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.
“Vinesh Phogat is travelling to India tonight with Olympic bronze winner Aman Sehrawat, will reach Delhi at 10:30 am IST,”
Daley's retirement comes after a remarkable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he won a silver medal in the men's synchronized 10m platform alongside his partner, Noah Williams.
Aman Sehrawat, the sole male wrestler from India at Paris 2024, ensured that the tradition of Indian grapplers winning Olympic medals, continued by winning a bronze in the men’s 57kg freestyle weight division.
The hosts, managed by Thierry Henry, drew first blood early in the match, sending the Parisian crowd into raptures.
After the Indian hockey team’s spectacular show in Paris ended with a second consecutive Olympic bronze medal, it has sparked emotions of the return of glory days for the sport in the country.
