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PM Modi asks for feedback from athletes in preparation to host 2036 Olympics

After announcing India's aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics in his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked for Indian athletes' input for the smooth hosting of the quadrennial extravaganza in 2036.

Aug 16, 2024

'Sorry we blamed you': Fans apologies to Natasa as photos of Hardik Pandya vacationing with rumored GF Jasmin in Greece go viral

'Sorry we blamed you': Fans apologise to Natasa as photos of Hardik Pandya vacationing with rumored GF Jasmin in Greece go viral

Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic have officially announced their separation after four years of marriage. They revealed the news on July 18, 2024. Natasa has moved to Serbia with Agastya.

Aug 15, 2024

'I proudly achieved world number 1': Saina Nehwal hits back at trolls for calling her 'Kangana Ranaut of Sports' over Neeraj Chopra comment

'Kangana Ranaut of Sports': Saina Nehwal hits back at trolls after Neeraj Chopra comment

Taking to X, Saina wrote, "Thanks for the compliment.. Kangana is beautiful…but I had to be perfect in my sport and I proudly achieved world number 1 and Olympic medal in badminton for my country"

Aug 14, 2024

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

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.

Aug 11, 2024

Fans cheer Neeraj Chopra as he gets emotional after winning silver medal; hugs Pak's Arsahd Nadeem after Javelin throw

'Chin up, smile, Golden Boy':Disheartened Neeraj Chopra gets emotional after winning silver medal; hugs Pak's Arshad Nadeem after Javelin throw

Neeraj Chopra after the silver medal said, "We all feel happy whenever we win a medal for the country...It's time to improve the game now...We will sit and discuss and improve the performance...India played well (at the Paris Olympics)....The competition was good (today)...but every athlete have their day, today was Arshad's day...I gave my best."

Aug 9, 2024

Saina Nehwal slams Vinesh Phogat: "There has been a mistake on her part too"

Saina Nehwal has minced no words in telling Vinesh Phogat to take the blame over the disqualification as this wasn't her first Olympics and she should have known the rules.

Aug 8, 2024

Vinesh Phogat given all assistance including personal staff: Sports Minister tells LS

Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, addressed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday regarding the disqualification of Indian ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics.

Aug 7, 2024

India's Manu Bhaker poses with her two bronze medals won at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Paris 2024: India's Unprecedented Olympic Performance

India's Paris 2024 Olympics campaign saw historic achievements with 112 athletes competing in 16 sports. Shooter Manu Bhaker made history as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal and, with Sarabjot Singh, the first Indian shooting pair to win an Olympic medal. Manika Batra became the first Indian table tennis player to reach the pre-quarterfinals, and Swapnil Kusale's bronze took India's shooting medal tally to three, a first in any sport. The Indian men's hockey team achieved their first victory against Australia at the Olympics since Munich 1972, marking a historic event for India.

Aug 7, 2024

Neeraj Chopra reaches final with a mega throw of 89.34m, to eye gold medal in javelin throw on Thursday in the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris

Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra reaches final, records 89.34m throw, eyes gold next on Thursday

Defending Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra reached the final of the men's javelin throw event with a mighty throw of 89.34m in the first attempt of the Group B qualification in the Paris Olympics here at the Stade de France on Tuesday.

Aug 6, 2024

Paris Olympics: Viktor Axelsen retains badminton title

Holding Denmark's national flag over his head, Viktor Axelsen celebrated his victory after retaining his Olympics men's singles title in the badminton competition at the Paris 2024 on Monday. Axelsen, the only non-Asian badminton medallist at the Games, defeated Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn 21-11, 21-11 in the final.

Aug 6, 2024

Men's quarterfinal field hockey match between Great Britain and India at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium

Paris Olympics: Amit Rohidas suspended from next Hockey match against Germany

Seasoned defender Amit Rohidas has been suspended for one match at the Paris 2024 Olympics hockey tournament, resulting in his absence from India's semifinal match against Germany, scheduled on Tuesday.

Aug 5, 2024

'Loser': Sana Makhul slams Ranvir Shorey for calling her 'undeserving winner'; fans say 'Stop crying, BB is over'

Ranvir said, "I don't think she was the most deserving candidate, but one has to respect Bigg Boss' decision and the voting. I always knew voting is my weak spot. My objective was to make it to the finale so that I could experience the whole show."

Aug 3, 2024

Paris : India's Lakshya Sen during the men's singles badminton quarter final match at the Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics: Lakshya Sen becomes first male shuttler to reach semi-finals

PV Sindhu had bagged two medals in the Olympic Games and Saina Nehwal had claimed a bronze in the 2012 edition in London, but no Indian male player had reached the medal rounds in the Olympics earlier.

Aug 3, 2024

India's PV Sindhu during the women's singles badminton round of 16 match at the Paris Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics: 'Would have been different if I had won first game': Sindhu after defeat

Two-time Olympic medallist P.V Sindhu was disappointed on Thursday as her dream to become the first Indian to win a medal in three successive Games ended in Paris on Thursday. Sindhu went down to old nemesis He Bing Jiao of China in the women's singles pre-quarterfinals.

Aug 2, 2024

Paris Olympics: Andy Murray draws curtain on his tennis career after doubles QF loss

Paris Olympics: Andy Murray decides to end his tennis career after doubles QF loss

Former world no. 1 Andy Murray has retired from professional tennis following his appearance in the Paris Olympic Games, where he partnered Daniel Evans to the quarterfinals of the men's doubles event.