Paris 2024
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Paris Paralympics: PM Modi praises medalists Praveen Kumar, Hokato Hotozhe Sema for historic wins
Other Sports | Sep 07, 2024, 11:24 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi lauds Paralympic medalists Praveen Kumar and Hokato Hotozhe Sema during a telephonic conversation, appreciating their remarkable achievements at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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Avani Lekhara wins Gold at Paris 2024 Paralympics: Here's how Bollywood celebs hailed the champion
Entertainment | Aug 31, 2024, 11:30 AM ISTAfter Avani Lekhara entered history books by winning a gold medal on Friday at the Paris Paralympics 2024, several Bollywood celebrities congratulated the 22-year-old on their Instagram handles. Check them out.
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Paris Paralympics 2024: Paralympic Games celebrate opening ceremony with stunning performances
Sports | Aug 29, 2024, 09:22 AM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron declared the Paralympic Games open after a glorious ceremony. The event on the Champs Elysees and the Place de la Concorde was the first Paralympics curtain-raiser to be held outside a stadium.
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Paris Paralympics Live Streaming: When and where to watch paralympians in action on TV and online?
Other Sports | Aug 28, 2024, 11:36 AM ISTIndia's first-ever medal at the Paralympics came in 1972 with Murlikant Petkar securing a gold medal in swimming. Petkar clinched the gold medal and set a world record in the 50m freestyle 3 swimming event with a timing of 37.33 seconds.
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Court of Arbitration for Sport releases detailed verdict in response to Vinesh Phogat's plea
Other Sports | Aug 20, 2024, 06:04 AM ISTVinesh Phogat kick-started her campaign at the Paris Olympics in the most sublime fashion possible. The 29-year-old wrestler defeated the defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan in her first match to end her 82-match-long winning streak.
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Paralympics 2024: PCI, SAI give grand send-off to largest-ever Indian contingent for Paris Games
Other Sports | Aug 16, 2024, 07:11 PM ISTIndia is sending its largest contingent for the upcoming Paralympic Games 2024. A total of 84 athletes will represent the nation in Paris for the Paralympics. The PCI has also released an official anthem for ahead of the Games.
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Vinesh Phogat to return to India on August 17, confirms wrestler Bajrang Punia
Other Sports | Aug 14, 2024, 06:55 PM ISTThe ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat suffered a shock disqualification hours before her final bout in the women's 50kg category at the Paris Olympics and is waiting on a CAS's verdict on her plea for a silver medal.
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Indian envoy to France Jawed Ashraf urges countrymen to support athletes for more success at LA 2028
Other Sports | Aug 14, 2024, 01:13 PM ISTIndia finished in the 71st spot on the medal ladder after the end of the Paris Olympics with five bronze medals and a silver medal. India's silver medal came after Neeraj Chopra registered his season-best throw of 89.45m.
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Paris Olympics come to end with a glittering closing ceremony; Sports Wrap
Sports | Aug 12, 2024, 01:27 PM ISTParis Olympics came to an end on August 11 with the baton being passed onto Los Angeles, the host city of the 2028 edition. The Indian contingent was led by the bronze medallist Manu Bhaker and men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who has announced his international retirement.
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Abhinav Bindra reflects on Indian contingent's performance at Paris Olympics | Exclusive
Other Sports | Aug 11, 2024, 12:11 PM ISTAbhinav Bindra gave words of encouragement to the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics. He gave pep talks to the shooters before their qualifying and medal events and also consoled those athletes who missed out on winning a medal in their respective categories.
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Paris Olympics 2024: CAS announces deadline for verdict on Vinesh Phogat's plea
Other Sports | Aug 10, 2024, 03:01 PM ISTVinesh Phogat's excellent run in Paris came to a standstill after her weight exceeded the permissible limit in the 50kg category. As per the rules, Vinesh was not allowed to compete in her gold medal bout.
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Imane Khelif responds to 'enemies to success' with gold medal finish at Paris Olympics
Other Sports | Aug 10, 2024, 07:11 AM ISTImane Khelif has been at the centre of gender controversy at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Several people questioned the Olympic committee about how they allowed the Algerian boxer to compete in the female category.
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Paris Olympics 2024: 'Already deteriorating', Bronze medallist raises concerns over medal quality
Other Sports | Aug 09, 2024, 04:45 PM ISTThe Olympic Games in Paris are set to end on August 11 but the medals are already deteriorating and the bronze medal winner has raised concerns. Each medal at this Olympics is embellished with an original piece of the Eiffel Tower.
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Manu Bhaker awarded Rs 30 lakh for winning two bronze medals for India at Paris Olympics 2024
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2024, 06:36 PM ISTManu Bhaker won two bronze medals in two different events and finished fourth in the 25m pistol event. All three medals for India so far have come in shooting with Swapnil Kusale being the other medal winner. Manu came back to India on Wednesday (August 7) and it was a grand return for her.
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India vs Spain head to head record in hockey ahead of bronze medal match at Paris Olympics 2024
Hockey | Aug 08, 2024, 12:32 PM ISTIND vs ESP: Team India, led by Harmanpreet Singh, will fight to secure its second consecutive bronze medal at the Olympic Games. India had won the bronze medal beating Germany at the Tokyo Olympics and will face Spain this time. How is the IND vs SPA head-to-head record?
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Vinesh Phogat appeals against disqualification at Court of Arbitration for Sport
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2024, 06:08 AM ISTVinesh's shock and unexpected exit without a medal triggered a lot of commotion and public outcry in India. India women's national coach Virender Dahiya revealed that the Indian contingent was shocked after learning about Vinesh's disqualification.
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Vinesh Phogat disqualified: PM calls her 'champion among champions', urges PT Usha to file protest
India | Aug 07, 2024, 01:18 PM ISTIn a heartfelt message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded wrestler Vinesh Phogat, calling her "India's pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian." Despite a recent setback, PM Modi expressed his unwavering support and admiration for Phogat's resilience.
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Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12 Highlights: Avinash Sable, Mirabai Chanu fail to claim medal for India
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2024, 01:33 AM ISTParis Olympics Live Updates: It could have been a historic day for India at the Games but Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from competing in the final. The developments have been shocking from Paris as she has been hospitalised as well.
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Vinesh Phogat in Paris Olympics 2024: When and where to watch Indian wrestler's bout in India?
Other Sports | Aug 06, 2024, 12:26 PM ISTWrestling events got underway on Monday (August 5) at the Paris Olympics and India's Nisha Dahiya was knocked out unfortunately due to an injury in the quarterfinals. Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat will be in action today in the 50kg freestyle event.
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Paris Olympics: Indian hockey team's semifinal opponent confirmed, check complete lineups
Hockey | Aug 05, 2024, 06:29 AM ISTIndia's hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, defeated Great Britain in the penalty shootout 4-2 on Sunday (August 4). The men in blue put up a spirited effort as they were down to 10 men in the first half itself but did well to restrict the opposition to 1-1.