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August 19, 2024 5:08 PM

China takes aim at ‘chaotic’ fan groups after Olympians abused online

China's government and official sporting bodies have condemned fans for using social media to attack and spread rumours about the country's Olympians and said the behaviour had an extremely negative impact on athletes, coaches and their families. China's Ministry of Public Security said it would crack down on "illegal and criminal acts of 'fan circles' as part of its internet security measures" and urged people not to "spread rumours, attack and slander others". The bureau highlighted four cas...

September 16, 2024 4:16 PM

It is India’s dream to host the 2036 Olympics: PM Modi during Independence Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address from the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, declared India's aspiration to host the 2036 Olympic Games. This announcement marks a significant step in India's sporting ambitions on the global stage. "It is the dream of India to host the 2036 Olympics, we are making preparations for that," PM Modi said, highlighting the nation's commitment to this goal. This declaration comes in the wake of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) initiating dialogue w...

August 14, 2024 10:03 PM

No medal for Vinesh Phogat at Paris Olympics as CAS dismisses her plea

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ad hoc division has dismissed the application filed by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat for a silver medal in the women's 50kg event at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. The CAS released a statement to render its verdict which read, "The application field by Vinesh Phogat on August 7 has been dismissed." Last week Vinesh was disqualified on Wednesday morning before the women's 50kg final due to exceeding the 50kg weight limit. During the weigh-in, she was f...

September 16, 2024 4:23 PM

PM Modi to lead 78th Independence Day celebrations from Red Fort; About 6,000 Special guests invited to witness grand ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead India's 78th Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi on August 15. The Prime Minister will unfurl the National Flag and deliver his customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument. This year's celebration theme, "Viksit Bharat @ 2047," aims to renew focus on the government's efforts to transform India into a developed nation by 2047. In a bid to increase public participation, approximately 6,000 special...

September 16, 2024 4:25 PM

Olympics-Tickets for top women’s events cheaper than men’s despite gender equality push

Much has been made of equality of sexes at the Paris Olympics, the first Games with a 50-50 male-female split among athletes, but there is a gender gap in official ticket prices albeit to ensure capacity crowds for women's events. A ticket for the athletics session including the men's 100 metres final cost up to 980 euros ($1,071.14) but for the women's 100 showpiece it was 690 and that session also had four other medal events whereas the men's had two. Men's basketball final tickets were up t...

August 10, 2024 7:17 PM

In FY24, 272 companies went public as compared to 164 in FY23: SEBI

India's Initial Public Offering (IPO) market witnessed a resurgence in 2024, with a total of 272 companies going public compared to 164 during the previous fiscal year, highlights a report by SEBI. The market regulator SEBI stated that upbeat secondary markets, enthusiasm from retail investors, and strong institutional flows set the stage for a flurry of new listings. After a relative moderation during 2022-23, the equity segment witnessed a resurgence in fundraising activity during the ...

August 10, 2024 7:10 PM

Reetika Hooda falls short in women’s 76kg wrestling quarterfinals at Paris Olympics

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Indian grappler Reetika Hooda faced a setback in the Women’s 76kg Freestyle event, losing to top-seeded Medet Kyzy Aiperi of Kyrgyzstan. In golf, both Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar struggled in the ladies' individual event. Aditi Ashok ended the tournament tied for 33rd, while Diksha Dagar finished in a tie for 51st, marking a challenging conclusion to their Olympic campaigns. So far, India has secured a total of six medals at the Games, comprising one silver and fi...

September 16, 2024 4:27 PM

Paris Olympics: “I gave my best, but it was Arshad’s day”: Neeraj Chopra reflects on missing gold

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who earned a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, said on Friday that while he gave his best, it was Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem's day to win gold. Chopra said it was time to assess his performance and focus on future improvements. "We all feel happy whenever we win a medal for the country. It's time to improve the game now. We will sit and discuss and enhance our performance," Chopra told. Chopra said that the competition was tough and that every athlete has their da...

September 16, 2024 4:27 PM

Top lawyer Harish Salve to represent IOA in Vinesh Phogat’s CAS hearing today

Harish Salve, a renowned Indian lawyer, will represent the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing on Friday, regarding the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics. Salve's expertise will be crucial in addressing the legal and procedural aspects of the dispute. Salve, former Solicitor General of India and King's Counsel, confirmed to ANI that he has been engaged by the IOA to represent Phogat at the Court of Arbitration f...

September 16, 2024 4:27 PM

Paris Olympics: PM Modi hails Neeraj Chopra as “excellence personified” after silver medal

As Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian athlete, calling him "excellence personified." Chopra, 26, fell short of retaining his gold medal, finishing with a best throw of 89.45 meters. Despite a strong performance on his second attempt, he struggled with four consecutive foul throws, which prevented him from winning gold. Chopra became the second male athlete from post-independence Ind...