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National Sports Day: What’s the one change you’d want to see in sports in India?

Shooter Kynan Chenai (L), boxer Jaismine Lamboriya (Centre) and wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya (right).

Published on Aug 29, 2026 10:53 am IST

PM Modi calls for India to compete in more Olympic sports to boost medal tally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses young athletes, students, and volunteers across the country via video conferencing during the 'Khelo India Dialogue

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Updated on Aug 27, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Women Hockey WC: India eye historic fifth place finish against higher ranked Germany

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Published on Aug 26, 2026 12:39 pm IST

India targets 2036 Olympics as PM Modi announces nationwide sports-talent hunt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks on during the 8oth Independence Day

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Updated on Aug 15, 2026 09:25 am IST

How Haryana owns India’s sports map, builds medallists

From Beijing 2008 through to Glasgow 2026, Haryana’s sporting icons have amassed 71 gold, 58 silver, and 78 bronze medals across the Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games. (PTI)

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Updated on Aug 13, 2026 08:55 am IST

Neeraj returns to CWG: Here is everything you need to know about his event today

Many believe Neeraj Chopra is past his prime.

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Updated on Jul 31, 2026 06:33 am IST

Inside World Jewish Sports Museum: A silent message for India

The Museum celebrates journeys and the hardships athletes have faced throughout their careers.

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Updated on Jul 11, 2026 02:05 pm IST

How former FIFA official Oren Simanian became one of sport’s biggest tech giants

Oren Simanian during his refereeing days.

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Updated on Jul 11, 2026 01:33 pm IST

Built by migrants, inspired by India: Israel cricket seeks BCCI backing

Cricketers in Israel are fiercely motivated to do well at the 2032 Olympics

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Updated on Jul 13, 2026 08:01 pm IST

David Hearn update: Ex Olympian faces felony charge over alleged vandalism

If convicted, David Hearn could face up to 10 years in prison on a destruction of property charge involving more than $1,000 in alleged damage. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)

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Published on Jul 03, 2026 06:53 am IST

India women's team seals qualification for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

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Updated on Jun 29, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Bode Miller arrest: Drug substance behind two misdemeanor charges revealed

Bode Miller was taken into custody on two misdemeanor counts in Idaho.

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Published on Jun 24, 2026 07:03 am IST

Abhinav Bindra: Olympic success is not built six months before the Games

Abhinav Bindra is India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist (Beijing, 2008 and recently served on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commision (2018-2026),

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Published on Jun 23, 2026 10:56 am IST

Who is Ryan Lochte’s fiancée, Molly Gillihan? Olympic star gets engaged

Ryan Lochte announces engagement

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Published on Jun 20, 2026 07:12 am IST

Shameena follows dad’s footsteps, eyes Asian Games medal

Shameena Riaz. (HT)

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Updated on Jun 19, 2026 09:30 pm IST

Italy arrests seven over rail sabotage plot linked to Winter Olympics

Passengers wait inside Termini train station after train services in Italy were disrupted during the Olympics, at a railway station in Rome, Italy, February 14, 2026.

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Updated on Jun 16, 2026 07:39 pm IST

Catch 'em young: TOPS lowers age of induction to 13 for TT players with eye on 2036 Olympics

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Published on Jun 11, 2026 12:51 pm IST

World Football Day: How Rimet turned Olympic success into the FIFA World Cup

Jules Rimet brought the biggest revolution in football.

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Updated on May 26, 2026 01:11 pm IST

The Amit-Ajay Panghal story: One bro wore uniform so the other could wear gloves

Boxer Amit Panghal with his older brother Ajay.

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Published on May 25, 2026 09:37 am IST

What is Enhanced Games? Trump Jr-backed ‘Doping Olympics’ happening on Sunday

The idea for Enhanced Games was conceived in 2022 and officially announced in 2023.

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Published on May 23, 2026 11:10 am IST

A path beyond sport: Balancing act or safety net?

Tejaswin Shankar poses with his silver medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. (PTI)

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Updated on May 04, 2026 05:30 pm IST

Carolina Marin calls it a day: ‘My path ends here’

Spain's Carolina Marin. (AP)

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Published on Mar 26, 2026 10:37 pm IST

IOC bans transgender women athletes from Olympics, introduces new policy

The IOC has decided to ban transgender women athletes.

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Published on Mar 26, 2026 07:02 pm IST

MLC to travel to Los Angeles as part of 2028 Olympics preparations

Suryakumar Yadav of India has already set his sights on the Los Angeles gold.

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Updated on Mar 21, 2026 12:13 pm IST

Squash: Ramit, Anahat tweak plans in race for an Olympic berth

India players Ramit Tandon and Anahat Singh during the announcement of JSW Indian Open squash tournament in Mumbai on Tuesday. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 17, 2026 08:15 pm IST

India eye 2028 reset after T20 WC win: Gambhir-Agarkar call, captaincy debate

From right, India's captain Suryakumar Yadav, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session at the Narendra Modi Stadium

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Updated on Mar 11, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Spar trek: A Wknd chat with Afghani-Iranian taekwondo champion Marzieh Hamidi

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(Photo: Laura Sciacovelli)

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Updated on Mar 07, 2026 04:59 pm IST

All about Auston Matthews: Olympics controversy, net worth, girlfriend, parents

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews faces backlash over State of the Union invitation, with fans worried about political implications. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

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Published on Feb 25, 2026 04:53 am IST

Kash Patel's locker room video with Dylan Larkin at Olympics sparks row

FBI Director Kash Patel before the hockey match at the Olympics.

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Updated on Feb 23, 2026 09:00 am IST

This 89-year-old 'King of the Volunteers' at the Olympics will star in the closing ceremony

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Published on Feb 23, 2026 01:00 am IST

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