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From IPL excitement to Olympic glory: T20 format confirmed for LA 2028 Olympics

Cricket is padding up for a historic return to the Olympic Games after a century. With T20 thrills and six top teams, here's everything to know

Cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Published on Apr 11, 2025 05:21 PM IST
ByAadrika Sominder

Compound to recurve: Archer Jawkar makes bold switch to chase Olympic dream

The Los Angeles Games is just over three years away and the 21-year-old to hoping to achieve a tough transition

Asian Games 2023 gold medalist Prathamesh Jawkar has switched from compound -- it is not an Olympic event -- to recurve archery. (World Archery)
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 07:18 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta 

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses from hearing pleas on IOA, AIFF constitutions

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recused himself from hearing pleas on the Indian Olympic Association and All India Football Federation constitutions,

Sanjiv Khanna, India's chief justice, declined to hear two distinct appeals on Monday that concerned the completion of the All India Football Federation's and the Indian Olympic Association's constitutions.(ANI/Mohd Zakir)
Published on Jan 06, 2025 01:16 PM IST
PTI |

Mumbai entrepreneur posts photo with Ola driver, learns he's a former Olympian

An entrepreneur's Mumbai cab ride revealed his driver was an Olympian, sparking support for retired athletes facing financial struggles.

An Ola driver's story went viral after a passenger revealed he was a former Olympian.(LinkedIn/Aaryan Singh Kushwah)
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 01:00 PM IST
ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

The Challengers: Women who shook the status quo in 2024

BBC has a list of 100. Financial Times has just 25. But writing from an Indian perspective, viewing India from within, who were the women who made most impact?

Gisele Pelicot
Published on Dec 22, 2024 08:15 AM IST

Celine Dion’s Paris Olympics performance under fire; several claim it was fake

Back in July, singer Celine Dion made a powerful return to the stage at the Paris Olympics 2024, amid her struggles with stiff person syndrome.

Singer Celine Dion is struggling with stiff person syndrome. (REUTERS)
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 10:18 PM IST
By | Written by Sugandha Rawal

Mental health support in sports: Insights from global athletes and coaches

The rise of mental health awareness among athletes, including initiatives like the IOC's Athlete 365 Mind Zone, showcases the need for support in sports.

US gymnast Simone Biles has been outspoken about how managing her mental health has been pivotal in maintaining her performance levels.(Anadolu/picture alliance)
Published on Oct 11, 2024 03:34 PM IST
By | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Will Los Angeles 2028 be the moment when the Paralympics conquer America?

Will Los Angeles 2028 be the moment when the Paralympics conquer America?

Will Los Angeles 2028 be the moment when the Paralympics conquer America?
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 03:19 PM IST
AP |

What is inguinal hernia, the condition that Neeraj Chopra suffers from?

Neeraj Chopra’s performance in the Paris 2024 Olympics was affected by inguinal hernia. Here’s all that you need to know about this condition.

Neeraj Chopra suffers from inguinal hernia.(Instagram/@neeraj____chopra)
Published on Aug 15, 2024 01:07 PM IST
By, Delhi

Do Olympics medal winners pay taxes on gifts and rewards they get?

Reports claimed that French medalists will receive ₹80,000 for gold, ₹40,000 for silver and ₹20,000 for bronze from their govt.

Silver medallist India's Neeraj Chopra celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony for the men's javelin throw athletics event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.(AFP)
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 10:08 AM IST

Can sauna baths actually help reduce weight instantly? How does this happen?

Vinesh Phogat and Aman Sehrawat's Olympics prep set sauna baths trending for instant weight loss. Do hot baths really help you slim down/shed pounds in a flash?

Vinesh Phogat, Aman Sehrawat set sauna baths trending for instant weight loss. Does it really shed kilos fast? (File Photo)
Updated on Aug 12, 2024 08:58 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Why Olympic gold medals are much more expensive as cost of metals surges

The medals contain six grams of gold, the price of which soared to a record in mid-July thanks to central-bank buying.

Gold medalist Sifan Hassan of Netherlands celebrates on the podium.(Reuters)
Updated on Aug 12, 2024 08:03 AM IST
Bloomberg |

Italy beat defending champion US for gold in volleyball at Paris Olympics

Italy's victory came in straight sets, 25-18, 25-20, 25-17. The Italians ended a dominant tournament having lost just a set.

From left Gabriela Braga of Brazil, Paola Egonu of Italy and Chiaka Ogbogu of the United States, show their medals after ceremony at the end of the women's volleyball final at the 2024 Summer Olympics(AP)
Published on Aug 11, 2024 08:02 PM IST
PTI |

Paris offers American skateboarder new medal days after bronze medal degrades

American skateboarded Nyjah Huston revealed the tarnished and degraded condition of his Olympic bronze medal on Instagram.

The American skateboarder posted an Instagram story showing the degraded condition of his Olympics bronze medal.(Instagram/@nyjah)
Published on Aug 11, 2024 02:23 PM IST

Most talked-about beauty moments at Paris Olympics 2024

From patriotic manicures to unique hairdos, it wasn’t just the games that made headlines

Noah Lyles caught attention with his painted nails and pearl-beaded hairdo
Published on Aug 11, 2024 02:21 PM IST

Paris Olympics 2024 highlights: Exciting and emotional moments so far

From wild and hilarious to emotional and romantic, Paris Olympics 2024 is packed with unforgettable moments

Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin is going viral as fans praised her as well as turned her into a meme after she stood on the Olympic podium
Published on Aug 09, 2024 02:35 PM IST

Vinesh’s legacy stands irrespective of any medal

Vinesh Phogat, a trailblazing Indian wrestler, faced triumph and heartbreak at the Olympics, embodying courage and resilience both on and off the mat

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat. (REUTERS)
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:14 AM IST

Nakuul Mehta slams Hema Malini for her weight comment on Vinesh Phogat

In her initial comment, Hema Malini said Vinesh Phogat should've kept her weight in check after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics.

Nakuul Mehta took to social media to express his views.
Published on Aug 08, 2024 05:22 PM IST

John Abraham meets Manu Bhaker; netizens don't like him touching her medal

In the image, which John Abraham shared on his Instagram, he is seen holding one of Manu Bhaker's medals, while Manu holds her other one.

John Abraham took to Instagram to share the picture.
Published on Aug 07, 2024 04:25 PM IST

Paris 2024 Olympics highlights: Iconic moments you don't want to miss!

Here are the some of the most talked about viral moments from the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024

Celebrating the sportsmanship and spirit of the game
Published on Aug 07, 2024 02:19 PM IST
BySanchita Kalra

How did India perform on Day 11 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results

From javelin world champion Neeraj Chopra to wrestler Vinesh Phogat, here's how Team India performed on Day 11 of the Paris Olympics 2024.

Phogat became the first Indian woman grappler to enter the Olympic finals; Neeraj fired a throw of 89.34m in his very first attempt(PTI)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 11:06 AM IST
By | Written by Siddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Olympic swimmer claims athletes found worms in food, recalls ‘incredible’ Rio

Adam Peaty hit out at Olympic authorities in Paris over quantity and quality of food on offer, claiming that the athletes have discovered worms in their food.

Adam Peaty, the six-time Olympic medallist, has expressed outrage of quality of food being served in Paris.(REUTERS)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 08:40 PM IST
ByShweta Kukreti

Asli cheez abhi baaki hai: Neeraj after making javelin final

Neeraj Chopra tops javelin qualification at Paris Olympics with a season's best throw of 89.34m. Final set for August 8 looks stacked for fireworks.

Neeraj Chopra during the javelin throw qualification round in Paris on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 07:46 PM IST

Nadia Comaneci slams Olympics judges for ‘playing with athlete's mental health’

Nadia Comaneci is regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time and was awarded the first perfect 10 in gymnastics history at the 1976 Summer Games

Romanian former gymnast Nadia Comaneci (C) attends the artistic gymnastics women's team final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris, on July 30, 2024. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Aug 06, 2024 07:11 PM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi

Taapsee Pannu on making statement in Paris with sarees: ‘For me, saree is…’

Actor Taapsee Pannu wonders why only cotton dresses find a mention in conversation around comfortable fashion, and not saree. She hopes to change it.

Taapsee Pannu is in Paris to support her husband and Indian badminton coach Mathias Boe at the Olympic Games.
Published on Aug 06, 2024 06:58 PM IST

Paris 2024: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin final with just one throw

Defending Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra throws 89.34m in qualification round of the men’s javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics

Neeraj Chopra in action during the men's javelin throw qualification at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. (AP)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 04:29 PM IST

Method dressing is back — Shraddha Kapoor, Blake Lively, Janhvi Kapoor are proof

Can you guess what's common between Shraddha Kapoor, Blake Lively, Janhvi Kapoor and Margot Robbie? They've all been bitten by the method dressing bug

Method dressing is here to stay: Shraddha Kapoor, Blake Lively, Janhvi Kapoor and others are proof(Photos; Instagram/shraddhakapoor, X, Instagram/janhvikapoor)
Published on Aug 06, 2024 02:46 PM IST

Olympics 2024's 'unofficial sport', pin trading dates back to 1896: What is it?

The official-unofficial sport of the Olympics, across most editions, has been making waves once again. Say hello to the tradition, art and skill of pin trading!

Pin trading takes Paris Olympics 2024 by storm: What is it?(Photos: X/ITFTennis, AP)
Published on Aug 05, 2024 06:58 PM IST

Top trending moments at the Paris Olympics 2024

From fans getting mehendi on hands to celebrating the GOAT Novak Djokovic's big victory, here are the some not to be missed moments at the Paris Olympics 2024

Chinese shooter Zhang Qiongyue with her Hello Kitty rifle
Published on Aug 05, 2024 02:14 PM IST
BySanchita Kalra

Stars at 2024 Paris include Olympics Snoop Dogg, Ryan Gosling, Kendal Jenner

With the Olympics taking place in Paris, several celebrities and actors have made their way to the city to show support for their country's teams

Kendal Jenner seen in the bleachers as she cheers on Team USA(instagram)
Published on Aug 05, 2024 12:51 PM IST
ByAbigail banerji
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