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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Archery World Cup Stage 3: Parth Salunkhe's rise fuels Indian hopes
The Shanghai Archery World Cup last month marked the emergence of Parth Salunkhe, and the 21-year-old former youth world champion will look to shine again when India begins its campaign in the third stage of the showpiece in Antalya on Wednesday. The youngster from Satara, Maharashtra, stunned the archery world by knocking out two big names—Tokyo Olympics champion Mete Gazoz of Turkey in a shoot-off in the opening round, and then two-time Olympics team gold medallist Kim Je-Deok of South Korea in the quarterfinals, without dropping a set. Salunkhe then went on to claim his maiden World Cup medal—a bronze—in just his second appearance, edging out Paris Games team silver medallist Baptiste Addis of France in the playoff. What stood out was not just his achievement, but also his temperament and age-defying maturity, especially against the dominant South Koreans, long considered India's archrivals in the sport. Against all-time great Kim Woojin in the semifinals, Salunkhe rallied from a 0-4 deficit to level the match 4-4, only to lose narrowly in the deciding set in a thrilling five-setter. Historically, Indian archers have crumbled under pressure, and they are still chasing that elusive Olympic medal. But in his short stint so far, Salunkhe has shown how to thrive under pressure. 'My focus wasn't really on a medal; it was more on if I could deliver what I practised for,' Salunkhe said about his key to success. 'That's what mattered most to me and in the last end I couldn't do it. It's all mental. I lagged there, but it's a part of the game, you go up, you go down. It's all right. I'll work on it,' he said after winning the bronze. Incidentally, Salunkhe had finished lowest among the four Indians in the qualification round—placed 60th, far behind Dhiraj Bommadevara (9th), Tarundeep Rai (28th), and Atanu Das (57th). His ability to rise and deliver in the knockouts reflected his mental strength. 'I was surprised to shoot bad in qualifications. I was happy with what I did (in matches) and right now I did many good things, but also really bad things but I'll work on it. That's all that matters.' Buoyed by Salunkhe's performance, the Indian men's recurve team, boasting 41-year-old veteran Tarundeep, Atanu, and Bommadevara, will also look to return to the podium after narrowly missing out in Shanghai, losing the bronze playoff to the USA. Individually, this stage offers an opportunity for the experienced duo of Tarundeep and Atanu, who have seven Olympic appearances between them, to redeem themselves. Tarundeep, the 2010 Asian Games silver medallist with four Olympic appearances, is still chasing his first individual World Cup medal. Atanu, who has made a comeback this year, last won a World Cup medal—a gold—in Guatemala City in 2021. In the women's section, Deepika Kumari continues to script a remarkable comeback post-motherhood. The 30-year-old former world number one and four-time Olympian won a bronze in Shanghai, falling in the semifinals to a familiar Korean rival, Lim Sihyeon. Deepika had lost to Nam Suhyeon of Korea in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics. If she can find a way past the Korean wall, she could be unstoppable in her quest for her first World Cup gold since 2021. India had finished second in the overall medal standings in Shanghai with two gold, one silver and four bronze medals—behind Korea, which won five gold and two silver. Much of India's success came in the compound section. Madhura Dhamangaonkar led the charge with a stellar comeback to claim individual gold, while the men's team comprising Ojas Deotale, Rishav Yadav, and veteran Abhishek Verma also reigned supreme. The compound archers will once again look to sustain their strong form in Antalya and keep India's medal tally ticking. Indian Squad Recurve Men Dhiraj Bommadevara, Parth Salunkhe, Atanu Das and Tarundeep Rai. Recurve women Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, Simranjeet Kaur and Anshika Kumari. Compound men Abhishek Verma, Rishabh Yadav, Ojas Deotale and Uday Kamboj. Compound women Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Madhura Dhamangaonkar, Chikitha Taniparthi and Aditi Swami.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Salunkhe's rise fuels Indian hopes at Archery World Cup Stage 3
Antalya , The Shanghai World Cup last month marked the emergence of Parth Salunkhe, and the 21-year-old former youth world champion will look to shine again when India begin their campaign in the third stage of the showpiece, here on Wednesday. The youngster from Satara, Maharashtra, stunned the archery world by knocking out two big names Tokyo Olympics champion Mete Gazoz of Turkey in a shoot-off in the opening round, and then two-time Olympics team gold medalist Kim Je-Deok of South Korea in the quarterfinals, without dropping a set. Salunkhe then went on to claim his maiden World Cup medal a bronze in just his second appearance, edging out Paris Games team silver medallist Baptiste Addis of France in the playoff. What stood out was not just his achievement, but also his temperament and age-defying maturity, especially against the dominant South Koreans, long considered India's arch-rivals in the sport. Against all-time great Kim Woojin in the semifinals, Salunkhe rallied from a 0-4 deficit to level the match 4-4, only to lose narrowly in the deciding set in a thrilling five-setter. Historically, Indian archers have crumbled under pressure, and they are still chasing that elusive Olympic medal. But in his short stint so far, Salunkhe has shown how to thrive under pressure. "My focus wasn't really on a medal; it was more on if I could deliver what I practised for," Salunkhe said about his key to success. "That's what mattered most to me and in the last end I couldn't do it. It's all mental. I lagged there, but it's a part of game, you go up, you go down. It's all right. I'll work on it,' he said after winning the bronze. Incidentally, Salunkhe had finished lowest among the four Indians in the qualification round placed 60th, far behind Dhiraj Bommadevara , Tarundeep Rai , and Atanu Das . His ability to rise and deliver in the knockouts reflected his mental strength. 'I was surprised to shoot bad in qualifications. I was happy with what I did and right now I did many good things, but also really bad things but I'll work on it. That's all that matters.' Buoyed by Salunkhe's performance, the Indian men's recurve team, boasting 41-year-old veteran Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das, and Bommadevara, will also look to return to the podium after narrowly missing out in Shanghai, losing the bronze playoff to the USA. Individually, this stage offers an opportunity for the experienced duo of Rai and Das, who have seven Olympic appearances between them, to redeem themselves. Rai, the 2010 Asian Games silver medallist with four Olympic appearances, is still chasing his first individual World Cup medal. Das, who has made a comeback this year, last won a World Cup medal a gold in Guatemala City in 2021. In the women's section, Deepika Kumari continues to script a remarkable comeback post-motherhood. The 30-year-old former world number one and four-time Olympian won a bronze in Shanghai, falling in the semifinals to her familiar Korean rival, Lim Sihyeon. Deepika had lost to Nam Suhyeon of Korea in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics. If she can find a way past the Korean wall, she could be unstoppable in her quest for her first World Cup gold since 2021. India had finished second in the overall medal standings in Shanghai with two gold, one silver and four bronze medals behind Korea, who won five gold and two silver. Much of India's success came in the compound section. Madhura Dhamangaonkar led the charge with a stellar comeback to claim individual gold, while the men's team comprising Ojas Deotale, Rishav Yadav, and veteran Abhishek Verma also reigned supreme. The compound archers will once again look to sustain their strong form in Antalya and keep India's medal tally ticking. Indian Squad: Recurve men: Dhiraj Bommadevara, Parth Salunkhe, Atanu Das and Tarundeep Rai. Recurve women: Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, Simranjeet Kaur and Anshika Kumari. Compound men: Abhishek Verma, Rishabh Yadav, Ojas Deotale and Uday Kamboj. Compound women: Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Madhura Dhamangaonkar, Chikitha Taniparthi and Aditi Swami.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Armed men attack guards over land row in Mumbai's Agripada, 21 arrested
Mumbai Police arrested 21 people after a violent attack on security guards at Monee Magnum Company in the Agripada area late on Saturday. The attack was reportedly linked to a dispute over land encroachment, police said. According to the FIR filed by Ganesh Jagannath Salunkhe, the attackers acted on the orders of Pascal Postal, the owner of Franco India Pvt. Ltd. They allegedly tried to take control of vacant land by welding the company's gate shut with iron rods, blocking access for Salunkhe and the property owners, as reported by ANI news agency. The situation turned violent when a group of armed men, including security staff, attacked Salunkhe and his team in a planned assault. The attackers used stones, bricks, chilli spray and chilli water, causing serious injuries. The violence escalated further when a man with a licensed gun reportedly fired shots at Salunkhe and his female colleagues, seemingly trying to kill them. Also Read: Bomb threat targeting Mumbai airport, Taj Mahal Palace turns out to be hoax Police have arrested 21 people and registered a case under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, including Sections 189(1), 189(2), 109, 189(4), 190, 126(2), 118(1), 191(2), 191(3), and 61(2), along with sections 25, 27, and 30 of the Arms Act. Officers have also recovered four 12-bore rifles, live and used cartridges, stones, sticks, and chilli spray from the scene. Pascal Postal, along with Jai Patil and around 10 to 15 female bouncers and guards, has been named as wanted in the case. Police are searching for the remaining suspects, who are currently on the run. An investigation is ongoing, police said.
India Gazette
18-05-2025
- India Gazette
Armed men attack security guards in Mumbai's Agripada over land dispute, 21 arrested
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] May 18 (ANI): Mumbai Police have arrested 21 individuals in connection with a shocking incident that unfolded late on Saturday when armed assailants launched a violent attack on security guards deployed at the premises of Monee Magnum Company in the Agripada area of Mumbai, allegedly over a land encroachment dispute, police officials said. According to the FIR filed by complainant Ganesh Jagannath Salunkhe, the attackers, reportedly acting under the direction of Pascal Postal, owner of Franco India Pvt. Ltd., forcibly welded the company's gate shut using iron rods in an attempt to seize control of vacant land owned by the company. This act obstructed the entry and exit of both the complainant and the property owners. The situation escalated when a group of armed individuals, including security personnel and others, gathered and attacked Salunkhe and his team in a pre-planned assault. The attackers allegedly used stones, bricks, chilli spray, and chilli water, inflicting serious injuries. The attack got more violent when a licensed firearm holder allegedly fired gunshots in the direction of Salunkhe and his female colleagues in an apparent attempt to kill them. Mumbai Police have arrested 21 individuals in connection with the incident. They have registered a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, including Sections 189(1), 189(2), 109, 189(4), 190, 126(2), 118(1), 191(2), 191(3), and 61(2) (BNS), along with relevant sections of the Arms Act, including 25, 27, and 30. Police have also seized four rifles (12-bore), live and spent cartridges, stones, sticks, and chilli spray used during the assault. Pascal Postal, along with Jai Patil and approximately 10-15 female bouncers and security guards, has been named as wanted in the case. Authorities have launched a manhunt to apprehend the remaining accused who are currently absconding, and further investigation is underway. (ANI)
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
Pakistani man convicted for hiding nationality to acquire Indian passport
Pune: The court of Additional Sessions Judge S R Salunkhe on Tuesday convicted a Pakistani national, Muhammad Amar Ansari, under the provisions of the Indian Passport Act for suppressing information about his nationality to secure an Indian Salunkhe converted two years and two months served by Ansari in as his sentence but acquitted him of charges of cheating and forgery, citing lack of evidence."Ansari Tired of too many ads? go ad free now would be deported to Pakistan within 15 days. Till then, he would be allowed to stay at the residence of his parents' guest, but he will have to give attendance at Khadak police station till the deportation process is completed," DCP (special branch) and head of foreigners' registration office Milind Mohite state's case was that Ansari was found in possession of three Pakistani passports, an Indian passport, and other forged documents and he was illegally staying in the country without a valid visa between August 13, 2015, and March 14, 2023. He was arrested on March 15, lawyer, Zaheer Pathan, told TOI, "My client deposited a fine of Rs 10,000 as per the court order. He was released from jail on Wednesday evening, but he was taken into custody by the Khadak police for the purpose of recording his statement."Khadak police's senior inspector, Shashikant Chavan, said, "We would produce the accused before the Foreigners Registration Office and submit a report to initiate the process to deport him to Pakistan."The court has allowed the accused to retain the Pakistani passports and ordered the competent authorities to confiscate his Aadhar card and PAN card. The accused was directed to execute a personal bond and surety bond of Rs 30,000 within eight days of his Public Prosecutor Anil Kumbhar relied on the testimonies of six witnesses to show that the accused suppressed information about his birth and nationality for securing an Indian passport and travelled to Salunkhe, in his 40-page judgment, said, "The Aadhar card, PAN card, college leaving certificate, and Indian passport issued to the accused are genuine. Therefore, there was no reason for the accused to have any dishonest or fraudulent intention to use them or make others believe that they are genuine documents. The accused did not commit offences of cheating and forgery of the documents. He used the same for bona fide purposes."The judge opined that it was clear from the record that the visa of accused expired and he applied for a long-term visa, which was pending consideration. Unless the decision on his application is taken by the competent authority, it cannot be said that his stay in India is illegal. There are no allegations that the accused breached the visa the expiry of his grandmother, the accused applied for an Indian passport to meet his brother in the UAE. He mentioned his birthplace as Pune and citizenship of India by birth. He used the Aadhar card and PAN card as proof. This amounts to suppressing information about his nationality within the meaning under section 12 (1A) (a) of the Passport Act, the judge said, adding that the prosecution proved its case under the Act but did not prove other offences against the accused.
