Tokyo Olympics final bill comes to THIS whopping amount for Japan government
Tokyo won the Olympics in 2013, offering a ‘safe pair of hands’ and with a substantial amount of money already in the bank. However, costs swelled leading up to the Games, including for the rebuilding the New National Stadium.
Jun 22, 2022, 08:48 AM IST
FINA ban transgender swimmers, Olympic champion Emily Seebohm says THIS
Four-times Olympic champion Cate Campbell told FINA’s EGC that she supported a restriction on transgender athletes competing in women’s categories and urged people to ‘listen to the science and experts’.
Jun 20, 2022, 14:43 PM IST
British Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes comes out as gay in Pride Month, says 'sometimes I cry..'
The 52-year-old two-time gold medallist athlete also revealed how she struggled with her mental health as she had to keep several same-sex relationships she had during her time in the Women's Royal Army Corps secret
Jun 19, 2022, 17:42 PM IST
PM Modi boosted the spirit of Deaf Olympic players
PM Modi spoke to the players of Deaf Olympics. PM Modi boosted the spirits of the players. PM Modi told the players that the country is proud of you.
May 21, 2022, 18:44 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra's journey to Tokyo Olympics 2020 gold to be featured on YouTube
Neeraj is hopeful to use his platform on YouTube to build awareness about athletics and the sport of javelin amongst the youth across the world
May 07, 2022, 15:52 PM IST
FINA bans Russian swimmer Evgeny Rylov for appearing in support rally for Vladimir Putin
A brief statement from swimming's world governing body, FINA, on Thursday said it 'acknowledged' an earlier, as-yet unpublished ruling from a disciplinary panel to ban Rylov
Apr 22, 2022, 14:04 PM IST
Murder-accused Olympian Sushil Kumar to coach Tihar Jail inmates on fitness, wrestling
On May 23, 2021, Sushil Kumar was arrested in connection with the murder of Sagar Dhankar at Chhatrasal Stadium, and he is lodged in jail since June 2, 2021.
Mar 13, 2022, 08:45 AM IST
Russia-Ukraine war: IOC recommends ban on participation of Russian, Belarusian athletes from all sport; Olympic Order from Putin withdrawn
In order to protect the integrity of global sports competitions and for the safety of all the participants, the IOC EB recommended that the International Sports Federations and sports event organisers not invite or allow the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials in international competitions.
Feb 28, 2022, 23:11 PM IST
India win bid to host 2023 IOC session in Mumbai; Abhinav Bindra, Sachin Tendulkar celebrate momentous occasion
Sania Mirza, Abhinav Bindra and others celebrate India's win for hosting the 2023 International Olympic Committee's (IOC) session in Mumbai.
Feb 19, 2022, 13:55 PM IST
‘Parmatma ka diya bahut hai,’ when ‘Mahabharat’s’ Praveen Kumar Sobti dismissed news of facing financial woes
"Mere paas itna diya hai ki jab mein duniya sey bhi jaaonga, kuch chod ke jaaonga," Praveen Kumar Sobti told Zee News.
Feb 08, 2022, 11:17 AM IST
Beijing Winter Olympics: Xi Jinping declares Games open
China's hosting of the Winter Games has drawn criticism since the International Olympic Committee selected Beijing in 2015, and countries including the US, Britain and Australia staged diplomatic boycotts, meaning they did not send government representatives to the Games.
Feb 04, 2022, 20:06 PM IST
Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Google celebrates inauguration of Winter Games with adorable doodle
Beijing Winter Olympics was honoured by Google with cute doodle on opening day.
Feb 04, 2022, 13:11 PM IST
Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Manager of Indian contingent tests COVID-19 positive upon arrival
The contingent also includes Harjinder Singh as its chef de mission, Ludar Chand Thakur as alpine coach, Puran Chand as technician and Rop Chand Negi as team official.
Feb 02, 2022, 13:22 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics medallist Bajrang Punia granted additional financial assistance
Indian Wrestler Bajrang Punia has been granted Rs 1.76 lakh additional financial assistance for training, earlier he was given Rs 7.53 lakhs for training in Moscow.
Jan 12, 2022, 18:47 PM IST
Winter Olympics: Skier Arif Khan, first qualifier from India, included in TOPS scheme, gets Rs 17.46 lakhs for training
The first-ever Indian athlete to qualify for two Winter Olympics gets included in the TOPS category with Rs17.45 lakhs approved for his training.
Jan 07, 2022, 16:28 PM IST
Mirabai Chanu lifted Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but Weightlifting faces uncertain Olympics future
Mirabai Chanu lifted Indian spirits by winning a silver medal at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics but the sport's future is uncertain in the Olympics.
Dec 27, 2021, 17:50 PM IST
Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi receives Rs 8.16 lakh to compete in four FIE World Cups
Indian fencer Bhavani Devi receives an amount of Rs 8.16 lakhs to participate in four international fencing events.
Dec 24, 2021, 18:46 PM IST
Former Olympic coach Alberto Salazar banned for life due to sexual misconduct
Running coach Alberto Salazar got his appeal for a lifetime ban due to sexual misconduct rejected by the US center for SafeSport.
Dec 23, 2021, 12:37 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics 2020 organisers say mega event cost USD 1.8 billion less than expected
Official estimates over the last year said the costs would be USD 15.4 billion. However, government audits over several years suggested the real costs were much higher ? perhaps twice the official estimates.
Dec 22, 2021, 23:43 PM IST
Los Angeles Olympics 2028: Boxing and two other sports in danger of losing a spot, all details HERE
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach described how Boxing, Weightlifting and modern pentathlon issues with corruption and doping can be a problem for the Olympics 2028.
Dec 10, 2021, 13:05 PM IST
