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Meet Athletes From Rural Hinterland Who Brought Laurels To India at Asian Games
Meet Athletes From Rural Hinterland Who Brought Laurels To India at Asian Games

By गाँव कनेक्शन

So far, in the medal tally at the Asian Games 2023, a total of 86 medals have been bagged by Indian sportspersons. Out of these, many athletes belong to the rural areas who have had bare minimum means to script their success.

So far, in the medal tally at the Asian Games 2023, a total of 86 medals have been bagged by Indian sportspersons. Out of these, many athletes belong to the rural areas who have had bare minimum means to script their success.

हज़ारों किलोमीटर दूर चीन में बज रहा है भारत के गाँवों का डंका
हज़ारों किलोमीटर दूर चीन में बज रहा है भारत के गाँवों का डंका

By गाँव कनेक्शन

एशियाई खेलों में भारतीय खिलाड़ियों ने कमाल कर दिया है। 21 गोल्ड सहित 88 मेडल जीतकर भारत चौथे नंबर पर पहुँच गया है लेकिन इस कामयाबी में बड़ा हाथ अपने देश के गाँवों से वहाँ पहुँचे उन एथलीटों का भी है जिनके संघर्ष की कहानी मिसाल है।

एशियाई खेलों में भारतीय खिलाड़ियों ने कमाल कर दिया है। 21 गोल्ड सहित 88 मेडल जीतकर भारत चौथे नंबर पर पहुँच गया है लेकिन इस कामयाबी में बड़ा हाथ अपने देश के गाँवों से वहाँ पहुँचे उन एथलीटों का भी है जिनके संघर्ष की कहानी मिसाल है।

From practising javelin throws using bamboo sticks to winning silver at Asian Games, Odisha's Kishore Kumar Jena has come a long way
From practising javelin throws using bamboo sticks to winning silver at Asian Games, Odisha's Kishore Kumar Jena has come a long way

By Niroj Ranjan Misra

Kishore Kumar Jena, from a village in Odisha, started off as a volleyball player, but stands tall today as he wins the silver at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and qualifies for the Paris Olympics next year.

Kishore Kumar Jena, from a village in Odisha, started off as a volleyball player, but stands tall today as he wins the silver at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and qualifies for the Paris Olympics next year.

He Worked as a Daily Wager & a Waiter. And Has Now Won a Bronze Medal at Asian Games
He Worked as a Daily Wager & a Waiter. And Has Now Won a Bronze Medal at Asian Games

By Brijendra Dubey

In his teenage years, Ram Baboo used to run 26 kms daily while he also did odd jobs to support his landless family in a village in Sonbhadra district in Uttar Pradesh.

In his teenage years, Ram Baboo used to run 26 kms daily while he also did odd jobs to support his landless family in a village in Sonbhadra district in Uttar Pradesh.

एशियन गेम्स 2022 में शामिल होगा टी-20 क्रिकेट
एशियन गेम्स 2022 में शामिल होगा टी-20 क्रिकेट

By गाँव कनेक्शन

एशियाई ओलंपिक परिषद की आम सभा की बैठक में ये फैसला लिया गया कि वर्ष 2022 में होने वाले एशियाई खेलों में क्रिकेट को शामिल किया जाएगा। इससे पहले वर्ष 2010 और 2014 में भी इन महाद्वीपीय खेलों में क्रिकेट शामिल रह चुका है।

एशियाई ओलंपिक परिषद की आम सभा की बैठक में ये फैसला लिया गया कि वर्ष 2022 में होने वाले एशियाई खेलों में क्रिकेट को शामिल किया जाएगा। इससे पहले वर्ष 2010 और 2014 में भी इन महाद्वीपीय खेलों में क्रिकेट शामिल रह चुका है।

Asian Games: Naorem Roshibina Devi of Manipur Bags India’s Maiden Medal in Wushu
Asian Games: Naorem Roshibina Devi of Manipur Bags India’s Maiden Medal in Wushu

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Naorem Roshibina won a silver medal in Wushu (also known as Kung Fu). This is India’s first medal in the sport at the ongoing Asian games in Hangzhou, China. She has dedicated this medal to her home state which is presently in turmoil.

Naorem Roshibina won a silver medal in Wushu (also known as Kung Fu). This is India’s first medal in the sport at the ongoing Asian games in Hangzhou, China. She has dedicated this medal to her home state which is presently in turmoil.

Practising In Sugarcane Field Helped Bag Gold Medals At Asian Games — Meerut Girls Make India Proud
Practising In Sugarcane Field Helped Bag Gold Medals At Asian Games — Meerut Girls Make India Proud

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Javelin thrower Annu Rani and athlete Parul Chaudhary have won gold medals at the ongoing Asian Games in China’s Hangzhou. The two sport stars belong to the rural pockets of Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut and began their athletic journey by practising in the sugarcane fields in their respective villages. Details here.

Javelin thrower Annu Rani and athlete Parul Chaudhary have won gold medals at the ongoing Asian Games in China’s Hangzhou. The two sport stars belong to the rural pockets of Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut and began their athletic journey by practising in the sugarcane fields in their respective villages. Details here.

Her never-say-die attitude helped her win silver for India in Archery
Her never-say-die attitude helped her win silver for India in Archery

By Neetu Singh

Ace archer Madhumita's journey is full of interesting twists and turns

Ace archer Madhumita's journey is full of interesting twists and turns

Akhadas are sweating it out for survival
Akhadas are sweating it out for survival

By Ashwani Kumar Dwivedi

After Independence, akhadas (wrestling hubs) have constantly suffered the apathy of governments. As a result, most of the akhadas teaching native art of wrestling in the country are struggling for survival

After Independence, akhadas (wrestling hubs) have constantly suffered the apathy of governments. As a result, most of the akhadas teaching native art of wrestling in the country are struggling for survival

Cricket World Cup: As India takes on Australia, here’s another reason to cheer
Cricket World Cup: As India takes on Australia, here’s another reason to cheer

By गाँव कनेक्शन

For the first time, a few teams that participated in the International Cricket Council Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, have used cricket bats crafted in Kashmir from the willows that grow there.

For the first time, a few teams that participated in the International Cricket Council Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, have used cricket bats crafted in Kashmir from the willows that grow there.

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