OLYMPIC SPORTS
Stakeholders should ensure athletes are in best possible shape for Olympics: Mansukh Mandaviya
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 in Europe to avoid acclimatization issues. Government committed to providing comprehensive support through TOPS program.
Viacom18 to have 20 concurrent feeds for Paris Olympics 2024
Viacom18's Paris 2024 coverage starts July 26 with 20 4K feeds, free on JioCinema. Featuring Indian and Women Athletes streams and Siddharth Sharma's vision, it airs on Sports18-1 HD in Tamil and Telugu. Olympians include Sakshi Malik, Sania Mirza, Viren Rasquinha, Vijender Singh, Somdev Devvarman, Murali Sreeshankar, Parupalli Kashyap, and Atanu Das.
When are the next Olympic Games going to be held? How to watch live for free, streaming details, and more
The Olympic Games are held every four years, with the upcoming scheduled to begin this month In Paris. The Paris Olympics 2024 will see a plethora of events being held with participation of some of the leading and popular sportsmen in the world. Here's how you can catch all the action around the Paris Olympics 2024 live, that too for free.
Olympics 2024: Viacom18 marks same ad rates for mobile, TV
Viacom18 sets mobile ad rates equal to TV for Paris Olympics 2024, priced at Rs 1,40,000 per 10 seconds. Free streaming on JioCinema, with sponsor outlays of Rs 20 crore. Broadcasting in multiple languages with 18 live feeds.
Viacom18 gets the right to broadcast Ultimate Table Tennis
Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) partners with Viacom18 to broadcast UTT 2024 in Chennai from August 22 to September 7. Matches can be streamed on JioCinema and shown on Sports18 Network. The fifth season features eight teams including new additions Ahmedabad SG Pipers and Jaipur Patriots, with top Indian and global players competing.
At the Paris Olympics, it will no longer be personal for Ukraine's athletes. This time, it's war
Ukraine's haul of 11 medals at the 2016 Rio Games was its smallest as an independent nation and it tumbled to a low of 22nd in the country rankings. Ukraine recovered to 16th at the pandemic-delayed Olympics in Tokyo in 2021 but just one of its 19 medals was gold - another new low.
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Top UK players who qualified for Paris Olympics 2024, all you need to know
Team Great Britain players who have qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 are currently looking in great form and spirit as the mega international sporting events starts this month. From boxing to swimming, UK will be sending in some of their best to represent the nation.
Current generation of athletes is not chicken hearted: Abhinav Bindra
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 aspirations. India's contingent aims for better than Tokyo. Neeraj Chopra and Sable cited. Grassroots efforts essential amid intense medal speculation.
Startup is making the olympics greener
Le Pavé is part of an increasingly dynamic startup culture that has been growing in France, seeded by ambitious policies from President Emmanuel Macron's government to transform the economy with new industries focusing on clean technology and a green transition.
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.
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 athletes from multiple disciplines and across levels of experience, talking to superstars PV Sindhu and Neeraj Chopra as well as first-time Olympic athletes like Kishore Jena and Parul Chaudhary.
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 first badminton world champ, P V Sindhu, ready for long grind in search of third Olympic medal
She is particularly struck by how defensive the game has become with longer rallies making it a test of fitness and endurance. "The game was very attacking but now it's more of a rally game ... and defence has become so strong that you need to prepare for longer rallies.
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 Usha wrote to Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Raja Randhir Singh, proposing the inclusion of Yoga in the event.
Is NBC building an AI Michaels clone for Paris Olympics 2024 coverage?
In an interesting turn of events, NBC going for a full-time presenter for its Olympic 2024 announcements, is instead opting for iconic sports presenter AI Michaels' clone who will be announcing various details and daily recaps of the Paris Games.
India Inc's CSR spends on sports likely to surge in next few years
The foundations of several companies, such as the Reliance, Tata Steel, JSW, Hindustan Zinc and SKF India, have been supporting sports as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments. However, the data on whether there has been an increase in the CSR spend on sports and by which companies is not available. This is due to an MCA notification in September 2022 that no longer requires companies to disclose details of their CSR spends but only the total spends towards CSR.
Paris Olympics 2024: Breakdancing now an official sport? Everything we know
Paris Olympics 2024 is already knocking the doors and all participating countries are busy adding some final touches and training with their respective teams, across a plethora of events and challenges at a global stage. It is interesting to note that breakdancing will now be an official part of the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, with the US being top contenders of securing the respective titles in the category.
India to push its 2036 Olympic bid case in Paris; will seek inclusion of indigenous disciplines
India's sports administrators will lobby hard at the Paris Olympics for a successful 2036 Olympic bid, advocating for the inclusion of indigenous sports like yoga, kho kho, and kabaddi. The Sports Authority of India's Mission Olympic Cell has detailed strategies to enhance India's bid and improve medal prospects if the bid succeeds.
Aditya 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 to generate nationwide support for the Indian Olympic contingent.
India 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, has formally complained to both the world and Asian governing bodies – FIFA and AFC – but are yet to hear back. And chances are they won’t. Nothing tangible will come out of it.
Mansukh Mandaviya appointed new sports minister
Mansukh Mandaviya, the newly appointed sports minister of India, emerged victorious in the Porbandar Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat, defeating Lalit Vasoya from the Congress party. Mandaviya, aged 52, also assumed responsibilities for the ministry of chemicals and fertilisers in the recent cabinet reshuffle. He previously served as the union health minister during the COVID-19 pandemic, taking over from Dr Harsh Vardhan.
It's all very sporting, but isn't it time we made a new racquet?
Humans invented sports out of sheer boredom with their tools and rules, driving them to add more variety to games. It’s high time we take more shots at tweaking them again..
Doordarshan to telecast T20 World Cup
Prasar Bharati announced telecasting T20 World Cup, Paris Olympics, and Wimbledon on DD Sports. New anthem 'Jazba' for T20 World Cup launched. Live coverage of Paris Olympics and Paralympics on DD Sports. India's upcoming cricket tours also to be telecasted.
IOS Sports signs India's top wrestlers
IOS Sports & Entertainment signs top Indian wrestling talents Reetika Hooda, Nisha Dahiya, and Aman Sehrawat, securing spots for Paris 2024 Olympics. With these additions, four out of six qualified Indian wrestlers for the Games will be represented by IOS. COO Rahul Trehan emphasizes support for athletes' training and preparation. Reetika, Nisha, and Aman express excitement for partnership, focusing on training and Olympic goals with IOS's backing.
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.
Sports Ministry approves foreign training for Lakshya and Sindhu ahead of Olympics
Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and P V Sindhu will train in France and Germany respectively for their Olympic preparations with financial assistance from the Mission Olympic Cell.
'Haikyu!!': Comic heroes fuel Japan Olympic volleyball manga mania
"Haikyu!!," the tale of school teams featuring an inspirational comic-book hero determined to beat the odds and his diminutive stature, has sold 60 million copies since its 2012 inception. Turned into a hit anime series, now a new film "Haikyu!!: The Dumpster Battle" has taken 10 billion yen ($65 million) at the Japanese box office and will release in North America this month.
How Indian men’s hockey team is preparing for the Paris Olympics
Harmanpreet Singh and Craig Fulton lead Indian men’s hockey team in rigorous training in Bengaluru, focusing on gaining an edge for upcoming tournaments. The team's dedication and pursuit of excellence are evident as they aim for success in Paris and beyond.
Winter Olympics 2026 to be held in the US? All about the venue, events, and participating countries
With the 2024 Summer Olympics knocking on the doors, the Winter Olympics are also not very far, scheduled to be held in 2026. Here are some interesting details about this celebrated event.
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