Manipur: 2nd edition of Olympic Games begins in Imphal

Governor La Ganesan inaugurated the games and took a salute from contingents of 16 districts as well as two additional contingents of men and women polo players.

Reel moment turns real: Coach Marijne breaks down as Indian women’s hockey team registers historic win at Olympics

It was a reel to real life moment from the acclaimed Bollywood movie “Chak De! India” for the Indian women’s hockey team after they defeated Australia 1-0 in the quarter-finals to reach the Olympics semi-finals for the first time. After the win, Indian team head coach Sjoerd Marijne broke down in tears. Praises and love […]

Olympics on track, don’t believe rumours, says Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports on Monday said that he is confident of the Tokyo Olympics going ahead this year and he urged people to not fall prey to rumours which are doing the rounds regarding the Games. Tokyo Olympics are set to take place from July 23-August 8 this […]

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju bats for hosting Olympics in India

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday pitched for hosting the Summer Olympics in the future, saying the Olympic movement is not complete till India hosts an edition of the quadrennial sporting extravaganza. During a virtual conference organised by the Conference of Indian Industry, the 6th CII Scorecard, Rijiju complimented United Kingdom for hosting the Olympics […]

Hima Das qualifies for Tokyo Olympics 2021

Dhing express and star sprinter Hima Das has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics 2021. As per sources, Hima Das has been selected to take part in 400-metres relay race in the event. Hima holds the current Indian national record in 400 metres clocking 50.79 seconds at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. She is […]

Mary Kom beats Nikhat Zareen to represent India in 2020 Olympic qualifiers

Mary Kom defeated Nikhat Zareen on Saturday in the finals of the ongoing Women’s Boxing Olympic trials in the 51 kg weight category at the Indira Gandhi Stadium. The six-time world champion defeated Zareen 9-1 in the much-talked-about bout. In the 51 kg category, Kom defeated her opponent Ritu Grewal in a unanimous decision while […]