Shantanu Srivastava is an experienced sports journalist who has worked across print and digital media. He covers cricket and Olympic sports.
Articles by Shantanu Srivastava
Paris 2024: Swapnil Kusale bags bronze in 50m 3P rifle shooting
Swapnil Kusale won India's third medal at the Paris Olympics, a bronze in the 50m 3P final. India's successful comeback in shooting marks a memorable win.
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 02:03 PM IST
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Paris 2024: Lovlina a win away from medal; Nikhat faces Wu Yu test
The 75kg boxer beat Norway’s Sunniva Hofstad to enter the quarters; Nikhat Zareen (50kg) meets the Chinese top seed
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 06:52 AM IST
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Aditi Ashok interview: ‘I think the wind can make it challenging’
Aditi’s performances in Tokyo helped people see golf in a new light and she would love nothing more than to get on the podium in Paris
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 05:14 AM IST
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Paris 2024: Indian men crash out of team archery event
The team of Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara and Pravin Jadhav lost its quarter-final 2-6 to Turkey’s Mete Gazoz, Berkim Tumer and Abdullah Yildirmis
Published on Jul 29, 2024 08:01 PM IST
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Ramita Jindal finishes seventh as Hyojin Ban aces high-pressure final
The Indian shooter, who was fifth in the qualification, was pegged back by a 9.7 on her tenth shot during the final
Published on Jul 29, 2024 03:01 PM IST
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I told myself I had to do what I had to, says Manu Bhaker
The 22-year-old opened the medals tally for India at the Paris Games with a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event
Updated on Jul 28, 2024 05:14 PM IST
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Manu Bhaker shoots bronze, India’s first medal of Paris 2024
Manu Bhaker wins bronze in 10m air pistol at Paris Games, India's first medal since 2012. She overcame disappointment from Tokyo Olympics with a brilliant performance.
Updated on Jul 28, 2024 04:07 PM IST
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How athletes deal with ‘noise’ and find their zone
Bindra took a swig of whisky the night before his Olympic final, Bhaker has turned to journaling and Chopra chooses not to be a stickler for pre-event rituals
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 05:38 AM IST
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Tough draws for Nikhat and Lovlina
Meanwhile, Amit Panghal and Nishant Dev have got first-round byes in the boxing competitions that begin at the Paris Games on Saturday
Published on Jul 26, 2024 05:42 PM IST
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Neeraj’s world: Punjabi music, Kohli & aliens
Neeraj Chopra and his German coach Klaus Bartonietz share a unique bond filled with jokes and camaraderie, based on mutual respect and teamwork.
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 05:14 AM IST
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Panghal eyes redemption after tumultuous build-up
The 2019 World silver medallist is confident of making amends in Paris for his first round exit in Tokyo
Published on Jul 23, 2024 09:30 PM IST
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The force giving Mirabai Chanu a lift
The Paris Olympics is days away and the weightlifter is not exactly among the hot favourites but she has never let that stop her
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 07:48 AM IST
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Wrestler Anshu hopes to make Japanese lessons count
The training trips to Yokohama has given the youngster belief she can win a 57kg Olympic medal in Paris
Published on Jul 16, 2024 10:15 PM IST
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Mayweather fan Nishant Dev confident of making his mark in Paris
Nishant Dev, an Indian boxer training in Germany, aims for Olympic gold in a tough 71kg division, drawing inspiration from Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 10:26 PM IST
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My only target is to give my 100 percent: Rhythm
Rhythm Sangwan, a young Indian pistol shooter with an impressive record, aims for success at the Olympics, drawing inspiration from experienced teammate Manu Bhaker.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 05:06 AM IST
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IOA sets up medical and sports science team for Paris Olympics
he 13-member team will travel to the French capital to offer round the clock support to travelling athletes
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 05:06 AM IST
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In-form Shruti Vora hopes to get nod for Paris Olympics
Shruti Vora made history earlier this month by becoming the first rider from the country to win a three-star Grand Prix event in dressage
Published on Jun 25, 2024 01:09 PM IST
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Shruti Vora stakes claim for Paris Olympics with silver in Brno
India’s dressage rider achieves her second MER for Paris Games with a score of 68.174 at GP in Czech Republic
Published on Jun 23, 2024 12:19 AM IST
Shruti Vora first Indian to win 3 star GP in dressage, closes in on Paris dream
Astride Magnanimous, Vora finished ahead of Moldova’s Tatiana Antonenco and Austria’s Juliane Jerich in Lipica, Slovenia
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 12:09 AM IST
Olympics: Indian men’s boxing dip blamed on selection policy
For the first time in 40 years, India will send only two male boxers for the Olympics, while four women will go to Paris
Published on Jun 12, 2024 11:04 PM IST
Olympics: Sailor Vishnu Saravanan chases high winds in Paris
Training with top competitors in Marseille, the Olympics sailing venue, Vishnu Saravanan is upbeat heading into his second Games.
Published on Jun 11, 2024 11:48 PM IST
Antim, Anshu take silver in Budapest
Antim and Anshu lost the one-sided finals while double World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat fell at the quarter-final stage
Published on Jun 07, 2024 11:06 PM IST
Paris-bound wrestler Aman Sehrawat wins silver in Budapest Ranking series
The 20-year-old Indian came unstuck against the pace of Japan's double Worlds medallist Rei Higuchi in the final.
Published on Jun 06, 2024 11:58 PM IST
India's boxing world champs yet to receive prize money
The quartet of Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, and Saweety Boora are waiting for their $100,000 winners' cheque from IBA
Published on Jun 06, 2024 10:23 PM IST
Bajrang's provisional suspension revoked
Punia had argued that his refusal to give sample was "not intentional"
Published on Jun 03, 2024 11:36 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Amit Panghal bids to atone for Tokyo heartbreak in Paris Olympics
Olympic quota secured, the 51kg boxer has plans for a short training stint in Australia under former India HPD Santiago Nieva
Published on Jun 03, 2024 11:07 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Running for cover, a crying need in searing summer heat
Building indoor stadia could be the key to help athletes train around the year, especially when temperatures zoom past the mid 40 degrees Celsius
Published on May 30, 2024 12:28 AM IST
Sandeep Singh: An Olympic shooting dream visualised at his frozen Siachen post
The 28-year-old Armyman topped the 10m air rifle trials against far higher rated rivals to bag a Paris Games spot
Updated on May 28, 2024 09:02 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Shattered Dahiya picks up the pieces
Heartbroken after missing out on Paris Olympics selection, the Tokyo Games medallist is finding solace in a motivational book, dad’s support.
Published on May 25, 2024 11:27 PM IST
Shirse smashes record, with a little help from Elmo
The 21 year-old from Maharashtra’s Sambhaji Nagar broke the 110m hurdles national mark, and now has sights set on meeting the Paris Olympics entry standard
Published on May 24, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi