Reiterating India’s strong efforts to host the 2036 Summer Olympics in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address to the nation on the occasion of Independence Day that the country is preparing for its bid to bring the biggest sporting extravaganza to India. “It is our dream that the 2036 Olympics is hosted…
NEW DELHI: Both Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem had foul throws in their opening attempts during the final. However, when Nadeem returned for his second throw, no one anticipated the record-breaking performance that would secure him the gold medal. Nadeem unleashed a spectacular 92.97 meters on his second attempt, setting a new Olympic record…
In every Summer Games, many unique sports make it to the programme. Paris also had several fringe disciplines which added their own flavour and colour to the Games. SKATEBOARDINGSkateboarding made its debut appearance at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. There are two different skateboarding disciplines at the Olympics: park and street. With male and female…
As curtains fell on Paris Olympics on Sunday, Indian fans were left with a mixed feeling over the country’s performance. For a nation of 1.4bn people, our return of one silver and five bronze is very meagre. That the world’s most populous country couldn’t produce a single gold medal is hard to digest.However, if we…
NEW DELHI: The awe-inspiring Stade de France transformed into a grand concert hall, celebrating the conclusion of the Paris Olympics with a spectacular closing ceremony. The event showcased a mesmerizing display of artistry, passing the baton to Los Angeles for the next Olympic Games.The closing ceremony was a captivating affair, seamlessly transitioning through various moods…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, Arshad Nadeem shared heartfelt comments about Neeraj Chopra‘s mother, expressing deep gratitude and a sense of shared maternal affection. “A mother is a mother for everyone, so she prays for everyone too. I’m grateful to Neeraj Chopra’s mother. She’s my mother too. She prayed for us, and…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian men’s cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly voiced his support for wrestler Vinesh Phogat, asserting that she deserved at least a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. His comments come in the wake of Phogat’s controversial disqualification from the gold medal match, which has sparked widespread debate.When asked his stance on the…
Rachael Gunn, better known by her stage name “Raygun,” recently found herself in the eye of a social media storm following her participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics. As breakdancing made its historic debut as an Olympic sport, Gunn, representing Australia, performed with a distinctive style that set her apart from her competitors. However, instead…
NEW DELHI: Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, has praised the Indian contingent for their commendable performance at the Paris Olympics. After the 142nd IOC session, where he received the prestigious Olympic Order, Bindra reflected on the team’s efforts and expressed admiration for their competitiveness across various disciplines, despite securing six medals –…
NEW DELHI: Indian javelin star and Olympic silver medallist Neeraj Chopra recently addressed the India-Pakistan rivalry in sports, emphasizing the importance of separating athletic competition from geopolitical tensions. His comments came after his mother, Saroj Devi, expressed warm congratulations to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem for winning gold in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris 2024…
