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  Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony venue and time unveiled

  Other Sports | March 08, 2024 22:10 IST

  "An unprecedented experience, using the natural light of the setting sun with all its nuances to illuminate the river promenade of all the world's best athletes along the Seine, in the heart of the capital,” the organisers of Paris Olympics said.

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  FACT CHECK: Misleading claims circulating about CA Bhavani Devi's Paris Olympics qualification

  Fact Check | February 07, 2024 15:06 IST

  Social media posts falsely claim Indian fencer CA Bhavani Devi has qualified for the Paris Olympics, but India TV's Fact Check team found no official confirmation. The Paris Olympics, set for July 16 to August 11, 2024, are anticipated to be a global spectacle.

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  India to host 2036 Olympics at Ahmedabad's Sardar Patel complex if bid is accepted: Amit Shah

  India | December 24, 2023 22:38 IST

  2036 Olympics: "It will host the 2036 Olympics (if India's bid is accepted). The government has allocated Rs 4,600 crore for Sardar Patel sports complex and Rs 600 crore for Navrangpura sports complex (in Ahmedabad city). This will be India's biggest sports complex," Amit Shah said.

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  Asian Games gold medalist Rutuja Bhosale eyes Olympics berth with support from Punit Balan Group

  Brand Content | October 23, 2023 15:45 IST

  Rutuja, was felicitated by Punit Balan Group (PBG) Chairman Punit Balan in the presence of Janhavi Dhariwal Balan, former captain of Maharashtra Ranji cricket team and Rutuja’s husband Swapnil Gugale and her mother.

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  Explained: How to play Lacrosse? Sport recently added to Los Angeles Olympics 2028

  Explainers | October 17, 2023 19:06 IST

  Lacrosse is one among five sporting disciplines to be recently added to Los Angeles Olympics 2028. The decision was taken at the 141st International Olympic Session held in Mumbai this month. Apart from Lacrosse, Cricket, Squash, Flag football and baseball will be played at the Olympics in 2028.

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  Virat Kohli's popularity drives cricket's inclusion in Olympics | WATCH

  Cricket | October 16, 2023 20:14 IST

  Virat Kohli is only one of the two current set of Indian players participating in the ongoing World Cup 2023 who have already been a part of an ODI World Cup-winning team. Ravichandran Ashwin is the other Indian. The two were a part of the Indian team that clinched the 2011 World Cup.

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  Cricket at Olympics after 128 years: What happened in the only match played in history?

  Cricket | October 16, 2023 16:21 IST

  Cricket has been officially included now at the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. The decision was taken at the 141st IOC session being held in Mumbai. The sport has been included in the Olympics after a massive 128 years. Last time cricket was played in 1900 Paris Olympics when only two teams played.

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  'Boost to growing popularity': Nita Ambani delighted with cricket's inclusion in Olympics 2028

  Other Sports | October 16, 2023 15:03 IST

  Cricket has been officially included in Olympics as the sport's inclusion was approved at the 141st IOC session being held in Mumbai. IOC member Nita Ambani is happy with the decision and reckons that cricket will help the Olympics create deeper engagement in years to come.

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  IOC Session 2023: PM Narendra Modi confirms India's potential bid to host 2036 Olympics

  Other Sports | October 14, 2023 22:10 IST

  “India is also eager to host the Youth Olympics taking place in the year 2029, sports is not just for winning medals but is a medium to win hearts. Sports belongs to all for all. It not only prepares champions but also promotes peace, progress and wellness," Narendra Modi said.

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  No place for compound archery at Los Angeles Olympics, boxing put on hold

  Other Sports | October 14, 2023 16:15 IST

  India dominated various archery disciplines at the recently culminated 19th edition of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Ojas Deotale glistened brightly in Hangzhou and contributed predominantly to India's medal tally at the continental event.

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  IOC approves recommendation to add cricket in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

  Other Sports | October 13, 2023 17:23 IST

  The International Olympic Committee was recommended to include five sports disciplines softball, flag football, lacrosse, cricket, and squash by the LA Organising Committee ahead of IOC Session 2023 in Mumbai.

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  International Olympic Committee suspends Russian Olympic Committee with immediate effect

  Other Sports | October 12, 2023 20:14 IST

  The Russian Olympic Committee will not act as a national committee and will not receive any funds for the Olympic Movement ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024.

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  'Great interest': IOC Chief looking forward to India bidding for Olympics 2036 hosting rights

  Other Sports | October 11, 2023 18:11 IST

  India has time and again expressed its interest in bidding for the 2036 Olympics hosting rights. IOC Chief Thomas Bach, ahead of 141st session of the International Olympic Committee here felt that there is great interest in the country regarding the same.

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  Will India host 2026 CWG? Anurag Thakur comes up with 'want to host Olympics' response

  Cricket | July 28, 2023 9:28 IST

  Victoria recently withdrew as hosts of Commonwealth Games 2026 citing budget going out of hands as the reason. There were speculations of India bidding to host the event but this is what Anurag Thakur has to say...

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  Who is known as the Father of Modern Olympics?

  Other Sports | June 23, 2023 19:30 IST

  It's been 129 years of the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which is commemorated by Olympic Day, every year on June 23.

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  International Olympic Day 2023: Date, theme, history, significance, facts and other details

  Lifestyle | June 23, 2023 13:48 IST

  International Olympic Day is a reminder of the importance of sports in our lives. Now, let's explore the history of International Olympic Day, its significance, the theme of this year and other details.

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  Blitz Chess to feature in 2023 Olympic Esports Series; here's how format works

  Other Sports | March 13, 2023 14:24 IST

  2023 Olympic Esports: Chess.com, which is the recognised by IOC as the game’s governing body, will host the qualifying event.

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  Olympic flame to take seaborne journey to 2024 Paris Games

  Other Sports | February 04, 2023 13:45 IST

  With the Paris Olympics to take place in little more than a year's time, the Olympic flame will start its journey and will take on seaborne journey before the start of the games

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  2024 Paris Olympics budget up by 10 per cent | Know Details

  Other Sports | November 23, 2022 6:58 IST

  Organisers said half the extra money is needed to cover the impact of inflation, while some will go toward additional expenses for the opening ceremony on the Seine river and costs such as human resources and cybersecurity.

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  Sushil Kumar, Olympic medallist wrestler, charged with murder in Chhatrasal Stadium case

  India | October 12, 2022 18:52 IST

  Sushil Kumar along with others is accused of allegedly assaulting former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar and his friends in the parking lot of the city's Chhatrasal stadium on May 4, 2021 over an alleged property dispute.