All posts tagged: World Championships

‘Focused on winning gold at World Championships’: Grappler Raghav Jamwal

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Raghav Jamwal, a stalwart in the realm of martial arts, boasts an illustrious track record as the three-time reigning national grappling champion and a distinguished qualifier for the modern pentathlon at the 2015 Beijing Olympic Games. As he braces himself for his next challenge, his sights are firmly set on claiming gold at world championships later this year from October 7-12 in Astana, Kazakhstan, spurred by his stellar showing at the Asian Championships in Tagaytay, Philippines. The combat athlete, who previously competed in Olympic qualifiers before earning two gold medals in three national grappling competitions in 2021, also helped his country win bronze at the Asian Championships in May in the Philippines. Reflecting on his multifaceted role in the world of martial arts, Raghav said, “I had the privilege of managing the team for the Asian Championships besides my own performance,” he recounted. “Another one of my athletes, Jitender Chauhan, secured two bronze medals in the 100+ kg category.” In addition to his individual accolades, Jamwal’s leadership as the captain of Himachal Pradesh has propelled …

Indian Para shuttlers aim for Paralympic Qualification at World C’ships

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As the deadline for Paralympics qualification approaches, India’s para-badminton athletes are gearing up to make their mark at the upcoming World Championships in Pattaya. With just weeks left before the March 31 cutoff, players like Manasi Joshi, Mandeep Kaur, and Palak Kohli are eyeing strong performances to secure their spots at the Paralympic Games later this year. Having secured 21 medals, including historic victories at the Para Asian Games in Hangzhou last year, India’s para-badminton contingent is riding a wave of momentum. Joshi and Kaur, who claimed bronze medals in singles, further showcased their prowess by clinching silver and bronze in the women’s doubles SL3-SU5 event. With such commendable achievements under their belt, the players are now focused on the World Championships as a crucial stepping stone towards Paralympic qualification. Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat wins 3 GOLD medals at the Spanish Para Badminton International II event! 👏 🥇 Men’s Singles (SL3)🥇 Men’s Doubles (SL3-SL4) with Manoj Sarkar🥇 Mixed Doubles (SL3-SU5) with Palak Kohli Many congratulations to all of them! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/AQWQ91sSnE — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) …