INDIAN ATHLETES

According to official data from the Sports Authority of India's (SAI) Mission Olympic Cell (MOC), which is available with PTI, the government has spent a whopping Rs 96.08 crore for athletics.

Virat Kohli has called on Indians to support their Olympic-bound athletes as they head to the Paris Games starting July 26. In a social media video, Kohli emphasized India's transformation into a global sporting powerhouse and urged fans to back the...

India's prospects for the Paris 2024 Olympics are bright, with athletes like Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, and PV Sindhu leading the charge. Each contender brings unique strengths, but they also face challenges ranging from injuries to high expectat...

Sports Minister Mandaviya emphasizes the importance of ensuring Indian athletes are mentally and physically prepared for the Paris Olympics. Coordination group established for holistic athlete support. Majority of qualified athletes already training...

PUMA India has collaborated with IOA as the official footwear partner for the Indian contingent at Paris Olympics 2024. Over 100 athletes to receive specialized products for training and comfort. Campaign 'See the Game Like We Do' celebrates Indian ...

Abhinav Bindra advised Paris 2024 athletes to focus on the present, reflecting on his 2008 Beijing Games. Bindra lauded their confidence at a French Embassy and IFCCI event. Thierry Mathou praised India-France sports ties, crucial for 2036 aspiratio...

Sakshi Malik's 2016 Rio bronze medal transformed Rohtak, upgrading Chhotu Ram Stadium to an AC hall and boosting wrestling in Haryana, leading to five female grapplers qualifying for Paris Olympics. Gymnast Dipa Karmakar saw similar impacts in Tripu...

Top Indian 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable and javelin thrower Kishore Jena aim to sharpen their Olympic preparations at the Paris leg of the Diamond League, with Neeraj Chopra withdrawing due to injury. Sable seeks redemption after past setbacks,...

During the interaction, the Prime Minister also reiterated his desire for India to host the 2036 Olympics, even asking the athletes to report back with information to improve the subcontinent's bid for the games. The Prime Minister interacted with a...

Neeraj Chopra, India's Olympic javelin gold medalist, returns to defend his title in Paris after making history in Tokyo 2021. Hailing from a farming background, Chopra's success inspired youth across rural India to take up javelin. With multiple ac...

With a strong support system and a focus on excellence, India's contingent is poised for success at the Paris Olympics. The athletes, backed by government initiatives and expert guidance, aim to surpass previous achievements and make the nation prou...

The India House will be located at the Parc de la Villette in Paris, which has been designated as the 'Park of Nations' during the Games and will be surrounded by 14 other hospitality houses including those from Netherlands, Canada, Brazil and Franc...

Exciting battles await at the National Inter-State Championships as athletes strive for Paris Olympics qualification, showcasing their talents and determination in various track and field events.

Aditya Birla Capital has partnered with the Indian Olympic Association as the Official Sponsor of Team India at the Paris Olympics 2024. The partnership includes launching a marketing campaign featuring India’s leading athletes and brand activations...

Olympics gold winner Abhinav Bindra emphasized that the quota for the Paris Games belongs to the country, not just one athlete like promising shooter Rudrankksh Patil who missed out due to selection trials.

Saurabh Sharma, an athlete from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district, has clinched two gold medals in the World Para Athlete Grand Prix held in Nottwil city, Switzerland. Representing India in the T12 category, Sharma emerged victorious in the 155-m...

India's mixed 4x400 relay team set a national record at the Asian Relay Championships in Bangkok but missed the Paris Olympics qualification target. The quartet of Muhammed Ajmal, Jyothika Sri Dandi, Amoj Jacob, and Subha Venkatesan clocked 3:14.12 ...

PUMA India has signed a multi-year deal with the Athletics Federation of India to exclusively supply performance kits, speed suits, and travel gear to Indian athletes in track & field, jumps, throws, cross country running, and marathons at domestic ...

Reliance Foundation and IOA to host India House at Paris Olympics 2024, showcasing Indian culture and serving as a 'home away from home' for athletes and families. The initiative highlights India's history and aspirations in the realm of sports.