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India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
"A new chapter in Khelo India": Senior official as Diu hosts first Khelo India Beach Games
Diu (Daman and Diu) [India], May 21 (ANI): The first-ever edition of the Khelo India Beach Games is underway in Diu, bringing a fresh wave of excitement and sporting spirit to the coastal town. The multi-disciplinary event marks a significant expansion of the Khelo India initiative into beach sports, promoting diverse formats. Speaking with ANI on the occasion, Arun T, Sports Secretary of the Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli, highlighted the importance of the event. 'The Government of India, under the Sports Authority of India, has launched the first edition of the Khelo India Beach Games,' he said. 'The interest, enthusiasm, and attention that sports have received under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi (Narendra Modi) is huge. Certainly, adding a new chapter to the Khelo India movement will give further impetus to the sports infrastructure,' he added. Earlier, Kirtana Acharya, Prasanna Bendre and Princess Thomas stood at the top podium ranking following their gold medal triumphs in different categories of Pencak Silat at the Khelo India Beach Games 2025. Pencak Silat is a form of Indonesian martial art, and it was great to see a Union Territory hemmed by the Arabian Sea excelling in the open competition at these Games. Hometown favourite, Kirtana Manojkumar Acharya, struck gold in the senior female category. Prasanna Bendre of Daman and Diu, won the gold in the senior men's tunggal (artistic) event. Bendre is the most accomplished player in the region, with a silver medal and two bronze medals from international events. He won the silver in the 2022 Asian championship in Jammu and Kashmir, while his two bronze medals came in the 2024 Asian championship in Dubai and the 2024 world championship in Abu Dhabi. Bendre believes the sport's inclusion in Khelo India is 'beneficial' for the athletes. Khelo India Beach Games are being held from May 19 to 24. (ANI)
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
KIBG 2025: Pencak Silat gold medallists Kirtana, Prasanna, Thomas express delight after special win
Diu (Daman and Diu) [India], May 21 (ANI): Kirtana Acharya, Prasanna Bendre and Princess Thomas, who stood at the top podium ranking following their gold medal triumphs in different categories of Pencak Silat at the Khelo India Beach Games 2025, described their feelings and laid out their future goals and ambitions. Pencak Silat is a form of Indonesian martial art, and it was great to see a Union Territory hemmed by the Arabian Sea excelling in the open competition at these Games. Hometown favourite, Kirtana Manojkumar Acharya, struck gold in the senior female category. Kirtana expressed her delight and told ANI, 'I feel good. It was a pleasant experience for me. It has come after a lot of hard work and consistency. Thanks to my coach, who always supported me.' While trying to express her feelings of claiming gold in front of her home crowd, Kirtana is targeting international medals, emphasising the importance of KIBG for athletes. 'I cannot explain this feeling. It is a very proud moment for me to represent my state. I cannot express much in words. I am proud that I can perform with good elegance and a smile,' Kirtana said. 'My next target is winning international medals, and I am going for it. It is a very good opportunity for us athletes. It is important to perform and fight in such competitions,' she concluded. Another local hero, Prasanna Bendre of Daman and Diu, won the gold in the senior men's tunggal (artistic) event. Bendre is the most accomplished player in the region, with a silver medal and two bronze medals from international events. He won the silver in the 2022 Asian championship in Jammu and Kashmir, while his two bronze medals came in the 2024 Asian championship in Dubai and the 2024 world championship in Abu Dhabi. Bendre believes the sport's inclusion in Khelo India is 'beneficial' for the athletes. 'It is a very proud moment for me. Khelo India is a very good platform. Since Pencak Silat has been added to Khelo India, it will be very beneficial for us. It is a big thing to win a gold medal at such a big stage. I am very happy about it,' he said. Princess Thomas, another gold medal winner in Pencak Silat, expressed her emotions and said, 'It feels amazing, it feels exhilarating because this is my first gold medal. It was a nervy affair, but it was great and amazing. I am speechless. It was nice because I wasn't expecting it to be that way.' (ANI)
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Khelo India Beach Games set to feature about 1000 athletes
With the focus on keeping the youth engaged in sports, the Khelo India Beach Games will be held in Diu, Dadra, Nagar Haveli and Daman from May 19 to 24. Organised under the Sports Competition and Talent Development section of the Khelo India Scheme, the Beach Games will feature football, volleyball, sepak takraw, kabaddi, Pencak Silat and open water swimming. Mallakhamb and Tug of War will be demonstration sports. Competition is expected to feature about 1000 athletes from across the country. The government is keen to have fixed venues and a fixed calendar for different Khelo India Games to give talented youth maximum opportunity to gain attention, recognition and get on a pathway to progress. The government is keen to train the best talent across different levels at world-class centres to achieve both the short term and long terms goals of international excellence. The corporate sector has assured support in a big way. The government has categorically stated that it was not just the financial support that it sought to achieve with the collaboration of the corporate world, but to generate a healthy sports ecosystem in the country. To further amplify the intent to support sports, the government is understood to be studying the options of allowing persons of Indian origin to represent the country in sports, in line with the stipulations of the international sports federations. Apart from its drive for, 'play for India', the government is also ready to open its doors to, 'play in India', to encourage smooth conduct of international sports events in the country to further strengthen the ecosystem. The sports ministry is proactive in resolving the conflicts in various national federations so that the sports could get back on track and make meaningful progress.
Edinburgh Live
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Netflix's 'greatest' gangster film streaming now and fans all want same thing
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The 2018 action thriller, The Night Comes for Us, has earned a stunning 92 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes, showcasing it as an unbridled triumph of raw, gripping storytelling and sheer visceral intensity. Conceived initially as a script by writer-director Timo Tjahjanto, The Night Comes for Us then journeyed through adaptation as a graphic novel before finally manifesting as the edge-of-your-seat film experience that audiences can't get enough of. The movie reunites the iconic duo Joe Taslim and Iko Uwais of The Raid: Redemption fame, with The Night Comes for Us also featuring the talents of Julie Estelle, Sunny Pang, Zack Lee, and Shareefa Daanish. At its core, The Night Comes for Us thrusts viewers into a world of brutal combat, with gruesomely intense fight scenes that are bound to leave an impact thanks to the unparalleled gore. The storyline tracks the tormented life of a former triad enforcer named Ito, played by Joe Taslim, who puts everything on the line to save a child from his own gang, only to become the prime target of not just the crime syndicate, but also a multitude of lethal assassins, including his once close friend Arain, brought to life by Pencak Silat's revered action star - Iko Uwais. In a chat with Film School Rejects, Joe Taslim accredited the seamless fight choreography to Iko Uwais and his team: "All the credits for choreography, I think, goes to Iko Uwais and his team. They design all the fights, the structures. He would jump in to give his ideas to shape the fights, to freshen up the tone of the movie and stuff. This movie was supposed to happen actually in 2014 and something happened so it has to be in a coma.", reports the Express. (Image: (Image: Eriekn Juragan/Netflix)) "So we trained actually three, four years ago for the movie. We refreshed the training but we changed a little bit of the choreography." In 2022, director Timo Tjahjanto expressed that while a sequel to the film "is still not official", he remains optimistic. Tjahjanto had previously confirmed publicly that he had crafted a storyline for the sequel centred on Julie Estelle's character, The Operator. Robert Liefeld, co-creator of Deadpool and Cable, lavished praise on the film and its director as he took to X (formerly Twitter) to applaud the movie. He said: "Give Timo Tjahjanto ALL the money for Deadpool 3!!!!Holee mother of God, I have seen the future of action films and it is TIMO TJAHJANTO!! The Indonesian cinema is exerting a significant influence on action films globally. Give these filmmakers major comic book IP's to experiment with. Heck, even a stand alone Cable film under the direction of @Timobros would be groundbreaking." Despite criticism for the violence and gore depicted on screen, the action-packed film stunned critics universally, with one saying: "This is incredibly violent to the point of disturbing. Nonetheless, the fight scenes are some of the best I've ever seen. But this is a very dark and depressing story." Another critic's review of the film added: "The Night Comes For Us is a dynamite two hours and for those of us missing the action films of old, it's a breath of fresh air." (Image: (Image: Eriekn Juragan/Netflix)) Speculation is rife about the film's potential to spawn a franchise, with a critic saying: "Action fans could hardly wish for anything more than what's served up in The Night Comes for Us. The film's hardcore constituency will be wanting more of this from [Timo] Tjahjanto, and a sequel, prequel, or even franchise would not surprise from here." Praise was also heaped upon the movie by another review, which acclaimed: "An utterly thrilling ride from the first second to the last, The Night Comes For Us is one of the best action movies of recent years." The film has left audiences on an adrenaline high, with a viewer sharing their excitement: "As a die-hard action fan, I went into this movie with high expectations-and it still managed to blow me away. The action sequences are intense, brutal, and beautifully choreographed. It's a full-on adrenaline rush from start to finish. This one's a must-watch for any action junkie." Regular re-watches are in order for some, as one audience member admiringly remarked: "I still come back and watch this film from time to time. I love the fight choreography. Even after watching it a few times, I still cringe on a few moments when I see blades go in places they shouldn't. This is right up there with The Raid films for me." One particular viewer suggested that Western cinema could take note from Indonesia, as they expressed: "Quick, gruesome, stylish which personifies Indonesian movies. Iko Uwais and Joe Taslim were awesome as usual and Hollywood should learn from them." One viewer was left utterly impressed by the film's spectacular display, exclaiming: "Absolutely fantastic movie. Some of the best action directing and some of the best action choreography I've ever seen. The relationship between Iko and Arian is incredibly tragic and compelling. Exceeded my expectations in every way."
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix's 'greatest gangster film ever made' but fans have one complaint
With a 92 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes and a legion of fans, 2018 Indonesian action thriller The Night Comes for Us is a masterclass in raw storytelling and visceral intensity. The 2018 action thriller The Night Comes for Us is a standout hit, boasting an impressive 92 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes for its unflinching narrative and raw, intense delivery. Crafted by Timo Tjahjanto, the piece initially took life as a script, underwent transformation into a graphic novel, and ultimately found its form as a film. The movie brought together Joe Taslim and Iko Uwais, previously noted for their pairing in The Raid: Redemption. Alongside them, the film features Julie Estelle, Sunny Pang, Zack Lee, and Shareefa Daanish. Renowned for its ferociously intense combat scenes saturated with graphic violence, The Night Comes for Us follows ex-triad heavy Ito (played by Joe Taslim), who goes rogue to shield a young girl from his criminal brethren, consequently putting himself in the crosshairs of his former syndicate and a horde of lethal hitmen, including a showdown with his old pal Arian, played by renowned Pencak Silat figure Iko Uwais. Reflecting on the production process, Joe Taslim shared his perspective with Film School Rejects, saying: "All the credits for choreography, I think, goes to Iko Uwais and his team. They design all the fights, the structures. He would jump in to give his ideas to shape the fights, to freshen up the tone of the movie and stuff. This movie was supposed to happen actually in 2014 and something happened so it has to be in a coma.", reports the Express. Movie star shared insights on preparations for their action role, said, "So we trained actually three, four years ago for the movie. We refreshed the training but we changed a little bit of the choreography." In 2022, director Timo Tjahjanto hinted that although a sequel to his successful film is not yet confirmed, he remains optimistic. Tjahjanto has said a sequel has been developed centring around Julie Estelle's character, The Operator. Robert Liefeld, the co-creator of Deadpool and Cable, offered glowing praise for the movie and its director by taking to social media platform X (once known as Twitter) to express his admiration. Liefeld said: "Give Timo Tjahjanto ALL the money for Deadpool 3! ! ! ! Holee mother of God, I have seen the future of action films and it is TIMO TJAHJANTO! !". He continued to laud Indonesian cinema's significant impact on the global action film scene, urging for these talented directors to be given big comic book projects to work on. He even proposed the prospect of a standalone Cable movie under @Timobros' direction, predicting a groundbreaking result. Despite receiving criticism for its graphic violence and gore, the film impressed numerous critics, with one saying: "This is incredibly violent to the point of disturbing. Nonetheless, the fight scenes are some of the best I've ever seen. But this is a very dark and depressing story." Another review provided a positive spin, said: "The Night Comes For Us is a dynamite two hours and for those of us missing the action films of old, it's a breath of fresh air." Speculation is rife about the potential for "The Night Comes for Us" to expand into a series, with one reviewer stating: "Action fans could hardly wish for anything more than what's served up in The Night Comes for Us. The film's hardcore constituency will be wanting more of this from [Timo] Tjahjanto, and a sequel, prequel, or even franchise would not surprise from here." In critical acclaim, another review added: "An utterly thrilling ride from the first second to the last, The Night Comes For Us is one of the best action movies of recent years." Filmgoers also demonstrated their exhilaration, as one thrilled viewer said: "As a die-hard action fan, I went into this movie with high expectations-and it still managed to blow me away. The action sequences are intense, brutal, and beautifully choreographed. It's a full-on adrenaline rush from start to finish. This one's a must-watch for any action junkie." An additional piece of audience feedback read: "I still come back and watch this film from time to time. I love the fight choreography. Even after watching it a few times, I still cringe on a few moments when I see blades go in places they shouldn't. This is right up there with The Raid films for me." One fan posited that the Indonesian film industry is setting an example for Hollywood, commenting: "Quick, gruesome, stylish which personifies Indonesian movies. Iko Uwais and Joe Taslim were awesome as usual and Hollywood should learn from them." One viewer was effusive in their praise for the film, stating: "Absolutely fantastic movie. Some of the best action directing and some of the best action choreography I've ever seen. The relationship between Iko and Arian is incredibly tragic and compelling. Exceeded my expectations in every way."
