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CAS publishes full verdict on dismissal of Vinesh Phogat's joint silver medal appeal, terms it ’particularly difficult case’

Geneva/IBNS: Nearly a week after announcing the verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's plea against disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 as dismissed, the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) on Monday (August 19) released a full report of the entire proceedings, media reports said.

She deserves silver medal: Sachin Tendulkar backs Vinesh Phogat's appeal against Olympics disqualification

As the hearing of Vinesh Phogat's appeal against the Olympic decision to disqualify her is ongoing in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has voiced his support for the wrestler and said the silver should be given to her as she defeated her opponent "fair and square for the finals".

'Dream with us': IOC President delivers message of hope as rain fails to dampen Paris Olympics' unique style opening ceremony

Paris/IBNS: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach delivered the message of hope in the Olympics 2024's opening ceremony on Friday (July 26) as persistent rain failed to ruin excitement of the never-seen-before Paris parade.

Nita Ambani re-elected unanimously as International Olympic Committee member

Paris: Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this weekend, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that philanthropist and founder of the Reliance Foundation Nita M. Ambani, has been unanimously re-elected as the IOC member from India at the 142nd IOC session in Paris.

IOC forms temporary wrestling body days after federation suspended over protests

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Olympic Association has formed a temporary committee to run the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), days after the Centre suspended its newly elected administration over protest by wrestlers. 

'India will leave no stone unturned' to host Olympics in 2036: PM Modi

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.

Wrestling federation president to release statement on Jan 22

Gonda (UP)IBNS/UNI: President of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Kaisarganj, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, will release his formal statement on the ongoing tussle between him and the wrestlers on Jan 22.

World comes together for peace on Olympic Day

Lausanne/Switzerland/UNI: World Olympic Day is observed every year on June 23 to celebrate oneness, sports and culture.

WTA chief says video call between IOC chief, Chinese Tennis star Peng Shuai remains insufficient to assure her 'safety'

The Women's Tennis Association on Monday said a video call between the International Olympic Committee president and Chinese Tennis player Peng Shuai is 'unclear' to ascertain that she was 'free' and able to make her own decisions.

IOC elects Brisbane 2032 as Olympic and Paralympic host

Brisbane: International Olympic Committee Members on Tuesday voted to elect Brisbane 2032 as host of the Games of the XXXV Olympiad.

Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh to be India's flag bearers at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

New Delhi/UNI: Six-time world boxing champion MC Mary Kom and men’s hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh will be India’s flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced on Monday.

International Olympic Committee refute report of Tokyo Olympics cancellation

Canada/IBNS: Reports of cancellation of already postponed Tokyo Olympics, scheduled to open on Aug 24, are being refuted both by the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and local organizers.

Postponement of Tokyo Games to 2021 to cost IOC millions of dollars - Committee President

Moscow/Sputnik/UNI:  The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 due to the global coronavirus pandemic will cost the International Olympic Committee (IOC) hundreds of millions of dollars, IOC President Thomas Bach said in an interview with the German Welt Am Sonntag newspaper, published on Sunday.

COVID-19: ITTF suspends events until June 30

Beijing/Xinhua: The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Executive Committee has decided to suspend all planned ITTF events and activities involving international travel until June 30 as it discussed the effects of COVID-19 on the international table tennis event schedule.

IOC members support postponement of 2020 Tokyo Olympics amid COVID-19 pandemic

Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: Members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have expressed support for the decision of IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to reschedule the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization said in a statement.