Olympics

Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal with a 89.45m throw, which was his only valid attempt in the competition. This is India's fifth medal at the Olympics.

Bronze in Paris, Aman Sehrawat’s progress is huge for Indian wrestling

If he can maintain focus and discipline, Aman Sehrawat has at least two more Olympics in him. Sushil was 25 when he won his first medal on the grand stage, a bronze in Beijing (2008).

Outfought in semis, Aman Sehrawat keeps alive India’s wrestling hopes at Paris 2024

Incidentally, Sehrawat comes from the same Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi, which has given India Olympic medallists like Sushil, Yogeshwar Dutt and Ravi Dahiya.

Hockey India announces Rs 15 lakh reward for Harmanpreet and Co after historic bronze at Olympics

This was India's second straight bronze at the Olympics, having won previously in Tokyo three years ago. This was also first time India won medals in hockey in consecutive editions in 52 years, with the previous being in the 1968 and 1972 Games.

India wins bronze in hockey: Team pays emotional tribute to PR Sreejesh as goalkeeper retires

India defeated Spain 2-1 to win the men's hockey bronze medal in Olympics 2024, earning back-to-back medals at the Olympics for the first time since 1972. It was the final match for Sreejesh who has already announced his retirement.

Goalpost his friend and practice his mantra, Sreejesh leaves after reviving Indian hockey

In Paris and in Tokyo, Sreejesh saved certain goals to keep India alive, showing an extraordinary combination of courage, reflexes, anticipation and skills.

Indian Hockey Team Wins Back-To-Back Olympic Medals For The First Time Since 1972 | Beats Spain 2-1

In Hockey: India wins bronze medal by defeating Spain 2-1 to win the men's hockey bronze medal. The Indian hockey team earned back-to-back medals at the Olympics for the first time since 1972. It was the final match for Sreejesh who has already announced his retirement and after the match, the entire team paid an emotional tribute to the celebrated Indian hockey team goalkeeper

Gurugram-based university pledges Rs 1crore scholarships if Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Olympics

With the final of the men's javelin throw scheduled on Thursday, all eyes are on Neeraj Chopra to clinch a gold medal.

Harmanpreet Singh strikes twice to seal hockey bronze, as PR Sreejesh walks into sunset after another stellar show

India ended their campaign with four wins from eight matches, losing only to Belgium, who were defending champions, and Germany, who play Netherlands in the final later tonight.

CAS and the temporary court that will decide Vinesh Phogat's medal fate

United World Wrestling (UWW), the governing body for the sport, had already ruled out any leniency for Vinesh Phogat.

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.

Vinesh Phogat’s medal hope still alive? CAS accepts Indian grappler’s appeal, verdict expected in 24-48 hours

The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has reportedly accepted Vinesh Phogat’s appeal asking for a joint silver medal after Paris Olympics disqualification.

How Vinesh Phogat's tragedy brought back memories of Jim Redmonds’ walk to the line

Vinesh Phogat would have returned with a silver, instead of flying back empty-handed. Then again, those that watched her hat-trick of wins on Tuesday will never forget the sheer magnificence of her displays.

IOA refutes reports of three-year ban on wrestler Antim Panghal for indiscipline at Paris Olympics

Antim Panghal's hopes of an Olympic glory were dashed on Wednesday after she endured a 0-10 loss against Turkey's Yetgil Zeynep, in a bout that lasted for 101 seconds.

'Vinesh wasn't at weigh-ins': Olympics gold medallist Sarah Ann Hildebrandt opens up about chaos before final bout

'Vinesh Phogat wasn't at weigh-ins': Paris Olympics gold medallist Sarah Ann Hildebrandt opens up about chaos before final bout

Mirabai Chanu finishes fourth in Women's 49 kg weightlifting, Sable 11th in men's Steeplechase

Paris Olympics: Mirabai Chanu finishes fourth in Women's 49 kg weightlifting event. India's weightlifting campaign at the Games is now over. Meanwhile, 3000m steeplechase athlete Avinash Sable finished 11th in the Men's 3000m steeplechase final in Paris on Wednesday. #parisolympics2024 #indiaatolympics #weightlifting #steeplechase #indiaatolympics #meerabaichanu #avinashsable

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.

'My periods also affected...': Mirabai Chanu reveals after finishing 4th at Paris Olympics

Mirabai Chanu revealed that it was her third day of her period and that also affected her a bit.

'Reports about my sister or me being detained in Paris are false': Antim Panghal clears air on deportation controversy

Antim Panghal tried clearing the air on the controversy and appealed people to stop spreading "misinformation".

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.

Vinesh Phogat retirement: Bajrang Punia supports Indian grappler with a bold statement

As a devastated Vinesh shared her farewell from wrestling, fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia expressed his support on social media, stating that she wasn’t beaten but was instead made to face defeat.

Hours after flop show on the mat, Antim Panghal and entourage to be deported for serious security breach

Antim was India’s first junior wrestling world champion, winning the title in 2022 and 2023. She subsequently took a bronze medal in the Hangzhou Asian Games as well.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Highlights: Neeraj Chopra wins silver in men's javelin, India bag hockey bronze

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Highlights: India beat Spain 2-1 to win bronze medal in men's hockey

Vinesh Phogat retires – from eight unforgettable hours and touching distance of glory to a bottomless pit of despair

Vinesh leaves the sport she loved with an Asian Games gold (2018), three victories in the Commonwealth Games (2014, ’18 and ’22) and two World Championship bronzes.

Paris Olympics 2024, India schedule on Day 13: Neeraj Chopra targets second gold, hockey team play for bronze

Paris Olympics 2024: India's schedule on Day 13 will see two medal hopeful events, the biggest between the two being the men's javelin throw finals, featuring India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra.

Paris Olympics: Avinash Sable fades to finish 11th, El Bakkali makes steeplechase history

Avinash Sable was the first Indian man to make a track final since Sriram Singh in the 800m at the Montreal Olympics (1976).

Mirabai Chanu misses second Olympic medal by a whisker to finish fourth

This is a big setback for the Indian contingent already rattled by the ouster of Vinesh Phogat, who had reached the final in women’s 50kg category.

Vinesh Phogat appeals to CAS after Olympic disqualification, UWW chief reacts 'I have nothing against that but...'

Vinesh Phogat had earlier failed to miss the weight cut by 100 grams in the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling hours before her gold medal bout against USA's Sarah Hildebrandt.

'It's part of the game': Vinesh Phogat tells Indian coaches after losing Olympic medal

Women's national coach Virender Dahiya and Manjeet Rani met Vinesh Phogat after she missed out on a sure shot Olympic medal due to disqualification.

Vinesh Phogat and Antim Panghal fiascos an object lesson in how not to prepare for a big fight

Less than three hours after Vinesh had been disqualified, Antim Panghal – India's representative in the 53kg category – was overpowered 10-0 by Turkey’s Zeynep Yetgil in just 101 seconds.

WFI demands action against support staff attached with Vinesh Phogat after Olympic disqualification

The Indian contingent woke up to the rude jolt of Vinesh's disqualification, hours before her gold medal bout against American Sarah Hildebrandt

'Rules are rules': World wrestling body dismisses India's appeal on Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics disqualification

Nenad Lalovic – the head of UWW, spoke to Indian reporters in Paris earlier in the day, confirming Vinesh won't be given a consideration and pointed "rules are rules."

Vinesh Phogat disqualification: When Paris 2024 was a painful reminder of Rio 2016

Vinesh Phogat's Olympic dreams were dashed again as she was disqualified for being 100 grams over the limit, reminiscent of her 2016 Rio Olympics disqualification for a similar weight issue.

One hundred grams of solitude: Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic twist of fate

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification in Paris Olympics 2024 turned us into mathematicians of ridiculous proportions for a moment. The fact is that Phogat represents this nation more than the winners, because she was held back by a slender thread, by only 100 grams, a mere whisper. Not a lack of hard work, talent or skill.

Rigorous skipping, hair cut, and drawing out blood: Vinesh Phogat put body on the line to make the weight cut

Reports have emerged of Vinesh Phogat's coaching staff leaving no stones unturned in assisting the grappler meet the weight cut.

Paris Olympics 2024 | 'Diwali-Like Atmosphere', Says Neeraj Chopra’s Family As He Qualifies for Javelin Finals

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for the final of Men's javelin throw in the first attempt. His family is elated and has put up special screens in the village for everyone to come and watch the finals. Here's what they have to say

PT Usha assures complete support to Vinesh Phogat after Olympic disqualification, informs WFI filed appeal

PT Usha along with Dr Dinshaw Paudiwala, the chief medical officer of the Indian contingent, released a video earlier in the morning explaining the situation.

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics: Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez replaces Indian grappler in wrestling 50kg finals

Vinesh Phogat had defeated Guzman 5-0 in the semifinal to assure India of at least a silver medal in the competition.

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics: A complete explainer on wrestling weigh-in rules

The weight check was done this morning and Vinesh Phogat was apparently a few grams above the 50kg mark.

Vinesh Phogat had to lose 2kg overnight before Olympics final, was seen skipping: Report

Vinesh Phogat may have gained some weight as she replenished herself after three bouts in the day and had to lose about 2kg overnight. On the weigh-in on Wednesday morning, however, she was found to be 100 grams overweight and was disqualified from the Olympics final.

PM Modi dials PT Usha, asks her to file strong protest against Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification

There are reports that Vinesh Phogat has been hospitalised in Paris.

Vinesh Phogat's Olympic dreams shattered, Indian grappler disqualified due to overweight

Vinesh Phogat failed to make the weight cut on the morning of her 50kg gold medal bout at Paris Olympics.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12 Highlights: Vinesh Phogat appeals for joint silver, Mirabai Chanu fails to grab weightlifting medal

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12 Highlights: Vinesh Phogat appeals for joint silver, Mirabai Chanu fails to grab weightlifting medal

Paris Olympics Day 12 India schedule: Mirabai Chanu targets glory, Avinash Sable competes in steeplechase final

Paris Olympics Day 12 India schedule: On Day 12, India once again will have shot at medals with the spotlight mostly on Manipuri weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu.

Germany break Indian hearts with narrow 3-2 win in hockey semi-finals

The heartbroken Indians will take on Spain for a second successive bronze-medal finish.

Vinesh Phogat scripts major upset in women’s wrestling on way to Paris 2024 semi-finals

Facing reigning champion Yui Susaki of Japan and trailing 0-2 with seconds left on the clock, Vinesh pulled off a memorable manoeuvre which fetched three points.

Neeraj Chopra uncorks season’s best throw of 89.34m to storm into javelin final; Kishore Jena out

From Neeraj’s group, both Peters and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem uncorked monster throws – 88.63m and 86.59m – to take their places in Thursday’s final.

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.

Ashwini Ponnappa's strong response to Prakash Padukone’s critique of Lakshya Sen and other Indian badminton stars

Padukone suggested that India needs to implement more comprehensive mental training for its athletes to better handle pressure.

Former badminton player Prakash Padukone reacts after Lakshya Sen’s loss in Olympics bronze match

Speaking on Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen losing the bronze medal match to Malaysia's Zii Jia Lee in Badminton Men's singles at Paris Olympics, former Badminton player Prakash Padukone expressed his disappointment. “I don't think anybody could have done anything more than what the government, sports ministry, SAI, TOPS has done this time,” he said.