Neeraj Chopra, the poster boy of Indian athletics and a two-time Olympic medallist, was left disappointed after being questioned over his patriotism for inviting Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem to the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic, following Tuesday’s tragic terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives and injured many others.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said that if necessary, the state government would send athletes from the state to other countries offering best training facilities.
The Indian Golf Union (IGU) has welcomed the inclusion of the Mixed Team Golf Event in the Los Angeles Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee.
Kirsty Coventry’s election as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is a landmark moment, symbolising a shift in an institution often perceived as traditional and exclusive.
Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt expressed his happiness over the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) conducting the selection trials for the upcoming Senior Asian Wrestling Championships to be held in Amman, Jordon later this month.
Olympic bronze medallist pugilist Vijender Singh has advocated for increased foreign exposure for Indian boxers to increase their chances of winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential candidate Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. has declared his desire to modernize the Olympic Movement while safeguarding its core values.
Recently-retired cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin and two-time Olympic medallist hockey star PR Sreejesh are among the five sportspersons of a total of 139 eminent personalities chosen for this year’s prestigious Padma Awards.
Former World No.1 PV Sindhu began her year with a win over Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei 21-14, 22-20 in a 51-minute encounter in the women's singles Round of 32 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday.
Badminton Olympic champion Huang Yaqiong announced on social media on Wednesday that she has submitted her resignation to the Chinese national team and officially bid farewell to her national team career.
