Largest-ever Indian contingent gets grand send-off for Paris 2024 Paralympics

New Delhi (IANS) In a remarkable display of national pride and support, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) hosted a grand send-off ceremony on Friday for the Indian contingent for the upcoming Paralympic…

PM Modi meets India's Paris Olympic contingent at his residence

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and greeted the Indian athletes and medal winners of the recently concluded Paris Olympics at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in the national capital on Independence Day. 

PM Modi shook hands…

From Sachin Tendulkar to Saina Nehwal, Indian sports icons share Independence Day wishes

New Delhi (IANS) In a touching show of patriotism, Indian sports icons have come together to extend their heartfelt wishes on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day.

From cricket legends to Olympic and Paralympic champions, athletes have…

CAS verdict on Vinesh Phogat's overweight disqualification from Paris Olympics postponed till Aug 16

Paris (IANS) The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ad hoc committee has postponed the verdict on Vinesh Phogat's appeal till 6 pm August 16 (local time) after the Indian wrestler challenged her disqualification from the Paris Olympics women’s…

Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat suspended for 18 months over whereabouts failure

Kuala Lumpur (IANS) Tokyo Paralympic gold medallist para-shuttler Pramod Bhagat has been suspended for 18 months due to anti-doping regulation violations, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Tuesday.

"The Badminton World Federation…

Sindhu, Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag withdraw from BWF Japan Open

Kuala Lumpur (IANS) India's top shuttlers including PV Sindhu, Lakskya Sen, HS Prannoy and men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn from the upcoming BWF Japan Open, scheduled to commence on August 24,
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Paris passes Olympic baton to LA as 2024 Games declared closed

Paris (IANS) 'Au revoir' Paris 2024! After 16 days of world-class competition across 32 sports and 329 events, the 33rd Summer Olympics came to a close on Sunday. 

Paris passed the baton to Los Angeles after delivering its share of…

Anshu Malik vows comeback after Paris Olympics disappointment, eyes LA 2028

New Delhi (IANS) Wrestler Anshu Malik, who competed in the Paris Olympics 2024, has expressed her thoughts on social media following her defeat in the 57kg pre-quarterfinal match against Helen Louise Maroulis of the USA. 

Anshu, who lost the…

Paris Olympics: It's gut-wrenching for Vinesh, entire nation, says Bindra as CAS to give verdict on Aug 13

Paris (IANS) Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual gold medallist in the Olympics, on Saturday, said it's 'gut-wrenching' for Vinesh Phogat as she waits for a verdict in her case against her disqualification from the final of the…

The firsts, near misses & a debacle: India conclude Paris Olympics campaign with 6 medals

Paris (IANS) India's Paris Olympics campaign concluded as Reetika Hooda fell short in the wrestling quarterfinals, and golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar finished out of medal contention. 

A total of 117 Indian athletes participated across…