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  WATCH: PM Modi offers ice cream to Sindhu during interaction with India's Tokyo Olympic contingent

  August 18, 2021 18:25 IST

  Sindhu's love of ice cream came up during her video interaction with PM Modi on July 13 when she was asked about her preparation for the Games and whether she is allowed to have ice cream sometimes.

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  Olympic medallist Ravi Dahiya's school to be renamed after him

  August 17, 2021 23:42 IST

  At the Olympic Games in Tokyo, the 23-year-old wrestler had bagged the silver medal.

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  Afghan Paralympians to miss Tokyo 2020

  August 17, 2021 22:18 IST

  It's the first time Afghanistan won't be represented at the Paralympics since the Sydney Games in 2000.

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  Table Tennis: Archana Kamath stuns world number 58 in Budapest; Manika, Sreeja also advance

  August 17, 2021 21:15 IST

  While 60th-ranked, Batra defeated 115-ranked Sabine Winter of Germany, Kamath upset 58th-ranked Yana Noskova of Russia.

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  Exhaustion and fever force Neeraj Chopra to leave welcome function midway

  August 17, 2021 19:34 IST

  Chopra, who has been on a busy schedule since his return to the country on Monday last after winning India's first Olympic medal in athletics, has taken a break to give his body some much-needed rest.

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  Anurag Thakur meets World Youth Archery winners; congratulates them for big medal haul

  August 17, 2021 18:35 IST

  Team India registered a total of 15 medals - 8 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze, from the archery championships in Wroclaw, Poland.

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  After 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Mirabai Chanu eyes Asian Games medal

  August 17, 2021 18:22 IST

  Chanu had ended India's over two-decade-long wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics, clinching the 49kg category silver medal at the Tokyo Games.

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  Star para-javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia says he was on verge of quitting in 2013

  August 17, 2021 17:59 IST

  Jhajharia won his first gold in F-46 category in 2004 Athens Paralympics and then had to wait for another 12 years for his second yellow metal in 2016 Rio Games.

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  Future of hockey in India is bright: Manpreet Singh

  August 17, 2021 17:46 IST

  Manpreet said that the team will now focus on upcoming tournaments like the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and World Cup.

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  Lessons learnt from Tokyo Olympics loss, says boxer Ashish Kumar

  August 17, 2021 15:16 IST

  Ashish's maiden Olympic appearance ended with an opening-round loss to China's Erbieke Touheta.

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  Hero's welcome for members of Indian Hockey Teams in Odisha

  August 17, 2021 15:08 IST

  The hockey players received a rousing welcome on their arrival at the Bhubaneswar airport

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  India will not put pressure on athletes to win medals: PM Modi to Paralympians

  August 17, 2021 13:59 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged para-athletes to not worry about the medals and how strong the opponent would be at the Tokyo Paralympics.

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  Aditi Ashok finishes second at qualifiers, books spot for Women's British Open

  August 16, 2021 20:57 IST

  The 23-year-old Indian star, who had the entire Indian nation enthralled as she finished an agonising fourth at the Tokyo Olympics, was one of the two Indians vying for one of the 15 spots on offer for the Major.

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  Swimmer Sajan Prakash to undergo two-week treatment for long-standing neck issue

  August 16, 2021 17:35 IST

  Prakash, the first-ever Indian swimmer to breach the 'A' standard time for the Olympics, had suffered a slipped disc in 2019 which has been radiating pain towards his left hand while swimming.

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  Paralympics follow lead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics: No fans during pandemic

  August 16, 2021 17:20 IST

  There were a few exceptions made during the Olympics with some fans allowed in outlying areas away from Tokyo. This time, all fans will be barred except the possibility of some children attending a few unspecified events.

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  Golf: Shubhankar Sharma finishes T-9 in UK, records second Top-10 of 2021 season

  August 16, 2021 13:23 IST

  India's Shubhankar Sharma got off to a flying start with four birdies in the first seven holes in the last round to finish a creditable tied ninth.

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  PM Modi meets with India Olympic contingent

  August 16, 2021 12:53 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hosted the Olympic-returned Indian athletes for breakfast at his residence.

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  Komalika emulates Deepika to win cadet, junior world titles; record haul for India

  August 15, 2021 23:31 IST

  Komalika ended with two gold medals including one with Parth Salunkhe in junior mixed team as India returned with a record haul of eight gold, two silver and five bronze from the tournament.

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  Sports minister promises expansion of TOPS, financial windfall for Tokyo performers

  August 15, 2021 20:54 IST

  During a felicitation programme organised for the triumphant Indian athletes, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) awarded Olympc champion Neeraj Chopra with a cash award of Rs 75 lakh.

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  Youth World Championships: Indian U-18 recurve archers win two gold, three bronze

  August 15, 2021 20:03 IST

  The men's team defeated their French rivals 5-3, while the mixed pair followed suit with a 6-2 win over Japan to continue their winning run on the country's 75th Independence Day.

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  Paralympics: Two-time gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia eyes a third in Tokyo

  August 15, 2021 18:41 IST

  Jhajharia won the gold medal in the F-46 javelin throw event at the 2004 Athens Paralympics and followed it up with another at the 2016 Games in Rio.

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  Arvind Kejriwal says Delhi 'will bid for Olympics' after 2047

  August 15, 2021 17:02 IST

  This year's budget of the city government also had a mention of the government bidding for hosting the 2048 Olympics.

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  Muhammad Ali's grandson wins in pro debut

  August 15, 2021 13:25 IST

  Wearing trunks made for his grandfather, Ali Walsh knocked down his outmatched opponent midway through the first round before the middleweight fight was finally stopped at 1:49

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  2020 Tokyo Paralympics: PM Narendra Modi to interact with Indian athletes on August 17

  August 15, 2021 10:36 IST

  India's campaign will begin on August 27 with men's and women's archery events. The nation will be competing in nine separate disciplines. 

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  PM Narendra Modi lauds India's Tokyo Olympic success in his Independence Day speech

  August 15, 2021 12:12 IST

  PM Modi during his speech, urged the entire nation to applaud their achievement, saying that the country is proud of them for bringing glory to the nation and that their feat has inspired the future generation.

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  WATCH: India's Tokyo Olympic heroes head out to celebrate 75th Independence Day with PM Modi

  August 15, 2021 7:00 IST

  Earlier on Saturday, President Ram Nath Kovind had hosted hosted a 'high tea' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan cultural centre in New Delhi where the entire contingent was present. 

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  Vinesh Phogat sends apology to WFI, still may not be allowed to compete at World Championship

  August 14, 2021 22:20 IST

  Vinesh, who exited from the Tokyo Games following her shock quarterfinal defeat, was suspended by the WFI for not staying and training with her Indian teammates and for sporting singlet of her personal sponsor.

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  Entire country proud of Indian Olympics contingent: President Kovind

  August 14, 2021 19:21 IST

  Kovind hosted a 'high tea' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan cultural centre for the Indian contingent that participated in the Tokyo Olympics 2020.