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"Just wanted to fight, did not look at the result": Meenakshi Goyat on beating Vinesh Phogat in selection trialsDuring the trials, the 53 kg division attracted a lot of eyeballs and emerged as the biggest highlight of the day as Meenakshi defeated Vin...
National Anti-Doping Act set to be amended, Ministry proposes five-year jail for suppliersIndia is set to amend its National Anti Doping Act. The proposed changes will criminalize the supply of banned substances to athletes. Supp...
Quote of the day by Ralph Lauren: ‘I always feel like I have to keep going. You can sit back and…’ – Legendary fashion designer highlights the drive to keep moving forwardQuote of the day: Ralph Lauren built a global fashion empire by constantly looking ahead. He believes success is a starting point, not an e...
India's aspirations 'no longer limited to its borders': PM Narendra Modi to diaspora in NetherlandsPrime Minister Narendra Modi described India as a land of opportunities undergoing unprecedented transformation. He stated India's aspirati...
I know cricket is India's No.1 sport but basketball has potential too: NBA legend Vlade DivacNBA legend Vlade Divac visited New Delhi to promote basketball. He interacted with over 100 children at an event. Divac expressed surprise ...
Ban on bilateral sports with Pakistan to continue, multi-national events exempted: MinistryThe Indian Sports Ministry has reinforced its stance, keeping the ban on bilateral sports relations with Pakistan intact. However, Pakistan...
We hear Indian athletes running away when there's doping control: International Testing Agency headThe International Testing Agency (ITA) has raised concerns about doping in India. Athletes are reportedly receiving advance notice of tests...
Tasked to work on India''s 2036 Olympic bid, 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad: Leander PaesTennis legend Leander Paes will focus on India's 2036 Olympic bid and youth development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assigned him this...
Saurav Ghosal calls Olympic debut 'watershed moment', stresses access, coaching and ecosystem growthSquash is set for the 2028 Olympics, a major milestone. Saurav Ghosal highlights the need for more players and better coaching in India. He...
Not under consideration: Sports Ministry dismisses talk of turning cricketers into baseball playersThe Sports ministry dismissed rumors of converting cricket players into baseball athletes for events like the Asian Games or Olympics. A mi...
India to host 2036 Olympics? IOA formally writes to Future Host Commission and International Olympic CommitteeThe Indian Olympic Association has sent a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee, expressing its interest in hosting the O...
Nita Ambani: Championing India's Olympic aspirations in Paris- Advocates India's 2036 bid, gets featured in French mediaNita Ambani, an IOC member, championed India's 2036 Olympic bid and launched India House at the Paris Olympics. This initiative showcases I...
India set for double-digit medal haul at Paris Olympics, says Nita AmbaniNita Ambani, IOC member and sports administrator, expressed optimism that India will achieve its first-ever double-digit medal count at the...
IOA ropes in BPCL as principal sponsor for four yearsIOA named BPCL as sponsor from Paris 2024 to LA 2028, including Commonwealth, Asian, Summer Youth, Winter, and Winter Youth Olympics. PT Us...
Olympics: Reliance joins India's Olympic body as principal partnerReliance joins India's Olympic body as principal partner. The world's second most populous nation has been an Olympic laggard. The seven me...
IOC session in India will be significant development for country's Olympic aspiration: Nita AmbaniMumbai received a historic 99 per cent of the votes in favour of its bid from the delegates participating in the process, with 75 members e...
Mumbai to host International Olympic Committee session in 2023Mumbai received a historic 99% of the votes in favour of its bid from the delegates participating in the process, with 75 members endorsing...
After Mirabai Chanu, boxer Lovlina Borgohain gets keys to a brand new Renault KigerThe carmaker said that Borgohain has 'punched' her way into the hearts of the entire nation.
'I am a disco dancer': Bappi-Da, an Olympian inspiration for India?Why we welcome breakdancing as an Olympic sport.
My burning desire is to win at Rio Olympics: Jitu RaiThe 27-year-old Lucknow-based 'Pistol King' of Nepali origin is set to be rewarded with the Arjuna for his achievements over the past one y...