Gagan Narang

Paris Olympics 2024: Not Neeraj Chopra, TT Legend Sharath Kamal Picked As India's Flagbearer At Opening Ceremony

Mary Kom will be the chef de mission for the Summer Games, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced. Gagan Narang has been appointed to head the shooting village operations.

Mar 22, 2024, 11:13 AM IST

Ace shooter Gagan Narang's academy in Hyderabad flooded; equipment worth Rs 1.3 cr damaged

Torrential rains in Telangana led to water seepage in ace shooter Gagan Narang's academy damaging equipment worth Rs 1.3 crore, including rifles and pistols. 

Oct 17, 2020, 09:49 AM IST

Olympic postponement won't hold back hungry new generation: Gagan Narang

Recipient of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Olympic medallist, Gagan Narang in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke on a lot of things ranging from the life in lockdown, postponement of Tokyo Olympics, financial struggles of sporting organisations, the impact of lack of live action on young shooters, his future goals and more.

May 15, 2020, 11:00 AM IST

Ex-players getting into coaching has helped Indian athletes: Gagan Narang

The 36-year-old had earlier expressed his desire to represent India at the Olympics for the fifth time.

Aug 28, 2019, 19:03 PM IST

Gagan Narang-Pooja Ghatkar win silver medal in Czech Republic shooting meet

Olympic medallist Gagan Narang made a fine comeback to the 10m air rifle event as he combined with young Pooja Ghatkar to win the mixed team silver medal in the Grand Prix of Liberation international shooting competition in Pilsen, Czech Republic on Sunday.

May 06, 2018, 22:54 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2018, Gold Coast: Shooters Gagan Narang, Chain Singh fail in men's 50m Rifle Prone

Chain finished fourth with a score of 204.8 points in the final round. Gagan was second from bottom in the eight-man final with 142.3.

Apr 10, 2018, 09:14 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2018, Gold Coast: Shooters Gagan Narang, Chain Singh enter final

Shooter Gagan Narang finished the qualifying round in the third position with 617 points.

Apr 10, 2018, 07:09 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2018 updates, Day 6, Gold Coast

India won two more medals on Day 6 of CWG 2018 to take their tally to 11 gold, four silver and six bronze. 

Apr 10, 2018, 05:45 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Where all can India find gold in Gold Coast

The trend for India from four years ago at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) may continue at Gold Coast 2018, with wrestling and shooting expected to be the chief source of gold in India's medals tally. 

Mar 31, 2018, 12:50 PM IST

India name 27-member shooting squad for 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Top Indian shooters Jitu Rai, Gagan Narang and Apurvi Chandela were on Tuesday named in the country's 27-member squad for the coming Commonwealth Games to be held in Gold Coast, Australia.

Jan 30, 2018, 17:32 PM IST

Asian Airgun Championships: India start with a bang, win five medals on opening day

India also bagged three team silver medals in each of the three air rifle events.

Dec 08, 2017, 15:07 PM IST

Gagan Narang wins silver in Commonwealth Shooting Championships

Narang finished second in the men's 50m rifle prone event, with his compatriot Swapnil Suresh Kusale settling for bronze and Dane Sampson of Australia winning gold.

Nov 02, 2017, 12:29 PM IST

Day 4 of IISF World Cup to see Gagan Narang shooting for last time

Both Gagan and compatriot Sanjeev Rajput sailed through their elimination rounds on day three and will shoot in the qualification round on Sunday.

Jun 11, 2017, 11:44 AM IST

Gagan Narang not in favor of mixed-gender events in shooting at Olympics

Abhinav Bindra recommended mixed-gender team events for the Olympic Games

Feb 08, 2017, 16:08 PM IST

NRAI proposes setting up of panel to review Rio debacle

Indian shooters proved to be an epic failure in a disastrous Rio Olympic Games as the 12-member team, with the exception of Bindra, failed miserably to live up to the sky-high expectations.

Aug 24, 2016, 19:48 PM IST

Shooters Gagan Narang and Chain Singh fail to qualify in 50m rifle event at Rio Olympics 2016

Russian Sergey Kamenskiy set a new Olympic record to secure the top qualifying spot, with a score of 1184, including 67 inner 10s.

Aug 14, 2016, 20:40 PM IST

India at Rio Olympics 2016, Day 8: Preview — Focus on Sania-Bopanna pair as hunt for first medal continues

One more victory tonight, over US star Venus and her Indian-origin partner Rajeev in the semis will ensure India a silver medal while a defeat would give Sania and Bopanna a chance to fight for the bronze.

Aug 13, 2016, 13:15 PM IST

India at Rio Olympics 2016, Day 7 Recap: Vikas Krishan, Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna bring cheer on dismal day

Sania and Bopanna entered the semi-finals of the mixed doubles tennis event by defeating Andy Murray and Heather Watson of Britain in straight sets.

Aug 13, 2016, 09:29 AM IST

Gagan Narang and Chain Singh fail to qualify for 50m Rifle Prone finals

It was particularly disappointing for Narang, who was placed as high as 4th at one stage.

Aug 12, 2016, 19:13 PM IST

Rio Olympics: How India performed on Day 3 of biggest sporting extravaganza

India's dismal show at the Rio Olympics 2016 continued as the country is still waiting for its first medal after three days.

Aug 09, 2016, 09:58 AM IST