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India to host 2036 Olympics? Prime Minister Modi reiterates desire to bring games home in interaction with athletes heading to Paris 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...
05 Jul, 2024, 04.57 PM ISTIOA EC members decide not to take any allowance for their Paris trip The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Executive Council members have decided not to accept a higher dearness allowance than the athletes for the Paris Olympics to avoid a negative impact on their image. They assert financial independence and will mak...
01 Jul, 2024, 06.20 PM ISTSports minister hopeful of India bettering its medals tally at Paris Olympics 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...
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Sports Minister lends weight to IOA plea to include Yoga in Asian Games Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, expressed support for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha's initiative to introduce Yoga as a competitive sport in the Asian Games. On June 26, PT Ush...
29 Jun, 2024, 11.09 AM IST'India House in Paris will be home away from home for Indian athletes' 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...
27 Jun, 2024, 11.52 AM ISTNita 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...
26 Jun, 2024, 05.04 PM ISTIndia’s Olympic odyssey: From 1912 Stockholm discussions to bidding for 2036 India eventually participated in the 1920 Games and, under the patronage of Sir Dorab Tata, sent a handful of athletes to the 1924 Games in Paris. While these athletes did reasonably well, none were in contention for a medal. The first medal, a gold...
23 Jun, 2024, 12.23 AM ISTTennis player Sumit Nagal confirms his Paris Olympics qualification Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal has officially qualified for the men's singles event of the upcoming Paris Olympics, marking his second stint in the Olympics after qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Games. Nagal, who previously qualified for the Tokyo Gam...
22 Jun, 2024, 03.48 PM ISTAditya Birla Capital to sponsor Indian team at Paris Olympics 2024 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...
19 Jun, 2024, 05.52 PM ISTIndia suffered injustice and no one faced the consequences It has now been five days since India lost to Qatar, thanks to one of the worst refereeing howlers of recent times. The ball had crossed the goal line and gone out of play, but the referees failed to notice. The Indian football association, AIFF, ha...
15 Jun, 2024, 11.47 PM ISTIOA, WFI to provide extensive support to Olympic-bound wrestlers, accepts Vinesh Phogat's request IOA and Wrestling Federation of India are planning a support team for wrestlers that will include coaches, physiotherapists, nutritionists, mental-conditioning coaches, and other essential staff in the days leading up to the Olympics.
10 Jun, 2024, 03.58 PM ISTNo trials to be held for selecting wrestlers for Paris Olympics, confirms WFI president Sanjay Singh The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has confirmed that trials will not be held to select wrestlers for the Paris Olympics 2024. Instead, the players who secured the Olympic quota will travel to Paris to represent the tricolour at the multi-sport...
21 May, 2024, 03.37 PM ISTT20 WC will spread awareness on cricket, LA Olympics more likely to attract local Americans USA Cricket chairman Pisike foresees T20 WC boosting cricket in the USA, with Corey Anderson in the team. New York readies for India-Pakistan match. Seeking BCCI collaboration for player training post-event.
09 May, 2024, 01.42 PM ISTRIL gears up to host India house at Olympics 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.
08 May, 2024, 11.57 PM ISTMary Kom steps down as Paris Olympics Chef-de-Mission, cites personal reasons The celebrated boxer, who is also a bronze-medallist from the 2012 London Olympics, was to be the logistical in-charge of the country's contingent at the July 26-August 11 Games. "I consider it an honour to serve my country in every way possible, an...
12 Apr, 2024, 04.10 PM ISTIOA chief PT Usha says Executive Council members trying to sideline her On Friday, nine EC members had pasted a signed notice at the IOA office premises here, asking "unauthorised persons" not to enter its headquarters. The notice, which Usha termed as "arbitrary", was directed at two recently appointed officials.
08 Apr, 2024, 03.51 PM ISTAnju Bobby questions IOA's decision to "not consider" Neeraj Chopra as India's flag bearer for Paris Olympics The World No. 88 has won the national table tennis championship a record 10 times. He has won 13 medals at the CWG, including seven golds. He has also won two medals at the Asian Games. The legendary TT player is also a three-time bronze medalist at...
29 Mar, 2024, 08.16 AM ISTWho is Sharath Kamal, table tennis star leading India's contingent at Paris Olympics 2024 Sharath Kamal, India's ace table tennis player, will carry the Indian flag at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking his fifth and final Olympics appearance. Kamal, ranked World No. 88, holds a record 10 national table tennis championship titles and has s...
24 Mar, 2024, 04.26 PM ISTSharath Kamal to be India's flag bearer, Mary Kom appointed chef de mission for Paris Games Six-time World Champion Mary Kom, bronze medallist at the 2012 London Olympics, will be assisted by luger Shiva Keshavan, who has been appointed the deputy chef de mission. "Mary Kom's unparalleled dedication to sports and inspiring journey makes he...
21 Mar, 2024, 07.27 PM ISTIOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling, WFI to take charge The Indian Olympic Association dissolved the ad-hoc committee for wrestling, citing the lifting of the suspension on the national federation and the successful completion of selection trials. Despite ongoing suspension by the sports ministry, the Wr...
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