BCCI pledges Rs 10 cr for Indian contingent for Tokyo Olympics
Jun 21, 2021, at 07:37 am
Delhi/IBNS: The Indian cricket board (Board of Control for Cricket in India) on Sunday announced a donation of Rs 10 crore for the training and preparation of the country's team heading for Tokyo Olympics.
BCCI announces to donate Rs 10 cr for preparations of Olympic-bound athletes
Jun 21, 2021, at 02:03 am
New Delhi/UNI: The BCCI on Sunday pledged a donation of Rs 10 crore for the training and preparations of Indian athletes who have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, scheduled to begin from July 23.
Mohali Hockey Stadium renamed after Balbir Singh Senior's legendary history
May 26, 2021, at 01:41 am
Chandigarh/UNI: The Mohali International Hockey Stadium on Tuesday was dedicated to the memory of Padma Shri Balbir Singh Senior in a formal ceremony.
Over half of Japanese want Tokyo Olympics canceled: Survey
May 17, 2021, at 12:38 am
Tokyo/Sputnik: Nearly 60% of Japanese citizens are in favor of canceling the Tokyo-hosted Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer over COVID-19, a public opinion poll by Japan's Kyodo news agency showed on Sunday.
BCCI approves 10-team IPL from 2022
Dec 24, 2020, at 11:32 pm
Ahmedabad/IBNS: The Indian cricket board has approved a 10-team Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament from 2022, media reports said.
Cricket can be included in Olympics, says for er Indian skipper Rahul Dravid
Nov 14, 2020, at 10:44 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former India skipper, Rahul Dravid, feels cricket can be part of the Olympics.
Olympic family impressed by Beijing 2022 preparations despite pandemic
Sep 07, 2020, at 05:55 pm
Beijing/Xinhua: As the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games approach its 500-day countdown, Olympic family members spoke highly of the Beijing 2022 preparations despite the COVID-19 pandemic this year.
Emergency response team for 2022 Winter Olympics ski venue
May 28, 2020, at 11:18 am
Shijiazhuang/Xinhua: The ski venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli, north China's Hebei Province, has set up an emergency response team to better serve the event.
COVID-19: 'Cancellation of event out of question', say Tokyo Olympics organizers
Mar 23, 2020, at 03:13 pm
Tokyo/Moscow/Sputnik: The cancellation of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan due to the COVID-19 pandemic is out of question, Organizing Committee CEO Toshiro Muto said on Monday, adding that different scenarios will be studied.
My only goal is to change the colour of my medal: Sakshi Malik
Jul 30, 2019, at 07:29 pm
New Delhi, July 30 (UNI): Sakshi Malik has a new goal – changing her medal colour at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Abhishek Verma clinches gold, seals Olympic quota
Apr 27, 2019, at 04:39 pm
New Delhi, Apr 27 (UNI) Indian shooter Abhishek Verma on Saturday won the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup being held in Beijing.
Indian women's team pump 7 past Bangladesh in 2020 Olympics qualifier
Nov 11, 2018, at 05:13 pm
Yangon, Nov 11 (IBNS): Leaving the disappointment of the draw against Nepal behind, the Indian women's national team recorded a fine 7-1 win against Bangladesh in their second match of the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers Round 1, held on Sunday (November 11) at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon. Bala Devi scored four out of the seven goals for India, with Kamala Devi grabbing a brace and Sanju wrapping an excellent performance with a well-deserved strike.
Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore engages in friendly out with Mary Kom
Nov 03, 2018, at 07:34 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Olympic Bronze medalist MC Mary Kom has posted a memorable video on her Twitter page where she could be seen engaging herself in a friendly boxing bout with Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.
Tokyo 2020: Japan unveils Olympics mascots
Feb 28, 2018, at 11:26 pm
Tokyo, Feb 28 (IBNS): Japanese authorities on Wednesday have unveiled two mascots for the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics games in its national capital Tokyo.
IOC bans Russia from Winter Olympics
Dec 06, 2017, at 02:13 pm
London, Dec 6 (IBNS): The International Olympic Committee has banned Russia from competing in the Winter Olympics to held in Pyeongchang next year.
2016 Olympics Men’s Football Final referee Alireza Faghani to officiate Hero ISL 2016 final
Dec 18, 2016, at 05:07 am
Kolkata, Dec 17 (IBNS): The Hero Indian Super League 2016 is set for a grand finale on Dec 18, 2016 when Kerala Blasters FC and Atletico de Kolkata take the field in front of a massive crowd turning up in numbers of over 50,000.
Sports coaches return to India ready to boost athletes’ chances of success
Sep 08, 2016, at 09:13 pm
London, Sept 8 (IBNS): Coaches and sports scientists from India are ready to apply the lessons learned from a successful partnership with experts at the University of Birmingham to help prepare their athletes for future success.
Yogeshwar Dutt confirms medal upgradation
Aug 30, 2016, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Indian grappler Yogeshwar Dutt may have failed to repeat his London Olympics feat at Rio, where the mega sporting event concluded recently, but he confirmed the upgradation of his Olympic Bronze medal to a Silver, adding another laurel to India's kitty.
Olympics: BAI welcomes Narendra Modi's Task Force initiative
Aug 28, 2016, at 01:47 am
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS): The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Saturday appreciated and welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move to form task force for the upcoming three Olympics games.
Vinesh Phogat recovering 'well' after knee surgery
Aug 27, 2016, at 10:21 pm
Mumbai, Aug 27 (IBNS): Indian Olympian and female grappler Vinesh Phogat on Saturday said that she is recovering 'well' after knee surgery.
Rio wrestling: India's Sandeep Tomar defeated
Aug 20, 2016, at 02:18 am
Rio, Aug 19 (IBNS): Victor Lebedev of Russia defeated India's Sandeep Tomar in the men's Freestyle wrestling 57 kilogram's 1/8 final round at the Rio Olympics here on Friday.
Dipa Karmakar India's pride, says Sushma Swaraj
Aug 16, 2016, at 05:07 pm
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): Heaping praise on Indian Olympian Dipa Karmakar, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj referred to her as India's pride.
Want to improve upon my ranking: Dipa Karmakar
Aug 09, 2016, at 04:42 am
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 8 (IBNS): Olympian Dipa Karmakar, who will vie for a podium finish in the Vault gymnastics final of the ongoing Rio Olympics on Aug 14, said she is not thinking about the medals and is more keen towards the betterment of her rankings.
Rio: Serena,Venus exit after first round defeat
Aug 08, 2016, at 03:27 pm
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 8 (IBNS):Disappointing her fans, Serena Williams and Venus Williams were defeated in the Olympics doubles clash on Sunday.
Rio: Novak Djokovic defeated in first round
Aug 08, 2016, at 03:08 pm
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 8 (IBNS) Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic suffered a jolt as he crashed out off the Olympics men's singles Tennis event after being defeated by Juan Martin del Potro on Sunday.
Leander Paes creates history, participates in record seventh Olympics
Aug 06, 2016, at 07:12 pm
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IBNS): Indian tennis great, Leander Paes wrote himself in the pages of history books when he walked alongside the other Indian athletes in the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday in Rio de Janeiro.
Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel launches rap track for Rio Olympics
Aug 06, 2016, at 07:03 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): The official song for India for the Rio Olympics 'Born a Champion' was launched at Olympic Carnival by union Sports Minister Vijay Goel, a release stated.
An honor to be the flag bearer for Denmark, says Caroline Wozniacki
Aug 06, 2016, at 05:02 pm
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IBNS): Attending the opening ceremony of the 2016 summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, female tennis ace Caroline Wozniacki expressed her delight to be the flag bearer for her country, Denmark.
Grand Opening ceremony marks the beginning of Rio Olympics
Aug 06, 2016, at 03:12 pm
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IBNS) With a glittering and grand ceremony, the 31st Olympics officially commenced in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro city on Friday as athletes from across the world geared up to fight and clinch medal and glory for their nations.
Sonia Gandhi wishes Indian contingent of athletes for Olympics
Aug 06, 2016, at 01:12 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday congratulated the Indian contingent of athletes for the Olympics.