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"IOC executive board will take matter of five sports proposed"

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Thursday chaired the Executive board meeting of the IOC that was held at the Jio World Convention Centre, in Mumbai.

2023-10-12T23:39:46.735908+00:00 IST

Want to inspire young generation in sports: Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj secured his gold medal in the 19th Asian Games with a throw of 88.88 meters, dominating other athletes.

2023-10-12T23:19:36.732599+00:00 IST

Artic Open: PV Sindhu moves to quarterfinals

PV Sindhu, ranked 13th in the world, won the match with a 21-11, 21-10 scoreline, her third victory over the world No. 22 Chinese Taipei's shuttler Wen Chi Hsu in as many matches. The two competitors clashed at the Asian Games round of 32, where the Indian shuttler again triumphed in straight games, as per Olympics.com.

2023-10-12T22:18:28.431710+00:00 IST

Neeraj Chopra nominated for Men's Athlete of the Year award 2023

World Athletics, the global governing body of the discipline, issued a statement announcing Neeraj's nomination, a man, who has won everything gold across the biggest sporting/athletics competitions.

2023-10-12T17:49:43.611629+00:00 IST

Anurag Thakur graces send-off ceremony of athletes for 4th Asian

The send-off ceremony was graced by Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Information and Broadcasting, Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman, IndianOil and senior officials of PCI, as per a press release from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

2023-10-12T17:07:02.594151+00:00 IST

PM Modi to inaugurate 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC)

The IOC session serves as a key meeting of the members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Important decisions regarding the future of the Olympic games are made at the IOC Sessions. India is hosting the IOC session for the second time and after a gap of about 40 years.

2023-10-12T16:39:18.657286+00:00 IST

IOC Executive Board suspends Russian Olympic Committee

This comes amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has killed thousands of people across both nations.

2023-10-12T15:55:56.683808+00:00 IST

"I had belief that I would take a good throw": Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj secured his gold medal in the 19th Asian Games with a throw of 88.88 meters, dominating other athletes. His compatriot Kishore Jena,hailing from Odisha, came closest to challenging Neeraj, achieving a personal best throw of 87.54 meters in the men's javelin throw final event, nearly matching Neeraj's season-best of 88.88 meters.

2023-10-12T15:48:39.379265+00:00 IST

Thomas Bach praises on India at executive board meeting at IOC

Following the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the Jio World Convention Centre, in Mumbai on Thursday, IOC President Thomas Bach said that India is growing and one can understand that after seeing the Indian team's performance at the Asian Games in Hangzhou

2023-10-12T09:29:25.384071+00:00 IST

IOC President Thomas Bach chairs executive board meeting

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach chaired the Executive board meeting of the IOC that got underway at the Jio World Convention Centre, in Mumbai

2023-10-12T04:36:49.360962+00:00 IST

"I hope Jena and I will do it together": Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra was leagues ahead of other athletes as he defended his gold medal in the recently concluded 19th Asian Games with a throw of 88.88-metre. The only athlete who came close to competing with Neeraj was none other than his compatriot Kishore Jena.

2023-10-11T20:27:11.542514+00:00 IST

"This medal was my father's dream": Snehal Shinde

Kabaddi player Snehal Shinde who was an influential figure in India's women's gold medal triumph in the 19th Asian Games was delighted after fulfilling her father's dream.

2023-10-11T18:26:37.643819+00:00 IST

"I am trying my level best to come back": Indian shuttle Saina

Olympic and World Championships medalist shuttler Saina Nehwal is experiencing inflammation in her knees, which has kept her out of the competitive sport. Due to this injury, she missed out on the recently concluded Asian Games.

2023-10-11T18:22:56.709618+00:00 IST

“The country trusts players to do well”: HS Prannoy

Indian shuttler HS Prannoy, who won a bronze medal in the Asian Games, said there is a big motivation to do well in the continental games that are held after four years.

2023-10-11T17:45:07.801137+00:00 IST

Kabaddi players earn big at PKL Season 10 player auction

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 10 Player Auction was successfully conducted by Mashal Sports in Mumbai on 9-10 October 2023. Pawan Sehrawat, who was acquired by Telugu Titans, emerged as the most expensive buy at the two-day event. A total of 118 players were sold to the 12 franchises during the Player Auction over the two days.

2023-10-11T14:07:57.602468+00:00 IST

Sushma Singh finds her way back to the running

Running is considered to be one of the easiest ways to stay healthy, and similarly, it is also a source of inspiration and freedom for many in the community. Sushma Singh, who is based out of New Delhi, looks forward to her runs and likes to challenge herself every time.

2023-10-11T13:59:47.361112+00:00 IST

Priyanka Pilaniya gets warm welcome in Jhajjar after winning gold

Indian women's kabaddi player Priyanka Pilaniya who won a gold medal in the women's kabaddi team event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou received a grand welcome at her village in Jhajjar on Wednesday.

2023-10-11T12:08:48.511197+00:00 IST

Nita, Mukesh Ambani host IOC President Thomas Bach

Reliance Industries Chairman, Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation hosted IOC president Thomas Bach at their residence Tuesday ahead of the 141st IOC Session to be held between October 15-17 in Mumbai

2023-10-11T09:58:50.752016+00:00 IST

"Whenever we win medals it boosts our confidence": Avinash Sable

Indian athlete Avinash Sable was felicitated by the Indian army for winning two medals including gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games, and said that winning medals boosts the confidence of an athlete

2023-10-11T07:06:04.279806+00:00 IST

Indian Army felicitates personnel for Asian Games glory

The Indian Army organised a felicitation ceremony on Wednesday to honour personnel, who won medals for the country in the recently-concluded Asian Games in China's Hangzhou.

2023-10-11T06:26:04.679119+00:00 IST