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Uganda`s Cheptegei wins 10,000m world title three times in a row   Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei delivered his season's best performance of 27 minutes 51.42 seconds, clinching the men's 10,000m world title for the third consecutive time on Sunday. Cheptegei, 26, only surged ahead in the final lap, comfortably securing the top spot, even if his time couldn't rival his world record of 26:11.00. Kenya's Daniel Simiu Ebenso bagged the silver with a time of 27:52.60, while Ethiopian Solemn Brega clinched bronze just 0.12 seconds be...
Uganda`s Cheptegei wins 10,000m world title three times in a row
Uganda`s Cheptegei wins 10,000m world title three times in a row
Source: IANS
21/08/2023 9:37:09 AM
Archery: Indian men, and women's recurve teams win bronze in Paris World Cup The Indian men's and women's recurve teams won bronze medals in their respective sections in the Archery World Cup 2023 Stage 4 at the Olympic Games venue in Paris, France. The recurve men’s team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Atanu Das, and Tushar Prabhakar Shelke were the first to seal their place on the podium as they came from behind to beat Spanish trio Pablo Acha, Yun Sanchez, and Andres Temino 6-2 on Thursday. Spain had defeated fourth seeds USA en route to the last four, b...
Archery: Indian men, and women's recurve teams win bronze in Paris World Cup
Archery: Indian men, and women's recurve teams win bronze in Paris World Cup
Source: IANS
18/08/2023 10:12:19 AM
T20 cricket ``very likely`` to be included in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Report Cricket may well be on its way to a return in the Olympics fold, with the T20 format "very likely" to be included in the list of sports for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Games. As per a report in The Guardian, men's and women's T20 cricket competitions will be eligible for winning medals at the Olympics. Notably, cricket's first and only appearance in the Olympics was through a one-off gold medal match in the 1900 Games in Paris. The report added that the curren...
T20 cricket ``very likely`` to be included in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Report
T20 cricket ``very likely`` to be included in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Report
Source: IANS
29/07/2023 11:29:32 AM
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty rise to career-best world No. 2 ranking   India's top men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Tuesday achieved their all-time career-best second spot in the latest BWF Rankings after their title triumph at Korea Open, BWF Super 500 event, last week. The Indian duo registered a come-from-behind win over world no. 1 Indonesian duo Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto to clinch the Korea Open 2023 men's doubles title that saw them achieve a career-best ranking with a total of 87,211...
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty rise to career-best world No. 2 ranking
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty rise to career-best world No. 2 ranking
Source: IANS
25/07/2023 2:10:37 PM
Anshu Malik extends support to junior wrestlers in protest against Asian Games selection trial exemptions Indian wrestler Anshu Malik on Thursday expressed her support for the junior grapplers, who are protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) ad-hoc committee's decision to exempt Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from selection trials for the upcoming Asian Games 2023. On Tuesday, the WFI ad-hoc panel granted Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Punia (65kg) and two-time world championships medallist Vinesh (53kg) exemption from appearing in the selection trials for the upcoming...
Anshu Malik extends support to junior wrestlers in protest against Asian Games selection trial exemptions
Anshu Malik extends support to junior wrestlers in protest against Asian Games selection trial exemptions
Source: IANS
20/07/2023 5:19:54 PM
US Open: P V Sindhu, Lakshya march into quarterfinals with easy wins Star Indian shuttlers P.V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals of the US Open, BWF Super 300 tournament, after notching a straight-game win in their respective Round of 16 matches, here on Thursday. Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu registered an easy 21-14, 21-12 win over Sung Shuo Yun of the Chinese Taipei in the Round of 16 women's singles. Lakshya, meanwhile, beat the Czech Republic’s Jan Louda 21-8, 23-21 in his men's singles second-round match. Sin...
US Open: P V Sindhu, Lakshya march into quarterfinals with easy wins
US Open: P V Sindhu, Lakshya march into quarterfinals with easy wins
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14/07/2023 3:09:56 PM
`Neeraj is back with a bang`: Anurag Thakur hails Javelin thrower Union Sports minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday congratulated Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra for his second straight win of the season in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League. “Neeraj is back with a bang. With a massive throw of 87.66m in his 5th attempt, @Neeraj_chopra1  dominates yet another Diamond League event finishing on top position in Men's Javelin Throw event at #LausanneDL . Phenomenal effort by our #TOPScheme athlete to make a blockbuster comeback after a muscle...
`Neeraj is back with a bang`: Anurag Thakur hails Javelin thrower
`Neeraj is back with a bang`: Anurag Thakur hails Javelin thrower
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1/07/2023 9:59:29 AM
France agrees IOC will take final call on Russian, Belarus participation in Paris Olympics  The preparations for next year's Olympics and the participation of contingents from Russia and Belarus in Paris 2024 were the main topics of discussion when International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach met French President Emmanuel Macron here. While both leaders expressed their full support to the Organising Committee for Paris 2024 Olympic Games, they also reaffirmed that the decision regarding the participation of Russian and Belarus athletes will be left to the IOC, to b...
France agrees IOC will take final call on Russian, Belarus participation in Paris Olympics
France agrees IOC will take final call on Russian, Belarus participation in Paris Olympics
Source: IANS
9/06/2023 11:51:44 AM
KSSM Shooting Championship: Rahi Sarnobat clinches gold  Olympian and reigning Asian Games champion Rahi Sarnobat is back with a bang in the domestic circuit, winning the women's 25m Pistol gold at the 21st Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial (KSSM) Shooting championship, here. Rahi, representing Maharashtra, shot 36 in the final on Monday, to emerge triumphant ahead of Esha Singh of Telangana, who shot 31 in the 50-shot final. The host state's Chinki Yadav was third with 28-hits. Rahi also topped qualification with a score of 582. De...
KSSM Shooting Championship: Rahi Sarnobat clinches gold
KSSM Shooting Championship: Rahi Sarnobat clinches gold
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6/06/2023 5:37:11 PM
UP's Shardul Vihan ready to feature at Khelo India University Games for third time Shardul Vihan, the only trap shooter from Uttar Pradesh, is ready to enhance the glory of the Khelo India University Games for the third time. In the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, Shardul made history by winning a silver medal in the double trap event, becoming the youngest athlete to win a medal for India in the Asian Games. Now, Shardul is geared up for the Khelo India University Games and aims to win a gold medal, adding to his achievements. Hailing from Meerut, Shardul, a third-year stu...
UP's Shardul Vihan ready to feature at Khelo India University Games for third time
UP's Shardul Vihan ready to feature at Khelo India University Games for third time
Source: IANS
27/05/2023 5:05:48 PM
Mutual trust & respect bind India-Australia ties: PM Modi While addressing a massive crowd of the Indian diaspora in Sydney on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that mutual trust and respect are the elements that bind India and Australia ties. He made the remarks at an event at the Qudos Bank Arena where he received a rousing welcome from the diaspora members. Upon his arrival at the arena accompanied by his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, Modi was welcomed amid Vedic chanting and other traditional rituals. Addressing the ...
Mutual trust & respect bind India-Australia ties: PM Modi
Mutual trust & respect bind India-Australia ties: PM Modi
Source: IANS
23/05/2023 5:45:03 PM
Bangladeshi men's football team to participate in Hangzhou Asian Games The Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) announced that the nation's men's football squad will join the Hangzhou Asian Games. "BOA has informed us that our men's and women's teams are slated to compete in Hangzhou, China," said Kazi Nabil Ahmed, vice president of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and chairman of the National Football Team Committee, during a press briefing after a meeting here on Sunday. Previously, due to their subpar performance, the B...
Bangladeshi men's football team to participate in Hangzhou Asian Games
Bangladeshi men's football team to participate in Hangzhou Asian Games
Source: IANS
22/05/2023 10:59:43 AM
Indias Neeraj Chopra to participate in athletics meet of FBK Games 2023 India's reigning Olympic champion in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra will take another step in building up for the mega events in the year by competing in the FBK Games 2023 to be held in the Netherlands on June 4. As he builds up for the upcoming World Athletics Championships and the Asian Games, the FBK Games, held annually at the Fanny Blankers-Koen Stadium in Hengelo in the Netherlands, will be the second event of the season for Neeraj Chopra. Chopra started his season by winning t...
Indias Neeraj Chopra to participate in athletics meet of FBK Games 2023
Indias Neeraj Chopra to participate in athletics meet of FBK Games 2023
Source: IANS
14/05/2023 8:58:58 AM
Neeraj Chopra to begin Diamond League defence in Doha Reigning Olympic champion and world silver medallist Neeraj Chopra will begin his Diamond League title defence from Doha meeting on May 5. Due to injury, Chopra missed the 2022 Doha meet, where Grenada's two-time world champion, Peters, recorded the fifth-longest throw in history with his 93.07m attempt. The current Indian national record holder, who improved his lifetime best by almost two metres with a throw of 89.94m for second at last year's BAUHAUS-Galan in Stockholm, was c...
Neeraj Chopra to begin Diamond League defence in Doha
Neeraj Chopra to begin Diamond League defence in Doha
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13/04/2023 5:23:16 PM
Israel's Netanya to host 2024 Water Polo European Championships The Israeli coastal city of Netanya will host the 2024 Men's European Water Polo Championship, the European Swimming League (LEN) and the Israel Water Polo Association said. The games will be played at the Wingate Institute Olympic swimming pool in Netanya from January 3 to 16 next year, reports Xinhua. The men's tournament will include 16 teams, while 12 teams will participate in the women's competition. The original plan was to hold the championship in October 2023 in t...
Israel's Netanya to host 2024 Water Polo European Championships
Israel's Netanya to host 2024 Water Polo European Championships
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1/04/2023 12:14:08 PM
140th IOC Session to be held in Mumbai in October The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the 140th IOC Session will be hosted in Mumbai, India on October 15-17. New Delhi held the 86th edition of the IOC Session 40 years ago in 1983. The IOC Members made the decision to hold the 140th edition in India at the 139th IOC Session in Beijing last February, reports Xinhua.  
140th IOC Session to be held in Mumbai in October
140th IOC Session to be held in Mumbai in October
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7/03/2023 11:50:14 AM
Second edition of Indian Open - Throws and Jumps Competition to begin from March 1 The Asian and Olympic Games prospects will get to test their mettle against each other at the second edition of the Indian Open - Throws and Jumps Competition from March 1 (Throws) - March 2, 2023 (Jumps), at the Inspire Institute of Sports (IIS), here.? A total of 195 athletes will compete across two days, in eight disciplines, namely -- Shot Put, Discus Throw, Hammer Throw and Javelin (Day 1) and Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump and Pole Vault (Day 2). The event, will be the first At...
Second edition of Indian Open - Throws and Jumps Competition to begin from March 1
Second edition of Indian Open - Throws and Jumps Competition to begin from March 1
Source: IANS
24/02/2023 5:21:37 PM
Reigning world, Olympic pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis wins third event of 2023 season  Reigning world and Olympic pole vault champion Armand "Mondo" Duplantis of Sweden maintained his winning momentum in his third event of the season, taking the win with a height of 6.01m at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais, the World Indoor Tour gold level meet. Wednesday's win was the third successive win for Duplantis in the indoor season after 6.10m in Uppsala on February 2 and 6.06m in Berlin last Friday. Duplantis cleared 6.01m on his second attempt but ...
Reigning world, Olympic pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis wins third event of 2023 season
Reigning world, Olympic pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis wins third event of 2023 season
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16/02/2023 5:54:26 PM
Yohan Blake named International Event Ambassador for Mumbai Marathon 2023 Yohan Blake, the youngest 100m world champion ever, has been named as the International Event Ambassador for the 18th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 15 next year, the race promoter Procam International announced on Wednesday. Ranked among the top 10 marathons in the world, the iconic Tata Mumbai Marathon is a USD 405,000 prize fund World Athletics Gold Label Road Race. According to organisers, the race embodies the city's unique spirit -- encouragement for...
Yohan Blake named International Event Ambassador for Mumbai Marathon 2023
Yohan Blake named International Event Ambassador for Mumbai Marathon 2023
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28/12/2022 5:46:38 PM
Women`s National Championships: Eight Railways boxers including Manju Rani reach finals Defending Champions Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) dominated the proceedings as eight of their boxers, led by 2019 World Championships silver medallist Manju Rani (48kg) and 2017 World Youth Champion Jyoti Gulia (52kg) stormed into the finals of 6th Elite Womens National Boxing Championship, here on Sunday. Manju Rani continued her great form and showed great composure against Madhya Pradesh's Anjali Sharma in a one-sided bout. Manju played from long range and convincingly won t...
Women`s National Championships: Eight Railways boxers including Manju Rani reach finals
Women`s National Championships: Eight Railways boxers including Manju Rani reach finals
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26/12/2022 2:32:25 PM
An intriguing challenge en route to Paris 2024 for Indian sportspersons  A year is a long time in sports and the course of events can change dramatically in 12 months. As the clock ticks down for the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, which were postponed by a year and re-scheduled to be held from September 23 to October 8 in 2023, there's again a shadow of doubt over them, thanks to the Covid-19 upsurge in China. The 19th Asian Games or Hangzhou 2022 were originally scheduled to be held from September 10-26 in 2022 but were rescheduled by a year at the...
An intriguing challenge en route to Paris 2024 for Indian sportspersons
An intriguing challenge en route to Paris 2024 for Indian sportspersons
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 12:55:18 PM
After mix luck in 2022, bigger challenges await Indian boxers in 2023 "Merry Christmas". Thats how IANS was greeted by some of the young Indian boxers when they were contacted about their plans for the 2023 competitions, especially the Asian Games. The 2023 sports calendar promises yet another action-packed year for India. With various qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympics lined up, 2023 will be a big year for Indian athletes wanting to secure a ticket to the Summer Games. Talking about India's schedule in boxing, there is good news for Del...
After mix luck in 2022, bigger challenges await Indian boxers in 2023
After mix luck in 2022, bigger challenges await Indian boxers in 2023
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 12:51:14 PM
Viacom18 bags broadcast rights of 2024 Paris Olympics across India and subcontinent The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Wednesday that Viacom18 (Viacom18 Media Private Limited) has secured the exclusive media rights to broadcast the 2024 Paris Olympic Games across India and the subcontinent. "Fans across India and the Subcontinent will be able to witness the magic of the Olympic Games through this partnership with Viacom18. As a dynamic sports and media market, this is an important strategic region for Olympic broadcasting, and this new media right...
Viacom18 bags broadcast rights of 2024 Paris Olympics across India and subcontinent
Viacom18 bags broadcast rights of 2024 Paris Olympics across India and subcontinent
Source: IANS
21/12/2022 5:36:05 PM
Neeraj Chopra gifts Tokyo 2020 gold-medal-winning javelin to The Olympic Museum Indian javelin thrower and Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra gifted his javelin from Tokyo 2020 to The Olympic Museum, here on Saturday. Chopra's javelin joined another Indian individual Olympic gold medallist -- shooter Abhinav Bindra's triumphant rifle from Beijing 2008 in the Olympic heritage collection held at the Museum, a rich patrimonial collection that is aimed at securing the Olympic legacy and inspiring future generations. The 39-year-old Bindra was also present for...
Neeraj Chopra gifts Tokyo 2020 gold-medal-winning javelin to The Olympic Museum
Neeraj Chopra gifts Tokyo 2020 gold-medal-winning javelin to The Olympic Museum
Source: IANS
28/08/2022 12:08:43 PM
Had felt my season was over after groin injury; 90m throw will happen when the time comes: Neeraj Chopra India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has said when he was forced to skip the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham due to a groin injury, he felt it was the end of his competitive season, but after the rehab in Germany he had the confidence to come back and compete in the Diamond League in Lausanne. The Olympic Games gold medallist also said it was a matter of time before he breaches the 90-metre mark in competition. Chopra on Friday finished first at the Lausanne Diamond League, be...
Had felt my season was over after groin injury; 90m throw will happen when the time comes: Neeraj Chopra
Had felt my season was over after groin injury; 90m throw will happen when the time comes: Neeraj Chopra
Source: IANS
27/08/2022 5:07:02 PM
Ministry to fund wrestler Ravi Dahiya`s World Championship preparation in Russia The Sports Ministry will finance Olympic 57kg category silver medallist Ravi Dahiya's travel and training in Vladikavkaz, Russia, ahead of the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia next month. Cleared under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), Dahiya will travel to Vladikavkaz on Wednesday night. The 24-year-old will be accompanied by his coach Arun Kumar, sparring partner Sahil and physiotherapist Munish Kumar. The travel, visa, boarding and lodging cost of all four wi...
Ministry to fund wrestler Ravi Dahiya`s World Championship preparation in Russia
Ministry to fund wrestler Ravi Dahiya`s World Championship preparation in Russia
Source: IANS
17/08/2022 4:04:15 PM
Chess Olympiad: Uzbekistan wins Open section gold, Ukraine in Women's section  The 14th-seeded Uzbekistan team won the gold medal while Armenia and India-2 team won the silver and bronze in the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad held here, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) said. According to FIDE, Ukraine is the winner of the gold in the women's section. The India-2 team, composed of young players, won against Germany in the 11th and final round 3-1.  
Chess Olympiad: Uzbekistan wins Open section gold, Ukraine in Women's section
Chess Olympiad: Uzbekistan wins Open section gold, Ukraine in Women's section
Source: IANS
9/08/2022 5:28:35 PM
CWG 2022: Bajrang, Sakshi, Deepak bag gold each on another successful day for India at Birmingham (Day Ld) Olympic bronze medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik came up with authoritative wins and upcoming star Deepak Punia added a third gold to the country's Commonwealth Games tally as India asserted its supremacy on the wrestling mat to win six medals at the Victoria Park Arena at Coventry on Friday. Ka Anshu Malik lost in the final while Mohit Grewal and Divya kran bagged a bronze each as India came off the wrestling mat on Friday with three gold, one silver and two bronze medals. ...
CWG 2022: Bajrang, Sakshi, Deepak bag gold each on another successful day for India at Birmingham (Day Ld)
CWG 2022: Bajrang, Sakshi, Deepak bag gold each on another successful day for India at Birmingham (Day Ld)
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6/08/2022 10:58:14 AM
44th Chess Olympiad: India A, India C face off in 7th round match of open section Country's two teams, India A and India C, will lock horns in a crucial seventh-round match in the open section at the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Friday. Though the dice is loaded heavily in Team A's favour, India C is capable of any upsets. The team strategy would be a major aspect as it remains to be seen which players would be rested in one of the most important rounds. Team A have exhibited a solidity, not losing a single game, but the top guns like Vidit Gujrathi and Arjun Eri...
44th Chess Olympiad: India A, India C face off in 7th round match of open section
44th Chess Olympiad: India A, India C face off in 7th round match of open section
Source: IANS
5/08/2022 9:52:10 AM
Neeraj Chopra 'spearheading' India's challenge in Birmingham As Indias ace javelin thrower and Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Neeraj Chopra aims to make history in the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, US, on Sunday, the 24-year-old will also be looking to corner glory at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, which will commence less than a week after the global event. A gold medal at the World Championships will be historic for the country, much like the champion thrower's top-podium finish at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Chopra will also be...
Neeraj Chopra 'spearheading' India's challenge in Birmingham
Neeraj Chopra 'spearheading' India's challenge in Birmingham
Source: IANS
23/07/2022 3:24:36 PM
Athletes Tejaswin Shankar, Jilna included in CWG squad after organisers give the nod Indian high jumper Tejaswin Shankar has got the clearance to participate in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games starting on July 28. Tejaswin's name was suggested as a replacement for quarter-miler Arokia Rajiv, who withdrew from the National Inter-State Athletics Championships due to illness and was therefore considered not fit to take part in the Commonwealth Games. As the name was suggested after the last date, the Organising Committee of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games had reje...
Athletes Tejaswin Shankar, Jilna included in CWG squad after organisers give the nod
Athletes Tejaswin Shankar, Jilna included in CWG squad after organisers give the nod
Source: IANS
23/07/2022 11:37:39 AM
Neeraj Chopra qualifies for World Championships final with first-attempt throw of 88.39m Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, India's biggest medal prospect at the World Athletics Championships 2022 in Oregon, took just 10 seconds to qualify for the men's javelin final with a massive throw of 88.39m on Friday. Chopra progressed to the final as he breached the 83.50m mark (Q-mark) with ease in his first attempt. Olympic silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic, too, joined him in the list with his first-attempt throw of 85.23m. Last month, Chopra had set a new...
Neeraj Chopra qualifies for World Championships final with first-attempt throw of 88.39m
Neeraj Chopra qualifies for World Championships final with first-attempt throw of 88.39m
Source: IANS
22/07/2022 1:42:02 PM
Bajrang Punia obtains UK visa for CWG, will travel to the US for training before Games Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has received his visa to travel to the United Kingdom for the Commonwealth Games 2022. Bajrang, who will be travelling to the US for training ahead of CWG had obtained his US Visa earlier this month, but his UK visa was awaited, owing to which he was unable to leave for training in the US. The Sports Ministry, through the Ministry of External Affairs, got in touch with the British High Commission to seek the UK Visa for Bajrang, which has now been obtained....
Bajrang Punia obtains UK visa for CWG, will travel to the US for training before Games
Bajrang Punia obtains UK visa for CWG, will travel to the US for training before Games
Source: IANS
9/07/2022 4:00:36 PM
Pressure of being Olympic champion won't affect me in Worlds: Neeraj Chopra Indias star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra feels the pressure of being the 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medallist is unlikely to affect his performance at the World Championships in Oregon, the US, starting July 15. The 24-year-old has raised expectations of gold in the World Championships following his sterling performance in the Stockholm Diamond League 2022 in Sweden on Thursday, where he broke the national record again with a throw of 89.94m to finish second. The Indian javelin ace fell ...
Pressure of being Olympic champion won't affect me in Worlds: Neeraj Chopra
Pressure of being Olympic champion won't affect me in Worlds: Neeraj Chopra
Source: IANS
2/07/2022 11:46:50 AM
Adani Sportsline becomes official partner of Indian Olympics Association Adani Sportsline, the sports arm of the Adani Group, has become an official partner with the Indian Olympics Association (IOA) for the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022, Hangzhou Asian Games 2022, and Paris Olympic Games 2024. This is the second time that the Adani Group has come on board with IOA. The earlier association was in 2021, when the group sponsored the Indian Contingent during the Tokyo Olympics. The partnership is an extension of the Adani Group's sports portfo...
Adani Sportsline becomes official partner of Indian Olympics Association
Adani Sportsline becomes official partner of Indian Olympics Association
Source: IANS
30/06/2022 4:14:04 PM
Paris Olympics: IOC to conduct boxing competitions, qualifying events on its own; not to involve IBA The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday decided to conduct the boxing programme and the qualifying events for Paris 2024 Olympic Games on its own, declaring that the International Boxing Association (IBA) was not in a position to conduct the event as IOC's concerns regarding governance and transparency have not been met. This decision by the IOC Executivbe Board in its meeting in Lausanne on Friday disassociates the IBA from the Olympic boxing programme and throws the sport...
Paris Olympics: IOC to conduct boxing competitions, qualifying events on its own; not to involve IBA
Paris Olympics: IOC to conduct boxing competitions, qualifying events on its own; not to involve IBA
Source: IANS
25/06/2022 2:29:22 PM
A knight wearing dhoti, shirt with folded hands is the 44th Chess Olympiad mascot A chess knight wearing a white shirt and dhoti, standing with folded hands welcoming the players and officials for the 44th Chess Olympiad is the mascot for the mega chess event. The mascot named 'Thambi' or younger brother in Tamil, the language of Tamil Nadu, where the Olympiad is hosted was launched by Chief Minister M.K.Stalin on late Thursday. The dhoti has white and black checked border and the shirt sports the words 'Believe Chess'. Stalin also launched the 44t...
A knight wearing dhoti, shirt with folded hands is the 44th Chess Olympiad mascot
A knight wearing dhoti, shirt with folded hands is the 44th Chess Olympiad mascot
Source: IANS
10/06/2022 3:34:50 PM
Against all odds, a labourer's daughter dreams of winning an Olympic medal Coming from a small village in Uttar Pradesh and setting a record in long jump for Delhi, the story of Shivani Soam has drama, emotion and the determination to overcome all odds, including the barriers erected by the male chauvinistic society. Hailing from a village in Moradabad district, choosing sports was not easy for Shivani. From getting flak for wearing shorts to practicing with boys, life wasn't easy for Shivani in her village. But her dedication and determination to do somet...
Against all odds, a labourer's daughter dreams of winning an Olympic medal
Against all odds, a labourer's daughter dreams of winning an Olympic medal
Source: IANS
9/05/2022 2:34:54 PM
PM Narendra Modi expresses happiness over India being chosen to host 2023 IOC session Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed happiness over India getting chosen as the host for the 2023 International Olympic Committee (IOC) session. With the hashtag #StrongerTogether, the Prime Minister's Office tweeted: "It is gladdening to note that India has been chosen to host the 2023 International Olympic Committee Session. I am confident this will be a memorable IOC session and will lead to positive outcomes for world sports: PM @narendramodi." Earlier in...
PM Narendra Modi expresses happiness over India being chosen to host 2023 IOC session
PM Narendra Modi expresses happiness over India being chosen to host 2023 IOC session
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20/02/2022 9:37:37 AM
SAI appoints 398 coaches, assistant coaches in preparation for Olympics 2024, 2028 In a major step that will strengthen the coaching facilities in India, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has extended offers of employment to 398 coaches at various levels in 21 disciplines. Many among them are ex-international athletes and Arjuna awardees who have competed or won medals in elite competitions such as the World Championships and Olympics. Of the total number of 398, 101 coaches are joining on deputation from PSUs and other government bodies. The recruitment comes in th...
SAI appoints 398 coaches, assistant coaches in preparation for Olympics 2024, 2028
SAI appoints 398 coaches, assistant coaches in preparation for Olympics 2024, 2028
Source: IANS
17/02/2022 1:12:10 PM
Haryana's Olympian Chopra, Paralympic winner Antil named for Padma Shri Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra and Paralympic gold medalist Sumit Antil, both belonging to Haryana, were on Tuesday awarded the Padma Shri. Also, the state's Om Prakash Gandhi will be awarded the Padma Shri for social work, Moti Lal Madan for science and engineering, and Raghuvendra Tanwar for literature and education. While congratulating the winners, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said the name of the state is being illuminated not only in India but on the world map due t...
Haryana's Olympian Chopra, Paralympic winner Antil named for Padma Shri
Haryana's Olympian Chopra, Paralympic winner Antil named for Padma Shri
Source: IANS
26/01/2022 1:37:28 PM
Avani Lekhara gets award for best Female Debut, first award for India The first woman to win a gold medal in Olympic or Paralympic Games, Avani Lekhara on Thursday added more glitter to her gold when won the Best Female Debut award in the 2021 Paralympic Sports Awards announced in a virtual ceremony. Lekhara became the first ever female Paralympic gold medallist from India. The 19-year-old broke the Paralympic record and equalled the World record in the women's 10m SH1 air rifle standing final. She also won bronze in the women's 50m SH1 air rifle sta...
Avani Lekhara gets award for best Female Debut, first award for India
Avani Lekhara gets award for best Female Debut, first award for India
Source: IANS
17/12/2021 10:34:12 AM
India's U-21 hockey talent gets extra opportunity through inaugural Khelo India League The inaugural Khelo India U21 Women's Hockey League, designed by the Sports Ministry to give emerging talent an additional opportunity to gain competitive exposure, will get under way at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Wednesday. Sports minister Anurag Thakur will inaugurate the League. Organised by the Sports Authority of India in collaboration with Hockey India, the first phase of the 14-team League will get rolling with a match between Odisha Naval Tata Hockey ...
India's U-21 hockey talent gets extra opportunity through inaugural Khelo India League
India's U-21 hockey talent gets extra opportunity through inaugural Khelo India League
Source: IANS
14/12/2021 4:56:24 PM
Asian Rowing: India win gold and silver in Thailand The men's double sculls pair of Arjun Lal Jat and Ravi struck gold and Parminder Singh claimed silver in single sculls as India had another good day at the 2021 Asian Rowing Championships here on Saturday. In the double sculls final, the Indian combine of Arjun Lal, who recently participated in the Tokyo Olympic Games and finished 11th, and Ravi crossed the finish line in first place in 6:57.383 min, finishing ahead of China's Zhang Li Qing and Lu Ting (7:02.357) and Uzbekistan'...
Asian Rowing: India win gold and silver in Thailand
Asian Rowing: India win gold and silver in Thailand
Source: IANS
11/12/2021 11:50:54 AM
Arvind Singh, men's coxless quads make finals on good day for India in Asian rowing C'ship  Indian rowers came up with a splendid show in the 2021 Asian Rowing Championships with Indian rowers reaching the finals in men's coxless quadruple sculls (quads) and men's lightweight single scull after finishing first in their respective preliminary round races. In men's lightweight single scull, Olympian Arvind Singh came up with a brilliant effort to finish first in his preliminary round, claiming a direct berth in the final in the event being conducted in Rayong in T...
Arvind Singh, men's coxless quads make finals on good day for India in Asian rowing C'ship
Arvind Singh, men's coxless quads make finals on good day for India in Asian rowing C'ship
Source: IANS
10/12/2021 2:42:32 PM
Olympians come together to inspire next gen athletes Sportswear giant Adidas on Monday joined hands with young athletes from the Hi5 Foundation in Mumbai in the presence of Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, Simranjit celebrating the spirit of team sport. Amplifying the narrative of 'Impossible is nothing' the brand created a canvas propagating the message of 'We see Possibilities when we come together' and celebrating team spirit and collaboration. Adidas has always been at the forefront of encouraging athletes in their sp...
Olympians come together to inspire next gen athletes
Olympians come together to inspire next gen athletes
Source: IANS
7/12/2021 12:50:35 PM
Olympic medallist Sindhu to contest BWF Athletes' Commission elections again Two-time Olympic Games medallist and star Indian badminton player PV Sindhu will stand for re-election in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes' Commission polls in Huelva, Spain on December 17. "World champion and two-time Olympic medallist Pusarla V. Sindhu is the only current Athletes' Commission member standing for re-election. Nine candidates have been nominated for the available six positions," BWF said in a statement. Sindhu has not been in her best form...
Olympic medallist Sindhu to contest BWF Athletes' Commission elections again
Olympic medallist Sindhu to contest BWF Athletes' Commission elections again
Source: IANS
23/11/2021 5:02:59 PM
Wish to take hockey to schools: India goalkeeper Sreejesh Olympic bronze-medal winner, Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, has expressed his happiness at being awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award and expressed his desire to popularise the sport by taking it to the school and college level. India won the Tokyo Olympics bronze defeating Germany to end a four-decade-long medal drought at the quadrennial games. The Khel Ratna is the highest sports honour conferred by the Indian government and is given for outstanding performances. ...
Wish to take hockey to schools: India goalkeeper Sreejesh
Wish to take hockey to schools: India goalkeeper Sreejesh
Source: IANS
3/11/2021 10:23:34 AM