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PT Usha thanks OCA for including Yoga in Asian Games programme

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Arunachal Pradesh Increases prize money for Olympic medallists, introduces initiatives to promote sports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.