Expressing its desire to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, India has formally submitted a ‘Letter of Intent’ to the International Olympic Committee’s Future Host Commission. This is India’s first concrete…
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How technology lends a helping hand to amazing Paralympians
Devi’s video clip, showcasing her precision by the use just her right foot, jaw support, and shoulder movement, went viral. Her moves were aptly summed up by Erik Solheim, Norway’s environment minister,…
France reports over 140 cyberattacks linked to Olympics
French authorities said on Tuesday that more than 140 cyberattacks were reported during the Paris Olympics, but none of them disrupted the competitions. In the runup and throughout the Olympic Games, France’s…
Nadeem to get Alto after winning gold at Olympics, netizens ask ‘WHY?’
Ace Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem won a gold medal in the javelin throw category at the Paris Olympics after sending the javelin to a whopping 92.97 metres distance. Not only he created…
Harbhajan Singh skips India vs Sri Lanka series to watch Olympics, says this
Days after Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka defeated Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team in the three match ODI by 2-0 at Colombo, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh said that he has not not…
India at Paris Olympics 2024: In defence of the ‘casual’ sports fan
Till the time the entire Vinesh Phogat saga exploded, which unfortunately divided sports fans based on their political affiliation, the greatest bickering on X (formerly Twitter) was between sports nerds and those…
Did the Olympics save the summer? I think it probably did
Paris was already lousy with sweaty summertime fanny-packers–now the Olympics? An infamously gauche spectacle, a daily circus of athleticism, corporatism and tourism? Rings hitched to the Eiffel Tower? Swimming in the stinky…
Cricket at Olympics 2028: Ricky Ponting predicts major benefits for the sport
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has spoken out about cricket’s return to the Olympics after a 128-year absence, saying it can only be a positive thing for a sport that is hugely…
BCCI pledges ₹8.5 crore support Indian Athletes in Paris Olympics 2024
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah announced that the Cricket administrative body will provide ₹8.5 crore to the India Olympic Association to support Indian athletes at the…
Peter Thiel, funders back Olympics-style ‘Enhanced Games’
Billionaire Peter Thiel and other venture capitalists are funding ‘The Enhanced Games’, a revamped Olympics-style tournament that “embraces future advancements in medical science,” as per a report by Business Insider. In not…