Proposal for posthumous Padma Vibhushan to Olympian Khashaba Jadhav sent to Centre: Maharashtra govtThe Maharashtra government has informed the Bombay High Court about a proposal for the posthumous Padma Vibhushan award for wrestler Khasha...
14 May, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Anand Mahindra applauds India's undefeated boxing champion Nishant Dev after 6-0 record. 'He will hear us cheering'Indian boxer Nishant Dev continued his unbeaten professional run with a dominant second-round stoppage win in Las Vegas, taking his record ...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Who is Sturla Holm Lægreid and why is Olympic medalist Norwegian biathlete trending now? Winter Olympics Bronze medal confession explainedWho is Sturla Holm Lægreid and why is Olympic medalist Norwegian biathlete trending now? The Norwegian biathlete won bronze in the 20km rac...
11 Feb, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Nine ITIs in Odisha to get AI labs: CM Mohan Charan MajhiOdisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories are being set up in nine Industrial Train...
10 Jan, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Why winning third place feels better than second, and what regret has to do with it?Why does third place often feel better than second? Bestselling author Daniel H. Pink explores this Olympic paradox through the lens of reg...
21 Apr, 2025, 04.39 PM IST
Over 600 gifts, mementos received by PM Modi to go up for auction from Sept 17: Culture MinisterPrime Minister Narendra Modi's gifts, including sports memorabilia and a replica of the Ram temple, will be auctioned with a base price tot...
16 Sep, 2024, 10.03 PM IST
Paris Paralympics 2024: Here's how much the athletes earn for winning medals.Many nations are providing sizeable financial bonuses and incentives to their medal-winning athletes as the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris ...
30 Aug, 2024, 08.41 PM IST
IIS signs MoU with UWW to boost development of wrestling in IndiaThe Inspire Institute of Sport has partnered with United World Wrestling to promote wrestling in India. The agreement, signed in Paris, aim...
30 Aug, 2024, 01.04 PM IST
Are bronze medalists happier than silver medalists?Studies show that individuals who win bronze medals appear happier than those who win silver. Expectations have the power to either enhance...
22 Aug, 2024, 09.12 PM IST
Olympics 2024 Prize Money: Here's how much athletes in the Paris Olympics get for winning medalsOlympics 2024 Winners Prize Money: Olympic medalists are often rewarded by their home countries with cash incentives and unique gifts. Hong...
11 Aug, 2024, 11.33 AM IST
Poor quality, chipped, losing shine? Paris Olympic medals 'deteriorate' after just one weekThe Paris Olympics medals have been reported to lose its luster within a week of being awarded, according to the athletes who have received...
09 Aug, 2024, 10.45 PM IST
24 Service personnel among 117 Indian athletes taking part in Paris 2024 OlympicsTwenty-four Armed Forces personnel, including star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, are part of the 117 Indian athletes set to compete in the...
20 Jul, 2024, 05.54 PM IST
Psychology behind bronze medalists being happier than those in second place, all you need to knowBronze medalists are considered to be significantly happier than those who win the sliver medal in the Olympics, according to the human psy...
20 Jul, 2024, 10.33 AM IST
Anju Bobby questions IOA's decision to "not consider" Neeraj Chopra as India's flag bearer for Paris OlympicsThe World No. 88 has won the national table tennis championship a record 10 times. He has won 13 medals at the CWG, including seven golds. ...
29 Mar, 2024, 08.16 AM IST
Who is Sharath Kamal, table tennis star leading India's contingent at Paris Olympics 2024Sharath Kamal, India's ace table tennis player, will carry the Indian flag at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking his fifth and final Olympics...
24 Mar, 2024, 04.26 PM IST
Maharashtra to give Rs 50 lakh to Common Wealth Games gold medalistsThe Maharashtra government would also give Rs 30 lakh each to silver medalists and Rs 20 lakh each to bronze medal winners, the official sa...
05 Aug, 2014, 08.31 PM IST
- Rajasthan announces cash awards for Olympic winners Vijay Kumar, Sushil Kumar, Mary Kom, Saina Nehwal and others
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today announced cash awards of Rs 50 lakh each for silver medalists and Rs 25 lakh each for bronze me...
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