2024 Paris Olympics: News

22 Dec 2024

Lakshya Sen

Year-Ender: Revisiting India's performance at 2024 Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics was arguably the biggest sporting event in 2024.

21 Dec 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Year-Ender: Vinesh Phogat's medal saga headlined India's Paris Olympics campaign

The Indian contingent, which comprised 117 athletes, recorded six medals, including five bronze and one silver in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

19 Dec 2024

Indian Hockey Team

Indian men's hockey team ranks 5th in latest FIH standings

The Indian men's hockey team has achieved the fifth spot in the latest world rankings released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).

14 Dec 2024

Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra's Paris Olympics shirt inducted into World Athletics' museum

The Museum of World Athletics (MOWA) has inducted Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's shirt from the Paris 2024 Olympics into its heritage collection.

11 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic

Year-ender: Novak Djokovic attained these feats with historic Olympic gold

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic finally ended his wait for an elusive Olympic gold medal in August this year.

Viktor Axelsen criticizes BWF for ignoring players' mental health concerns

Paris Olympic gold medalist Viktor Axelsen has taken to social media to voice his displeasure against the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

08 Nov 2024

Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra to undergo 31-day training in South Africa

India's double Olympic medalist and javelin champion Neeraj Chopra will soon head to South Africa for a month-long training program. The off-season regimen is part of his early preparation for next year's competitions.

Olympic gold-medalist Imane Khelif's gender questioned after medical report leak

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who won gold in women's boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is under renewed scrutiny after a leaked medical report.

07 Oct 2024

Asian Championships

Dipa Karmakar retires: Decoding her journey in gymnastics

Dipa Karmakar, India's first female Olympic gymnast, has announced her retirement from the sport.

20 Sep 2024

Anushka Sen

Viral Korean Olympic shooter lands first acting role as assassin

South Korean Olympic shooter Kim Ye-ji, who became an internet sensation during the 2024 Paris Olympics, has secured her first acting role.

18 Sep 2024

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic hints at skipping ATP Finals, reducing 2024 tennis schedule

Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis star, has hinted at potentially missing the upcoming ATP Finals in Turin. This speculation comes after his recent revelation of planning to reduce his tennis commitments for the remainder of 2024.

18 Sep 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat calls for weight allowance in wrestling finals

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has called for a change in the United World Wrestling (UWW) rules, following her disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics.

15 Sep 2024

Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra competed in Diamond League final with fractured hand

India's double Olympic medalist and javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, has revealed that he participated in the 2024 Diamond League season finale despite a fractured hand.

15 Sep 2024

Federation Cup

Decoding Neeraj Chopra's solid 2024 season despite injury

Neeraj Chopra, India's ace javelin star, concluded his 2024 season with a commendable performance in the Diamond League final on September 14.

15 Sep 2024

Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra secures 2nd place in Diamond League Final

Indian ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra secured a commendable second place in the 2024 Diamond League Final held on September 14.

13 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet Singh

Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh downplays past victories ahead of Pakistan clash

Indian hockey team captain, Harmanpreet Singh, has dismissed the significance of previous victories over Pakistan.

13 Sep 2024

Avinash Sable

Diamond League: India's Avinash Sable aims to finish season strongly

India's 3000m steeplechase national record holder, Avinash Sable, is set to make his debut at the Diamond League final.

13 Sep 2024

Laver Cup

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup, sparks retirement speculation: Details

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has sparked retirement speculation by withdrawing from the upcoming Laver Cup, a prestigious team tournament.

12 Sep 2024

Athletics

Harmilan Bains contemplated suicide after missing Paris Olympics

Harmilan Bains, a double Asian Games medalist and middle-distance runner, has revealed her struggle with mental health issues following her inability to participate in the recent 2024 Paris Olympics.

12 Sep 2024

Tom Cruise

Can you guess Tom Cruise's paycheck for insane Olympic stunt

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise left everyone stunned with his daredevil stunt during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics last month.

11 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet Singh

Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Indian men's hockey team reaches semis

The Indian men's hockey team delivered a stellar performance, defeating Malaysia 8-1 in their third group match of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024.

11 Sep 2024

Avinash Sable

Neeraj Chopra, Avinash Sable to compete in Diamond League final

Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable will represent India at the Diamond League season finale in Brussels, Belgium, on September 13 and 14.

05 Sep 2024

Olympics

Ugandan Olympic marathon runner dies after being set ablaze

Rebecca Cheptegei, Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, has tragically lost her life, as reported according by BBC and The Guardian.

05 Sep 2024

World

Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her boyfriend, dies 

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has passed away at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret.

04 Sep 2024

Sharath Kamal

Sharath Kamal postpones retirement, commits to another professional season

Indian table tennis legend, Achanta Sharath Kamal, has decided to postpone his retirement plans following his fifth Olympic appearance.

03 Sep 2024

Olympics

Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikec to trademark his unique 'walking' stance

Renowned Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec has initiated the process to trademark his distinctive shooting stance that gained global recognition during the 2024 Paris Olympics.

31 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic crashes out of US Open in third round 

In a surprising turn of events, Novak Djokovic was defeated by Australia's Alexei Popyrin in the third round of the 2024 US Open.

31 Aug 2024

Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic admits playing 'worst tennis' after US Open upset

Novak Djokovic has candidly admitted to playing "some of the worst tennis" of his career in the ongoing 2024 US Open.

30 Aug 2024

Avani Lekhara

Manu Bhaker hails Avani Lekhara's gold medal win at Paralympics

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has praised Avani Lekhara for winning gold in the 10m air rifle standing SH1 event at the Paris Paralympics.

29 Aug 2024

Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen reveals reason behind viral behind-the-back shot at Olympics

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen missed out on a much-deserved medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

29 Aug 2024

Indian Hockey Team

Krishan Pathak: The rising star set to replace PR Sreejesh

Krishan Pathak, a promising talent in Indian men's hockey team, is poised to succeed veteran PR Sreejesh.

29 Aug 2024

Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen aspires to be 'Virat Kohli of Indian badminton'

Lakshya Sen, a rising star in Indian badminton, has expressed his ambition to emulate the success of cricket legend Virat Kohli in his sport.

28 Aug 2024

Harmanpreet Singh

Men's hockey: Indian squad announced for Asian Champions Trophy

The Indian men's hockey team has unveiled an 18-member squad for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy.

28 Aug 2024

Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz cherishes on-court rivalry with Novak Djokovic

Spanish ace Carlos Alcaraz has been relishing his intense on-court rivalry with 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

26 Aug 2024

HS Prannoy

India's HS Prannoy takes indefinite break from badminton: Here's why

HS Prannoy, India's top-ranked badminton player, has announced an indefinite hiatus from the sport to prioritize his health.

26 Aug 2024

Olympics

Aman Sehrawat eyes gold at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Aman Sehrawat, India's youngest Olympic medalist, has set his sights on winning gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

26 Aug 2024

Hockey India League

India set to host inaugural Women's Hockey India League: Details

India is set to host the inaugural Women's Hockey India League, as confirmed by Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey.

26 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat receives gold medal from Haryana panchayat on birthday

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was honored with a gold medal by the Sarvkhap Panchayat in Haryana on her birthday, August 25.

26 Aug 2024

Olympics

Mondo Duplantis breaks his own world record in pole vault

Sweden's pole vault sensation, Mondo Duplantis, has once again rewritten the history books by surpassing his own world record.

25 Aug 2024

Badminton

Lakshya Sen heads to Austria for physical assessment

India's 22-year-old badminton ace Lakshya Sen has embarked on a journey to Austria for a comprehensive physical assessment.

25 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker

Why is everyone talking about Manu Bhaker, SKY's viral photo?

Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav and ace shooter Manu Bhaker recently shared a moment that has piqued the interest of their fans.

25 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker

Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker names her favorite Indian cricketers

India's Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker has named her favorite sports personalities in a recent interview with Cosmopolitan magazine.

24 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker

Sarabjot Singh reveals limited training with Manu before Paris Olympics

Sarabjot Singh, the co-recipient of India's first Olympic medal in a mixed shooting event, has revealed that he and his partner Manu Bhaker had minimal joint training prior to the competition.

24 Aug 2024

Athletics

Femke Bol reacts to clocking historic women's 400m hurdles time

Femke Bol, the reigning world champion, has once again made history by breaking her own meet record in the women's 400-meter hurdles at the Lausanne Diamond League.

24 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

Kohli, Rohit, Dhoni more popular than Neeraj Chopra in July

Cricket continues to dominate the Indian sports scene, overshadowing even the 2024 Paris Olympics.

23 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker exits event after question on viral video

Double Olympic medalist, Manu Bhaker, abruptly left an event in Chennai on Wednesday.

23 Aug 2024

Elise Mertens

Ons Jabeur to miss 2024 US Open with shoulder injury

Ons Jabeur, the 2022 US Open women's runner-up and former Wimbledon finalist, has withdrawn from this year's tournament due to a shoulder injury.

23 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic thanks Carlos Alcaraz after clinching Paris Olympics gold

Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis star, has expressed his gratitude to Carlos Alcaraz following their showdown in the men's singles final at the Paris Olympics 2024.

23 Aug 2024

Paralympics

Paris Paralympics 2024: Half of Olympic venues to be reused

The 2024 Paris Paralympics, commencing on August 28, will utilize half of the venues previously used for the Olympics.

23 Aug 2024

Field Hockey

Naveen Patnaik felicitates Indian hockey team on historic Olympic win

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has lauded the Indian men's hockey team for their bronze medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

23 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra

Lausanne Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra finishes second with season-best throw

India's Neeraj Chopra finished second in men's javelin throw at the 2024 Lausanne Diamond League.

22 Aug 2024

Achanta Sharath Kamal

Sharath Kamal eyes administrative role after retirement from table tennis

Achanta Sharath Kamal, a seasoned Indian table tennis player, has expressed his desire to remain involved with the sport post-retirement by taking up an administrative role.

22 Aug 2024

Taapsee Pannu

'It's not in her control': Taapsee Pannu defends Imane Khelif

Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu has voiced her support for Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif, who is currently embroiled in a gender eligibility controversy.

22 Aug 2024

Table Tennis

Paris Olympics star Archana Kamath retires from professional table tennis

Archana Kamath, a key member of the women's table tennis contingent at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has announced her retirement from professional sports.

22 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker

Neeraj Chopra's brand value to surpass ₹330 crore: Details here

The triumphant performance Team India athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics has significantly boosted their brand value.

21 Aug 2024

Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen reflects on his performance at 2024 Paris Olympics

Indian badminton star, Lakshya Sen, has shared his feelings about his performance at the Paris Olympics.

21 Aug 2024

Indian Hockey Team

Kerala government honors PR Sreejesh with Rs. 2 crore

The Kerala government has announced a cash reward of Rs. 2 crore for Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh.

21 Aug 2024

Wrestling

How Aman Sehrawat overcame fears to win Paris Olympics bronze

Aman Sehrawat, India's youngest Olympic medalist, has shared his journey to winning the bronze in men's 57kg freestyle wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

21 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra's Lausanne Diamond League schedule: Key details

Days after winning a historic silver a the 2024 Paris Olympics, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to compete at the Lausanne Diamond League in Switzerland.

20 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat's husband refutes rumors of ₹16 crore prize money

Somvir Rathee, the husband of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, has dismissed online rumors claiming that his wife received a cash prize of ₹16 crore.

20 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

CAS upholds Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification, criticizes 'draconian' rules

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the 2024 Paris Olympics.

19 Aug 2024

Wrestling

Wrestler Aman Sehrawat becomes World No. 2 in men's 57kg

Indian wrestling sensation, Aman Sehrawat, has made a significant leap in the United World Wrestling rankings.

19 Aug 2024

Olympics

Gabba's future as Test cricket venue uncertain amid Olympic preparations

The Gabba, Brisbane's iconic cricket ground, is potentially facing its final days as a Test match venue.

19 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat faints during felicitation ceremony in Haryana

Vinesh Phogat, the renowned Indian wrestler, recently experienced a health scare during a felicitation ceremony in her home village of Balali, Haryana.

18 Aug 2024

Cincinnati Masters

Aryna Sabalenka downs Iga Swiatek to reach Cincinnati Open final

Women's singles number three seed Aryna Sabalenka downed top seed Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals of the 2024 Cincinnati Open on Sunday, August 18.

18 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra

Javelin star Neeraj Chopra resumes training for Diamond League

India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra has resumed his training in Magglingen, Switzerland, after winning the historic silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

18 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat reconsiders retirement decision post Paris Olympics setback 

Vinesh Phogat, India's renowned wrestler, is reevaluating her retirement decision following the 2024 Paris Olympics.

17 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra to compete in Lausanne Diamond League: Details 

Neeraj Chopra, India's silver medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is set to return to action on August 22. He will participate in the Lausanne Diamond League event.

17 Aug 2024

Bajrang Punia

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia welcome Vinesh Phogat at Delhi Airport

Vinesh Phogat, one of India's most celebrated wrestlers, returned home on Saturday following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024.

17 Aug 2024

Olympics

Vinesh Phogat receives warm welcome following Paris Olympics setback

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat returned to India today after her disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics.

17 Aug 2024

Olympics

Vinesh Phogat shares future plans following Olympic medal saga

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has expressed uncertainty about her future in the sport, following her disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics.