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Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman IOC President in 131-year history
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Former Zimbabwean Olympic swimming champion Kirsty Coventry has become the new President and the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee in its 131-year history.
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Swiss Open: Sindhu fails in first round, Kidambi moves to pre-quarters
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Sindhu, the world number 17, lost to world number 31 Julie Jakobsen 21-17, 21-19 in a 61-minute match, as per Olympics.com.
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'All countrymen should stand with farmers,' says Bajrang Punia on ongoing
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Indian Olympic medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia strongly criticized the government after several farmers were arrested in the protest at the Shambhu Border in Punjab. He said, "The government was just pretending to talk to farmers. Arresting them after discussions shows that they are not
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Sumit Antil, Devendra Jhajharia tell athletes to take advantage of Khelo I
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Two of India's most celebrated Paralympians - Sumit Antil and Devendra Jhajharia - welcomed 1300-plus athletes to the Khelo India Para Games, the second edition of which begins at the Capital on Thursday. The Games will be played across three venues - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, IG Stadium an
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Adani and PGTI to launch Invitational Golf Championship
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The Adani Group is set to enter Indian professional golf with the launch of 'Adani Invitational Golf Championship 2025', in partnership with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of men's professional golf in India, as per the Adani media release.
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"Immensely proud of our athletes who have brought glory to the nation": PM
Updated : 12 months ago IST
He expressed his joy in the post saying I am immensely proud of our athletes who have brought honour to the country at the Special Olympics World Winter Games hosted in Turin, Itlay.
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PV Sindhu to lead Indian challenge at Swiss Open
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Swiss Open, a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 tournament, will witness world number 16 Sindhu, also the 2022 Swiss Open winner, in action against compatriot and world number 28 Malvika Bansod in the women's singles first-round clash, an all-Indian affair, as per Olympics.com.
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India celebrate triumph of athletes returning from Special Olympics World
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Indian contingent, comprising 30 athletes and 19 support staff members, returned home with an inspiring collection of 33 medals, including 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze medals, won across six sporting disciplines: alpine skiing, snowboarding, floorball, snowshoeing, short track speed s
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Indian men's, women's teams look to defend titles at Kabaddi World Cup 202
Updated : 1 year ago IST
As per the Olympics.com, the tournament will be held across four cities, Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall and Wolverhampton - in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.
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India concludes Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 campaign with 33
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 concluded on Saturday, March 15, with the Indian contingent winning a total of 33 medals, including 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
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World Rowing Federation to organise global events in UAE
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The World Rowing Federation has announced plans to organise global programmes and events in the UAE, recognising it as a leading sports destination and a hub for international sports federations, particularly in water and marine sports.
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Kiren Rijiju reflects on India's glorious Hockey legacy at Hockey India's
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Speaking at the event, Rijiju recalled how India's journey began in Amsterdam and how the nation went on to establish itself as the undisputed powerhouse of the game.
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