Tag: Olympic
Centre Doesn't Need HC Consent To Recognise Sports Bodies: SC
In a relief to the Centre and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the Supreme Court on Thursday said the Centre need not seek the consent of Delhi High Court before granting recognition to various sports federations under the National Sports Code. ....
India Women's Hockey Team Can Finish In Top 4 In Tokyo, Says Deepika Thakur
Former Indian women's hockey star Deepika Thakur believes the current team, led by Rani, has a strong chance to finish in the top four in the Olympic Games scheduled to be held next year in Tokyo. ....
I Am Now Fit On Court And Ready To Go: PV Sindhu
Days after giving a mini "heart-attack" to her fans, ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu says she is totally fit, not just health-wise but also on the badminton court, and is looking forward to competing in the upcoming tournaments. ....
Rahul Dravid Bats For T20 Cricket In Olympics
Former India captain Rahul Dravid has backed the idea of cricket becoming a part of Olympic Games. ....
Delhi Half Marathon Will Help In Uniting People: Bindra
Sunday's Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM) will bring people together in India, said Abhinav Bindra, event ambassador and India's only individual Olympic gold medallist, on Friday. ....
Russia Banned From Tokyo Olympics, 2022 Winter Games
Russia was on Thursday banned from using its flag at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, and other major world championships for two years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The CAS's order is a reduction from the initial four-year ban imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). ....
India Shouldn't Be Satisfied With 1-2 Medals In 2028 Olympics, Says Rijiju
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that India should not be satisfied with only one or two medals at the 2028 Olympic Games and instead aim to be in top 10 at the Los Angeles Games. ....
Japan PM Determined To Host Olympics Amid Covid-19 Worries
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Monday that he is determined to host the Tokyo Olympic Games although the Covid-19 pandemic situation is worsening in his country.....
IOC Chief Rules Out Cancellation Of Tokyo Olympics
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach reiterated the IOC's commitment to delivering the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic Games this summer, adding that preparation work for Beijing 2022 is also progressing steadily. ....
Government Slashes 2021-22 Sports Budget By Rs.230 Crore
In the Union budget presented in Parliament on Monday, the Central government allocated Rs.2,596.14 crore to sports budget for the next financial year 2021-22, less by Rs.230.78 crore -- or, 8.16 per cent -- allocated in the previous fiscal. ....
