Olympics: News

The Olympic Games are international sporting events that are held every four years. Thousands of athletes across the world participate in the varieties of competitions of Olympics. Almost 200 nations participate in this famous sports competition. The Summer and Winter Games occur alternatively by occurring every four years but two years apart.

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.

05 Nov 2024

Narendra Modi

India officially bids to host 2036 Olympics, Paralympics: Report

India has officially shown interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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.

29 Oct 2024

Cricket News

Cricket at 2028 Olympics could be moved out of LA

The cricket competitions planned for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, could be moved to the East Coast of the United States.

Rani Rampal retires from international hockey after 16-year career

Former captain of the Indian women's hockey team, Rani Rampal, has announced her retirement from international hockey.

22 Oct 2024

Cricket News

LA28 Olympics: Cricket matches could be held in New York

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizers are eyeing New York as a potential venue for cricket matches.

LA28 Olympics: New York may host cricket matches

In a major move from the West Coast to the East Coast, the 2028 Los Angeles (LA28) Olympics is mulling hosting its cricket matches in New York, as per Cricbuzz.

10 Oct 2024

Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal set to bow out: His incredible records, achievements

Legend Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will retire from tennis at the end of this season.

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.

What happened when Modi called Vinesh Phogat after Olympics disqualification 

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has claimed that she refused to speak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi following her disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics.

26 Sep 2024

Bajrang Punia

Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat receives NADA notice for whereabouts failure

Vinesh Phogat, a former wrestler and now politician, has been issued a notice by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing to provide her whereabouts.

24 Sep 2024

Asian Cricket Council

Cricket may be excluded from 2026 Asian Games: Here's why

Cricket, which is set to make a comeback in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, faces potential exclusion from the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

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

2024 Paris Olympics

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.

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.

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.

08 Sep 2024

Asian Games

Olympic Council of Asia: Randhir Singh's remarkable career achievments

Former Indian trap and skeet Olympic shooter Randhir Singh was unanimously elected as the President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

08 Sep 2024

Mansukh Mandaviya

India aims to host 2030 Youth Olympics, 2036 Summer Olympics

India is preparing to bid for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games and the 2036 Summer Olympics.

08 Sep 2024

Sports

Randhir Singh becomes first Indian president of OCA: Details here

Randhir Singh, a seasoned sports administrator and five-time Olympic shooter, has been elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

08 Sep 2024

Asian Games

Who is Randhir Singh? the first Indian president of OCA 

Randhir Singh, a seasoned sports administrator and five-time Olympic shooter, has made history by becoming the first Indian to be elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

06 Sep 2024

Bajrang Punia

'All parties except…': Vinesh Phogat attacks BJP after joining Congress 

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party on Friday, ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections.

05 Sep 2024

2024 Paris 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.

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.

04 Sep 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'KBC': Manu Bhaker, Aman Sehrawat to grace special episode

The 16th season of the popular Indian quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, is set to feature two of India's Olympic champions.

03 Sep 2024

2024 Paris 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.

03 Sep 2024

Badminton

Saina Nehwal considering retirement from badminton due to arthritis: Details 

Indian badminton champion, Saina Nehwal, has publicly disclosed her ongoing struggle with arthritis.

02 Sep 2024

Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker sets sights on 2028 LA Olympics, targets gold

Manu Bhaker, the first Indian woman to win two medals at an Olympics edition, has set her sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

02 Sep 2024

Saina Nehwal

Star Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal contemplates retirement: Here's why

Indian badminton champion, Saina Nehwal, has publicly disclosed her ongoing struggle with arthritis.

31 Aug 2024

Farmers

Vinesh Phogat joins farmers' protest, answers questions on political future

Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat joined the farmers' protest at the Shambhu border on its 200th day, Saturday.

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.

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.

26 Aug 2024

Usain Bolt

Australian sprinter Gout Gout likened to Usain Bolt

Teen sensation Gout Gout is making waves in the world of athletics.

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

2024 Paris 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

Athletics

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

North Korea

Why North Korean Olympians are in trouble for 'smiling' selfie

The North Korea table tennis silver medalists are in hot water over a harmless selfie they took from the 2024 Paris Olympics podium.

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.

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

Dilip Joshi

'TMKOC's Jethalal gifts THIS to Paris Olympic medalist Aman Sehrawat

Wrestler Aman Sehrawat, India's bronze medalist at the recent Paris Olympic Games, had a dream come true as he met actor Dilip Joshi, who plays Jethalal in the popular Hindi sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

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.

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

2024 Paris Olympics

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

2024 Paris 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

Alexander Zverev

Jannik Sinner overcomes Alexander Zverev to reach Cincinnati Open final

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner has secured his place in the final of the Cincinnati Open, after a thrilling victory over world number four Alexander Zverev.

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

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.