Olympics: News

17 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker to pursue hobbies during three-month break from shooting

Manu Bhaker, India's double medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has decided to take a three-month break from competitive shooting.

17 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

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

Vinesh Phogat

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.

16 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Another controversy! Peacock removes 2024 Paris Olympics's breakdancing clips

The 2024 Paris Olympics marked the debut of breaking, also known as breakdancing, as a competitive event.

15 Aug 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi meets Paris Olympics Indian contingent on Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Indian Olympic contingent on India's 78th Independence Day, following the recently-concluded 2024 Paris Olympics.

15 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

PM Modi acknowledges India's ambition to host 2036 Olympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged India's aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics, during his Independence Day speech on August 15.

14 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

No Olympic medal for Vinesh Phogat as CAS dismisses petition

Vinesh Phogat will not be getting a silver medal after her petition was rejected by the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS).

14 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker features on cover of 'The Word Magazine'

22-year-old shooter Manu Bhaker has featured on the cover of The Word Magazine.

14 Aug 2024

Jason Gillespie

Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie invites Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem

Jason Gillespie, Pakistan cricket team's red-ball coach, has invited men's javelin thrower and 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist Arshad Nadeem, to visit the team dressing room.

14 Aug 2024

Indian Hockey Team

Indian men's hockey: Legend PR Sreejesh's number 16 jersey retired

Hockey India announced the retirement of the No. 16 jersey, previously worn by legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh.

14 Aug 2024

France

2024 Paris Olympics: Over 140 cyberattacks target government, telecom networks

The 2024 Paris Olympics has been the target of over 140 cyberattacks, as reported by French authorities.

14 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker to take 3-month break, may skip World Cup

Manu Bhaker, India's double medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is set to take a three-month break from competitive shooting.

14 Aug 2024

Bajrang Punia

WFI chief blames wrestlers' protests for India's poor Olympics performance

Sanjay Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), has attributed India's disappointing performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics to the wrestlers' protests against his aide, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

14 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Decoding timeline of Vinesh Phogat's Olympic medal saga

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was awarded her decision from the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) regarding her appeal against disqualification from the women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics.

14 Aug 2024

Indian Football Team

Former goalkeeper PR Sreejesh eyes coaching career following retirement 

PR Sreejesh, the recently retired Indian hockey goalkeeper, has unveiled his plans to embark on a coaching career.

14 Aug 2024

Kangana Ranaut

Saina Nehwal hits back at trolls after javelin comment

Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal recently faced criticism on social media for admitting she was unaware of javelin throw as a sport until Neeraj Chopra's gold medal win at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

14 Aug 2024

England Cricket Team

LA28: ECB, Cricket Scotland in talks to field joint teams

The England Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Scotland have begun talks about fielding combined men's and women's cricket teams for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

14 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Olympic medalist Indian men's hockey team climbs in FIH Rankings 

The Indian men's hockey team has climbed two spots in the Federation of International Hockey (FIH) rankings, moving from seventh to fifth place.

14 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

CAS postpones decision on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic medal appeal again

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has once again postponed the verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a joint silver medal in the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

13 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra to miss PM Modi's felicitation ceremony: Here's why 

Star Indian javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, has chosen to forego the Independence Day celebrations and the felicitation ceremony for Indian Olympians hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

13 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Paris Olympics: How Indian bronze-medalist Aman Sehrawat maintained his weight

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat, who won the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has opened up on the harsh realities of maintaining his competition weight.

13 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Nyjah Huston offered new Olympic bronze amid quality concerns

USA skateboarder Nyjah Huston, a bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, will be given a new medal.

13 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker

Is Manu Bhaker marrying Neeraj? Shooter's father says 'still very...'

Following the highly competitive 2024 Paris Olympics, social media has been buzzing with rumors of a possible marriage between Indian athletes Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra.

13 Aug 2024

Indian Hockey Team

Olympic-medalist Indian hockey team receives warm welcome at Delhi airport

The Indian men's hockey team, which clinched the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, received a celebratory welcome upon their return to India.

12 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

2024 Paris Olympics: Prize money of Indian medal winners

India's 2024 Paris Olympics campaign finally came to an end with wrestler Reetika Hooda's elimination on August 11.

PT Usha defends IOA medical team in Vinesh Phogat case

PT Usha, the Indian Olympic Association president, opened up on the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the 2024 Paris Olympics over weight issues.

12 Aug 2024

Lifestyle

Rising temperatures pose a threat to future Summer Olympics

The escalating danger of extreme heat, attributed to fossil fuel pollution, is becoming a significant concern for the future Summer Olympic Games.

12 Aug 2024

Paris

Urvashi Rautela apologizes for wearing 'Mother Mary dress' amid backlash

Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela has reportedly issued an apology after facing backlash for wearing a dress featuring motifs of Mother Mary during her recent visit to Paris.

12 Aug 2024

Ariana Grande

Watch: Tom Cruise closes Paris Olympics with jaw-dropping stunts

The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 was elevated to new heights with Hollywood star Tom Cruise performing a series of breathtaking stunts.

12 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics, men's football: Journey of gold medal winners Spain

After winning the 2024 European Championship title in Germany, Spain flexed their muscles again, winning the gold medal at 2024 Paris Olympics.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Lydia Ko: Most successful golfer in Olympic history

New Zealand's Lydia Ko won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics women's golf competition.

11 Aug 2024

Indian Hockey Team

Indian men's hockey: Decoding Harmanpreet Singh's journey at the Olympics

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh finished as the top goal-scorer at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics: Kenya's Faith Kipyegon records this unique feat

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon won the 1,500m gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics: Who is Kenya's gold medalist Emmanuel Wanyonyi?

Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi won the gold medal in the men's 800m at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Sifan Hassan scripts history at Paris Olympics: Decoding her campaign

Netherlands runner Sifan Hassan made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by clinching the women's marathon gold in 2:22:55 hours.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

2024 Paris Olympics: India registers six medals; no gold 

India's 2024 Paris Olympics campaign came to an end after wrestler Reetika Hooda got eliminated from the 76 kg wrestling freestyle event.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

2024 Paris Olympics: All we know about the closing ceremony

The highly-octane 2024 Paris Olympics has reached its business end.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Masai Russell wins Olympic 100m hurdles gold: Decoding her campaign

In a nail-biting finish, USA athlete Masai Russell won the gold medal in the women's 100m hurdles event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics: Decoding USA men's 4x400m relay triumphant campaign

The USA team emerged winners in the 4x400m men's event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They crossed the line in 2:54.43 minutes in the final, which is now an Olympic record.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics: Decoding USA women's 4x400m relay triumphant campaign

Team USA triumphed in the women's 4x400m relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics.