Olympics
- India
Olympics: 14-year-old Bengaluru girl Dhinidhi will be India’s youngest participant
A total of 117 sportsmen and women from India will be taking part in the Paris Olympic Games that are scheduled to begin from July 26. Among all the tall, strong and experienced players,…
- News
Olympics: Balbir Singh’s name must never be forgotten; he holds 72-year-old record
Few Indians know that the longest standing record in the Olympic Games exists in the name of an Indian sportsman. His name is Balbir Singh Dosanjh. He was one of India’s greatest…
- India
13 athletes from Indian Army to take part in seven disciplines at Paris Olympics
New Delhi: Thirteen athletes from the Indian Army are set to take part in seven disciplines at the upcoming Paris Olympics, the force said on Monday. The Additional Directorate General of Public…
- World
India’s silver girl Mirabai Chanu faces a heavier task at the Olympics
The state of Manipur has produced excellent sportsmen and women. They have shone in hockey, football, weightlifting, and boxing, the most famous of them all is Mary Kom. There is also a weightlifting champion…
- Sports
PV Sindhu says she will adopt new strategies in her quest for another Olympic medal in Paris
P.V. Sindhu is the only Indian sportswoman who has bagged two medals at the Olympic Games and was also a world champion in 2019. At the Rio Olympics in 2016 she bagged a silver and…
- Sports
Stirring tales of great athletes who left an indelible mark in the 1924 Paris Olympics
In March 1981 a film was released titled Chariots of Fire which went on to win four Oscars including Best Picture. The film was about a group of British athletes who took part…
- Sports
Can Neeraj Chopra create history by winning a gold medal again at the Olympics?
With the Olympic Games scheduled to begin on July 26th, Neeraj Chopra’s victory in the Paavo Nurmi Games a few days ago, must have given India’s ace athlete a huge boost in…
- Sports
Olympics 2024: I perform better when I have tough draw, says Zareen
New Delhi: Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen is unperturbed about potentially facing tough opponents in the early stages of her maiden Olympics, saying that she performs better when she is handed a…
- Books
A new book highlights the nation’s glorious moments at the Olympics
The approach of the Olympic Games has resulted in several books being published about the history and evolution of the world’s greatest sports event. One of the informative books on the subject…
- Featured News
Paris Olympics will usher in trend setting changes; India should pay attention
The Paris Olympic Games that will be held from July 26 to Aug 11, 2024, will usher in some innovative new methods which may set a trend for future Olympic Games wherever they…
- Sports
If India wishes to host 2036 Olympics, it must begin preparing players now, says P V Ramana
During a session of the International Olympic Committee in October last year, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally declared India’s interest in bidding for the 2036 Olympics. But is the sports system of India geared up…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad shooter Esha Singh secures spot in Paris Olympics
Hyderabad: Shooter Esha Singh made Telangana proud by securing a spot at the Paris Olympics in the Women’s 10-meter air pistol category. The 18-year-old Hyderabad shooter confirmed her place by winning gold…
- Sports
Cricket’s global ambition gets fillip with inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Mumbai: Cricket was on Monday formally included in the programme for the 2028 Los Angles Olympics, delivering a massive boost to the game’s global ambitions. Besides cricket, which will be played in…
- India
India will leave no stone unturned in hosting 2036 Olympics, says PM Modi
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that India will leave “no stone unturned” in its efforts to organise the 2036 Olympics as the government expressed a strong desire to host…
- Sports
T20 cricket is all set to feature in 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Mumbai: Cricket is set to feature in the 2028 Olympics as the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Executive Board on Friday approved the proposal of Los Angeles Games organisers to include the sport…