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By Nishang Narayan
Published on July 31, 2024
Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh scripted history with a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team shooting event at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday. HospitalityNews congratulates Manu Bhaker on her second win, a remarkable achievement in this Olympic edition.
This was India’s sixth Olympic medal in shooting and first-ever in a shooting team event. The result also made Manu Bhaker the first athlete of independent India to win two medals in one edition of the Olympics. On Sunday, Manu Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting.
Competing at the National Shooting Center in Chateauroux, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh defeated the Republic of Korea’s Oh Ye Jin and Wonho Lee 16-10 in the bronze medal match. Oh Ye Jin won the gold medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event on Sunday.
Manu Bhaker started strongly, shooting a 10.2 on her opening shot. Sarabjot Singh’s 8.6 cost India the first two points but he recovered quickly with scores of 10.5, 10.4 and 10 to help India take the next six points.
Manu Bhaker struck at least a 10 on her first seven shots. However, Oh Ye Jin kept the South Koreans in the hunt with her consistency as they recovered from an 8-2 deficit to stretch the match to 14-10.
Oh Ye Jin, the Olympic champion, struck a 9 on her final shot while her partner managed a 9.5. Manu Bhaker hit a 9.4 but a 10.2 from Sarabjot Singh confirmed the medal for India.
"It’s great. The first medal was really good and again the fight was really tough," Manu said. "It was neck to neck with each shot, like with my first bronze. But the last shot was Sarabjot’s, so big up to him."
The Indian shooters had 19 of their 26 shots hit at least a 10 while the South Koreans had 12 shots hit a minimum of 10.
On Monday, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh finished third in the qualifying round to make the bronze medal match, behind Turkiye’s Sevval Ilayda Tarhan-Yusuf Dikec and Serbia’s Zorana Arunovic-Damir Mikec. Serbia won the gold medal with a 16-14 win over Turkiye.
The top two teams from the field of 17 qualified for the gold medal match while the third and fourth-placed teams played for bronze.
Two of India’s six Olympic medals in shooting have now come at Paris 2024. The only other time Indian shooters won two medals in shooting at a single edition of the Olympics was in London 2012. Gagan Narang (men’s 10m air rifle) and Vijay Kumar (men’s 25m rapid fire pistol) won silver and bronze, respectively.
India blanked in shooting events at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won India’s first Olympic medal in shooting with a silver at Athens 2004 in the men’s double trap. Abhinav Bindra won India’s only gold medal in shooting in the men’s 10m air rifle at Beijing 2008.
Manu Bhaker will also compete in the women’s 25m pistol event, scheduled to start on Friday. She is the only athlete from the 21-member Indian shooting team to participate in multiple individual events.
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By Hariharan U
Published on September 6, 2025
Fairmont Udaipur Palace has appointed Harsh Champawat as hotel manager, adding a seasoned leader to its pre-opening team. With more than a decade of experience across India and international markets, Champawat combines operational expertise, strategic foresight, and a passion for delivering elevated luxury hospitality.
He has been instrumental in shaping the resort’s service ethos, driving operational performance, and curating guest experiences that blend grandeur with warmth. Before joining Fairmont Udaipur, Champawat served as hotel manager at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York, where he led operations while maintaining the property’s storied reputation and delivering Taj’s signature hospitality on a global stage.
His career began with Taj Hotels as a management trainee, progressing through iconic properties including Umaid Bhawan Palace, Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai, and Taj Palace New Delhi, where he advanced to director of operations. International stints at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate and St. James’ Court, London, enriched his understanding of luxury clientele and global market dynamics. Champawat’s leadership is rooted in empowerment, precision, and purpose, setting the tone for a guest journey that is both refined and memorable at Fairmont Udaipur Palace.
Marriott International has appointed Kiran Andicot as senior vice president to lead its South Asia portfolio, overseeing operations, development, and strategic growth across India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
In this expanded role, Andicot will align growth with operating performance, strengthen owner partnerships, accelerate hotel conversions and openings, and reinforce regional leadership. With nearly 30 years of experience spanning hotel operations, consultancy, planning, feasibility studies, and development, Andicot joined Marriott’s development and feasibility team in 2006 and has risen steadily over a 19-year tenure.
He has been instrumental in driving growth momentum, signing over 220 hotels in South Asia, including a record 42 hotels and 7,000 rooms in India in 2024, and recently securing a landmark deal with Concept Hospitality to affiliate The Fern portfolio of 115 properties with Series by Marriott. These initiatives extend Marriott’s reach beyond gateway cities into Tier 2 and 3 locations such as Surat, Shimla, Jalandhar, and Coorg, while also diversifying the portfolio into the residences segment. Andicot’s vast expertise and deep market knowledge continue to strengthen Marriott’s position as the largest hospitality chain in India, reinforcing its trajectory of sustained growth in the region.
Published on September 5, 2025
Four Points By Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi has announced a significant leadership expansion with the appointment of four accomplished women professionals to key roles across sales, revenue, front office, and marketing.
Stepping in as Director of Sales, Pradnya Pangerkar brings over 17 years of experience and a strong track record in driving revenue growth and forging impactful partnerships. Joining her is Kashish Jaiswal, who takes on the role of Assistant Revenue & Reservations Manager. With her analytical expertise and market foresight, she is expected to play a vital role in optimising hotel performance and profitability.
On the operations front, Rakhi Pandey has been appointed as Front Office Manager. Renowned for her expertise in guest relations and operational efficiency, she is committed to delivering memorable experiences and seamless service. Meanwhile, Sheetal Baste assumes the position of Marketing Manager, leveraging her rich experience in event management and F&B marketing. With a background in curating large-scale experiential events and working with leading hospitality brands, she will focus on enhancing brand visibility and guest engagement.
Commenting on the appointments, Kiran Muniraj, Hotel Manager, Four Points By Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi, said, “These appointments mark a significant milestone in our journey toward inclusive leadership and operational excellence. We are thrilled to welcome Pradnya, Kashish, Rakhi, and Sheetal to our leadership team. Their expertise and vision will be instrumental in shaping the next chapter of our growth story. More importantly, their presence reflects our belief in empowering women to lead with confidence and impact”.
He further added, “They represent a new wave of leadership, one that is collaborative, intuitive, and deeply aligned with our values. Gender diversity isn’t a checkbox; it’s a catalyst for innovation, empathy, and sustainable success. I’m proud to stand alongside these remarkable women as we shape a more inclusive and dynamic future for our hotel”.
The arrival of these four dynamic leaders underscores the hotel’s vision of gender-balanced leadership in hospitality, a sector where representation plays a vital role. With their combined expertise, collaborative spirit, and commitment to excellence, the new leadership team is set to inspire associates, elevate guest experiences, and drive long-term success.
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