SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES 2023
Paris Olympics: Sindhu, Prannoy get easy groups; tough task for Lakshya, Tanisha-Ashwini
PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy have received favorable draws for the Paris Olympics, set to begin on July 26. Sindhu, seeded 10th in women's singles, faces manageable competition in her group but could meet tough opponents like China's He Bing Jiao and Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei in later rounds. Prannoy, making his Olympic debut and seeded 13th, looks to navigate past Vietnam's Le Duc Phat and Germany's Fabian Roth. India's doubles teams also prepare for challenging matches as they aim for Olympic success starting July 27.
Paris Olympics 2024:India defend for the win to fulfil hockey gold dream
India has broken a 41-year medal drought in Olympic men's hockey with a bronze in Tokyo three years ago, triggering hopes for a ninth gold medal in Paris. The majority of India's titles were won in a different era, when the game was played on grass pitches, often after soccer matches. The age of the fast, flat astroturf has been dominated by Germany, with the Netherlands, Britain, Australia, Argentina, and most recently, Belgium topping the podium.
Face of Indian boxing: Nikhat Zareen defies taunts to dream of Olympic glory
Nikhat Zareen, a rising star in Indian boxing, aims to win an Olympic medal in the women's 50kg category in Paris, following her success as a two-time world champion and Commonwealth Games gold medallist. Overcoming challenges from her conservative Muslim background and societal expectations, Zareen remains determined to achieve her dreams despite pressure and taunts, inspired by her idol Mary Kom's pioneering journey in women's boxing.
List of qualified Indian players for Paris Olympics 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympics commence on July 26, featuring 32 sports and 329 gold medals. India’s Tokyo highlights: 124 athletes, 7 medals. Neeraj Chopra defends javelin title. Priyanka Goswami, Akshdeep Singh race walking. Bhowneesh Mendiratta loses shooting quota to Prithviraj Tondaiman. Parveen Hooda replaced by Jasmine Lamboria. Indian shooting teams, including Tarundeep Rai and Mirabai Chanu.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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."
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.
Tennis 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 Games, is excited to put his best foot forward. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) paired him with Rohan Bopanna for the men's doubles event.
Golden boy Neeraj Chopra strikes again, wins gold medal for India at Paavo Nurmi Games
Neeraj Chopra, India's celebrated athlete gearing up for the 2024 Olympics, returned to form with a stunning performance at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 in Turku, Finland. Securing victory in the men's javelin throw competition, Chopra unleashed a commanding first throw of 83.62m to take an early lead. Despite briefly trailing behind Oliver Helander, who reached 83.95m, Chopra's resilience and skill reaffirmed his prowess on the global stage.
"Haven't reached my best yet, not satisfied with my throw," says Javelin Throw champion Neeraj Chopra
Olympic and World champion Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra believes he has not yet reached his peak. He said that his most satisfying throw being in the World Under-20 Championships in 2016. He showcased his javelin skills to cricketer Dinesh Karthik on JioCinema's 'Get Set Gold.' He also revealed his off-court interests on the show. Chopra withdrew from the Ostrava Golden Spike 2024 due to an adductor issue and has prioritised his health ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Sarabjot Singh shoots gold at Munich World Cup
Sarabjot Singh secured India's first gold at the ISSF World Cup in the men's 10m air pistol event, outshooting top competitors with a score of 242.7 in the final. He narrowly edged out Bu Shuaihang of China. The 22-year-old's stellar performance, marked by consistent shooting and nerve under pressure, earned him his second individual ISSF World Cup medal.
India parts ways with IBA, joins World Boxing
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has left the suspended International Boxing Association (IBA) to join World Boxing, aiming to secure boxing's Olympic future. This move follows the threat from the International Olympic Committee to exclude boxing from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if federations remain aligned with the IBA.
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.
Sacred Games: How Indian mythology is taking over gaming consoles
Indian gaming enthusiasts now have access to games rooted in Indian history and culture, like managing the Ayodhya Ram Temple's functioning and building the Vande Bharat Express. Players can immerse themselves in the world of the legendary Tamil emperor Rajendra Chola and experience high-speed chases and stealth attacks.
Sachin Khilari defends gold at World Para Athletics, India surpasses best-ever tally
Sachin Sarjerao Khilari defended his gold medal in the men's shot put F46 category with an Asian record at the World Para Athletics Championship as the country surpassed its best-ever haul in the global competition here on Wednesday. India, now have 11 medals, five of them gold. They bettered their previous best tally of 10 (3 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze) in the 2023 edition in Paris.
JV Ventures forays into healthcare-dedicated infrastructure platform; plans to open 75 centres in next 5 years
JV Ventures diversifies into healthcare infrastructure with The Medical Centre (TMC), investing $600 million for 75 centers. Raja Jain appointed CEO. Vishal Goel and Jasmeet Singh Chhabra express optimism. TMC to offer specialized services in major Indian cities.
No 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 extravaganza. This decision comes after media reports suggested trials could be conducted for the selection of wrestlers for the event. World Championships medalist Vinesh Phogat urged the WFI, Centre, and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to release the date, venue, and format for the trials.
Satwik-Chirag win Thailand Open title
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the men's doubles title at the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament, adding to their BWF world tour victories. They defeated Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi in straight games, showcasing their dominance in major badminton events.
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.
Federation Cup: Neeraj Chopra wins gold in first domestic event after three years
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra clinched gold in the Federation Cup with a throw of 82.27 meters, marking his return to domestic events after three years. Earlier, Chopra secured second place at the Doha Diamond League meeting's javelin throw event, narrowly missing out on the top spot by just two centimeters to Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic. Despite a valiant effort, Chopra trailed behind Vadlejch, who secured victory with a throw of 88.38 meters in the third round.
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.
Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Doha Diamond League
Despite a last-ditch effort, Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra was unable to retain the title he had won the year before when his final round throw was 2 cm short of Vadlejch's mark. With a best throw of 86.62 meters, two-time world champion Anderson Peters won the third sport. After three throwing rounds, Kishore Jena was eliminated, ending his disappointing Diamond League debut with a best throw of 76.31 meters. He started with a 75.72-meter throw, fouled his second
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.
ICC ropes in Usain Bolt as T20 WC ambassador
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday named sprint legend Usain Bolt as the ambassador of the upcoming T20 World Cup to be played in the West Indies and USA from June 1 to 29. Jamaica-born Bolt had created history at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing where he won the 100m, 200m and 4x100m races in world record times.
The roving Indian: Rise of luxury sports tourism
The Paris Olympics and the T20 World Cup are not enough for India’s luxury sports tourists who seek unique experiences alongside the sporting events.
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.
WFI to withdraw circular on conducting trials for upcoming events, HC told
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has agreed to withdraw its circular on conducting selection trials for the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 and Asian Olympic Games Qualifier Wrestling Tournament, following a directive from the Delhi High Court. The court has instructed the trials to proceed as per the circular issued by the ad-hoc committee supervising the WFI's affairs. This development comes after the Centre suspended the WFI for not following its own constitution while taking decisions, leading to the ad-hoc committee's formation.
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