Rajasthan announces cash awards for Olympic winners
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday announced cash awards of Rs 50 lakh each for silver medalists and Rs 25 lakh each for bronze medal winners of the London Olympics.
"Rajasthan government will give Rs 50 lakh to silver medalists and ...
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London bronze medalist Mary Kom to get Rs 40 lakh from NEC
London Olympics bronze medalist woman boxer MC Mary Kom will be awarded Rs 40 lakh by the North Eastern Council.
This was announced by union minister for development of north eastern region Paban Singh Ghatowar, who is also chairman of NEC.
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FACTBOX: Highlights from the London 2012 closing show
The closing ceremony of the London Olympic Games was awash with nods to Britain's vibrant worlds of art, music and fashion, heavy on references to the cultural explosion of the 1960s but also celebrating more modern celebrities.
Below are some hi...
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London bids grand farewell to Olympic Games
Some of Britain's greatest singers and celebrities provided a touch of glamour and vibrance as London on Sunday night bid a grand farewell to bring down the curtains on the 30th Olympic Games with a heady mix of music, culture and dazzling fireworks...
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Maken congrats Sushil Kumar, hails India's feat at London Olympics
Sports minister Ajay Maken on Sunday congratulated grapplers Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt on winning the silver and bronze medals respectively and also hailed India's overall performance at the London Olympics.
"I congratulate Sushil Kumar for...
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President congratulates Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar on winning medals
President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday congratulated grapplers Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt on winning the silver and bronze medals respectively in the freestyle wrestling event at the London Olympic Games.
"Both the wrestlers have made the coun...
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Milkha Singh bursts into tears after Sushil Kumar wins silver
Legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh burst into tears after grappler Sushil Kumar won the silver medal in 66kg freestyle wrestling competition at the London Olympics on Sunday.
"I could not control my emotions. My eyes were moist and I burst int...
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London Olympics 2012: India finish 55th in medal standing
The coveted gold medal eluded India at the London Games but thanks to its best-ever haul of six medals, the country finished 55th in the medal standing at the Olympics Games, that concluded on Sunday.
India, who stood 50th in the Beijing Games me...
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I want more Indians to challenge China: Saina
The lone Indian to challenge the Chinese domination in badminton, Saina Nehwal, is hoping that her London Olympics bronze medal will inspire at least half a dozen more to join her at the top level and be a threat to the traditional powerhouse.
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Sushil Kumar reaches final, one step away from historic gold
India's Sushil Kumar advanced into the Olympic men's 66kg freestyle wrestling final after coming from behind in his last four clash in spectacular style on Sunday.
Victory means the 29-year-old, world champion in 2010, is guaranteed to improve on...
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