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Awards---Best Journalist Award to C R Gowri Shanker 2017 by Andhra Pradesh Government--Asian Games rewards DC


 Commissioner Information and Public Relations, Mr Navin Mittal presenting the Best Journalist Award to C R Gowri Shanker, Political Editor, Deccan Chronicle, for the year 2009 instituted by Andhra Pradesh Government at Information Department office, Masab Tank, Hyderabad.

Hyderabad, 5th December, 2017.
          
The Best Journalist Awards for the year 2008, 2009 and 2010 to (15) Journalists belonging to Telangana State were given away at a function organised here today by Information and Public Relations Department at its office at A.C.Guards, Hyderabad.

Participating as Chief Guest the Chairman, Media Academy of Telangana State, Sri Allam Narayana said that the government is committed for the welfare of the Journalists and listed out various welfare measures being taken up for the Journalists in the State. 

He emphasised the role of the Journalists in moulding public opinion.   He also hailed the role of the Journalists in achieving separate Telangana State.

The Commissioner, Information and Public Relations Department, Sri Navin Mittal said that the awards belong to the years 2008, 2009 and 2010 which were announced way back in the year 2012 could not be given away in the combined state owing to various reasons. 

The Government of Telangana recognising the fact has now given away the awards to 15 Journalists belonging to Telangana State, he said. 

The Press, being the Fourth Estate, plays a vital role in the Society, he said. He congratulated the Awardees on the occasion.

Additional Director, I&PR Department, Sri Nagaiah Kamble, Chief Information Engineer, Sri LLR Kishore Babu, Joint Director, Smt.G.Sujatha, Deputy Directors, E.Venkatesham, P.Bhaskar, D.Srinivas, Assistant Directors, Syed Ahsan Hashmi, Pavan Kumar, Venkatasuresh, Editor, Telangana Monthly Magazine, Sri Rammohan, and others also participated.

The details of the Cash Awards given away are as follows:

For the year 2008

S.No.
Name of the Award
Name of the Awardee
1
M.Narsing Rao
Best Rural Journalist Award
Sri Vanam Venkateshwarlu, Bureau Chief, Surya Tel.daily, Khammam
2
Shoebulla Khan
Best Rural Journalist Award
Sri Narender Pulloor, Staff Reporter, Deccan Chronicle , Nizamabad
3
Abid Ali Khan Best Urdu Journalist Award
Sri Syed Basith  Mohiuddin Ali, Asst. Editor, Etemaad urdu daily
4
Best Electronic Media Journalist Award
Smt.Rehana Begum, Sr. Reporter, NTV, Hyderabad

FOR THE YEAR 2009

1
B.Nageswara Rao Best Journalist Award
Sri C.R.Gowri Shanker, Political Editor, Deccan Chronicle, Hyderabad
2
Khasa Subba Rao
Best Rural Journalist Award

Sri Bolgam Srinivas, Sr. Reporter, Sakshi tel.daily , Karimnagar
3
Best Women Journalist Award

Ms. Arjumand Banu, Reporter, Rastriya Sahara urdu daily
4
Abid Ali Khan Best Urdu Journalist Award

Ms.Rasia Nayeem Hashmi, Online Editor, Siasat urdu daily
5
Best Electronic Media Journalist Award

Smt.N.Kavitha , Reporter, TV 9, Hyderabad

FOR THE YEAR 2010

1
B.Nageswara Rao Best Journalist Award

Sri K.Ramesh Babu, Sr.Reporter, Vaartha , Hyderabad
2
Best Women Journalist Award

Ms. Ratna Chotrani, Sr.Reporter, Siasat, Hyderabad
3
Madduri Annapurnaiah Award

Sri B.Jagan Mohan Rao, Editor-in-Chief, Prajaporatam, Nalgonda
4
Abid Ali Khan Best Urdu Journalist Award

Sri M.A.Rahim, Spl. Correspondent,
Rashtriya Sahara urdu daily, Hyderabad
5
Best Electronic Media Journalist Award

Sri Donthu Ramesh, Reporter, TV 9 , Warangal
6
Best Videographer Award
Sri Ch.Ranga, Videographer, TV 9, Hyderabad.

Issued by Commissioner, Information and Public Relations Department, Hyderabad.

         Siasat Urdu Daily
Best Journalist Awards-2008, 2009 and 2010
December 5, 2017 by aslam
The Best Journalist Awards for the year 2008, 2009 and 2010 to (15) Journalists 
belonging to Telangana State were given away at a function organized here today by Information 
and Public Relations Department at its office at A.C.Guards, Hyderabad.

Participating as Chief Guest the Chairman, Media Academy of Telangana State, 
Allam Narayana said that the government is committed for the welfare of the Journalists and 
listed out various welfare measures being taken up for the Journalists in the State.
He emphasized the role of the Journalists in moulding public opinion.
He also hailed the role of the Journalists in achieving separate Telangana State.

The Commissioner, Information and Public Relations Department, Navin Mittal said that the
 awards belong to the years 2008, 2009 and 2010 which were announced way back in the year 
2012 could not be given away in the combined state owing to various reasons. 
The Government of Telangana recognising the fact has now given away the awards 
to 15 Journalists belonging to Telangana State, he said. 
The Press, being the Fourth Estate, plays a vital role in the Society, he said. 
He congratulated the Awardees on the occasion.

Additional Director, I&PR Department, Nagaiah Kamble, Chief Information Engineer, 
LLR Kishore Babu, Joint Director, Smt.G.Sujatha, Deputy Directors, E.Venkatesham, 
P.Bhaskar, D.Srinivas, Assistant Directors, Syed Ahsan Hashmi, Pavan Kumar, 
Venkatasuresh, Editor, Telangana Monthly Magazine, Rammohan, and others also participated.

For the year 2008: M.Narsing Rao , Best Rural Journalist Award for Vanam Venkateshwarlu, 
Bureau Chief, Surya Telugu daily, Khammam Shoebulla Khan Best Rural Journalist Award for 
Narender Pulloor, Staff Reporter, Deccan Chronicle, Nizamabad Abid Ali Khan Best Urdu 
Journalist Award for Syed Basith Mohiuddin Ali, Asst. Editor, Etemaad urdu daily Best 
Electronic Media Journalist Award for Rehana Begum, Sr. Reporter, NTV, Hyderabad.

For the year 2009: B.Nageswara Rao Best Journalist Award for C.R.Gowri Shanker, 
Political Editor, Deccan Chronicle, Hyderabad Khasa Subba Rao Best Rural Journalist Award 
for Bolgam Srinivas, Sr. Reporter, Sakshi tel.daily, Karimnagar Best Women Journalist Award 
Arjumand Banu, Reporter, for Rastriya Sahara urdu daily Abid Ali Khan Best Urdu Journalist 
Award for Rasia Nayeem Hashmi, Online Editor, Siasat urdu daily Best Electronic Media
Journalist Award for N.Kavitha, Reporter, TV 9, Hyderabadb (NSS)


C R Gowri Shanker, Political Editor, Deccan Chronicle giving away cheque to spouse of a late journalist under the State Government's financial assistance to journalists scheme.


Senior Editor shares tips on election reporting




C.R. Gowri Shanker, Political Editor, Deccan Chronicle, advised budding journalists (Journalism students) to be thorough with the background of the constituencies before venturing out for reporting.

“Background information about constituencies is essential before getting down to report on elections. Election stories mostly deal with public opinion, political rivalries. Give your first piece on what the past and present politicians had promised,” he said in his guest lecture in the Department today.

Introducing oneself as a reporter may not yield much information, he shared. “Do not use pen and paper. It immediately changes the attitude of the opposite person,” he pointed out. “Speak to people to dig deeper and get accurate information rather than just their perceptions,” he added. 

He also suggested that people from a wide range of backgrounds, such as the educated, the poor, the middle class, women, the elderly and students, should be included in the reportage.

He also shared tips on doing the crime beat and his experiences dealing with defamation cases.

— Deepika Pasham (Sem. I) 


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Hyderabad: The Best Journalist Awards for the year 2008, 2009 and 2010 to (15) Journalists belonging to Telangana State were given away at a function organised here today by Information and Public Relations Department at its office at A.C.Guards, Hyderabad.
Participating as Chief Guest the Chairman, Media Academy of Telangana State, Allam Narayana said that the government is committed for the welfare of the Journalists and listed out various welfare measures being taken up for the Journalists in the State. He emphasised the role of the Journalists in moulding public opinion. He also hailed the role of the Journalists in achieving separate Telangana State.

The Commissioner, In awards to 15 Journalists belonging to Telangana State, he said. The Press, being the Fourth Estate, plays a vital role in the Society, he said. He congratulated the Awardees on the occasion.

Additional Director, I&PR Department, Nagaiah Kamble, Chief Information Engineer, LLR Kishore Babu, Joint Director, Smt.G.Sujatha, Deputy Directors, E.Venkatesham, P.Bhaskar, D.Srinivas, Assistant Directors, Syed Ahsan Hashmi, Pavan Kumar, Venkatasuresh, Editor, Telangana Monthly Magazine, Rammohan, and others also participated.

The details of the Cash Awards given away are as follows:formation and Public Relations Department, Navin Mittal said that the awards belong to the years 2008, 2009 and 2010 which were announced way back in the year 2012 could not be given away in the combined state owing to various reasons. The Government of Telangana recognising the fact has now given away the

For the year 2008

S.No.

Name of the Award

Name of the Awardee

1

M.Narsing Rao

Best Rural Journalist Award

Vanam Venkateshwarlu, Bureau Chief, Surya Tel.daily, Khammam

2

Shoebulla Khan

Best Rural Journalist Award

Narender Pulloor, Staff Reporter, Deccan Chronicle , Nizamabad

3

Abid Ali Khan Best Urdu Journalist Award

Syed Basith  Mohiuddin Ali, Asst. Editor, Etemaad urdu daily

4

Best Electronic Media Journalist Award

Smt.Rehana Begum, Sr. Reporter, NTV, Hyderabad


FOR THE YEAR 2009

1

B.Nageswara Rao Best Journalist Award

C.R.Gowri Shanker, Political Editor, Deccan Chronicle, Hyderabad

2

Khasa Subba Rao

Best Rural Journalist Award

Sri Bolgam Srinivas, Sr. Reporter, Sakshi tel.daily , Karimnagar

3

Best Women Journalist Award

Ms. Arjumand Banu, Reporter, Rastriya Sahara urdu daily

4

Abid Ali Khan Best Urdu Journalist Award

Ms.Rasia Nayeem Hashmi, Online Editor, Siasat urdu daily

5

Best Electronic Media Journalist Award

Smt.N.Kavitha , Reporter, TV 9, Hyderabad


FOR THE YEAR 2010

1

B.Nageswara Rao Best Journalist Award

K.Ramesh Babu, Sr.Reporter, Vaartha , Hyderabad

2

Best Women Journalist Award

Ms. Ratna Chotrani, Sr.Reporter, Siasat, Hyderabad

3

Madduri Annapurnaiah Award

B.Jagan Mohan Rao, Editor-in-Chief, Prajaporatam, Nalgonda

4

Abid Ali Khan Best Urdu Journalist Award

M.A.Rahim, Spl. Correspondent,

Rashtriya Sahara urdu daily, Hyderabad

5

Best Electronic Media Journalist Award

Donthu Ramesh, Reporter, TV 9 , Warangal

6

Best Videographer Award

Ch.Ranga, Videographer, TV 9, Hyderabad

 Telangana: Best Journalist Awards for the year 2008, 2009 and 2010 by Information and Public Relations Department

Telangana: Best Journalist Awards for the year 2008, 2009 and 2010 by Information and Public Relations Department


Hyderabad: The Best Journalist Awards for the year 2008, 2009 and 2010 to (15) Journalists belonging to Telangana State were given away at a function organised here today by Information and Public Relations Department at its office at A.C.Guards, Hyderabad.


Participating as Chief Guest the Chairman, Media Academy of Telangana State, Allam Narayana said that the government is committed for the welfare of the Journalists and listed out various welfare measures being taken up for the Journalists in the State. He emphasised the role of the Journalists in moulding public opinion. He also hailed the role of the Journalists in achieving separate Telangana State.

The Commissioner, In awards to 15 Journalists belonging to Telangana State, he said. The Press, being the Fourth Estate, plays a vital role in the Society, he said. He congratulated the Awardees on the occasion.

Addditional Director, I&PR Department, Nagaiah Kamble, Chief Information Engineer, LLR Kishore Babu, Joint Director, Smt.G.Sujatha, Deputy Directors, E.Venkatesham, P.Bhaskar, D.Srinivas, Assistant Directors, Syed Ahsan Hashmi, Pavan Kumar, Venkatasuresh, Editor, Telangana Monthly Magazine, Rammohan, and others also participated.

The details of the Cash Awards given away are as follows:formation and Public Relations Department, Navin Mittal said that the awards belong to the years 2008, 2009 and 2010 which were announced way back in the year 2012 could not be given away in the combined state owing to various reasons. The Government of Telangana recognising the fact has now given away the

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1 M.Narsing Rao
Best Rural Journalist Award Vanam Venkateshwarlu, Bureau Chief, Surya Tel.daily, Khammam
2 Shoebulla Khan
Best Rural Journalist Award Narender Pulloor, Staff Reporter, Deccan Chronicle , Nizamabad
3 Abid Ali Khan Best Urdu Journalist Award Syed Basith Mohiuddin Ali, Asst. Editor, Etemaad urdu daily
4 Best Electronic Media Journalist Award Smt.Rehana Begum, Sr. Reporter, NTV, Hyderabad

FOR THE YEAR 2009
1. B.Nageswara Rao Best Journalist Award C.R.Gowri Shanker, Political Editor, Deccan Chronicle, Hyderabad
2. Khasa Subba Rao
Best Rural Journalist Award Sri Bolgam Srinivas, Sr. Reporter, Sakshi tel.daily , Karimnagar
3. Best Women Journalist Award Ms. Arjumand Banu, Reporter, Rastriya Sahara urdu daily
4. Abid Ali Khan Best Urdu Journalist Award Ms.Rasia Nayeem Hashmi, Online Editor, Siasat urdu daily
5. Best Electronic Media Journalist Award Smt.N.Kavitha , Reporter, TV 9, Hyderabad
FOR THE YEAR 2010
1 B.Nageswara Rao Best Journalist Award K.Ramesh Babu, Sr.Reporter, Vaartha , Hyderabad
2 Best Women Journalist Award Ms. Ratna Chotrani, Sr.Reporter, Siasat, Hyderabad
3 Madduri Annapurnaiah Award B.Jagan Mohan Rao, Editor-in-Chief, Prajaporatam, Nalgonda
4 Abid Ali Khan Best Urdu Journalist Award M.A.Rahim, Spl. Correspondent,

Rashtriya Sahara urdu daily, Hyderabad
5 Best Electronic Media Journalist Award Donthu Ramesh, Reporter, TV 9 , Warangal
6 Best Videographer Award Ch.Ranga, Videographer, TV 9, Hyderabad
Deccan Chronicle rewards 1982 Asian Games New Delhi





The 1982 Asian Games were a landmark event for India, the second time the country hosted the games, and are referenced in various Deccan Chronicle articles primarily in retrospective pieces about Indian sports achievements. 
It was officially opened by President of India Gaini Zail Singh and athlete's oath was taken by P.T. Usha. The main stadium for the games was the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Key References in Deccan Chronicle and other sources
Medal Flashbacks: The 1982 Games are often mentioned when discussing later Indian medal winners. For example, reports on Neeraj Chopra's javelin gold in 2018 noted he was India's first javelin medalist since Gurtej Singh's bronze in 1982. Similarly, reports on Fouaad Mirza's silver in equestrian in 2018 mentioned he was the first individual medalist in that event since Ghulam Mohammed Khan in 1982.
  • Hockey Performance: A major point of discussion in the Deccan Chronicle was the Indian men's hockey team's 7-1 defeat to Pakistan in the final in 1982. Conversely, the Indian women's team's gold medal win in their debut appearance at the Asiad is also highlighted.
  • Infrastructure & Legacy: The event, held in New Delhi, led to a "lavish makeover" of the city, including the construction of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The 1982 Games are also cited for having had a more unified authority compared to the later 2010 Commonwealth Games, according to a 2010 Deccan Herald article.
  • Color Television Revolution: The 1982 Games were historic as they marked the first time the Asian Games were telecast in color in India, leading to a massive demand for color television sets.
  • Individual Achievements: Articles mention specific medalists from 1982, such as boxer Kaur Singh, who won a gold medal and was later sanctioned aid for medical expenses in 2017 after struggling with a loan. Golfer Lakshman Singh's individual and team gold medals are also noted in a 2023 article. 
These references show the lasting impact of the 1982 Asian Games on Indian sports history, frequently serving as a benchmark for future generations of athletes mentioned in news coverage by publications like the Deccan Chronicle. 
The 1982 Asian Games were a landmark event for India, the host nation, known for being the first time the event was broadcast in color television in the country. 
Reporting from the time and in retrospect, the Deccan Chronicle and other news sources have covered various aspects of the Games, including India's medal performance, key athletes, and the development of sporting infrastructure. 
Highlights from Deccan Chronicle and other reports:
  • First Color Telecast: The Games, held in New Delhi from November 19 to December 4, 1982, were instrumental in ushering in the era of color television in India. The government allowed the import of 50,000 color TV sets specifically for the event, and new broadcasting infrastructure was established.
  • Venues: New and upgraded venues were built for the Games, including the purpose-built Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and the Indraprastha Indoor Stadium.
  • India's Performance: India finished fifth in the medal tally with 57 medals in total (13 gold, 19 silver, 25 bronze), a record for the country that stood until 2010.
  • Key Indian Medallists and Events:
    • Athletics was India's strongest area, yielding 21 medals. Gold medallists included Charles Borromeo (men's 800m), MD Valsamma (women's 400m hurdles), Chand Ram (men's 20km walk), and Bahadur Singh (men's shot put). P.T. Usha won silver medals in the women's 100m and 200m.
    • In hockey, the women's team won an unbeaten gold medal, while the men's team lost 7-1 to Pakistan in the final, a major talking point at the time.
    • Golf saw India win team gold (comprising Lakshman Singh, Rajiv Mohta, Rishi Narain, and Amit Luthra) and an individual silver for Rajiv Mohta.
    • Boxer Kaur Singh won a gold medal, and later reports mentioned financial aid provided to him by the Sports Ministry and actor Shah Rukh Khan when he faced financial difficulties for medical treatment.
    • Equestrian also featured, with Ghulam Mohammed Khan winning a silver medal, a feat that would not be repeated by an Indian for 36 years.
  • Legacy: The Games provided a major boost to Indian sports and the country's confidence in hosting large international events. The mascot, an elephant named 'Apu', was a popular figure. 

HT Archives: Spotlight on Delhi as ‘82 Asiad opens with big ceremony

President Zail Singh opened the 1982 Asian Games in Delhi with a grand ceremony, celebrating unity as 5,000 athletes from 23 nations competed.

On a cloudy winter afternoon, with a mild sun, this ancient city sprang to life to the strains of music and dance as President Zail Singh formally declared open the Asian Games amidst thunderous applause from 75,000 spectators at the ultra-modern Nehru Stadium on November 19, 1982.

It was a historic moment as the Games have come to India after a gap of 31 years. (HT Photo)
It was a historic moment as the Games have come to India after a gap of 31 years. (HT Photo)

Seldom have Indian crowds witnessed such a magnificent show as the solemn and colourful opening ceremony.

The ninth Asian Games has brought to this city about 5,000 participants to vie for supremacy in 21 disciplines in the spirit of “friendship and fraternity forever”. For 15 days, it is going to be high voltage drama replete with thrills and excitement as the fate of each gold medal is decided.

The spectacular opening ceremony that can be compared with the best in international competitions is the fulfilment of a dream and fruition of a two-year old ceaseless labour. For all those who worked round-the-clock during the past few months, the agony is over and the ecstatic moments have begun

For sheer spectacle, the 90-minute ceremonial function was unsurpassed with everything going with clocklike precision, the fanfare the trumpets, the releasing of 5,000 multicoloured balloons and 2,000 white pigeons — a symbol of peace — a three-gun salute, the driving in of President Zail Singh in his huge limousine escorted by his beautifully attired mounted guards, all added lustre to the greatest show of Asia.

OCA looks to scale down Asian Games

The pomp and show and the colourful pageantry were at once a cameraman’s delight In keeping with the day’s events was the enchanting games hymn: “Ath swagatham, shubh mangalam” composed by Narendra Sharma and directed by Pandit Ravi Shankar. The English version of the hymn, whose theme is “unity in diversity”, was read out by Amitabh Bachchan who was present in the VIP box.

Among the dignitaries who watched the splendour of the inaugural ceremony were Prime Minister Indira Gandhi who celebrated her 65th birthday, International Olympic Committee president Juan Anthonio Samaranch, members of the diplomatic corps, and several prominent sportsmen and politicians.

It was a historic moment as the Games have come to India after a gap of 31 years. When India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, gave shape to his idea of bringing the Asian nations together, only 489 participants from 11 countries took part in six disciplines. And when PM Gandhi’s dream came true, the Games have achieved gigantic proportions.

Reminiscent of the Republic Day parade, the President arrived in state in his black limousine escorted by his mounted bodyguards at the stroke of 3pm. An overcast sky and flag-waving girls in multihued dresses greet ed the President as he entered the stadium. He was received by Bhalindra Singh, president of the Asian Games Federation, and chairman of the Special Organising Committee Buta Singh. The Bodyguards presented the President with the Rashtriya Salute and then the President was introduced to the members of the AGP and AGSOC. He was then escorted to the President’s Box.

All the 23 nations taking part in the Games trooped in for a colourful march past in alphabetical order with Afghanistan in their maroon coats and grey trousers in the vanguard and India, the hosts, in their blue coats and pink turbans (women wore pink sarees), bringing up the rear.

The immaculately clad Japanese in their maroon blazers and cream-coloured trousers, the smartly attired Chinese in their all-cream uniforms and the Koreans in their superbly clad white dresses were the most impressive.

All these nations, especially Pakistan, were given a round of applause by the huge gathering. Laos, in spite of their small contingent, were also cheered on. The Kuwaitis, Bahranians, Mongolians, and Iranians, Iraqis and the Filipinos all won the hearts of the spectators. Following a request by Iraq, the team was separated from Iran with Indonesia filling the gap in the march past.

After the impressive march past, the Asian Games flag of 1978 was ceremonially brought in and presented by the Governor of Bangkok to AGF president Bhalindra Singh at the Tribune of Honour, and then the flag for the ninth Asian Games was carried for hoisting.

When India last hosted the Asian Games: 1982 a memorable and colourful turn of events

India have hosted the Asian Games twice, including the inaugural edition in 1951.

Picture by Reuters
By Aarish Ansari
01 May 2022 20:14 GMT+5:303 min read

India have been an integral part of the Asian Games since its inception. In fact, India were one of the five founding members of the Asian Games Federation, which was formed in 1949.

The first time India hosted the Asian Games was in 1951 in New Delhi. Competitions were held in nine sports and saw participation from 11 nations.

India finished second behind Japan, with 51 medals – 15 gold, 16 silver and 20 bronze.

The continent’s premier quadrennial multi-sports event returned to India for the second time in 1982. India are yet to host a third time.

Asian Games 1982: A landmark for India

Asian Games 1982, the ninth edition of the continental event, were held in New Delhi from November 19 to December 4.

Since the first edition in 1951, the Games had grown exponentially over three decades, and the Asian Games 1982 saw more than 3,400 athletes take part.

The Asian Games Federation had been dissolved just before the commencement of the event and the ninth edition in 1982 was held under the Olympic Council of Asia.

A total of 33 nations competed, with medals awarded in 23 sports across 147 events.

The host city of New Delhi was given a lavish makeover to conduct the Games.

A swanky new venue, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, was built specially for the event, new roads were constructed, and the old ones were widened.

The Indraprastha Indoor Stadium, Pragati Maidan, Shivaji Hockey Stadium and the Karni Singh Shooting Range were some of the other venues for the events. Sailing was held in the Arabian Sea, near Mumbai.

The 1982 Asian Games were significant for India and the continent because for the first time, the Games were telecast in colour instead of black and white. It was a massive statement of India’s advancement in broadcast technology.

The opening ceremony was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with 75,000 people in attendance.

Five-time Olympian Karni Singh, a shooting champion, was the flagbearer of the Indian contingent.

India at Asian Games 1982

India had a decent outing at Asian Games 1982 and finished fifth with 57 medals, which was the highest for the nation until 2010. The People's Republic of China topped the medal tally with 153 medals.

The most impressive results for India came in track and field events as the athletes racked up 21 medals, including four gold.

Charles Borromeo won the men’s 800m gold while MD Valsamma clinched the women’s 400m hurdles to become the second Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold medal. Both athletes represented India at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics.

Chand Ram (men’s 20km walk) and Bahadur Singh (men’s shot put) were the other gold medallists in athletics for India.

Track and field legend PT Usha picked up silver medals in the women’s 100m and 200m. She would go on to win four gold medals in the next edition in Seoul.

The men’s Indian hockey team, however, faced a 7-1 thumping by Pakistan in the final despite scoring first. The women’s hockey team, though, remained unbeaten throughout, slamming 37 goals while conceding just once to win the gold medal.

Asian Games 1982 medal tally

Asian Games 1982 medal table
RankCountryGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1China615141153
2Japan575244153
3South Korea28283793
4Northe Korea17192056
5India13192557
6Indonesia44715
7Iran44412
8Pakistan33511
9Mongolia3317
10Philippines23914
11Iraq2349
12Thailand15410
13Kuwait1337
14Syria1113
15Malaysia1034
16Singapore1023
17Afghanistan0101
17Lebanon0101
19Bahrain0011
19Hong Kong0011
19Qatar0011
19Saudi Arabia0011
19Vietnam0011

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