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IOA takes first step towards hosting 2036 Olympics

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) took the first step towards hosting the Olympics in 2036 by initiating the dialogue process with the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Commission (FHC).

2024-07-22T18:47:52.545089+00:00 IST

Sinan Francis dominates dual classes in 2W Rally Sprint C'ship

The FMSCI Indian National Rally Sprint Championship 2024 South Zone 2W Qualifiers held at the Stella 23 Farms in Sarjapur, saw stand-out performances from the likes of Sinan Francis, Suhail Ahmad, Asad Khan, Naresh VS and Sanjay Somashekar. The marquee competition saw over 140 entries registered to participate and featured an unprecedented one-make EV category with the Ather 450X.

2024-07-22T14:59:34.270226+00:00 IST

"We will win more than ten medals": Yogeshwar Dutt

Former Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt believes that the nation's medal tally at the upcoming Paris Olympics will be in double digits.

2024-07-22T14:42:53.962642+00:00 IST

Manika believes India has a shot at winning medal in Olympics

Manika Batra won the 2018 Commonwealth Games gold in Gold Coast, Australia, she became the flag-bearer of sorts for Indian women's table tennis. In the last six years, many more Indian women paddlers have left a mark on the world stage, and the 29-year-old believes that India has a shot at winning an elusive table tennis medal at the Paris Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11.

2024-07-22T09:39:23.553512+00:00 IST

India trio misses cut at Dutch Ladies Open

Vani Kapoor, who started the week well with a good start of 2-under 70 in the first round, dropped to 4-over 76 and missed the cut by one. Vani was 2-over for 36 holes and the cut was 1-over. Also missing out were Tvesa Malik (73-80) and Ridhima Dilawari (73-75)

2024-07-22T08:26:23.992575+00:00 IST

Hungarian GP: Piastri wins his maiden race, Norris comes second

Australian racer Oscar Piastri clinched his maiden Formula One win, with his McLaren teammate Lando Norris coming in second place in the Hungarian Grand Prix at Hungaroring on Sunday.

2024-07-21T20:39:02.451599+00:00 IST

Three medals possible in Paris 2024 archery: Sanjeeva Singh

Former Olympian and the High Performance Director of the Sports Authority of India's (SAI) National Centre of Excellence Sanjeeva Singh said India's quest for an archery medal at the Summer Games should end at Paris 2024.

2024-07-21T17:48:24.082485+00:00 IST

BAI president Himanta Biswa Sarma chairs annual general meeting

During the meeting, it was revealed that in the last international season, India won 233 medals across senior and junior categories. One of these big achievements included India's historic bronze medal at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship in Dubai.

2024-07-21T17:44:54.745116+00:00 IST

Atiqa Mir makes history, becomes first female racer ever

She achieved this by winning race two in the heats of the Micro Max category. The RMCIT-Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy is one of the most prestigious international race meets which attracts the best kart drivers worldwide, including several current and past winners and world champions.

2024-07-21T17:25:07.928114+00:00 IST

Indian racer Kush wins his first-ever Formula 2 race

The 23-year-old Indian driver inherited the position from Richard Verschoor, who was disqualified due to a technical infringement following the race, as per a press release.

2024-07-21T15:17:19.019471+00:00 IST

"Qualified for the event for first time": Antim Panghal

Ahead of the much-awaited Paris Olympics 2024, Indian Women wrestler Antim Panghal expressed her feelings as she is set to play in her maiden Olympics starting on July 26.

2024-07-21T09:39:25.798296+00:00 IST

Bhupinderjeet Kaur talks about Mandeep Singh's life

In the latest episode of "Hockey Te Charcha: Familia" - a unique podcast series launched by Hockey India ahead of the upcoming Olympic Games, the sister of Indian Men's Hockey Team forward Mandeep Singh, Bhupinderjeet Kaur, offers an intimate glimpse into the life and journey of her brother, as the nation eagerly anticipates the Paris Olympics 2024.

2024-07-21T09:39:05.971991+00:00 IST

Harbhajan Singh swaps sports with Vikas Yadav

In an episode of JioCinema's 'When Athletes Pick Up Another Sport,' cricket legend Harbhajan Singh and boxer Vikas Yadav stepped out of their comfort zones by swapping their respective sports. With just a week to Paris 2024, the seasoned spinner traded his cricket ball for boxing gloves, while Vikas exchanged his powerful punches for a cricket bat, unravelling their extraordinary versatility and athletic prowess.

2024-07-21T03:50:48.548485+00:00 IST

Annu, Jyothi warm up for Paris Olympics 2024

Reigning Asian Games champion Annu Rani (women's javelin throw) and Rajesh Ramesh (men's 400m) won their respective events, while Jyothi Yarraji topped the qualifiers at the Warszawskie Zawody Lekkoatletyczne 2024 athletics meet in Poland on Saturday.

2024-07-21T02:11:18.650395+00:00 IST

Women from Indian armed forces to take part in Olympics

For the first time, women from the Indian armed forces will be participating in the Olympics, with Havildar Jaismine Lamboria and CPO Reetika Hooda set to represent the tricolour in boxing and wrestling events at the multi-sport extravaganza.

2024-07-20T17:17:48.531623+00:00 IST

Jr. Nat'l Qualifier: Taarini Lodha secure top spot

Taarini Lodha from Amateur Riders' Club topped the qualifying round for the Junior National Equestrian Championship held in Bangalore in the category of under 12 in Dressage. Taarini along with Arya Chandorkar, Rehaan Shah and Stasya Pandya qualified for the Nationals which will be held in Delhi in December 2024

2024-07-20T16:51:32.948865+00:00 IST

Special Olympics Bharat athletes return unbeaten with Gothia Cup

The team received a grand welcome on Saturday upon their return to the nation's capital by the distinguished guests including Chief Guest, Raksha Khadse, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mallika Nadda, President SO Bharat and Chairperson Asia Pacific Advisory Council (APAC), Upasna Arora, Treasurer, SO Bharat

2024-07-20T16:00:20.521268+00:00 IST

Vani Kapoor top Indian at T-20 in Dutch Ladies Open

Vani Kapoor's round included three birdies and a lone bogey on Par-3 10th, while Tvesa Malik had two bogeys against one birdie on the fourth for a 1-over 763, and Ridhima Dilawari (73) had two birdies and three bogeys was also T-64

2024-07-20T15:45:13.679946+00:00 IST

Vidhatri Urs grabs maiden win as pro in 9th leg of WPGT

Vidhatri Urs shot 1-under 70 for her third under-par round of the week after 68-69 on the first two days. She totalled 6-under 207 to complete a fine wire-to-wire win. This was Vidhatri's first win as a professional, though she has won on the Tour as an amateur in the past

2024-07-20T14:03:26.610426+00:00 IST

24 Service personnel participating in Paris 2024 Olympics

Among these 24 athletes, 22 are men, including star javelin thrower and Subedar Neeraj Chopra, and two are women, which marks the maiden participation of female service athletes at the Olympics, as per a press release from the Union Ministry of Defence.

2024-07-20T12:07:05.200173+00:00 IST

Mandaviya joins panel discussion on Paris Olympics preparations

Ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya participated in a panel discussion on India's preparations for the upcoming Paris Games at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here in Delhi on Friday.

2024-07-19T13:53:13.511865+00:00 IST