Tag: Olympic
Three-time Water Polo Olympic Champion Benedek Dies At 47
Tibor Benedek, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, World and European Champion water polo player and former captain of the Hungarian men's team, died of a serious illness at 47 on Thursday, the Hungarian Water Polo Federation confirmed. ....
It Is My Dream To See India Host Olympics: Nita Ambani
Nita Ambani, Chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation, said on Wednesday that it is her dream to see India host an Olympics.....
Wrestler Geeta Phogat Eyes 2021 Olympics, Begins Preparation
India wrestler Geeta Phogat expressed her desire to make a comeback and represent the country at the 2021 Olympic Games during paddler Mudit Dani's online chat show In The Sportlight. The Dangal girl said the postponement of the mega event came as a blessing in disguise for her as she now has more time to prepare for the Tokyo Games. ....
Punjab Govt Has Money For TikTokers But Not Us, Says Boxer Simranjit
Olympic-bound boxer Simranjit Kaur is still in search of a job despite a "promise" being made by Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh five months back. ....
India Will Be Among Top 10 By 2028 Olympics, Predicts Kiren Rijiju
India will be amongst the top 10 medal winning countries by the 2028 Olympic Games, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju predicted on Friday.....
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. ....
