The 29-year-old Indian demolished Akhzurek Tanatrov of Kazakhstan 3-1 in an engrossing semifinal contest to achieve the memorable feat

and provide the late spark to India's Olympic campaign. With Sushil's heroics on the mat, India have now put themselves on course for the coveted gold medal which had eluded them so far. Apart from Sushil's assured silver, India have so far bagged one silver and four bronze medals in the 30th edition of the Games, surpassing the one gold and two bronze medals they won in Beijing four years ago.

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Zeenews Sports Bureau London: Wrestler Sushil Kumar created history by becoming the first Indian to win back-to-back Olympic medals when he assured himself a silver by storming into the final of the men's freestyle 66 category in a dramatic fashion at the Excel arena here on Sunday. The Indian will now meet Japanese army man Tatsuhiro Yonemitsu in the final. The final bout starts at 6:35 pm (IST).

Kohima: Chekrovolu Swuro, the archer from Nagaland who took part in the London Olympics, has been ho the first T. Ao State Sports Award. The award was also given to sports administrator Lanu Toy and Greenwood School. Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar conferred the awards at a ceremony here Wednesday.

T. Ao was instituted after the Naga People`s Front government reviewed the Nagaland Sports Policy in 200 recognise excellence in sports.

st Naga Olympian and independent India`s first captain and led the national football team in the 1948 Olympic Games in London.

hekrovolu, the governor termed it a breakthrough for her to have become an Olympian.

Neiphiu Rio, who was present at the ceremony, told Chekrovolu not to be disappointed with the results at the London Olympics.

Kullu:Pistol shooter Vijay Kumar was Wednesday honoured by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kum for winning an Olympic silver medal. At the state-level Independence Day function here, Dhumal gave a cash award of Rs.1 crore to Vijay, who state. He was also honoured with Himachal Gaurav award. The army man was also offered a residential plot in the industrial town of Baddi in Solan district.

Vijay, who is subedar in the Dogra Regiment of the Indian Army, was here along with his father Banku Ram subedar, and mother Roshni Devi.

o the people of the state for extending love and encouragement. I want to train the youth of the state (in shooting)",

urs of his quitting the army, he said: "Whatever I have achieved, it is due to the army. It has played an important role in shaping my c

to Harsour village in the Badsar area of Hamirpur district.

Abhinav Singh Bindra

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Abhinav Singh Bindra

Personal information

Nationality

India

Ethnicity

Punjabi

Citizenship

India

Born

September 28, 1982 (age 30).[1] Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Residence

Zirakpur, Punjab, India

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Alma mater

The Doon School St. Stephen's School, Chandigarh University of Colorado

Occupation

Sportsman (Shooter)

Height

173 cm (5 ft 8 in) (As of August 2011)

Weight

65.5 kg (144 lb) (As of August 2011)

Medal record[hide] Olympic Games Gold 2008 Beijing Men's 10 m air rifle

ISSF World Shooting Championships

Template:Medalsilver Commonwealth Games Gold 2002 Manchester Men's 10m Air Rifle (Pairs)

Silver

2002 Manchester 2006 Melbourne 2006 Melbourne 2010 Delhi

Men's 10m Air Rifle (Singles) Men's 10m Air Rifle (Pairs) Men's 10m Air Rifle (Singles) Men's 10m Air Rifle (Pairs) Men's 10m Air Rifle

Gold

Bronze

Gold

Silver

2010 Delhi

Asian Games Silver 2010 Guangzhou Men's 10m Air Rifle (Team)

Abhinav Singh Bindra (born September 28, 1982, in Dehradun ) is an Indian shooterand is a World and Olympic champion in the 10 m Air Rifle event. By winning the gold in the 10 m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, he became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games. It was also India's first gold medal since 1980, when the Men's Field Hockey Team won the gold.
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1 Career

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1.1 Early years 1.2 Notable international performance 1.3 Business career

2 Awards and recognition 3 References 4 External links The London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony started at 9pm on 12 August 2012 and celebrated the amazing sporting feats of the athletes who have taken part in the Games with the ultimate aftershow party. The Ceremony featured more than 4,100 performers, including 3,500 adult volunteers and 380 schoolchildren from the six east London Host Boroughs, and showcased the great creative talent of the UK in a fun, colourful and festive atmosphere. Following an introduction to daily life in London, the athletes entered the Olympic Stadium and volunteers were thanked. A Symphony of British Music followed to celebrate the fact that music has been one of Britains strongest

cultural exports over the last 50 years. At the end of the Ceremony, the Olympic Games were handed over to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games, and the Olympic Flame was extinguished, signalling the end of the London 2012 Olympic Games

The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the worlds biggest and most important sporting event. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people. The spectacular finale of the event saw the Olympic Cauldron, formed of 205 copper petals representing the competing nations coming together in London for the Games, ignited by seven young Torchbearers nominated by Britains past and present Olympic and sporting greats. The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the worlds biggest and most important sporting event. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people.

The spectacular finale of the event saw the Olympic Cauldron, formed of 205 copper petals representing the competing nations coming together in London for the Games, ignited by seven young Torchbearers nominated by Britains past and present Olympic and sporting greats.