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India athletes gear up for Paris Olympics with strong fan support

As the US, China, South Korea, and many other countries look to dominate the medal tally, India is poised to make its mark and rewrite history.

2024-07-26T17:04:13.537489+00:00 IST

"Our athletes will do very well in Paris Olympics" Rajeev Shukla

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president, Rajeev Shukla, extended wishes to the Indian contingent for the Paris Olympics and is confident that the athletes will perform well in the Summer Games.

2024-07-26T14:49:26.506322+00:00 IST

India's 78 athletes, officials in Paris Olympics opening ceremony

The Indian contingent in the Parade of Nations in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony will have 78 athletes and officials from 12 disciplines whose teams are in France.

2024-07-26T12:50:14.546515+00:00 IST

India House: Elevating India’s global sporting ambitions at Paris

With the IOC Session held in India in October 2023 after a gap of 40 years, India took a giant first step in establishing itself as a key country in the global Olympic movement, showcasing the new, ambitious India to the world.

2024-07-26T10:43:20.429297+00:00 IST

France’s high-speed rail network ‘attacked’, ahead of Paris Olympics

French train operator SNCF reported acts of vandalism on several of its high-speed rail routes

2024-07-26T07:50:17.683671+00:00 IST

Durand Cup Group C: Chennaiyin, Jamshedpur aim to make an impact

Jamshedpur FC will have the home advantage, as all Group D league stage fixtures will be held in their city. The Men of Steel have recently appointed experienced Indian head coach Khalid Jamil, who will lead the team for the next two years. Chennaiyin FC, having strengthened their squad with several new signings during the summer transfer window, will look to make a significant impact under the guidance of Owen Coyle. The Marina Machans aim to demonstrate their capabilities and secure a place in the knockout stages.

2024-07-26T04:29:42.818286+00:00 IST

Eiffel Tower lit up in Olympic colours ahead of opening ceremony

The Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony will kickstart from 11:00 PM IST and will be live-streamed and telecasted in India as well.

2024-07-26T04:26:46.319785+00:00 IST

Paris Olympics: Tough opponents for Nikhat, Lovlina in boxing

Nikhat, the world champion boxer, secured a match up against Germany's Carina Kloetzer in the opening round of the women's 50 kg boxing but her next match could come against China's Wu Yu, the defending Asian Games champion, as per Olympics.com.

2024-07-26T03:45:21.659526+00:00 IST

"We are on right track": Dhiraj Bommadevara

After registering a direct berth in the quarterfinals of the men's team archery event in the Paris Olympics, which is set to begin on Friday, archer Dhiraj Bommadevara expressed his feelings, saying that the team has been preparing for this event for the last two years and that they are on the right track to win a medal for their country.

2024-07-25T23:11:48.126838+00:00 IST

"Trying to focus on giving my best": Dhinidhi Desinghu

Ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024, which are set to begin on Friday, Indian swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu expressed her feelings about her maiden participation in the biggest sporting event of the world.

2024-07-25T22:37:33.517164+00:00 IST

"Honour beyond words": Abhinav Bindra on carrying Olympic flame

The Olympic gold medalist, Abhinav Bindra, expressed his feelings after carrying the Olympic flame in the Paris 2024 Torch Relay, saying that it was an honour beyond words.

2024-07-25T21:24:44.243010+00:00 IST

Paris Olympics 2024: Harbhajan Singh wishes all the best

"My greetings to all the athletes who have gone there to participate. Play fearless. The medals that are destined for us, we will get. Just give your best. I hope that we will get the maximum number of medals this time...," Harbhajan told ANI.

2024-07-25T21:22:04.648815+00:00 IST

Sanjay Kapoor unanimously elected FIDE India zone president

Former All India Chess Federation (AICF) President Sanjay Kapoor has been unanimously elected as FIDE India Zone President (3.7) at the annual meeting of the AICF.

2024-07-25T18:35:17.111308+00:00 IST

"We have ability to beat any team": Harmeet Dessai

Having played an important role in helping India clinch Commonwealth Games gold medals in 2018 and 2022, star Indian paddler Harmeet Desai believes that the Indian team has the ability to upset any team at the Paris Olympics and insisted that the team's preparation was well on track to perform at their optimum best in the French capital.

2024-07-25T18:28:35.787923+00:00 IST

Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 player auction to be held on August 15, 16

The league has become the second sporting league in India to complete 10 seasons

2024-07-25T17:59:29.297761+00:00 IST

India qualify for quarter-finals in men's team archery event

India's archery team, comprising Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Pravin Jadhav, directly qualified for the quarter-finals of the event at the Paris Olympics 2024 by securing a third-place finish with 2013 points in the Men's Archery Ranking Round on Thursday.

2024-07-25T15:58:25.610375+00:00 IST

Haas Announces Ocon Signing for 2025

Esteban Ocon signs for Haas F1 Team on a multi-year deal to partner rookie Ollie Bearman in 2025.

2024-07-25T15:57:28.298957+00:00 IST

AOA organises signature campaign as Lovlina competes in Olympics

The Assam Olympic Association (AOA) organized a special signature campaign on Thursday to send best wishes to Khel Ratna Lovlina Borgohain, the ace boxing sensation from a remote village in Golaghat, as she competes for gold in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris.

2024-07-25T14:52:55.813119+00:00 IST

Indian Tennis players to face French challenge in opening round

India's tennis pair Rohan Bopanna-Sriram Balaji and singles player Sumit Nagal will lock horns against French opponents in their first round matches of Paris Olympics 2024.

2024-07-25T14:03:51.024895+00:00 IST

Floating parade to herald Paris Olympics on Friday

The Paris Olympics 2024 will kick off on Friday with the opening ceremony to be held on the Seine River.

2024-07-25T13:23:24.466565+00:00 IST

"Hoping for best": Gagan Narang on Paris Olympics medal tally

With a contingent of 117 athletes, India will aim to break their all-time record and hit double digits for the first time in the history of the Summer Games.

2024-07-25T12:18:55.686257+00:00 IST