Search For "olympics"
WFI Chief questions 'selection process' of awards ahead of Manu Bhaker rec
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Speaking on the matter, Sanjay Singh said that Bhaker's name was included only after the outrage that erupted when her name was not included initially. He claimed that deserving athletes are sometimes overlooked in favour of candidates with influential backing.
Read More
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen crashes out of Malaysia Open 2025
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Ace Indian shuttler and Paris Olympics 2024 semi-finalist Lakshya Sen lost his Malaysia Open 2025 badminton tournament clash against Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu-Jen in straight games at the Stadium Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.
Read More
Mansukh Mandaviya chairs 152nd MOC meeting to begin preparations for LA Ol
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 152nd Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) meeting here at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Tuesday in the presence of eminent sportspersons, administrators and coaches.
Read More
Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy gear up for Malaysia Open as new season begins
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
This BWF Super 1000 tournament marks Prannoy's first appearance since his Round of 16 exit at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he lost to compatriot Lakshya Sen. Ranked 26th in the world, Prannoy will aim to regain his form as the new season begins
Read More
Para shooter Avani Lekhara reflects on her journey, says she learnt from s
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
At the age of 10, Avani was paralyzed waist below after a car accident. Not letting the challenges hold her back, she took up the sport of shooting in 2015 and since then, went on to win multiple national and international-level tournaments. In 2020, Avani also created history by becoming th
Read More
CM Patel appoints two visually impaired athletes to Class 1 and Class 2 po
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The two athletes are Darpan Satish Inani, a gold medalist in men's chess at the 4th Asian Para Games, and Himanshi Bhaveshbhai Rathi, a bronze medalist in women's chess at the same event. Darpan Inani will be appointed as Assistant Director Class-1 in the Sports Authority of Gujarat, Gandhi
Read More
Bhupendra Patel inaugurates 74th Senior National Basketball Championship i
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
As part of this vision, Gujarat is set to organize five world-class sporting events in 2025, 2026, and 2029 under the guidance of the Prime Minister.
Read More
Los Angeles Olympics very much in my vision but it will be one-step at a t
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Lovlina Borgohain is eyeing a third straight summer Olympics but will take one-step at a time from here on. Lovlina, who won a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics but returned empty-handed from Paris 2024, said Los Angeles 2028 was very much in her plans.
Read More
India's top Air Rifle shooters ready to compete at Lakshya Cup 2024
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The reigning men's and women's national air rifle shooting champions, Shahu Mane, an alumnus of Lakshya Shooting Club, and Ananya Naidu will be among the leading air rifle shooters from the country who will be vying for top honours at the 15th Lakshya Cup
Read More
Hockey India congratulates National Sports Award 2024 winners
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced list on Thursday where Harmanpreet Singh was among the athletes to be conferred with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award
Read More
Delhi Govt gives cash awards to 2024 Olympics, Paralympics medallists
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government honoured five players and a coach from Delhi who brought glory to India in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics by providing them with a fixed amount under a cash incentive scheme.
Read More
Arjuna Award winner Deepthi Jeevanji brings pride to Telangana
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Deepthi Jeevanji, a talented athlete from Telangana, has been conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award for her outstanding performance in sports. The news has brought immense joy to her family, villagers and teachers who have supported her throughout her journey.
Read More