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Is India ready to host a big-ticket sporting event like the Olympics?

The income-expenditure mismatch notwithstanding, India should make a bold push for hosting the Games

Why India's Neeraj Chopra opts out of Zurich Diamond League 2024?

India's Javelin star Neeraj Chopra won't be taking part in Zurich Diamond League with his spot in the final all but confirmed after a 2nd place finish in Laussane

Google Doodle celebrates Paralympics 2024 powerlifting with special artwork

Weightlifting was first added to the Olympics in 1964 while powerlifting was added 20 years later in 1984. This powerlifting was first included in 1984

A 'fully active India' can boost GDP by up to Rs 15 trn annually: Report

155 mn Indian adults and 45 mn teens fall short of WHO's physical activity guidelines, risking future health crises and economic impacts, finds State of Sports and Physical Activity (SAPA) report

Pardeep Narwal to Deepak Hooda: Top five raiders in history of PKL

Here is the list of top five raiders in Pro Kabaddi League over the years

Paralympics: PM congratulates Nishad Kumar for silver in men's high jump

India has secured a total of seven medals at the ongoing Paris Paralympics, with one gold medal, two silvers, and four bronze medals

National Sports Day 2024: Check date, history, significance, theme, more

National Sports Day 2024 is celebrated every year on August 29 to mark the legacy of Major Dhyan Chand, and to promote sports and fitness in the countryIndia celebrates National Sports Day every year

BS@50: These 50 game-changing moments transformed India's sports history

From hockey team's gold rush at Olympics and Kapil Dev holding aloft Prudential World Cup to Neeraj Chopra's superlative throw in Tokyo, here's India's journey via 50 milestones in sports since 1975

Over 100 Indian athletes to join Paris Paralympics opening ceremony

More than 100 members of the Indian contingent, including 52 athletes from various sports, will take part in the Paris Paralympics opening ceremony, which will be held outside a stadium for the first time in the Games' history, here on Wednesday. Those athletes who have their competitions on Thursday, including the entire 10-member shooting team, are not taking part in the parade of nations. "All the athletes who have competitions on August 29 will not take part in the opening ceremony as it will be difficult for them to compete next day. The shooting team will not be in the parade of nations," Paralympics Committee of India president Devendra Jhajharia told PTI. The shooting team, which includes star markswoman Avani Lekhara who is defending her in Tokyo gold, is based at Chateauroux, more than 200km from Paris. The shooting range is located at Chateauroux. The Indian contingent at the parade of nations will have 106 members with 52 athletes and 54 officials. Javelin thrower Sumi

Denied visa, Pakistan's Billiards and Snooker Association lodges complaint

The Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association has lodged a formal complaint with the sport's world governing body and the organisers after their squad was denied visas by the Indian High Commission for the IBSF U-18 and U-21 World Championships, which began in Bengaluru on Saturday. A top official of the PBSA said that they couldn't secure visas for their three players, Ahsan Ramazan, Hasnain Akhtar and Hamza Illyas. "We had applied to the Indian High Commission on time after getting all NOCs from our government and Pakistan Sports Board. But they didn't issue visas due to which our squad could not travel to Bengaluru," Alamgir Sheikh said. He said the three players had recently done very well for Pakistan and had very good chances of doing well in the world events but were deprived of an opportunity. "One of our referees Naveed Kapadia could also not travel because of not getting a visa after being nominated by the IBSF to supervise in the world events," Sheikh said. He said the

Why Neeraj Chopra is one of the most consistent athletes of his generation

For Neeraj Chopra, the only milestone left is the elusive 90m mark and it's only a matter of time before he hits it.

From Felix to Neto: Chelsea FC's clueless summer spending spree explained

Football clubs invest in young players for future integration or profitable resale, a strategy that Chelsea owner Todd Boehly seems to favour, prioritising profits in recent transfer windows

French retailer Decathlon to invest around Rs 900 cr in India in 5 years

Aims to take local sourcing up to 85% by 2026 from 68% currently

Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 full schedule, squad, timings, live streaming

In the fifth seasons of Ultimate Tennis the total number of teams have increased from six to eight

Higher, faster, stronger, weirder: Strange sporting disciplines in Olympics

From trampoline to skateboarding and breakdancing - the Olympics' expanding roster of sports has become increasingly questionable

PKL 2024 auction: Full list of sold players in Pro Kabaddi League season 11

A total of 8 players crossed the one crore mark in PKL 2024 auction

Givson Singh speaks ahead of crucial Durand Cup tie vs North East United

Odisha FC is one of the teams taking part in the tournament and hope to qualify for the knockouts with a do-or-die clash against group E toppers North East United on August 16th

Olympics 2024: Check out India's final position in medals tally at Paris

India in the 2024 Paris Olympics finished 23 spot lower than they did at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Paris Olympics 2024: Check full list of medal winners from India

A series of 4th-place finishes for the Indian contingent also didn't help their cause as luck was not working in India's favour this time.

Sports now powerful tool for shaping future, says UP CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday emphasised that sports, while a means to maintain personal health, has also become a powerful tool for shaping the future through the government's sports-friendly policies. Speaking at the closing and award distribution ceremony of the two-day state-level Senior Prize Money Men's Wrestling Championship held on the occasion of Nag Panchami at the Gorakhnath Temple Mela Ground, Adityanath highlighted the importance of sports in the state. "The state government is offering large-scale employment opportunities in the Uttar Pradesh Police and other government departments to the athletes, who win medals at global and national levels," said Adityanath in his address. He also mentioned that the government is not only strengthening sports infrastructure but is also providing players with rewards, appointments and substantial financial assistance to encourage them. Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts, Adityanath said, "Under