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Paris heartache over, Chanu focuses on regaining peak fitness

Having overcome the agony of a fourth-place finish at Paris Olympics, the lifter has resumed training in Modinagar under national coach Vijay Sharma

India's Mirabai Chanu competes at the women's 49kg in Paris Olympics. (PTI)

sports

Published on Dec 24, 2024 09:35 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Shooting: Grateful Rahi charts brave comeback after neuropathic pain

A harrowing spell of neuropathic pain behind her, the 25m pistol ace finds her way back into competition

Rahi Sarnobat has fought neuropathic pain syndrome to return to competitive shooting. (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

sports

Updated on Dec 22, 2024 05:00 AM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Treesa-Gayatri aim to impress at World Tour Finals

The young women’s doubles pair has shaken off the disappointment of not qualifying for the Paris Olympics

sports

Updated on Dec 09, 2024 11:18 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Doping ban: Bajrang to appeal against the verdict

The Olympics bronze medallist was slapped with a four-year ban by NADA for refusing to give a sample

Olympic medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia. (PTI)

sports

Updated on Nov 27, 2024 10:46 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Bajrang Punia banned for four years, can't wrestle or coach anywhere

Bajrang Punia's suspension means he will not be allowed to participate in competitive wrestling nor seek coaching opportunities overseas.

India's top wrestler Bajrang Punia was suspended for four years(Commonwealth Sport Twitter)

sports

Published on Nov 27, 2024 06:22 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Former Indian women's hockey skipper Rani Rampal announces retirement

Former Indian women's hockey skipper Rani Rampal has announced his retirement

Bengaluru: Indian women hockey team captain Rani Rampal dons new jersey during a practice session ahead of the FIH Women's Series finals, at Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Bengaluru, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (PTI Photo)(PTI6_1_2019_000182B)(PTI)

sports

Published on Oct 24, 2024 02:54 PM IST

PTI |

HIL auction: Belgium’s Wegnez costliest buy on Day 2

Contrary to the earlier announcement, the first women’s Hockey India League (HIL) will have only four teams instead of six

Belgium midfielder Victor Wegnez, who was bought by Soorma Hockey Club in the Hockey India League players’ auction on Monday. (Hockey India Photo)

sports

Published on Oct 14, 2024 10:55 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Shooter Divyansh Panwar resets after Paris Olympics miss

The youngster failed to make it from the final Games qualifying event, but now wants to rebuild for fresh challenges

India rifle shooter Divyansh Panwar at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. (PTI)

sports

Updated on Oct 08, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Day after Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join Congress, Brij Bhushan Singh terms them ‘khalnayak’

Former Wrestling Federation of India president and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said if the wrestlers had not protests, India would have won more medals in the Olympics

Former Wrestling Federation of India president and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday said if Vinesh Phogat and Bajran Punia step aside India will win at least five medals in next Olympics in wrestling. (AP)

cities

Updated on Sep 08, 2024 06:08 AM IST

ByAsian News International, Gonda

Fashion is slowly embracing the needs of disabled people

At the Paralympics this year, during the opening ceremony, the Canadian team wore bright red jackets with magnetic closures that made it easier for everyone.

Canada's Alison Levine parades with her delegation during the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics. (AP)

lifestyle

Published on Sep 06, 2024 04:46 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

Looking to shift to higher weight class for next Olympic cycle: Ravi Dahiya

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist heaps praise on Paris medallist Aman Sehrawat and says it is just starting point for him

Ravi Kumar Dahiya won silver medal at Tokyo Olympics in 57kg but suffered injury before the Paris Olympics. (HT Photo)

sports

Updated on Aug 29, 2024 05:20 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Coach Deepali heals Tokyo wounds through Swapnil

All six of her shooters qualified for Paris but it was the bronze by Kusale that finally put her at peace

Swapnil Kusale won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. (REUTERS)

sports

Updated on Aug 23, 2024 05:04 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Dip in the present, glimpse of the future

In Paris, the Indian contingent fell a touch short of what was thought was probable. Yet it wasn’t all pale by any yardstick

IOC member Nita Ambani applies tilak to the Olympic silver medallist Neeraj Chopra. (ANI)

sports

Published on Aug 11, 2024 09:50 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Harmanpreet’s redemption arc from WC low to Olympic bronze

India scored 15 goals in their eight matches in Paris with the skipper scoring an incredible 10 of them

India captain Harmanpreet Singh. (Harmanpreet Singh-X)

sports

Updated on Aug 10, 2024 04:19 AM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Amid India-Pakistan tension, Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem show how it's done

Despite the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan, Neeraj and Nadeem have maintained a close bond with a spotlight on shared mutual respect and admiration.

In this combo photo, (L-R) Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem and India's Neeraj Chopra celebrate after their respective second attempts during the men's javelin throw final(PTI)

sports

Published on Aug 09, 2024 02:06 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

US shot put star stokes row with bizarre look at Olympics : ‘Should be banned’

American athlete Raven Saunders, who went viral for donning a Hulk mask at Tokyo Olympics, left her fans stunned during a shot put event at Paris.

Raven Saunders, of the United States, competes during the women's shot put qualification at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)(AP)

world news

Updated on Aug 08, 2024 09:03 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Meet Ilona Maher who gained fame with body positivity and wit on TikTok

Ilona Maher went viral for her body positivity and self-confidence on TikTok.

Ilona Maher, the US rugby player, won her first bronze medal on Tuesday as Team USA beat Australia. Thibaud Moritz/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)

world news

Published on Aug 06, 2024 12:42 PM IST

ByBhavika Rathore

Simone Biles clapbacks at former teammate after winning gold in Paris Olympics

Simone Biles responded to MyKayla Skinner's past comments with her gold medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

world news

Published on Jul 31, 2024 02:04 PM IST

ByBhavika Rathore

Sarabjot - from standby for Saurabh to Olympic bronze

By winning the 10m air pistol mixed team event medal, Sarabjot and Manu have turned the page on a haunting past

India’s Sarabjot Singh celebrates after winning the Olympic 10m air pistol mixed team bronze medal partnering Manu Bhaker at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre on Tuesday. (REUTERS)

sports

Published on Jul 30, 2024 06:51 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker wins historic bronze, opens India’s account

Manu Bhaker overcame Tokyo Olympics disappointment with a bronze in 10m air pistol at Paris Olympics, becoming India's first woman shooting medalist.

Bronze medalist, India's Manu Bhaker poses on the podium at the end of the 10m air pistol women's Final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Chateauroux Shooting Centre. (AFP)

india news

Updated on Jul 29, 2024 02:37 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, Chateauroux

Panghal eyes redemption after tumultuous build-up

The 2019 World silver medallist is confident of making amends in Paris for his first round exit in Tokyo

Indian boxer Amit Panghal (C) leaves for Paris from New Delhi. (Twitter)

sports

Published on Jul 23, 2024 09:30 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Olympic silver medalist Marketa Vondrousova withdraws from tennis in Paris

Vondrousova, a 25-year-old from the Czech Republic, won Wimbledon last year despite being unseeded and was the runner-up at the French Open

Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic(AP)

sports

Published on Jul 23, 2024 09:43 AM IST

AP |

At Paris 2024, India to prioritise mental health

For the first time, a psychiatrist and sports psychologist will accompany the country’s athletes at the Olympics

The athletics contingent, one of the biggest Indian groups at the Olympics, will hope to benefit from the mental health professionals travelling with the squad to the Games. (SAI)

sports

Published on Jul 17, 2024 08:58 PM IST

BySusan Ninan

Paris Olympics: Can India better their record medal haul at Tokyo

Four of the six Indians who won medals at individual events at the Tokyo Olympics, and the bronze-winning men's hockey team will be competing in Paris.

Neeraj Chopra could do something no Asian javelin thrower has achieved before. (REUTERS)

sports

Updated on Jul 15, 2024 01:39 PM IST

ByRohit Mundayur

PM thanks citizens for faith in Constitution on Mann ki Baat

PM Modi thanked citizens for faith in the constitution, praised Election Commission for smooth elections. Encouraged support for Indian athletes, urged tree planting, paid tribute to tribal freedom fighters. Mentioned increasing demand for Indian products globally. Acknowledged milestones of All India Radio and thanked Kuwait for Hindi radio show. Celebrated achievements of Indian diaspora worldwide.

india news

Updated on Jul 01, 2024 06:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

Boxing: Amit Panghal delivers when it matters, wins Olympic quota

Jaismine seals the berth in women’s 57kg. Four women and two men will represent India in the Paris Games

After his surprise first-round exit at the Tokyo Olympics, Panghal bounced back to win gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games(PTI)

sports

Updated on Jun 03, 2024 09:14 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy, New Delhi

Bajrang Punia provisionally suspended by UWW after NADA notice

A provisional suspension by an anti-doping authority stands for all competitions -- domestic and international-- until the charge is disposed of.

Bajrang Punia reacts during the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou(PTI)

sports

Updated on May 09, 2024 10:55 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy, New Delhi

Shooting stars: Rudraneil Sengupta, on an incredible sporting comeback

It takes courage and effort to rebound after losses as severe as those of the Tokyo Olympics. Yet India’s shooters aren’t just back, they’re better than before.

India’s Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary with Bomi Kim of Korea, during the 10m air pistol mixed-team qualification round at the Tokyo Olympics. (Getty Images)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 20, 2024 03:10 PM IST

ByRudraneil Sengupta

Heatwave risk hovers over Paris Olympics

environment

Published on Feb 05, 2024 07:02 AM IST

AFP |

Hangzhou high, Paris promise

Breaking the triple-digit medals barrier at the Asian Games suggests a directional surge that shows Indian sport can hope for double-digits in the 2024 Olympics

Indian players celebrate after winning the Men's Gold Medal cricket match against Afghanistan at the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou(PTI)

editorials

Published on Oct 09, 2023 12:35 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

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Latest from tokyo olympics

Having overcome the agony of a fourth-place finish at Paris Olympics, the lifter has resumed training in Modinagar under national coach Vijay Sharma

A harrowing spell of neuropathic pain behind her, the 25m pistol ace finds her way back into competition

The young women’s doubles pair has shaken off the disappointment of not qualifying for the Paris Olympics

The Olympics bronze medallist was slapped with a four-year ban by NADA for refusing to give a sample

Bajrang Punia's suspension means he will not be allowed to participate in competitive wrestling nor seek coaching opportunities overseas.

Former Indian women's hockey skipper Rani Rampal has announced his retirement

Contrary to the earlier announcement, the first women’s Hockey India League (HIL) will have only four teams instead of six

The youngster failed to make it from the final Games qualifying event, but now wants to rebuild for fresh challenges

Former Wrestling Federation of India president and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said if the wrestlers had not protests, India would have won more medals in the Olympics

At the Paralympics this year, during the opening ceremony, the Canadian team wore bright red jackets with magnetic closures that made it easier for everyone.

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist heaps praise on Paris medallist Aman Sehrawat and says it is just starting point for him

All six of her shooters qualified for Paris but it was the bronze by Kusale that finally put her at peace

In Paris, the Indian contingent fell a touch short of what was thought was probable. Yet it wasn’t all pale by any yardstick

India scored 15 goals in their eight matches in Paris with the skipper scoring an incredible 10 of them

Despite the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan, Neeraj and Nadeem have maintained a close bond with a spotlight on shared mutual respect and admiration.

American athlete Raven Saunders, who went viral for donning a Hulk mask at Tokyo Olympics, left her fans stunned during a shot put event at Paris.

Ilona Maher went viral for her body positivity and self-confidence on TikTok.

Simone Biles responded to MyKayla Skinner's past comments with her gold medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

By winning the 10m air pistol mixed team event medal, Sarabjot and Manu have turned the page on a haunting past

Manu Bhaker overcame Tokyo Olympics disappointment with a bronze in 10m air pistol at Paris Olympics, becoming India's first woman shooting medalist.

The 2019 World silver medallist is confident of making amends in Paris for his first round exit in Tokyo

Vondrousova, a 25-year-old from the Czech Republic, won Wimbledon last year despite being unseeded and was the runner-up at the French Open

For the first time, a psychiatrist and sports psychologist will accompany the country’s athletes at the Olympics

Four of the six Indians who won medals at individual events at the Tokyo Olympics, and the bronze-winning men's hockey team will be competing in Paris.

Jaismine seals the berth in women’s 57kg. Four women and two men will represent India in the Paris Games

A provisional suspension by an anti-doping authority stands for all competitions -- domestic and international-- until the charge is disposed of.

It takes courage and effort to rebound after losses as severe as those of the Tokyo Olympics. Yet India’s shooters aren’t just back, they’re better than before.

Heatwave risk hovers over Paris Olympics

Breaking the triple-digit medals barrier at the Asian Games suggests a directional surge that shows Indian sport can hope for double-digits in the 2024 Olympics

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