was best among the boys shot a pathetic 8 in the last round which cost them the match. It...
Dont worry it was Ranking round only, not elimination round. Good thing is that they will not have to face the Koreans (The last three in the ranking round have to do that) in the next round. It will be 1 vs 64; 2 vs 63 and so on.... They will perform better in 1:1 situation.
Women ranked...
India has 83 candidates. Azerbaizan has 53 this year. Yes, Azerbaizan is strong in many games but Boxing came in mind first. And we will be watching many games just because India is performing.
OOPPPS...you are strong in Wrestling. Fielding 11 candidates is no joke as everyone has to qualify...
If your country is performing you will find even Ludo or Chinese Checker interesting. At least it is the case for me. If you are from Azerbaizan, you have some good guys in boxing. Cheer for them.
Archery Ranking Round-
Deepika Kumari 8 (in first half she was in 18th position; second half in...
Not yet. Just google ...india archery....you will get live update. Women's event has not started yet I think.
Thanks God, the boys wont have to face the Koreans in next round. Only that bit is a good news :D