Paris Olympics News - Latest Updates & Headlines
First rejected, now pleading: Yogeshwar Dutt mocks Vinesh Phogat for seeking silver medallist benefits
Chandigarh, March 31: Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Monday took a sharp dig at wrestler-turned politician Vinesh Phogat over her ‘haughtiness’ and mocked her for reclaiming the state benefits which she rejected earlier in a ‘fit of arrogance’.
Nishant Dev eyes professional boxing stint before Olympic comeback
Greater Noida, March 28: Indian boxer Nishant Dev, who was part of the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics, has set his sights on professional boxing for the next three years. However, he remains committed to his Olympic dream and plans to return to the amateur circuit in time for the next Games.
Jaismine Lamboria cruises to Women's Nationals' quarterfinals with another dominant win
Greater Noida, March 23: Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria continued her stellar run at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025, securing a dominant second-round RSC victory over Chandigarh's Ruchika in the preliminaries.
Women's Boxing Nationals: Jaismine cruises into quarters with another dominant win
Greater Noida, March 23: Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria continued her stellar run at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025, securing a dominant RSC victory in the second-round over Chandigarh's Ruchika in the preliminaries.
Abhishek reflects on retaining the Hockey India Forward of Year Award
New Delhi, March 21: Arjuna Awardee Abhishek has once again been recognized as one of India's top hockey talents, retaining the prestigious Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year at the 7th Annual Hockey India Awards. The 25-year-old forward, known for his sharp goal-scoring instincts, played a pivotal role in India's success throughout 2024, cementing his status as a key asset for the national team.
Our consistency is showing, and the team is achieving its targets: India men's hockey team captain
New Delhi, March 16: India men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on Saturday expressed his delight at the team's consistent international performances.
Indian shooters are brilliant, we must keep focus: Manu Bhaker on life after double Olympic bronze
Kolkata, March 7: Manu Bhaker has been open about how life has changed since her remarkable double-bronze achievement at the Paris Olympics. She longed for a third medal, she understands the value of staying realistic.
Nothing serious...: Manu Bhaker speaks on elbow issues
New Delhi, February 18: Two-time Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker opened up on her return to sport and dealing with injuries, saying that her elbow issues are nothing serious and work is going on it with the help of her physiologists, strength and conditioning coaches, coach Jaspal Rana etc.
HIL 2024-25: Team that defends the best will make it to final, says Floris Wortelboer
New Delhi, Jan 27: As the men's Hockey India League (HIL) is reaching its business end, the battle for the top four spots has intensified. The top five teams are only separated by three points in the standings, living to the expectations of the much-anticipated return of the tournament. Paris Olympics gold medallist and UP Rudras midfielder Floris Wortelboer feels that the intensity of the matches is making it more interesting adding that the team who defends well will make it to the final.
Winning Arjuna Award is an honour: Abhishek Nain reflects on his journey, future goals
By Diptayan Hazra, Rourkela, January 23: Indian hockey player Abhishek Nain shared his inspiring journey, challenges, and aspirations after being honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award.
Dedicate this to my coach, family and friends: Sarabjot Singh on Arjuna Award honour
New Delhi, January 17: After being felicitated with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Olympic medalist Sarabjot Singh on Friday dedicated the honour to his coach, family and friends.
It is a dream of every athlete: Swapnil Kusale on being awarded Arjuna Award
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh, New Delhi, January 17: After being felicitated with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Olympic medalist Swapnil Kusale on Friday said that it is a dream of every athlete to get their hands on the National Sports Awards.
Los Angeles Olympics very much in my vision but it will be one-step at a time from now: Lovlina Borgohain
Guwahati, January 5: Lovlina Borgohain is eyeing a third straight summer Olympics but will take one step at a time from here on. Lovlina, who won a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics but returned empty-handed from Paris 2024, said Los Angeles 2028 was very much in her plans.
Hockey India congratulates National Sports Award 2024 winners
New Delhi, January 3: Hockey India on Thursday congratulated Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on being conferred with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the highest for a sportsperson in India.