Olympics 2024

Analysis of the last 40 years shows host nations see an average medal tally increase of 137.6 percent compared to the four previous Olympics.

Japan's Bridgestone halts Olympics sponsorship, joining Toyota, Panasonic

Japanese tire maker Bridgestone said on Tuesday it would not renew its worldwide partnership agreements with the Olympics and Paralympics when they expire this year.

What Olympians can teach corporate leaders about resilience, motivation and reinventing themselves after a high-stakes event

Industry experts say if the organisation has a prevalent culture of fear, then the teams will be dysfunctional, and they will look for trading blames. Here's what corporates can learn from Olympics and Paralympics athletes.

Fan’s unwanted kiss on Tom Cruise sparks outrage after Paris Olympics stunt

The Mission Impossible star, known for his fearless stunts, rappelled down from the stadium roof, leaving spectators in awe. However, the actor experienced an unexpected and unsettling moment when a female fan grabbed him and kissed him forcefully amidst the crowd. The incident, which was captured on video, quickly went viral on social media, sparking widespread discussion. In the footage, Tom Cruise can be seen making his way through the stadium, surrounded by fans eager to snap a selfie with the star.

Paris Olympics: Algeria's Imane Khelif wins gold, defeats China's Yang Liu in women's Welterweight

Khelif, 25, claimed a unanimous points decision win over Liu in the final for her first Olympic medal.

Neeraj Chopra's Silver Success At Paris Olympics 2024 Places Him Among Elite Indian Athletes

Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra secures historic Silver in Javelin throw, joins elite group of Indian Athletes with multiple medals. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem takes Gold with a 92.97 meters throw, while Anderson Peters of Grenada wins Bronze with an 88.54 meters attempt.

PR Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India's flag-bearer in Paris Olympics closing ceremony

Seejesh retired from the game after India's bronze medal-winning feat at the ongoing Games.

Paris 2024: PM Modi lauds Indian Hockey team after securing Olympics bronze

Modi said, "Every Indian has an emotional connect with Hockey and this accomplishment will make the sport even more popular among the youth of our nation"

Neeraj Chopra men's javelin throw finals live streaming: When and where to watch in India

Neeraj Chopra men's javelin throw finals live streaming: Neeraj Chopra's effortless qualification has sparked hopes for a gold medal for India, reminiscent of his success at the Tokyo Olympics.

India’s disappointing campaign in Paris 2024 seeks solace from Neeraj Chopra in javelin final

For India, it will mean a lot more if Neeraj does it again. It’s been a campaign marred with a slew of so-near-yet-so-far stories. From its biggest hope, the country expects nothing less than the best.

Paris Olympics 2024: Did controversies outshine the games this year?

The Paris Olympics kicked off with a contentious opening ceremony and have since been plagued by issues, from water quality problems to cultural disputes and athlete setbacks, ensuring a dramatic Games.

Paris Olympics 2024: Barred boxing federation says Khelif failed chromosome test

A storm erupted over the participation of Algeria's Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting at the Olympics after Khelif's Italian opponent pulled out of their bout less than a minute into the fight after taking a barrage of punches.

Indian hockey leaves Pakistan behind as economic heft catapults it back to the top tier

Between 1980 and 2000, Pakistan dominated bilateral clashes with India. Then, the economic tide turned with India pulling ahead. Along with it came more resources and attitudinal change. Result: India is an Olympic medal contender, while Pakistan isn’t there in Paris

India At Paris Olympics 2024: Full schedule of Medal Events And Fixtures On August 05 | Day 10

Catch all the action on Day 10 of the Paris Olympics 2024! Lakshya Sen is set to make history as he aims for India's first badminton medal in the Olympics. Meanwhile, Sreeja Akula, Manika Batra, and Archana Kamath will compete in the table tennis team event. Don’t miss out on the full schedule and fixtures for today's exciting events!

Punjab CM Mann denied political clearance to visit Paris

Mann, who holds a diplomatic passport, was scheduled to visit Paris from August 3 to 9 for the Indian hockey team's quarterfinal match on August 4, and had sought political clearance for his visit.

Paris Olympics 2024 gave out 2,20,000 male and female condoms to athletes: 'Let's stay responsible'

The packaging of the contraceptives use a mix of 'playful captions but also sober reminders for everyone to be respectful and careful in the heady Olympic summer days in France's City of Love,' Olympics.com stated.

Nita Ambani makes powerful fashion statement to promote Indian crafts at the Paris 2024 Olympics India House

Paris Olympics: Nita Ambani graced the inauguration in a bespoke lotus pink sari designed by Manish Malhotra in collaboration with the artisans of Swadesh. For the opening ceremony, she wore a tweed jacket paired with formal black pants, presenting a powerful yet elegant image.

India At Paris Olympics 2024: Full schedule of medal events and fixtures on July 29

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 3: Today, July 29, Indian shooters Ramita Jindal and Arjun Babuta are set to compete in the 10m air rifle finals at the Paris Olympics 2024. Additionally, focus will be on the Indian men's shooting team and archery team. Indian athletes in badminton, table tennis, and hockey will also participate in the initial rounds. Stay updated with the latest results and schedule!

Indian athletics team faces hurdles in Paris Olympics preparation amid Russia-Ukraine conflict: Report

International Olympic Committee (IOC) has mandated an undertaking which says that Russian and Belarusian athletes, coaches, govt and state officials can be allowed to compete, invited or accredited for the Games "only if they do not actively support the war or do not work for either country's military or national security apparatuses."

C Spire pulls ads from Paris Olympics after controversial drag queen parody sparks global outrage

C Spire joined religious leaders and politicians from around the world in condemning the 'anti-Christian' display.

Céline Dion makes a comeback on stage at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Celine Dion, performing at the Paris Olympics 2024 after a 3-year hiatus, was emotional amid her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.

Shining Paris: Spectacular pictures from Olympics 2024 opening ceremony

In a first of a kind celebration, the opening ceremony was held in boats along the Seine river, and the Parade of Nations sailed along the city before concluding at opposite of the Trocadero, following which the pre-Games rituals took place.

Indian-origin teen Prithika Pavade is France's top table tennis contender at Paris Olympics 2024

France’s second-highest-ranked female table tennis player is of Indian origin, tracing her roots to Pondicherry and ranked 32 in the world in singles.

In Hardik Singh’s play, the romanticised ’70s breezy hockey fuses with the modern digitised game

The year has ended well for midfielder Hardik Singh and the Indian hockey team with wins in the Asian Champions Trophy, Asian Games gold. These have given the team confidence going into 2024, the Olympic year.

Book review: 'The Man Who Made History' is a feel-good biography of Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra

Veteran sports journalist Norris Pritam's book's release is well-timed as Chopra prepares to train ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where he will have to defend his title. The book is, however, not the first such account of his family and friends and there is a glaring omission.