Olympic Games
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When will India's fates for Olympics 2036 be known? IOC makes latest move for timeline
Other Sports | Jun 24, 2026, 08:40 PM ISTIndia had officially submitted the Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in its bid to host the Olympics 2036. The nation will be able to know its fate only by the middle of 2029 after a recent move from the IOC detailed the timeline.
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Rio Olympics gold medallist Carolina Marin announces retirement: 'My journey ends here'
Other Sports | Mar 26, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTCarolina Marin has announced her retirement from professional badminton, concluding a brilliant career that included an Olympic gold and three World Championship titles. She won Olympic gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics, defeating P. V. Sindhu in the final.
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Cricket to make debut at PanAm Games 2027, ICC approves increase in funds to Associate members
Cricket | Nov 07, 2025, 09:36 PM ISTCricket has been played in the Asian Games and African Games before, but will be making its debut at the PanAm Games in 2027. The sport will also return to the Olympics after 128 years in the Los Angeles Games 2028.
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Mirabai Chanu's weight category dropped from 2028 Olympics, Tokyo medallist to bulk up to 53kg
Other Sports | Nov 04, 2025, 07:25 PM ISTMirabai Chanu had won the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the 49kg category, but her weight category has been removed for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Chief national coach Vijay Sharma feels that bulking up to 53kg will work in Chanu's favour.
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Delhi government hikes cash award for Olympic winners, medallists to get jobs
Other Sports | Jul 22, 2025, 04:35 PM ISTDelhi government has decided to hike the cash award for the Olympic winners from the state. A gold medallist will get Rs 7 crore while silver and bronze medal winners will take home Rs 5 and 3 crore respectively. Moreover, the winners will also get Group A and B jobs.
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Where is Pomona, the venue for cricket's 128-year-long Olympic return? All you need to know
Other Sports | Apr 16, 2025, 11:25 PM ISTThe Fairgrounds in Pomona will host the cricket event at the 2028 Olympic Games. The sport is making a return to the Olympics after 128 years. Here is all you need to know about the venue.
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Virat Kohli makes cheeky statement on potential T20I return for Olympics 2028
Cricket | Mar 15, 2025, 08:27 PM ISTVirat Kohli announced his T20I retirement after helping India win the T20 World Cup 2024. On a lighter note, Kohli said he could consider a return for the Olympic Games. Cricket will make its return to the Olympics after being played in 1900.
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Cricket to be included in 2032 Olympics? ICC Chairman Jay Shah's Brisbane visit fuels speculation
Cricket | Dec 12, 2024, 05:03 PM ISTJay Shah took over the charge of the ICC chair on December 1 and paid a visit to Brisbane where he met the CEO of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (OCOG) Cindy Hook. Shah will also have a chance to watch the third Test match between India and Australia at Gabba.
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India to host Olympics in 2036? IOA formally sends Letter of Intent to IOC: Report
Other Sports | Nov 05, 2024, 02:47 PM ISTIndia has taken a significant step towards realising the dream of hosting the Olympics in 2036. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally sent a Letter of Intent to IOC for the same.
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IOC member Nita Ambani hosts India's Olympics and Paralympics heroes in Mumbai
Other Sports | Sep 29, 2024, 09:49 PM ISTThe Indian Olympic and Paralympic athletes starred for India in Paris. The Olympians brought home six medals, while the Paralympians clinched a record-breaking 29-medal haul. Nita Ambani, an IOC member, hosted the athletes at her residence.
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How many goals did Major Dhyan Chand score during India's unbeaten run at Olympics from 1928 to 1936
Other Sports | Aug 29, 2024, 01:56 PM ISTAugust 29 is celebrated as National Sports Day in India as a mark of respect and tribute to India's 'wizard of hockey' Major Dhyan Chand. He was part of India's unbeaten run at the Olympic Games in 1928, 1932 and 1936 and played a massive role in helping the country win gold medals.
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Olympics 2024: Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu receives bronze medal first awarded to Jordan Chiles
Other Sports | Aug 17, 2024, 06:52 AM ISTAmerican gymnast Jordan Chiles was first awarded the bronze medal in the floor exercise final at the Paris Olympics in 2024. However, Romania took the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, following which the CAS gave the verdict in Ana Barbosu's favour.
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Vinesh Phogat's coach felt wrestler 'might die' due to weight-cut, reveals arduous work at Olympics
Other Sports | Aug 16, 2024, 04:21 PM ISTVinesh Phogat was found overweight ahead of her 50kg freestyle final on August 7 and was disqualified from her gold medal bout. Vinesh went through rigorous training to cut her weight after her semifinal bout but could not cut the last 100 grams needed for her participation.
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Paris Games 2024: List of countries to have won their first-ever Olympics medal in French capital
Other Sports | Aug 12, 2024, 06:10 PM ISTThe Paris Olympic Games 2024 saw some nations earning their first-ever medal in the grandest sporting event. Saint Lucia's sprinter Julien Alfred won the gold in the 100m race pipping favourite Sha'Carri Richardson for the title. Boxer David de Pina brought a bronze for Cape Verde.
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Cricket, Baseball in, Boxing on cusp of removal; Changes in sports for next Olympic Games 2028
Other Sports | Aug 12, 2024, 05:06 PM ISTParis bid adieu to the Olympic Games with the closing ceremony on Sunday, August 11. As the Paris Games have ended, the focus starts to shift towards the next edition of the quadrennial event in Los Angeles in 2028. Here are sports in and out of the Los Angeles Games.
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Ricky Ponting 'excited' about cricket returning to Olympics, says it opens up different audiences
Cricket | Aug 11, 2024, 11:32 PM ISTCricket will return to the Olympics for the first time after 128 years at the Los Angeles Games 2028. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is excited about the sport being played at the biggest multi-sporting spectacle in four years time.
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Paris Olympic Games closing ceremony live streaming: When and where to watch event live in India?
Other Sports | Aug 11, 2024, 11:57 PM ISTThe closing ceremony, named 'Records', will take place at the Stade de France stadium in front of an expected 80,000 crowd. The opening ceremony took place at the River Seine but the closing ceremony will be back to its original form. Here is how you can watch the ceremony in India.
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Multi-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra looks to stay fit to breach magical 90m mark
Other Sports | Aug 10, 2024, 10:45 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra clinched a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 as he finished second to Arshad Nadeem in the final. Neeraj sent his Javelin to 89.45m, a distance fairly away from Arshad's 92.97m mark in the Javelin final at the Games. Neeraj is looking to remain injury-free to touch the 90m mark.
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India's schedule for August 7 at Paris Olympics; check key medal events and athletes in action
Other Sports | Aug 07, 2024, 12:25 AM ISTVinesh Phogat stormed into the finals of the women's 50kg freestyle event. She will now bid for a historic gold medal on August 7. Mirabai Chanu will also be in action in her 49kg weightlifting medal event. Here is India's complete schedule for August 7 at the Paris Olympics 2024.
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'Journey at Olympics both an honour and heartbreak': Lakshya Sen opens up on campaign in Paris
Other Sports | Aug 06, 2024, 09:40 PM ISTLakshya Sen came close to clinching a medal at the Paris Olympics but lost to Lee Zii Jia in the bronze playoff. Lakshya was the last Indian shuttler standing after the exits of star pair Satwik-Chirag and two-time medallist PV Sindhu.