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IOA takes first step towards hosting 2036 Olympics, begins first dialogue
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
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).
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In a first, women from Indian armed forces set to take part in Olympics
Updated : 1 year, 10 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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24 Service personnel among 117 Indian athletes taking part in Paris 2024 O
Updated : 1 year, 10 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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French President Macron accepts PM Attal's formal resignation
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Macron has asked Attal to continue running the caretaker government until the appointment of the next government. The development comes ahead of the Olympics that is due to start in France from next week.
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Unsung heroes of Olympic hockey: The umpires
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Olympics are a grand spectacle, showcasing the pinnacle of athletic achievement. Yet, behind every stunning goal and breathtaking save lies the tireless work of hockey umpires, a key part of the officiating team, ensuring the smooth operation and fairness of the matches. This officiat
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Paris Olympics 2024: Antim, Aman seeded 4th, 6th, Vinesh unseeded in wrest
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The two-time Olympian Vinesh, who will be competing in the women's 50 kg freestyle category during the Olympics, will be unseeded, as per Olympics.com.
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"We can come up with a big surprise...": Indian table tennis team head coa
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
India has qualified for both the men's and women's team events, both for the first time in the history of the Olympics, and Costantini has been roped in to guide the players on the biggest stage. This will be his third stint with the Indian national team, and the 66-year-old has witnessed th
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France to organize 'fan zones' across India during the Olympics
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
From Delhi to Thiruvananthapuram, from Kolkata to Mumbai, each fan zone will provide live screenings of the Games, especially the events in which Indian athletes are set to compete.
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Reliance Foundation's Jyothi Yarraji becomes 1st Indian ever to qualify fo
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Jyothi, supported by the Reliance Foundation, will be the first Indian woman ever to compete in the women's 100m hurdles at the Olympics.
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Arunachal CM Khandu announces preparation of Mission Olympic 2028, 2032 ro
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to Khandu, the roadmap will be finalized and implemented within a hundred days of the new government, which will scout and nurture talented athletes for the world's biggest sporting event, the Olympics.
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French envoy Dr Thierry Mathou meets Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
"Met with Ambassador of France to India Dr Thierry Mathau in Gandhinagar. Discussed with him about increasing cooperation between France and Gujarat in areas including renewable energy, ports and sports. Consultations were held in this meeting to benefit from the expertise of France in organ
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Winning an Olympic medal will be major career achievement: Aditi Ashok
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The golf competition at the Paris Games is still a couple of months away and Aditi is scheduled to play at least another eight events leading up to the Olympics. Cracking consistent form, as she did in 2023, will be her biggest aim
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