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In a first, women from Indian armed forces set to take part in Olympics
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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Indian men's hockey team reaches Paris for Olympics 2024
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The official X handle of Hockey India shared the news with the fans, marking the beginning of India's Olympic dreams and men's hockey's first gold medal since 1980.
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Special Olympics Bharat athletes return unbeaten with Gothia Cup 2024
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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
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"Mood is upbeat as first teams arrive in the Olympic Village," says India'
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Paris Olympics 2024 will start on July 26 and conclude on August 11. India will look to outdo its tally of seven medals from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which included a gold, two silver, and four bronze medals.
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24 Service personnel among 117 Indian athletes taking part in Paris 2024 O
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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"Dream of playing hockey was slipping...": India's Sukhjeet Singh opens up
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
From overcoming a career-threatening injury to earning a spot on the Indian men's hockey squad for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Sukhjeet's journey has been nothing less than inspiring.
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Sports Minister Mandaviya joins panel discussion on India's preparations f
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
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.
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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launches second phase of KIRTI programme
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, launched the second phase of the KIRTI (Khelo India Rising Talent Identification) programme at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.
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Olympic wrestler Sakshi Malik speaks up again, This time against animal cr
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 19: Sakshi Malik appears in a Powerful Mercy for Animals Public Service Ad Urging Her Fans to Speak Up Against Animal Cruelty and Writes a Letter to the Government Advocating Amendments to India's Main Animal Cruelty Law
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Twelve Students from KIIT-DU Qualify for Paris Olympics
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], July 19: In a big achievement for KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT-DU), Bhubaneswar, 12 students have successfully qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 beginning July 26, bringing pride and joy to the institution.
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Adidas apologizes for using Bella Hadid in 1972 Munich Olympic shoe ad
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Adidas apologized for "any upset or distress caused" by including Bella Hadid, a model with Palestinian lineage, in advertisements for its 1972 Munich Olympic sneaker relaunch, reported TMZ.
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"Go and express yourself": Kapil Dev's message to Diksha Dagar ahead of Pa
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) president Kapil Dev asked Diksha Dagar to go to the multi-sport event and express herself.
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