Olympics
- Sports
Malnourished and injured, Palestinian weightlifter misses Paris Olympics
Mohammed Hamada, the first Palestinian weightlifter to compete in the Olympics has lost his place in the Paris Olympics because of the war in Gaza. Speaking to Al Jazeera, he said that…
- India
India beat NZ 3-2 in men’s hockey Olympics opener
Paris: Indian men’s hockey team defeated New Zealand 3-2 to open its campaign at the Paris Olympics on a rousing note here on Saturday. It was not an easy win as New…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia gears up for historic participation at Paris Olympics 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to make a significant mark at the 33rd Summer Paris 2024 Olympics, participating with a delegation of 10 athletes. The athletes, seven men and…
- India
Every athlete is India’s pride: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the Paris Olympics, and said every athlete is India’s pride. As the Paris #Olympics…
- Middle East
Video of ‘Hamas fighter’ threatening Paris Olympics debunked
A video that surfaced on social media depicted a masked man claiming to be a ‘Palestinian fighter’, portraying himself as the leader of the Hamas group, and threatening of violence against Jews…
- Sports
Paris Olympics: Australian water polo player tests Covid-19 positive
Paris, July 23: An Australian water polo player has been isolated at the Paris Games following a positive COVID-19 test, as confirmed by the country’s Olympic team chief, Anna Meares, on Tuesday.…
- India
Olympics: 14-year-old Bengaluru girl Dhinidhi will be India’s youngest participant
A total of 117 sportsmen and women from India will be taking part in the Paris Olympic Games that are scheduled to begin from July 26. Among all the tall, strong and experienced players,…
- News
Olympics: Balbir Singh’s name must never be forgotten; he holds 72-year-old record
Few Indians know that the longest standing record in the Olympic Games exists in the name of an Indian sportsman. His name is Balbir Singh Dosanjh. He was one of India’s greatest…
- India
13 athletes from Indian Army to take part in seven disciplines at Paris Olympics
New Delhi: Thirteen athletes from the Indian Army are set to take part in seven disciplines at the upcoming Paris Olympics, the force said on Monday. The Additional Directorate General of Public…
- World
India’s silver girl Mirabai Chanu faces a heavier task at the Olympics
The state of Manipur has produced excellent sportsmen and women. They have shone in hockey, football, weightlifting, and boxing, the most famous of them all is Mary Kom. There is also a weightlifting champion…
- Sports
PV Sindhu says she will adopt new strategies in her quest for another Olympic medal in Paris
P.V. Sindhu is the only Indian sportswoman who has bagged two medals at the Olympic Games and was also a world champion in 2019. At the Rio Olympics in 2016 she bagged a silver and…
- Sports
Stirring tales of great athletes who left an indelible mark in the 1924 Paris Olympics
In March 1981 a film was released titled Chariots of Fire which went on to win four Oscars including Best Picture. The film was about a group of British athletes who took part…
- Sports
Can Neeraj Chopra create history by winning a gold medal again at the Olympics?
With the Olympic Games scheduled to begin on July 26th, Neeraj Chopra’s victory in the Paavo Nurmi Games a few days ago, must have given India’s ace athlete a huge boost in…
- Sports
Olympics 2024: I perform better when I have tough draw, says Zareen
New Delhi: Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen is unperturbed about potentially facing tough opponents in the early stages of her maiden Olympics, saying that she performs better when she is handed a…
- Books
A new book highlights the nation’s glorious moments at the Olympics
The approach of the Olympic Games has resulted in several books being published about the history and evolution of the world’s greatest sports event. One of the informative books on the subject…
