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Indian Javelin thrower DP Manu. File photo.

DP Manu's Olympic bid hit by doping charges

June 28, 2024, 01:32 PM - 2 min read

The 24-year-old, who clinched a silver medal at the 2023 Asian Championships, was poised to qualify for the Olympics through the world ranking quota.

Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh, Meet Hayer.

Punjab announces ₹ 3cr for Olympic gold medallist

June 14, 2024, 05:36 PM - 2 min read

During Meet Hayer's meeting with Punjab Civil Secretariat and other sports officials, the minister emphasised releasing preparation funds for Punjabi Olympic athletes.

Starting this week at the Amundi German Masters in Berlin, she will participate in a minimum of nine tournaments, all meticulously chosen to hone her skills for the biggest sporting spectacle.

Indian hearing-impaired golfer Diksha Dagar targets top spot in Paris

May 14, 2024, 01:08 PM - 2 min read

Dagar's Olympic journey began in Tokyo, where she became the first Indian golfer to tee off alongside compatriot Aditi Ashok, who impressed with a commendable fourth-place finish.

Jyothika was part of the Indian women's 4x400m relay team that qualified for the Paris Olympics during the World Relays in the Bahamas earlier this month.

Olympic-bound Jyothika forgoes medical career for athletics, inspired by father's passion

May 13, 2024, 04:59 PM - 2 min read

The 23-year-old from Tanuku town in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, secured 97 per cent in Class X while studying at the Montessori School in her home town.

Khel Ratna awardee shooter Ronjan Sodhi has thrown his hat into the ring for the post of chef-de-mission of the Indian contingent at the Olympic Games in Paris later this year.

Leading former shooter Sodhi throws hat into ring for chef-de-mission's post at Paris Olympics

April 25, 2024, 03:29 PM - 2 min read

Khel Ratna awardee shooter Ronjan Sodhi has thrown his hat into the ring for the post of chef-de-mission of the Indian contingent at the Olympic Games in Paris later this year.

Looking as dominant as ever, Vinesh Phogat made full use of an easy draw to demolish her opponents, placing herself one win away from securing a Paris Olympics quota, while Anshu Malik and U23 world champion Reetika too made it to the semifinals at the Asian Olympic Qualifier

Vinesh, Reetika, Mansi and Anshu inch closer to Paris Olympics qualification

April 20, 2024, 04:17 PM - 2 min read

Looking as dominant as ever, Vinesh Phogat made full use of an easy draw to demolish her opponents, placing herself one win away from securing a Paris Olympics quota

The spotlight will be on two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat as she along with 16 other Indian wrestlers begin their chase for Paris Games quota places at the Asia Olympic qualifiers

Focus on Vinesh Phogat as Indian wrestlers begin Olympic quota hunt

April 18, 2024, 05:11 PM - 2 min read

The spotlight will be on two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat as she along with 16 other Indian wrestlers begin their chase for Paris Games quota places at the Asia Olympic qualifiers beginning at Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) on Friday.

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh.

Harmanpreet stresses significance of practice as Paris Games countdown hits 100 days

April 17, 2024, 04:07 PM - 2 min read

Last edition's bronze medallist India are currently placed sixth in the world, but Harmanpreet said they are hungry to improve upon their Tokyo result in Paris.

Mary Kom steps own as chef-de-mission for Paris Olympics - cites personal reasons. Image X.

Mary Kom resigns from prestigious Olympic position, Cites personal reasons

April 12, 2024, 05:31 PM - 2 min read

Indian boxing legend Mary Kom has stepped down from her role as India’s chef-de-mission for the upcoming Paris Olympics, citing personal reasons.

In a first for an Olympic sport, gold-medallists in 48 athletics events of this year's Paris Games will be awarded USD 50,000 by World Athletics, which will widen the spectrum by giving prize money to all three medal winners at the 2028 Los Angeles edition.

Paris Olympics track and field gold winners to get USD 50,000: World Athletics

April 10, 2024, 05:38 PM - 2 min read

In a first for an Olympic sport, gold-medallists in 48 athletics events of this year's Paris Games will be awarded USD 50,000 by World Athletics

Tokyo Olympics silver-medallist Mirabai Chanu all but qualified for the 2024 Paris Games

Mirabai finishes 3rd in group B of World Cup, all but qualifies for Paris Olympics

April 1, 2024, 04:13 PM - 2 min read

Tokyo Olympics silver-medallist Mirabai Chanu all but qualified for the 2024 Paris Games after she finished third in the women's 49kg Group B event of the IWF World Cup

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced the squads for various important international competitions in the run-up to the Olympics, which will be held in July-August.

Shreyasi, Mairaj, Ganemat in 12-member team for final Paris Olympics qualification

March 19, 2024, 05:53 PM - 2 min read

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Shreyasi Singh, seasoned Mairaj Ahmad Khan and World Cup winner Ganemat Sekhon on Tuesday figured in a 12-member shotgun squad picked for the final Paris Games qualifying competition, to be held in Doha from April 19-29.