Olympics
- 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…
- Sports
IOA chief P T Usha says it’s time for India to bid for the Olympics
Hangzhou: Buoyed by the record medal haul at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P T Usha on Sunday supported the government’s plan to place a proposal to host…
- Featured News
Saina Nehwal on Paris Olympics, injuries and retirement
New Delhi: Saina Nehwal is aware that qualifying for the Paris Olympics will be “tough” for her but the injury-ravaged Indian shuttler has no plans to quit badminton and would do everything…
- Pakistan
My endeavour is to defend my Olympic gold in Paris next year: Neeraj Chopra
New Delhi: Superstar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday said he will do everything under the sun to defend his Olympic gold in Paris next year and his World Championships title in…
- Sports
Neeraj Chopra enters World Championships final, qualifies for 2024 Olympics
Budapest: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra needed just one big throw to qualify for the World Championships men’s javelin throw final as well as 2024 Paris Games, pulling off a commendable first-attempt of…
- Featured News
Extraordinary life of Agnes Keleti is an inspiration to mankind
The life and achievements of Agnes Keleti serve as a huge inspiration to all mankind, especially to those who are senior citizens and feel dejected that their best days are over. Many…
- Sports
Neeraj Chopra number one in World Athletics men’s javelin ranking
New Delhi: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra became the world number one for the first time in his career in the latest men’s javelin throw rankings issued by the World Athletics. Chopra topped the…
