PT Usha thanks OCA for including Yoga in Asian Games programme
Jul 01, 2024, at 09:07 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Olympic Association President Dr. PT Usha has thanked the Olympic Council of Asia's Executive Board (EB) for readily agreeing to her proposal to include Yoga, the ancient Indian discipline that fosters physical and mental health in the Asian Games programme.
Nishant Dev gets one step closer to Paris 2024 quota in Boxing
Mar 11, 2024, at 07:30 pm
Busto Arsizio/UNI: 2023 World Championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev registered a convincing 5-0 win over Christos Karaitis of Greece to enter the men’s 71kg quarter-finals at the 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier here.
'India will leave no stone unturned' to host Olympics in 2036: PM Modi
Oct 15, 2023, at 08:33 am
New Delhi: India made public its intention to host the Olympic Games in 2036 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday saying that the country will “leave no stone unturned” to host the Olympics in 2036.
India thrash Japan in Asian Games Hockey final to clinch gold, get direct entry into Paris Olympics
Oct 06, 2023, at 11:45 pm
Dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh's brace helped India thrash Japan 5-1 in the men's hockey final to win the gold medal at the ongoing Asian Games here on Friday.
Official countdown to Paris 2024 Olympic Games begins
Jul 26, 2023, at 08:52 pm
As Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, the Swiss watchmaker OMEGA has officially begun the one-year countdown to Paris 2024.
Unstoppable athletes from Northeast India illuminate Olympic history
Jun 28, 2023, at 04:43 am
In a dazzling display of skill and determination, athletes from the northeastern region of India have etched their names into the annals of Olympic glory. On the occasion of International Olympics Day, we take a closer look at the untold tales of triumph that have emanated from this vibrant corner of the nation.
Jun 10, 2023, at 10:35 am
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced a significant increase in the prize money for Olympic medalists hailing from the state. The state government aims to inspire young athletes to give their best and bring glory to their region.
Assam's rising star Hriday Hazarika clinches silver medal at ISSF Shooting World Cup
May 21, 2023, at 06:16 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Hriday Hazarika, a talented rifle shooter from the remote village of Dhalpur in Upper Assam, has overcome numerous challenges to win a silver medal in the men's 10m Air Rifle event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shooting World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Official dates for 2028 Olympics, Paralympics announced
Jul 19, 2022, at 08:17 pm
Los Angeles/UNI: The Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympics and Paralympics organisers has announced the official dates for the Games.
Sports in 2021: That Was The Year That Was
Dec 28, 2021, at 07:41 pm
Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra is the flavour of the year as he created history in 2021 winning the Gold Medal in Javelin throwing event in the Olympics. On the front of cricket, there was a change of guard as Virat Kohli stepped down as white ball skipper to be replaced by Rohit Sharma. Supriyo Hazra looks back
'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra shows his Olympic medal to kids in Mumbai
Sep 11, 2021, at 12:23 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra shared some candid moments interacting with children at an event in St Regis here Thursday.
Tokyo Paralympics: Indian archer Harvinder Singh wins bronze
Sep 03, 2021, at 11:56 pm
Tokyo: Indian archer Harvinder Singh created history as he won the bronze medal for India in the Tokyo Paralympics event on Friday.
India's Olympian footballer SS Hakim passes away
Aug 22, 2021, at 10:14 pm
Kalaburgi/Bengaluru/UNI: Former India footballer Syed Shahid Hakim breathed his last on Sunday at a hospital in Kalaburgi. He was 82.
Punjab govt names 10 govt schools after Olympic medal winning hockey players: Singla
Aug 22, 2021, at 10:04 pm
Chandigarh: Punjab School Education and PWD Minister Vijay Inder Singla on Sunday said that the state government has named the schools of the respective areas after Olympic medal winner hockey players.
RJ Malishka Mendonsa grooves for Olympic hero Neeraj Chopra, netizens express anger
Aug 21, 2021, at 12:07 am
Mumbai: Popular Radio Jockey Malishka Mendonsa and her Red FM team are facing social media criticisms after a video emerged on the internet where they could be seen dancing before Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra during an online interview.
Sachin Tendulkar meets Olympics silver medalist Mirabai Chanu
Aug 12, 2021, at 12:59 am
Mumbai/UNI: Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar met Tokyo Olympics silver winner in wrestling, Mirabai Chanu at his home, here on Wednesday.
My next target is World Athletics Championships title: Neeraj Chopra
Aug 12, 2021, at 12:45 am
New Delhi/UNI: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who has already scripted history by clinching country’s first athletics gold medal at the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics, is now targeting World Athletics Championships title, next year.
ICC confirms cricket's Olympics ambition
Aug 10, 2021, at 10:32 pm
Dubai: The International Cricket Council on Tuesday confirmed its intention to bid for cricket’s inclusion in the Olympic Games.
Assam government to felicitate Lovlina on Aug 12 in Guwahati
Aug 10, 2021, at 10:17 pm
Guwahati: Olympics bronze medal winner Lovlina Borgohain will reach in Guwahati on August 12.
Tokyo bids farewell to spectacular 2020 Olympic Games, next edition in Paris
Aug 09, 2021, at 05:14 am
Tokyo/UNI: After 16 days of breathtaking moments, the spectacular Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games drew to a close on Sunday amid all the extraordinary restrictions and challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
IOC chief Thomas Bach declares summer Olympic Games in Tokyo officially closed
Aug 09, 2021, at 12:53 am
Tokyo/UNI/Sputnik: President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach has declared the 32rd Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo officially closed.
Tokyo Olympics: Hungary's Kopasz wins men's kayak single 1,000m gold
Aug 03, 2021, at 09:21 pm
Tokyo/UNI/Xinhua: Balint Kopasz and Adam Varga led a one-two finish for Hungary in the men's kayak single 1,000m final at the Tokyo Olympic Games here on Tuesday.
Indian Women, for the first time, enter Olympics hockey semi final
Aug 02, 2021, at 08:34 pm
Tokyo/IBNS: Gritty Indian women rose to the occasion to enter the semifinals of Tokyo Olympics hockey, upsetting three-time champions Australia 1-0 Monday.
Eight people lost accreditation due to safety rule violations at Tokyo Games, say Organizers
Aug 02, 2021, at 04:53 am
Tokyo/UNI/SPUTNIK: Eight people related to the Olympic Games have had their accreditation revoked for violating safety regulations, the CEO of the organizing committee, Toshiro Muto, said.
Tokyo Olympics: British cyclist Worthington wins first Olympic BMX freestyle gold
Aug 02, 2021, at 04:41 am
Tokyo/UNI/Xinhua: British cyclist Charlotte Worthington won the gold of the inaugural Olympic BMX freestyle at the Tokyo Olympic Games here on Sunday.
Olympics: US swimmer Dressel shines at Tokyo 2020 with five golds in six events
Aug 02, 2021, at 04:26 am
Tokyo/UNI/Xinhua: Caeleb Dressel of the United States made himself the most successful swimmer in Tokyo, who pocketed five golds from the six events he featured in as the swimming competitions concluded here on Sunday.
Tokyo Olympics: India beat Great Britain 3-1 to cruise into men's hockey semi-finals
Aug 02, 2021, at 03:36 am
Tokyo: Indian men's hockey team created history as after several decades the side qualified to play the semi-finals of the Olympics event after beating Great Britain in the quarter-finals here on Sunday.
Jul 31, 2021, at 08:33 pm
Tokyo/IBNS: In a setback for India, Atanu Das lost to Takaharu Furukawa of Japan 4-6 in the pre-quarter finals of the men's individual archery event at Tokyo Olympics Saturday.
Tokyo Olympics: South Korea’s San An wins archery gold, Russian Elena Osipova claims silver medal
Jul 30, 2021, at 11:20 pm
Tokyo/UNI/Sputnik: South Korean archer San An defeated Elena Osipova, who represents the Russian Olympic Committee, in the final of the women’s individual tournament and claimed the gold medal at Tokyo Games on Friday.
Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic's run ends as Alexander Zverev defeats him in semi-finals
Jul 30, 2021, at 09:51 pm
Tokyo: Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic bowed out of the Tokyo Olympics after he was defeated by Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals clash.