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American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey has been announced as one of the leading performers for the upcoming Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

New Delhi, Dec 12: Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Friday announced that she would be coming out of retirement to take another shot at an elusive Olympic medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games as the the fire never left her and was merely buried under exhaustion and noise. The 31-year-old had walked away from the sport after the heartbreak of the Paris Games last year, where she was dramatically disqualified for being 100 grams over the permissible weight [] The post Fire Never Left: Vinesh P

On August 8, 2024, Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling a day after she was disqualified from the 50kg category Paris Olympics finals

India's star wrestler Vinesh Phogat surprised everyone with her latest post on X as she announced her comeback to the sport after nearly 18-month hiatus.

In a post on X, Vinesh announced her comeback to the mat, adding, I still love this sport. I still want to compete.

The participants included surrendered Maoists and victims of Naxal violences in Bastar

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday inaugurated a 3-day divisional-level annual Bastar Olympics at Indira Priyadarshini Stadium in Jagdalpur, where the athletes from all seven districts of the Bastar division presented an impressive march past. Around 3,500 athletes from districts of Bijapur, Dantewada, Kanker, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Sukma and Jagdalpur, along with those from the Nua Baat category, are participating in the divisional-level Bastar Olympics. Maoists who

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Former Maoists are trading guns for sports gear at the Bastar Olympics. This event showcases their transition to mainstream life. Hundreds of ex-Maoists are competing in various sports. The games aim to foster peace and integration in the region. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the finals.

Former Maoists are finding new purpose in Chhattisgarh's Bastar Olympics, trading guns for sports. Surrendered cadres like Kamla and Podiyam Bhima are now training for events like tug-of-war and archery, drawn by the opportunity to rebuild their lives. This initiative, supported by national leaders, marks a significant shift in the region.

India is trying to showcase Ahmedabads sports infrastructure in Olympics bid

Sunlight, ritual choreography and ancient Greek tradition mark the start of the Olympic torchs journey to Italy.

On Wednesday, the flame will be kindled once more for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. From Olympia birthplace of the ancient games to Milans San Siro Stadium on Feb. 6, the torch will cross Italys cities, and cultural landmarks, carried by thousands of relay runners.

A United Arab Emirates team, represented by Indian-origin students, has won the gold medal at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge. It's also called the Olympics of Robotics.

GREATER NOIDA, Nov 17: Outgoing World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst on Monday said ranking points will play a role in the qualification process for the 2028 Los Angeles Games as they will determine seedings in the qualifiers as well as the Olympics. World Boxing has introduced a new ranking system under which boxers []

Cricket's return to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics may not feature the iconic India-Pakistan showdown. Due to ICC's qualification pathway and the USA's automatic host entry, the tournament format could eliminate any chance of the high-voltage rivalry, raising concerns among global fans.

Pakistan are unlikely to qualify for the LA 2028 Olympic Games because of the organisers' new 'continent-based' rule.

New Delhi, Nov 7: The iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium came alive on Friday as Indian hockey celebrated 100 glorious years with legends of the sport, including Olympic gold medallists Gurbux Singh and Aslam Sher Khan, gracing the historic occasion. Hockey India felicitated some of the games most celebrated icons in recognition of their lasting contributions to the sport and for the inspiration they provided to the generations of players. Those honoured at the ceremony included Gurbux, A

New Delhi, Nov 4: Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanus weight class has been dropped from the 2028 Olympics and she is set to bulk up to the 53kg category for the 2028 Games. Chanu had won the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the 49kg. However, the lowest category for women at the 2028 []

Indian weightlifting champion Mirabai Chanu is gearing up for a new challenge as she prepares to compete in the 53kg division at the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Chanu had earlier this year shifted to the 48kg category after the IWF dropped the 49kg division form the Olympics; though the 49kg class has now been reinstated for IWF events such as the World Championships, it will not feature in the Olympics

New Delhi, Nov 4: Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanus weight class has been dropped from the 2028 Olympics and she is set to bulk up to the 53kg category for the 2028 Games. Chanu had won the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the 49kg. However, the lowest category for women at the 2028 LA Games is now 53kg following the International Olympic Committees (IOC) decision to increase the total number of weightlifting events to 12. Chief national coach [] The post Mirabai Chanus weight class a

Manuel Frederick, a celebrated former Indian hockey goalkeeper, has passed away in Bengaluru. He was 78. Frederick was part of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze medal-winning team. He was also the first athlete from Kerala to win an Olympic medal. His career spanned seven years with the national team. He represented India in two World Cups.

Toronto, Oct 26: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is increasingly confident big league players will participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. MLB did not allow players on 40-man rosters at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, when Nippon Professional Baseball interrupted its season and Japan beat the US 2-0 in the gold medal game. MLB []

Celebrated Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has been entrusted with the honor of carrying the torch for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, set to enchant sports fans in Italy from February 6 to February 22. Bindra, who triumphed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, shared his heartfelt gratitude for this prestigious role.

With Ahmedabad set to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games Sharda Ugra addresses the concerns over Indias ambition to host large-scale multi-sport international events.

Nearly 20,000 students will take part in the Kerala School Sports and Games 2025

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced plans to launch professional women's and men's flag football leagues within two years, aiming to attract young fans and build a structured system. He also confirmed the league's return to Mexico City next year and its expansion of international games to Asia, following Australia, emphasizing sports' unifying role globally.

India shone at the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Badminton Competition in Kuala Lumpur. The nation secured a total of four medals. Chanvi Sharma was a star, winning gold in women's singles. She also won silver in women's doubles with Sujita Sukumaran. Ankit Dalal earned silver in men's singles and doubles with Amal Biju.

Overseas travel to the U.S. fell 2.9% year-on-year in August to about 3.5 million visitors, according to preliminary U.S. government data

U.S. President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that he hopes countless people from all over the globe will attend the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics hosted by the US.

Adeliia Petrosian and Petr Gumennik, competing as neutral athletes, have qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics after impressive performances at qualifying events. Gumennik secured his spot with five quadruple jumps, while Petrosian's victory in the women's event further highlights Russia's continued presence in figure skating despite geopolitical restrictions. Viktoriia Safonova also earned a quota as a neutral athlete.

The International Olympic Committee will permit Russian athletes to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics. However, they must compete under a neutral flag. Strict conditions apply, similar to the Paris Olympics. Athletes need to prove they don't support the war in Ukraine. Kirsty Coventry supports having all athletes represented. The size of the neutral delegation depends on international sports federations.

Indian women boxers are setting their sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This follows their impressive performance at the World Championship in Liverpool. Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda are among the medalists. They express their determination to continue training and improving. Nikhat Zareen is also focused on winning an Olympic medal.

Tom Brady is set to make a return to the field in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Saudi Arabia in March 2026. With flag football's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, this event features NFL stars like Saquon Barkley and Tyreek Hill, coached by Pete Carroll, marking Brady's pursuit of another milestone.

Olympic silver medallist from Paris 2024, Szeremeta, began the match at a furious pace, landing counter-attacking blows to the backdrop of cries of 'Julia' from the many locally-based Polish fans in the stands.

The Assam boxer, instead, has now trained her sights on a second Olympic podium as she gears up for her international comeback at the upcoming World Championships

CM Revanth says his vision is to establish Hyd as preferred sports destination

Joshna Chinappa stands as the last active member of Indian squash's golden generation, following the retirements of Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad. The event is a qualifier for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. India aims to be a top 10 sporting nation and host the Olympics in the next decade. The government is reforming sports governance to promote transparency and support athletes. Mirabai Chanu will participate in the championships.

At least 409 athletes from 36 States and Union Territories (U.T.s) are participating in the water sports events, competingfor 24 gold medals over the next three days