Summer Olympics

March 7, 2025 9:39 PM

India gears up for 2028 Olympics, strengthens bid for 2036 Games at Chintan Shivir

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports convened a two-day Chintan Shivir on Friday in Telangana to strategize for India’s participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and reinforce its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. Chaired by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the event brought together sports ministers from various states and union territories, senior officials, and sports experts to discuss a roadmap for India’s rise as a global sporting powerhouse. Union Minister of State ...

Paralympic symbol unveiled on Arc de Triomphe ahead of games in Paris

Two months before the start of the Paralympic Games, Paris 2024 displayed on Friday (June 28) its symbol, the three colored Agitos, on its iconic Arc de Triomphe monument. Millions of visitors will be descending on Paris for the Summer Olympics in a month's time, not only to watch the games, but to enjoy the city's sights. France's hexagon-shaped capital, home to 2.1 million inhabitants, breathes history and art across its architectural landscape. The 1.9-km long Champs Elysees, with its shop...