Abhinav Bindra Olympic Gold SlideShow

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Chiranjeevi Gearing Up for the All Andhra Tour Chariot / Rath Yatra

Hyderabad. Aug 28, 2008.

Chiranjeevi's 'chariot' campaign set to roll next month : 

After the roaring success of his maiden public rally, Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi is gearing up for a state-wide tour atop a 'chariot' to popularise his new party Praja Rajyam.  Read IANS

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Chandigarh wonder kid Abhnav Bindra Wins India's first gold at Beijing Olympics

Beijing. August 11, 2008.
  • The biggest sporting achievement by an Indian by achieved by Abhinav Bindra who won the Men's 10m rifle event GOLD.
  • Born on September 28, 1982 (1982-09-28) (age 25)Dehra Dun, India.  Abhinav' resides in Chandigarh.
  •  Bindra had  an incredible dayin the final. Bindra shot a total score of 700.5.
  • China's Zhu Qinan, gold medalist at Athens 2004, won the silver medal with a total score of 699.7.  It may be recalled that Zhu holds the Olympic record for the final score - 702.7 that he shot at Athens 2004.
  • The bronze medal was won by Finland's Henri Hakkinen, who was leading the field after the qualification round, but was unable to hold off Bindra and Zhu in the final. The Finnish shooter shot a total of 699.4.