INDIAN ATHLETES
PM Modi interacts with Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu & other Indian contingent heading for Paris Olympics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually interacted with the Paris Olympics-bound Indian athletes. During the interaction, PM Modi expressed confidence that India's Olympic-bound contingent will make the country proud and live up to the aspirations of ...
Nita Ambani announces first-ever India House at Paris Olympics, says 'it will honour our athletes'
India is set to make history with the first-ever country House at the Paris Olympics 2024, which will begin in a month. The India House at the Paris Olympics has been conceptualised by Reliance Foundation as part of their partnership with the Indian Ol...
Neeraj Chopra on preparation for Paris 2024 Olympics, says 'Will give 100 per cent in Paris Olympics'
Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on November 26 said that he will give 100 per cent to win a medal for the country in Paris 2024 Olympics. Neeraj Chopra said, “I will start my preparation for the Paris Olympics and for that, I will go abroad. I wil...
Asian Games 2023: Rapturous scenes at Delhi airport as Indian athletes return home
Indian athletes were greeted warmly at the Delhi airport upon their arrival from China after participating in the Asian Games 2023 on October 01. Fans gathered at the airport to welcome the athletes. They were welcomed traditionally with dhol. Manini Kaushik, who won ...
'Indian athletes are playing fearlessly': Neeraj Chopra on India's gold rush in Asian Games
Neeraj Chopra, the star Indian javelin thrower and Olympic gold medallist, has expressed his admiration for the fearless approach of Indian athletes at the Asian Games. He believes that their unwavering determination and courage have been the key factors behi...
China bars three Indian athletes of Arunachal from Asian Games; minister Anurag Thakur cancels visit
A senior Olympic Council of Asia official said Friday three Indian martial arts athletes from a region claimed by China had been issued visas for the Hangzhou Asian Games, denying they were barred. The women wushu fighters are from the northeastern I...
Former Indian athlete Anju George lauds PM Modi for bringing revolution in sports, says 'I was in wrong era…'
Former Indian Athlete Anju George on December 25 hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing a revolution in sports. PM Modi can be seen laughing at her remarks when she stated that her era was not so enthusiastic about sports as she wa
Asian Games: Chinese foul play sparks storm as Indian athletes allege 'unfair means' by authorities
A huge controversy erupted during Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event at the Asian Games when his first attempt was not measured. President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), Adille Sumariwalla hailed Neeraj Chopra's ability
Jyothi Yarraji: Meet daughter of a security guard who is fastest Indian woman in 100m hurdles
Jyothi Yarraji on Monday created history by becoming the first Indian woman to clock a legal sub-13 second time in 100m hurdles while smashing her own record at the National Open Athletics Championships here on Monday. The 23-year-old Yarraji, representing
PM Modi interacts with contingent of Indian Athletes who participated in Asian Games
PM Modi engaged with and addressed the Indian athlete contingent that took part in the Asian Games. The event took place at New Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand Stadium and aimed to commend the athletes for their remarkable success at the Asian Games and inspire them for u
Chinese envoy calls for strengthening of bilateral ties, says 'can help you' on visa denial to Indian players
Amid China's refusal to grant visas to three Wushu athletes from Arunachal Pradesh for the 19th Asian Games, Consul General of China in Kolkata, Zha Liyou said that Beijing is willing to work with India to implement the consensus reached by
CWG 2022: Indian athlete Priyanka Goswami dedicates her race walk silver medal to Lord Krishna
“I'm elated to have won the first medal in race walking in CWG for India. The one who won gold this time won gold in the last CWG too, but I'll try to win the next. Very proud that the national flag soared because of me,” she said while talking to ANI. “I
PT Usha alleges harassment at her athletics school, says 'we are being targetted'
Legendary Indian athlete and president of the Indian Olympic Association P.T. Usha on Saturday complained about encroachments at her athletics school at Balussery near Kozhikode. Usha said this was noticed at the 30 acre facility of her school which has several girls w
Watch: PM Modi interacts with Tokyo-bound Indian athletes
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on July 13 interacted with Indian athletes’ contingent bound for Tokyo Olympics through a video conferencing. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik and Law Minister Ki
Tokyo Olympics: Howrah Bridge illuminates to boost morale of Indian athletes
To boost the morale of the Indian contingent participating in the Tokyo Olympics, the famous Howrah Bridge in Kolkata has been illuminated on July 19. The International multi-sport event, 2020 Summer Olympics is scheduled to be held from July 21 to August 08, 2021 in Tokyo,
Rajya Sabha nomination: Elated PT Usha says 'proud moment for Indian athletics'
After being nominated to Rajya Sabha Former Indian Athlete PT Usha expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that it is a proud moment for Indian athletics. While talking to Media Persons PT Usha said, “I am very happy, it's a proud moment and an h
Sprinter Hima Das inducted as DSP in Assam Police, says will continue her athletics career
Ace sprinter Hima Das has been inducted as a Deputy Superintendent (DSP) in Assam Police. The event took place in Assam’s Guwahati on February 26. Speaking to ANI, Hima Das said, “This has come as a part of government’s policy. I will focus on sports for now.
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi talks about Olympic athletes, Kargil heroes; urges people to buy 'Khadi' products
Stressing on 'Nation First, Always First' mantra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that as the country enters its 75th year of Independence, every citizen should lead a "Bharat Jodo Andolan" in the same manner as Mahatma Gandhi had led
Asian Games 2018: Indian athletes' daily allowance delay due to forex cards, clarifies IOA
Indian athletes are yet to get their daily allowance of $50 per day even though their competition at the Asian Games draws to an end at this venue, an official of the contingent has conceded. As the news broke out in media, Indian Olympic Association has clari
Watch: World Badminton Champion PV Sindhu's training video goes viral
This is how the World Badminton Champion P V Sindhu trained herself everyday for several hours.Watch: World Badminton Champion PV Sindhu's training video goes viral
2 Indian para-athletes mistreated in Delhi
Two para athletes were denied entry at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium where the final match of the Pro Wrestling League.2 Indian para-athletes mistreated in Delhi
Rio Olympics: How Indian athletes performed on Day 8
India were left to rue a missed opportunity in tennis with Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna's mixed doubles semi-final loss after Lalita Babar became the first woman in three decades to enter the final of a track event at an Olympic Games, here today.Rio Olympics: How Indian athletes performed on Day
Rio Olympics: How Indian athletes performed on Day 7
Vikas Krishan stands just a win away from an elusive Olympic medal after outclassing Turkey's Sipal Onder 3-0 to comfortably advance to the quarterfinals of men's 75kg middleweight boxing at the Rio Games.Rio Olympics: How Indian athletes performed on Day 7
Watch: Indian contingent shines in Rio
Indian contingent, led by five-time Olympian Abhinav Bindra, marched their way out to the middle and were cheered aggressively by the capacity crowd.Watch: Indian contingent shines in Rio
Sachin visits Indian athletes in Games Village, wishes 'good luck'
Members of India's contingent at the 2016 Rio Olympics were paid a special visit by goodwill ambassador Sachin Tendulkar, with the cricketing superstar dropping in at the Games Village.Sachin visits Indian athletes in Games Village, wishes 'good luck'
Kanpur: Locals offer prayers for Indian contingent at Rio
Locals offered prayers at a temple extending their best wishes to the Indian athletes participating in Rio Olympics.Kanpur: Locals offer prayers for Indian contingent at Rio
Dhoni sole Indian in list of world's richest athletes
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is among Forbes magazine's 100 highest-paid athletes in the world, the only Indian sportsman on the list that has been topped again by American boxer Floyd Mayweather and includes golfer Tiger Woods, tennis star Roger Federer and Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. Dh
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