<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><feed><author name="Vijay Anand"><item><title>SHOOTING CONTINGENT EXPECTED TO BRING LAURELS TO THE NATION</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/shooting-contingent-expected-to-bring-laurels-to-the-nation/</link><pubDate>July 17, 2021, 5:40 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shooting-759-1.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Shooting events are scheduled at Asaka Shooting Range from 24 July to 2 August 2021 in Tokyo Olympics. Shooting has bought many laurels to the nation at this mega sporting event. Let’s examine medal hopes from our pistol shooters under the lens. A...</excerpt></item><item><title>Rifles are ready to hit the bull’s eye at Olympics</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/shooting-contingent-expected-to-bring-laurels-to-the-nation/</link><pubDate>July 17, 2021, 5:40 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shooting-759-1.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>A record number of shooters (15) will participate in the Tokyo Olympics. The team is carrying the biggest hopes for medals. In addition to it, they must be looking to shrug off the disappointment of Rio. Let’s have a look at the Indian contingent ...</excerpt></item><item><title>Why Amit Panghal carries a lot of expectations for Tokyo Olympics</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/why-amit-panghal-carries-a-lot-of-expectations-for-tokyo-olympics/</link><pubDate>May 21, 2021, 7:33 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/c6e76af7_2766_P_6_mr-1.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Currently world No. 1, the Indian boxer is known for his foot movement. His short frame could give an advantage for uppercuts and executing sharp angular punches.</excerpt></item><item><title>DEFYING STEREOTYPES, SINGH SISTERS EXCEL IN BASKETBALL AND LIFE</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/shooting-contingent-expected-to-bring-laurels-to-the-nation/</link><pubDate>July 17, 2021, 5:40 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shooting-759-1.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Varanasi is one of the most ancient and most spiritual cities on the planet. The city is known for producing personalities from vibrant spheres of life. It has been the homeland of the legendary people who have been excelling in their spheres of e...</excerpt></item><item><title>1948 OLYMPICS: INDIA’S HISTORIC CAMPAIGN TO WIN A GOLD</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/shooting-contingent-expected-to-bring-laurels-to-the-nation/</link><pubDate>July 17, 2021, 5:40 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shooting-759-1.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>As the second Great War had engulfed the world, the two editions of the Olympics—1940 and 1948— were not held. And the awaiting Summer Olympics were held in London in 1948. It was the sixth edition of Field Hockey. After the traumatic partition of...</excerpt></item><item><title>How age-old ‘Guru-Shishya’ tradition elevated Indian sports</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/how-age-old-guru-shishya-tradition-elevated-indian-sports/</link><pubDate>September 5, 2020, 2:19 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sp1-4.png</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>If Achrekar revolutionised Indian cricket by mentoring youngsters like Tendulkar, there were many who did the same for other disciplines. A tribute to them all.</excerpt></item><item><title>I never concentrate on opponents but focus on my own game: Shooter Manu Bhaker</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/shooting-contingent-expected-to-bring-laurels-to-the-nation/</link><pubDate>July 17, 2021, 5:40 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shooting-759-1.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>India’s shooting prodigy Manu Bhaker, recently honored with the Arjuna Award, talks to The Daily Guardian about her experiences with her sport. Excerpts: Q. Can you tell us about your current practice routine? A. COVID has impacted all the spheres...</excerpt></item><item><title>Covid-19 has broken the rhythm of boxers, says ace boxing coach Shiv Singh</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/shooting-contingent-expected-to-bring-laurels-to-the-nation/</link><pubDate>July 17, 2021, 5:40 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shooting-759-1.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Shiv Singh is a doyen among coaches in India and his name draws instant respect from all quarters. The legendary boxing coach has given 37 years of his life to shaping several pugilists for the nation. Recently, Singh won the Dronacharya Award for...</excerpt></item><item><title>Focused on qualifying for Tokyo: Deepika Kumari</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/focused-on-qualifying-for-tokyo-deepika-kumari/</link><pubDate>August 19, 2020, 2:47 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sp1-2.png</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>India’s ace archer talks to The Daily Guardian about her illustrious journey, the challenges she faces amid Covid-19, and how she is preparing for Olympics.</excerpt></item><item><title>Boxing needs more attention than it’s getting: Kavinder Bisht</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/boxing-needs-more-attention-than-its-getting-kavinder-bisht/</link><pubDate>August 13, 2020, 4:11 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sp-1-8.png</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>The 25-year-old boxer, in an interview with The Daily Guardian, talks about his career, the immense growth of boxing in India, its chances in Olympics, and how he is keeping himself fit in the time of Covid-19.</excerpt></item><item><title>Archery will get a medal in Tokyo, says Atanu Das</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/archery-will-get-a-medal-in-tokyo-says-atanu-das/</link><pubDate>August 4, 2020, 3:43 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/archery.png</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Atanu Das, India’s ace archer, speaks to The Daily Guardian about the sport, its chances in the 2021 Olympics in Japan, and how Covid-19 has struck it.</excerpt></item><item><title>Lockdown didn’t hinder my quests, says Panghal</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/lockdown-didnt-hinder-my-quests-says-panghal/</link><pubDate>July 25, 2020, 6:22 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sports-1-5.png</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Amit Panghal, India’s ace boxer, talks to The Daily Guardian about his life in and outside the ring, and how Covid-19 has impacted him and his game.</excerpt></item><item><title>‘Missing Olympics by a whisker was terrible’</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/missing-olympics-by-a-whisker-was-terrible/</link><pubDate>July 3, 2020, 5:24 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sports-1-300x169.png</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Anish Bhanwala, a 17-year-old promising shooter, talks to The Daily Guardian about his successes and failures in life.</excerpt></item><item><title>‘Olympics postponement is a blessing in disguise’</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/olympics-postponement-is-a-blessing-in-disguise/</link><pubDate>June 26, 2020, 4:55 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SL-300x169.png</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Shooter Anjum Moudgil talks about her early life, hobbies, preparations for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, and how she is dealing with the lockdown.</excerpt></item><item><title>England gears up for revenge as West Indies announce squad</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/england-gears-up-for-revenge-as-west-indies-announce-squad/</link><pubDate>June 5, 2020, 2:04 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/England-300x169.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>The Caribbean side may have won the last series in England but things don’t
look that rosy this time, primarily because of its not-so-reliable battling line up.</excerpt></item><item><title>Manu Bhaker sets her sight on winning gold at Olympics</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/manu-bhaker-sets-her-sight-on-winning-gold-at-olympics/</link><pubDate>June 2, 2020, 4:01 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2-June-1-300x169.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>The young shooter has a tough battle on her hands in the 10m pistol as she faces tough opponents from China, Russia and Serbia.</excerpt></item></author></feed>