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olympic medal news

Jaspal Rana a giant of Indian sport: He was there when the country needed him

Sad day for Indian sport! Jaspal Rana was a true champion!
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Feisty Vinesh goes down fighting but shows old spark on return

Vinesh Phogat (R) during the selection trials of Asian Games at IGI Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday. (Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)
Published on May 30, 2026 11:41 pm IST

‘Bengal can do better’: Leander Paes joins BJP

“I want to focus on sports and on the youth. Ours is a young nation; 74.5 million people are under the age of 26. The focus in the next 20-25 years should be on sports education, sports infrastructure, medicine and architecture,” Leander Paes said.
Updated on Apr 01, 2026 07:18 am IST

Brazilians celebrate 'Carnival in the Italian snow' as Alpine skier wins Olympic gold

Brazilians celebrate 'Carnival in the Italian snow' as Alpine skier wins Olympic gold
Published on Feb 15, 2026 01:47 am IST

What next for Vonn after painful end to Olympic dream?

HT Image
Published on Feb 10, 2026 12:04 am IST

Despite top show in HIL, Manpreet stares at uncertain future

File image of Manpreet Singh. (Getty Images)
Updated on Jan 28, 2026 06:54 am IST

Vinesh Phogat is back, announces comeback for LA Olympics

Vinesh Phogat is yet to win an Olympic medal. (REUTERS)
Updated on Dec 13, 2025 12:18 pm IST

Munich Olympics bronze medallist Manuel Frederick no more

Munich Olympics bronze medallist Manuel Frederick no more
Updated on Oct 31, 2025 10:59 pm IST

World boxing gold a stepping stone, says Minakshi

Minakshi Hooda won the gold in the women’s 48kg division at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool. (BFI)
Published on Sept 17, 2025 12:03 am IST

Naruka has eyes on bigger prize

Skeet shooter Anantjeet SIngh Naruka has trained his sight on next month’s World Championships. (NRAI)
Published on Sept 09, 2025 11:41 pm IST

Sharath's retirement brought a lull but future of Indian TT looks bright: Dronacharya awardee coach

Sharath's retirement brought a lull but future of Indian TT looks bright: Dronacharya awardee coach
Published on Sept 08, 2025 03:55 pm IST

Fit again and disciplined, Dilpreet seeks redemption

Dilpreet Singh returned from his injury in February for India’s Pro League campaign, playing 11 of the 16 matches. (Hockey India)
Published on Sept 02, 2025 10:50 pm IST

Redemption for Satwik-Chirag after a year of hardship

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty celebrate after beating Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Wooi Yik Soh. (AFP)
Published on Aug 30, 2025 11:29 pm IST

Mirabai Chanu once thought about quitting weightlifting: 'I was broken'

Mirabai Chanu's story is about rising from the ashes with an unbreakable will.
Updated on Aug 29, 2025 11:36 am IST

Get to know... Hardik Singh

Hardik Singh is currently preparing for the Asia Cup in September.
Updated on May 30, 2025 05:33 pm IST

Dola, Rahul launch their archery academy in Capital

Olympians Dola Banerjee (4th from L) and brother Rahul (7th from L) pose after the launching of their archery academy in the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday. Archery couple Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari, trainees and officials are also present. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 27, 2025 07:23 pm IST

Nikhat Zareen eyes a big comeback after Paris low

Nikhat Zareen in action at the Paris Olympics. (PTI)
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 10:24 pm IST

‘For Indian TT to go higher, it’s critical we have a clear structure’

Indian table tennis great Sharath Kamal. (HT)
Published on Mar 22, 2025 03:25 pm IST

Deepika digs deep into her mental reserves

Deepika Kumari celebrates her recurve gold at National Games. (HT)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 10:31 pm IST

National Games: Niraj beats quality field to shoot gold

Niraj Kumar defeated Paris medallist Swapnil Kusale and two-time Olympian Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar to win the 50m 3P gold (HT)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 05:30 am IST

From NCC to National Games, Niraj living a golden dream

Niraj Kumar with coach Manoj Kumar after winning gold medal at the National Games (HT)
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 11:46 pm IST

Padma Bhushan for PR Sreejesh; R Ashwin, IM Vijayan get Padma Shri award

PR Sreejesh celebrates with teammates after India won the men's hockey bronze medal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 11:04 pm IST

CM Atishi inaugurates new shooting range at Rohini

Delhi chief minister Atishi. (PTI File)
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 06:08 am IST

The dream that’s still driving Deepika forward

Deepika Kumari won silver at the World Cup Final in Mexico. (REUTERS)
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 10:14 pm IST

Wrestling with doubt: Rudraneil Sengupta writes on Sakshi Malik’s new memoir

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Malik celebrates gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Six years earlier, she won bronze at the Rio Games, the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in wrestling. (Getty Images)
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 07:58 pm IST

I will try and push the limits, says rifle shooter Arjun Babuta

India’s Arjun Babuta in action during the 10m air rifle men's final of the Paris Olympics. (REUTERS)
Published on Oct 01, 2024 09:48 pm IST

India’s Paris Olympics fourth-place finishers pick up the pieces

Arjun Babuta finished fourth in 10m air rifle final at the Paris Olympics. (REUTERS)
Updated on Sept 30, 2024 10:04 pm IST

Manu Bhaker shares a special moment with Sachin Tendulkar, credits him for inspiring her journey

Manu Bhaker shares a special moment with Sachin Tendulkar, credits him for inspiring her journey
Published on Aug 30, 2024 05:50 pm IST

Haryana: Hometown heroines Vinesh, Manu felicitated

MP Deepender Hooda felicitating Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker in Jhajjar on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:49 am IST

Overcoming my fears helped win Olympic bronze: Aman Sehrawat

India’s Aman Sehrawat won bronze in men's 57kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 21, 2024 05:00 am IST