July 24, 2024, 04:01 PM - 2 min read
Born into a French aristocratic family, Coubertin’s journey from a reformist educationalist to the founder of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is a story of passion, perseverance, and profound impact.
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July 13, 2024, 12:43 PM - 2 min read
Recalling the unforgettable moments during and after the Rio event, the Arjuna awardee said: "As I finished fourth I had told sir Bisweswar Nandi how can I face the crores of countrymen who had reposed so much faith in me, who had put so much expectations on me, I had wanted to go straight to my city Agartala on return but he said the entire country is waiting for you."
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June 26, 2024, 02:35 PM - 2 min read
"The world celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga on June 21 and the response to its universal has been overwhelming. People across nations have embraced yoga and drawn benefits," Usha said in the letter.
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June 14, 2024, 05:36 PM - 2 min read
During Meet Hayer's meeting with Punjab Civil Secretariat and other sports officials, the minister emphasised releasing preparation funds for Punjabi Olympic athletes.
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May 17, 2024, 04:50 PM - 2 min read
Usain Bolt is going to be back at the Olympics after eight years. But competitors need not worry, the world's fastest man will be in Paris to merely watch the action
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May 9, 2024, 02:56 PM - 2 min read
The T20 World Cup will spread much-needed cricket awareness in the USA but eventually, it is the lure of competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics that will attract local Americans to the game that is mainly played by expats, feels USA Cricket chairman Venu Pisike.
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April 23, 2024, 05:39 PM - 2 min read
Following her bronze medal-winning feat at the Tokyo Olympics, Borgohain endured a tumultuous period when she made early exits from the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
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April 11, 2024, 01:12 PM - 2 min read
Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday lauded World Athletics' decision to award USD 50,000 to all its gold-medallists in the Paris Olympic Games and said he would like to see such incentive being given in other global competitions as well.
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March 20, 2024, 03:34 PM - 2 min read
Speaking at the CNN-News18's Rising Bharat Summit, Thakur expressed confidence that India will be well-prepared to host the sporting events once the bidding process begins. He affirmed, "India is fully equipped to host both the 2030 Youth Olympics and the 2036 Summer Olympics," reiterated the senior BJP leader.
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March 14, 2024, 05:15 PM - 2 min read
India's dismal performance in the recent Olympic Qualifiers for boxing has triggered a coaching crisis just four months before the Paris Games as High Performance Director Bernard Dunne has stepped down while foreign coach Dmitry Dmitruk is likely to be shown the exit door very soon.
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March 11, 2024, 06:16 PM - 2 min read
The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist will acclimatise to the weather and prepare for the quadrennial showpiece during her month-long stint in La Ferte-Milon in Paris, according to a statement by the Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell.
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March 7, 2024, 12:38 PM - 2 min read
Indian badminton sensation P.V. Sindhu, renowned for her prowess on the court, is now making strides off the court as well. The two-time Olympic medallist has been appointed as the goodwill ambassador for this year's 'Earth Hour India,' an initiative aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues.
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