OLYMPIC MEDALLIST
Olympic medal transforms athlete's life and society: Sakshi Malik
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 Tripura post-2016. Both highlighted these changes in a JSW Sports event, noting increased children’s sports opportunities.
Not seeing my child for weeks has been the toughest challenge: Archer Deepika Kumari
Indian archery teams returned from Antalya, securing 2024 Paris Olympic berths. Deepika Kumari, back after motherhood and losing 20kg, expressed relief. Husband, Atanu Das, supported her against societal skepticism. Inspired by athletes like Sania Mirza, Deepika used muscle memory for her comeback. Not seeing her child for months has been her toughest challenge. Teammates Bhajan Kaur and Ankita Bhakat boost Olympic chances. The national camp and intensive practice sessions mark the final training phase. Despite past accolades and being No. 1, the Olympic podium remains her goal.
Sable, Jena up against world-class field in Paris Diamond League in tune-up to Olympics
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, facing tough competition including Kenyan Abraham Kibiwot. Jena, battling ankle pain, will challenge top throwers like Jakub Vadlejch and Arshad Nadeem. Both athletes strive to excel in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Can't judge any player from last 6-7 months results: Saina backs Sindhu for Olympic medal
Saina Nehwal supports P V Sindhu's Olympic prep, emphasizing fitness amid knee recovery and post-injury inconsistencies. Sindhu, training in Germany, lost the Malaysia Masters final. Nehwal highlights contenders Carolina Marin, Tai Tzu Ying, An Se Young, and sees medal prospects for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, and HS Prannoy in Paris Games men's events.
Neeraj Chopra: Indian farmer's son who made Olympic history
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 accolades including a world championship, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games golds, Chopra remains humble and driven. His personal best is 89.94m, aiming for over 90m amidst tough competition like Germany's Max Dehning. Despite fame, Chopra stays grounded, embodying the spirit of a "man of the people."
Simone Biles books Paris Olympics berth with US gymnastics trials all-around win
Biles launched her night with a soaring version of her Yurchenko double pike vault, and even though she skittered backwards a few steps on landing she scored 15.50 points for a vault so difficult that no other woman has attempted it in competition.
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Sports 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 proud on the global stage.
India's top athletics stars vie for Olympics berths at National Inter-State C'ships
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.
Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar qualify for Paris Olympics
Indian golfing stars Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar qualify for Paris Olympics via world rankings. They join Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar to form India's four-member team for the event from July 26 to August 11.
National Anti-Doping Agency suspends Olympic Medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia once again
National Anti-Doping Agency suspends Olympic Medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia again for anti-doping rule violation after revoking provisional punishment.
Quota belongs to country, not to athlete: Bindra backs NRAI's team selection for Olympics
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.
IOA, 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.
Double delight: Boxers Amit Panghal, Jaismine punch their way to Paris Olympics
Panghal, a multiple time Asian Championships and Commonwealth Games medallist, had only one shot at making the Paris Olympics and the 2018 Asian Games champion seized the opportunity. He looked scrappy in his opening bout but shrugged off the rust. The going has been tough for Panghal as he lost his place in the national team on the basis of BFI's evaluation system to world championship bronze medallist Deepak Bhoria, who competed at the earlier two qualifying events.
DP Manu wins gold in javelin throw at Taiwan Open
Indian javelin thrower DP Manu won the gold medal at the Taiwan Open 2024 with a throw of 81.58m. He secured crucial ranking points at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze-level meet. Despite falling short of his personal best and the Olympic qualification mark of 85.50m, Manu showcased improvement throughout the event, finishing strong after a series of impressive throws.
Neeraj Chopra clarifies: Not injured, withdrawal from Golden Spike meet a precautionary move
Neeraj Chopra withdraws from Ostrava Golden Spike meet as a precaution due to adductor discomfort, prioritizing fitness for Tokyo Olympics. He will attend as a guest, with Julian Weber replacing him at the event.
Sindhu signs off with runner-up finish at Malaysia Masters
The title would have been an icing on the cake but her impressive run to the final will still give her a lot of confidence as Sindhu looks to put the finishing touches ahead of the Paris Olympics. It was her first final on BWF world tour after more than a year.
India likely to lose Olympic boxing quota as WADA suspends Parveen for three whereabout failures
Boxer Parveen Hooda is likely to lose her Paris Olympic quota after being suspended by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for three whereabout failures in 12 months. The suspension, which starts this month and will continue until November 2025, is due to her failure to file her whereabouts within the 12-month period from April 2022 to March 2023. WADA rules suggest that any combination of three whereabouts failures within a 12-month period constitutes an anti-doping rule violation, with the applicable sanction being 2 years' ineligibility.
Olympic champion Chopra to compete before home fans after three years
The National Federation Cup, beginning Sunday, will gain high-profile status with the presence of Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, despite several top athletes opting out of the four-day Senior Championships. Chopra, aged 26, will participate in a domestic event for the first time in three years, following his appearance in the 2021 edition of the same event.
Nisha Dahiya secures India's fifth Paris Olympic quota in woman wrestling
Nisha, a World U-23 bronze medallist and Asian Championships silver-medal winner last year beat Anghel 8-4 by points to enter the final and secure another Olympic quota for India.
And it begins: Neeraj Chopra set to start Olympic build-up at Diamond league along with Kishore Jena
The 26-year-old Indian javelin superstar, who is also the reigning world and Asian Games champion, will be up against the likes of former world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada and Olympic and world-medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic. Asian Games silver-medallist and his compatriot Kishore Jena will also be in the fray as he makes his Diamond League debut. Jena has a personal best of 87.54m while Chopra's all-time best is 89.94m, which is also the national record.
United World Wrestling suspends Bajrang Punia; Sports Authority of India approves training abroad but wrestler cancels trip
United World Wrestling (UWW) suspended Bajrang Punia till the end of the year for refusing National Anti Doping Agency's (NADA's) dope test. The wrestler contested whereabouts failure notice from NADA and denied refusal to test. Mission Olympic Cell had approved training funds for Punia despite NADA's actions. Bajrang cancelled training plans and filed a reply to NADA.
Olympics isn’t just a sports event, it’s a movement
Last month, World Athletics (WA) made an announcement to reward every Paris Olympics Gold medallist with a cash award of $50,000. While many athletes, including Neeraj Chopra, welcomed the move, it has now sparked a global debate, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach expressing his concerns during an online media briefing recently.
Olympics boss Thomas Bach distances himself from athletics prize money move
Thomas Bach criticizes prize money at Paris Olympics, emphasizing equality. Rich countries' advantages highlighted. ASOIF and African Olympic Committees express concern over move undermining Olympism's values.
Vijender Singh, Rahul Gandhi's yatra participant, leaves Congress and joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections
Vijender Singh, former Congress contestant for Delhi and Olympic boxer, joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections. Speculation arose about him contesting against Hema Malini in Mathura. Singh praised BJP's support for athletes, calling it a "homecoming." He vows to serve the nation. Singh was welcomed by Vinod Tawde and recently participated in Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra.' His move could impact politics in Haryana, western UP, and Rajasthan.
Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya eliminated from Paris Olympics qualification race
Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya, Tokyo Games medallists, were eliminated from the Paris Olympics qualification race after losing their respective bouts in selection trials for the national team. Punia suffered a crushing 1-9 defeat in the men's freestyle 65kg semifinal against Rohit Kumar, who had trained in Russia to prepare for the trials.
PV Sindhu enters quarterfinals, Srikanth loses in French Open
The world No. 11 will face either Olympic champion and second seed Chen Yu Fei of China or Denmark's Line Christophersen, making the contest an acid test for the Indian, who is eyeing a third medal at the Paris Games. Srikanth, who showed his mastery over Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen on Wednesday, once again hit a roadblock, this time against Guang Zu to suffer yet another round-of-16 loss, something which will bother him as he held a flawless 5-0 record against the Chinese ahead of the match.
Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth retires from international badminton
B Sai Praneeth, a bronze medallist at the World Championships, retired from international badminton due to nagging injuries. He won the 2017 Singapore Open and a bronze medal at the 2019 World Championships. Praneeth reached a career-best ranking of world number 10 and represented India at the Tokyo Olympics.
India stun China 3-2 in BATC women's competition with Sindhu making winning return
India defeated China 3-2 in the women's Badminton Asia Team Championships, with two-time Olympic-medallist P V Sindhu leading the way. Sindhu, who was absent due to a knee injury, beat Han Yue 21-17 21-15 in 40 minutes, giving India a 1-0 lead in the tie. India trailed 1-2 after three matches, but Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat the Chinese duo in one hour and nine minutes. Anmol Kharb won the deciding match, securing India's win
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