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Retired Olympic hockey hero Sreejesh predicts successor will emerge soon
Paris: Just-retired PR Sreejesh, who stood like a wall defending the goal for nearly two decades before bowing out on a high with a second Olympic hockey bronze medal here, believes India…
- Middle East
UAE’s Omar Al Marzouqi qualifies for Olympic show jumping individual Final
Omar Al Marzouqi, the UAE’s national show jumping team rider, successfully qualified for the final stage of the individual event at the 33rd Olympic Games hosted by the French capital, Paris, running…
- Middle East
Prince Fahd bin Jalawi visits Saudi delegation at Paris 2024 Olympic Village
The Vice President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), Prince Fahd bin Jalawi visited the headquarters of the Saudi mission in the Olympic Village in Paris on Sunday, August 4.…
- Middle East
Watch: Palestinian Olympic team greeted with cheers, gifts in Paris
As Palestinian Olympic athletes landed in Paris on Thursday, 25 July, they were greeted with a heart-warming reception that included a roar of applause and a shower of gifts, including food and…
- Middle East
Watch: UAE deploys police support team to Paris for Olympics 2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) team has deployed a police support team to assist French authorities during the 2024 Olympics which will be held in Paris from Friday, July 26, to Sunday,…
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Remember their faces: Kohli says good luck to India’s Olympic-bound athletes
New Delhi: Indian cricket’s reigning superstar Virat Kohli has urged the nation to get behind its Olympic-bound contingent, asking the fans to join him in supporting the athletes as “they inch closer…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to host first version of Olympic Games for e-sports in 2025
In a groundbreaking move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is all set to host the first version of the Olympic Games for electronic sports (e-sports) in 2025, with the event to…
- Hyderabad
Remembering Syed Abdul Rahim, Hyderabad’s legendary football coach
Hyderabad: When one thinks of football, India, let alone Hyderabad, does not usually come to mind. This is why exactly why many would be surprised to know that in the post-independence period,…
- Middle East
Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up for Olympic Day
Burj Khalifa in Dubai was emblazoned with the Olympic Games logo and the colours of its five rings to coincide with the celebration of the International Olympic Day on Sunday, June 23.…
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Vinesh Phogat dismisses questions over participation in two weight categories in wrestling trials
New Delhi: Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has on Thursday dismissed as untrue media reports claiming that she had not taken a dope test after the trials and also raised questions on her…
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India ready to host Olympics in 2036, no dearth of sporting talent in country, says PM
Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said this year’s sports budget is three times more than the allocation made nine years ago and asserted India has a vast pool of sporting…
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Olympic Games host selection a process of continuous dialogue, says IOC official
Mumbai: Making a formal expression of interest to stage Olympic Games is just the start of a long process which involves continuous dialogue between the prospective hosts and the Future Host Commission…
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Cricket set to be included in 2028 Olympics: report
London: Cricket is set to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic programme alongside flag football, baseball and softball, according to a report. The Guardian reported that cricket’s inclusion in the…
- Middle East
Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa lights up for International Olympic Day
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was emblazoned with the Olympic Games logo and the colours of its five rings to coincide with the celebration of the International Olympic Day. The world’s tallest…
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OCA might not entertain IOA’s request for extending July 15 deadline
New Delhi: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) might not entertain Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) request for extending the July 15 deadline for providing details of the country’s wrestling squad for the…
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