OLYMPIC VILLAGE

Not nervous, Modi name will guarantee my win in Churu: Para champ and poll debutant Devendra Jhajharia

Devendra Jhajharia, a paralympic gold medallist and BJP's new entrant, believes that the political path is tough but the challenges of life are more so. He is confident that his political debut will be as successful as his two-decade career in sports, and that the Modi name will ensure his win from the Churu Lok Sabha seat. Jhajharia, who has been a stronghold for the BJP and Kaswan family for the last 15 years, is confident that his electoral prospects and the political road ahead will be as successful as his two-decade career in sports.

Mirabai Chanu's inspiring comeback from injury in pursuit of Paris Olympics glory

After enduring a strenuous six-month recovery period from a hip injury, Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has made a triumphant return to competitive weightlifting. Her impressive performance at the 2024 IWF World Cup not only signaled her comeback but also secured her spot in the prestigious Paris 2024 Olympics

Anju 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 the World Championships.

Who 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 secured 13 medals at the Commonwealth Games, including seven golds. He has also earned two medals at the Asian Games and is a three-time bronze medalist at the World Championships. In other appointments, MC Mary Kom, a six-time World Champion and Olympic bronze medalist, has been named the chef de mission for the Indian contingent.

France's battle against tiger mosquitoes threatening 2024 Paris Olympics

France is facing a challenge in ensuring the 2024 Paris Olympics are free from mosquito-borne diseases. Asian tiger mosquitoes, carriers of diseases like dengue and zika, pose a threat to millions of fans and athletes. Despite efforts to eradicate them, including fumigation, the mosquitoes remain a concern. Experts emphasize the need to keep the Olympic Village and host cities mosquito-free. Health authorities are enhancing surveillance, and innovative solutions like mosquito traps are being explored. France's efforts reflect its commitment to a safe Olympics.

IOA promises no stress Olympics for Indian athletes, announces measures to ensure comfort

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced a series of measures to ensure the comfort and peak performance of Indian athletes at the Paris Games. These measures include providing lodging close to the competition venue for golfers, installing specific rehab equipment, engaging experts for mental wellbeing, and advocating for traditional Indian meals. The IOA aims to alleviate logistical challenges faced by athletes in previous Games and enhance their physical and mental resilience.

Who is Caster Semenya? South African Olympian opens up on going through "hell" for taking testosterone-reducing medication

Caster Semenya, the two-time Olympic medalist runner, opened up about her troubled times that she described as “hell” while taking testosterone-reducing medication in order to compete in international sporting events and the negative toll it took on her body.

IOA chief PT Usha says it's time for India to bid for Olympics

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P T Usha has expressed support for the government's plan to bid for the 2036 Olympics following India's record-breaking performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games. India won a total of 107 medals, including 28 gold, surpassing their previous best of 70 medals in 2018.

UP plans to build massive Olympic park with 29 stadiums and 5,000 flats near Jewar airport

The Jewar Olympic park, spanning approximately 1,100 acres, will include an Olympic City with 29 arenas for various sports, as well as sports clubs, training facilities, convention centers, malls, and theme parks. There will also be an Olympic Village with 5,000 housing units for participants and individuals associated with sporting events.

Saga of sacrifices inspires Indian women hockey team for Asiad, Olympics

Indian women's hockey team players, Savita Punia, Neha Goyal, Nikki Pradhan, and Deep Grace Ekka, are determined to secure direct qualification to the Paris Olympics through the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games. They are making sacrifices, such as giving up their favorite foods, to improve their willpower and fitness.

Reliance Foundation work in all states and over 54,000 villages across India: Nita Ambani

Nita Ambani will continue to lead Reliance Foundation as its chairperson, even as she steps down from the RIL board. At the Reliance AGM, she highlighted the various initiatives undertaken by the foundation, including education, healthcare, women's empowerment, and rural transformation.

The Humble Great: Neeraj Chopra's rise from a chubby village kid to Indian sporting pantheon

With his gold medal on Sunday in the World Championships, the legend of Neeraj Chopra continued to grow. He is now only the second Indian -- again after Bindra -- to simultaneously hold the Olympics and World Championships title. Abhinav Bindra won the World Championships title when he was 23, and the Olympics gold at 25.

Russia and Belarus omitted from Paris Olympics invitees

Bach had said in mid-July that neither Russia nor its ally in the invasion of Ukraine, Belarus, would be invited as a team. The IOC has however left the door open for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals in the 2024 Summer Games without their teams competing.

Visiting Paris for the Olympics? Here's everything you need to know

Organizers, athletes and fans preparing for competitions in Paris — and regional French cities like Lille and Marseille, plus the far-away surfing venue of Tahiti in the South Pacific — can be confident the show will go on.

Riots add to Paris Olympics security worries one year from start

The chaotic street scenes were an unwelcome reminder of last year's Champions League final in Paris, which was held at the national stadium in Seine-Saint-Denis that will host the athletics events at the Olympics. Gangs of youths preyed on football fans attending the 2022 climax to the European football season, many of whom were assaulted and robbed as they made their way out of the stadium.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu launches website, mascot of Tawang Marathon

He also became the first person to register for the event in the 10 km category scheduled to be held in Tawang from 1st October 2023. The event, to be organized jointly by the state government and the Tawang based 5 Mountain Division of the Indian Army, will have 4 categories of marathon races viz., 5 km, 10 km, 21 km and 42 km.

At Summer Olympics 2023, baguettes & chocolate-raspberry mousse on the menu for athletes but no wine

French food services company Sodexo will oversee catering for the 2024 Olympic Village and other Games sites in Paris next year. The sit-down eatery at the Village, which aims to be the "biggest restaurant in the world", will serve up to 3,500 diners.

Germany appoints commission to re-appraise 1972 Munich Olympics attack

The project is part of a larger government approach to seek reconciliation with the families affected, including a compensation offer of 28 million euros ($30.67 million). Palestinians from the Black September militant group took members of the Israeli Olympic team hostage on Sept. 5, 1972.

Cricket at the Olympics?

After 128 years, the sport could make a return to the Games in Los Angeles in 2028. The announcement could be made during the ICC World Cup in India later this year

Jagdeep Dhankhar's journey from a Rajasthan village to Vice President House

A man of many interests, his long legal career at the Rajasthan High Court and the Supreme Court and a brief stint as the junior parliamentary affairs minister at the Centre will come in handy as he presides over the Rajya Sabha as its Chairman.

Hosting CWG has to be more affordable: Birmingham 2022 CEO

The Birmingham Games' budget stands 778 million pounds, making it the most expensive sporting event in the UK since 2012 London Olympics, notwithstanding the challenges the organisers have had to endure due to COVID-19.

Beijing all set to host 2022 Olympic games, new venues include Bird's Nest, Ice Ribbon

Beijing is all set to host the 2022 Winter Olympics and it will be spread over three zones. These zones are planned in a way to merge new venues with the already existing ones from the 2008 Olympic games. New venues have been built in other parts of the city, such as the striking location for some of the skiing and snowboarding events.

Neeraj Chopra receives a grand welcome at Tokyo's Olympics Games Village after winning the Gold