The JSW Group unveiled the official Indian team kit during an athletes’ send-off ceremony that was hosted by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in New Delhi on June 30. The Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and IOA president PT Usha were among the dignitaries present at the event. Shooters Anish…
Overcoming mental demons after being left out of the Indian team from last year’s Asian Games and the World Championships was key to shooter Anjum Moudgil securing a Paris Olympic berth. Former world no.1 Moudgil, a world championships and Commonwealth Games medallist, competed in two events during the last edition in Tokyo. She finished 15th…
Stamps and the Olympic Games have had an enduring relationship since the event’s modern inception. Olympic stamps have not only been a collectible or an item of curiosity but have also helped host countries finance the event. The Greek government had issued a series of 12 stamps on the opening day of the inaugural Olympic…
Chris Harper of Australia has withdrawn from the Tour de France ahead of Tuesday’s 16th stage, his team said, as COVID-19 infections continue to hit cycling’s marquee event. The Jayco Alula team said that Harper “is suffering from COVID symptoms and following medical advice he will return home to rest and recover properly for the…
From being a hapless victim of a sting operation at the start of his career to becoming an Olympic medallist, Indian men’s hockey team striker Lalit Upadhyay has worked hard to rebuild his career and considers all the setbacks as blessings in disguise. At the the age of 17 in 2008, Lalit’s fledging career came…
Colombian Football Federation president Ramon Jesurun has been released on bail following his arrest at the Copa America final, according to videos published in Colombian media on Monday. A Miami-Dade County police file indicated Jesurun had been arrested on charges of “assault on officer/employee” on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium. Security guards refused Jesurun…
The presence of some established foes notwithstanding, Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has got a “fair” draw in his debut Olympics, according to his coach Vimal Kumar, who expects the youngster to play freely in Paris thanks to his “underdog” status and some technical improvements in his overall game. World No. 19 Sen’s path to an…
Sumit Nagal achieved a new career-high ranking of 68 in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday, making him the fourth highest-ranked Indian man since the system’s introduction in 1973. Nagal climbed five spots following historic grand slam appearances to move past Sashi Menon, who he had previously shared the record for joint-fourth highest ranking…
India’s Shaurya Bawa guaranteed himself of a medal as he moved to the semifinals with a hard fought 3-2 win over Malaysian Low Wa-Sern in the World Junior Squash Championships in Houston. The 18-year-old from Delhi, thus, becomes only the second Indian male to reach the semifinals after Kush Kumar, who reached the last four…
Miami-Dade County in Florida will review security protocol for the 2026 World Cup after more than two dozen fans were arrested at Sunday’s Copa America final, capping a tournament rife with discord. Fans without tickets rushed security and tried to force their way into the Hard Rock Stadium, organizers said, leading to a chaotic scene…
