Paris Olympics opening ceremony: India will have 78 athletes, officials from 12 disciplines in Parade of Nations

September 16, 2024 5:17 PM

Paris Olympics opening ceremony: India will have 78 athletes, officials from 12 disciplines in Parade of Nations

India will have a strong presence at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, with 78 athletes and officials from 12 disciplines participating in the Parade of Nations. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 pm IST. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha and Chef-de-Mission Gagan Narang have prioritized athletes in the composition of the contingent. All available athletes will participate, though some have opted out to focus on their upcoming competitions. PV Sindhu, star s...

Paris Olympics: Bilquis Mir from J&K makes history as India’s first female jury member

April 5, 2024 1:35 PM

Paris Olympics: Bilquis Mir from J&K makes history as India’s first female jury member

Bilquis Mir from Jammu and Kashmir is set to create history as the first woman from India to serve as a jury member at this year's Summer Olympics in Paris, scheduled from July 26 to August 11. Gir's appointment as a jury member for the Paris Games was officially conveyed through a letter from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to the Jammu and Kashmir administration. "Bilquis Mir, water sports promoter, developer, athlete, jury member of Indian Kayaking and Canoeing association has been nom...