India submits expression of interest to host 2038 Asian Games, OCA discusses it in ExCo meetingIndia has officially submitted its Expression of Interest to host the 2038 Asian Games, a significant step in its ambition to become a glob...
24 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
India to host World Athletics Indoor Championships 2028India's Odisha will host the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028. Kazakhstan's Astana will host the event in 2030. China's Hefei w...
20 Mar, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Ministry clears 88-member Indian contingent for Asian Winter GamesThe sports ministry approved a strong 88-member Indian contingent for the 9th Asian Winter Games, providing full government funding for ath...
31 Jan, 2025, 05.49 PM IST
Top Chinese swimmers failed doping test, then won Olympic goldChinese swimmers tested positive pre-Tokyo Olympics but competed due to China's claim of accidental ingestion. Despite criticism, world bod...
20 Apr, 2024, 11.33 PM IST
Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down on memorable Hangzhou Asian GamesThe closing ceremony was a celebration of sports and culture, and it sought to realise a harmonic convergence of 'Culture and Sports'. Olym...
08 Oct, 2023, 07.35 PM IST
In China, their days are numberedDelhi Police raids on journalists' homes in India have caused concern over media freedom, but a recent incident in China highlights even mo...
03 Oct, 2023, 11.33 PM IST
Hangzhou Asian Games opens with futuristic ceremonyIn keeping with the main theme of 'Tides Surging in Asia', the ceremony was about the intermingling of China, Asia and the world in the new...
25 Sep, 2023, 03.15 PM IST
A tale of two teams: Taliban send all-male team to Asian Games but Afghan women come from outsideTwo teams of athletes from Afghanistan are participating in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, but under different circumstances. One team...
22 Sep, 2023, 04.15 PM IST
We will return with best medal count from Asian Games: Anurag ThakurSports Minister Anurag Thakur said, "I am confident that as much as the team will represent the young and new India; we will ensure histori...
05 Sep, 2023, 10.37 PM IST
Arunachal Olympic Association condemns China for issuing stapled visas for Indian sportspersons from Arunachal PradeshThe Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) has strongly condemned China for issuing "stapled visas" to Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pra...
29 Jul, 2023, 07.15 PM IST
India drop Chinese kit sponsor ahead of Tokyo GamesChinese companies have faced a backlash in India since 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a clash with Chinese forces in a Himalayan border ...
09 Jun, 2021, 01.10 PM IST
From 2018 CWG to Beijing Olympics, ceremonies that won no medalsThis year's CWG closing ceremony drew flak after the athletes were not shown entering the stadium in the live broadcast.
30 Apr, 2018, 01.29 PM IST
Olympic athletes set to strike brand goldIt has been learnt that Japanese sports equipment maker Yonex is in talks with Sindhu after her contract with Chinese sporting goods maker ...
20 Aug, 2016, 12.09 PM IST
Ministry to put up giant screens around Delhi for OlympicsSports Minister Vijay Goel today said that giant screens will be put up all around Delhi for people to watch the Indian athletes perform in...
14 Jul, 2016, 08.09 PM IST
Suresh Kalmadi loses IAAF Council membershipKalmadi's association with any sports body has ended as he has lost the membership of the powerful Council of the International Association...
03 Aug, 2013, 04.10 PM IST
- Olympics advertising shies away from US-only spots
Ad is a big biz for Beijing Olympics as it will draw in viewers from around the world providing a chance for advertisers to showcase produc...
22 Jul, 2008, 04.00 AM IST
- Athletes to follow IOC's rules after free speech scandal:BEIJING
Beijing Olympic organizers said on Tuesday all athletes should follow International Olympic Committee rules governing political and religio...
12 Feb, 2008, 09.23 AM IST