PM applauds Olympians in his Independence Day address

New Delhi (IANS) Speaking from the historic ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi showered praise on India's Olympians, urging the nation to "give them a big round of applause for their achievements."

Making…

Two-time Paralympic gold medallist aims for his third in javelin throw

New Delhi (IANS) When everybody is busy cheering for India's new golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, there is a double gold medallist in the same discipline -- far away from the limelight -- fine-tuning his skills to clinch a third gold for himself and…

Organisers confirm Dutch Grand Prix to go ahead as planned

Zandvoort (Netherlands) (IANS) The organisers of the Dutch Grand Prix confirmed on Friday that the race will go ahead as planned at the refurbished Zandvoort track between September 3 to 5. The organisers got a green signal from Prime Minister Mark…

PM Modi to interact with para-athletes on August 17: Sources

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet the Indian contingent for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games via video conference on August 17, sources told IANS.

The interaction with the Prime Minister is to motivate the para-athletes…

Thakur launches Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 to celebrate 75 years of Independence

New Delhi (IANS) Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday launched the nationwide programme of Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 as part of "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav", which celebrates 75 years on India's Independence.

While Thakur flagged…

It took courage to break stereotypes: Mirabai

New Delhi (IANS) "You know my name, not my story. You know what I have done, not what I have been through". This quote by writer Jonathan Anthony Burkett fits well the life of Tokyo Olympics silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu - the new poster…

Tata Motors to gift an Altroz each to Indian athletes who missed bronze

Mumbai (IANS) Tata Motors announced on Thursday that the company will gift an Altroz to each of the Indian athletes who narrowly missed the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

These players represented India at the Olympics and have set the…

Neeraj Chopra wins India's first-ever athletics gold in Olympics

Tokyo (IANS) Neeraj Chopra on Saturday made history by becoming the first Indian to win gold medal in athletics at Olympic Games when he clinched first position at Tokyo 2020 with a throw of 87.58 metres in the javelin competition.

Chopra has…

Women's hockey team lost, but it achieved something bigger: Coach Marijne

Tokyo (IANS) The chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team, Sjoerd Marijne, said his team may not have won a medal at Tokyo 2020 but his players did achieve something bigger as they inspired the country to dream of success at the Olympics.

Olympic golf: India's Aditi Ashok stays on course for historic medal in Tokyo

Tokyo (IANS) India's Aditi Ashok continued with her great form as she moved to the second spot after the third round in women's golf competition, remaining on course for a maiden medal at the Olympic Games.

The 23-year-old Aditi ground…