Olympics

International Olympic Committee advises IOA to reschedule December 19 elections

The Indian Olympic Association elections are to be rescheduled due to a pending case in the Delhi High Court.

Dec 10, 2021, 11:56 AM IST

Furious China to take 'counter measures' against US plan to boycott Beijing Olympics

The Biden administration is expected to announce on Monday (December 6) that US government officials will not attend the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.

Dec 06, 2021, 22:00 PM IST

Beijing Olympics 2022: Third athlete tests COVID-19 positive ahead of Winter Games

China reported on Thursday a third COVID-19 case among foreign athletes at preparatory events ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, which are being organised with stringent measures in place to control any outbreaks.

Nov 18, 2021, 12:11 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra should get Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year, says former footballer

Neeraj Chopra had won the first gold medal for India in track and field events this year at the Olympics after throwing the javelin for a distance of 87.58m.

Sep 28, 2021, 16:23 PM IST

‘Khaao roti, piyo chai, tension ko karo bye bye’: Neeraj Chopra’s message for a relaxed mind

Neeraj Chopra has posted a unique message on Twitter. Check it out.

Sep 20, 2021, 20:20 PM IST

ICC prefers THIS format for 2028 LA Olympics but open to suggestions

Paraag Marathe is part of the ICC Olympic Working Group, which is chaired by English board chief Ian Watmore and includes, among others, former PepsiCo Inc CEO Indra Nooyi.

Aug 23, 2021, 13:53 PM IST

In Pics: Full list of rewards announced for Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra

It's pouring rewards for Neeraj Chopra, who created history by winning India’s only second individual gold medal in the history of Olympic Games with a stellar performance at the recently concluded Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where he finished first in the men’s javelin throw event.

Aug 21, 2021, 15:17 PM IST

Lucknow: Yogi govt honored all Olympic champions including Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra

The Yogi Adityanath government of Uttar Pradesh honored India's best-performing sportspersons at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath felicitated all the Olympic medal winners in a program organized at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Aug 19, 2021, 17:08 PM IST

Olympic champions welcomed in this way after returning home from Tokyo

India's first athletics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, bronze medalist Bajrang Punia, Lovlina Borgohain and the Indian men's hockey team, and the fourth-placed Indian women's hockey team returned to India from Tokyo on 9 August. The Olympians were given a grand welcome at home after their remarkable performance in the Olympics.

Aug 12, 2021, 20:52 PM IST

Will Indian cricket team be seen in Olympics soon, ICC planning THIS move

England and Wales Cricket Board Chair Ian Watmore will head this ICC Olympic Working Group and he will be joined by the ICC Independent Director Indra Nooyi, Chair of Zimbabwe Cricket Tavengwa Mukuhlani, ICC Associate Member Director and Vice President of the Asian Cricket Council Mahinda Vallipuram and Chair of USA Cricket Paraag Marathe.

Aug 10, 2021, 12:12 PM IST

In Pics: Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra's special felicitation with family

A day, after all Tokyo Olympics medallists were felicitated by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Sports Ministry, gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra got another special honour along with his entire family in New Delhi. Chopra became the first track and field athlete from India to claim gold at Olympics. Here are pictures from Neeraj Chopra and his family's felicitation

Aug 10, 2021, 11:49 AM IST

Watch: Indian Olympic champions returned from Tokyo honored at Ashoka Hotel

Indian Olympic athletes felicitated at Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi on Monday. The medal winners, led by Neeraj Chopra, were greeted by heroes as they came out of the airport and felicitated by other VVIP dignitaries including Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and top officials of the Sports Authority of India.

Aug 09, 2021, 22:04 PM IST

Drums and celebration music outside Ashoka hotel, ahead of the felicitation ceremony

Indian Olympic athletes will be felicitated at Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi. The medal winners, led by Neeraj Chopra, were greeted by heroes as they came out of the airport and are now set to be felicitated by other VVIP dignitaries including Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and top officials of the Sports Authority of India.

Aug 09, 2021, 21:40 PM IST

The Olympics champions arrive at felicitation ceremony venue Ashoka hotel, will be honored soon

Indian Olympic athletes will be felicitated at Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi. The medal winners, led by Neeraj Chopra, were greeted by heroes as they came out of the airport and are now set to be felicitated by other VVIP dignitaries including Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and top officials of the Sports Authority of India.

Aug 09, 2021, 21:40 PM IST

Apart from Kurt Angle, THESE WWE stars have their own Olympic stories

Apart from Kurt Angle, there are many other Olympians, who after taking part in arguably the biggest sporting event, have joined WWE to gain more stardom.

Aug 09, 2021, 03:16 AM IST

IndiGo offers unlimited free tickets for Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra for one year

Announcing the offer for the Olympic gold medallist, Ronojoy Dutta, Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said, “Neeraj we were all overjoyed to hear about your remarkable achievement. You have made the country proud, and I know all IndiGo employees would be truly honoured to welcome you onboard one of our flights. With all humility, we would like to offer you free flights on IndiGo for a year.”  

Aug 07, 2021, 21:33 PM IST

Anand Mahindra promises to gift XUV700 to gold medalist Neeraj Chopra

Mahindra group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Saturday promised to gift the javelin Neeraj Chopra thrower the company's upcoming SUV XUV700.

Aug 07, 2021, 19:30 PM IST

Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired; August 7, 2021

'Badhir News' is a special section of Zee News for deaf people which is specially designed by keeping deaf people in mind only. This brings you the latest news updates of every afternoon.

Aug 07, 2021, 18:02 PM IST

Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired; August 6, 2021

'Badhir News' is a special section of Zee News for deaf people which is specially designed by keeping deaf people in mind only. This brings you the latest news updates of every afternoon.

Aug 06, 2021, 16:32 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan meets Olympic bronze medalist PV Sindhu - In Pics

Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist PV Sindhu met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at the capital on Friday. The CM congratulated her and hailed her victory.

Aug 06, 2021, 14:46 PM IST