World records in women’s 400m hurdles, Women’s 1500m, men’s pole vault, ratified in time for Olympics

Monaco: With just a few days to go before the start of the athletics competitions in the Paris Olympic Games, World Athletics, the governing body for track and field competitions, has ratified several World Records set over the past seven months. These records include the Women’s 400m hurdles record set by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the Women’s…

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Paris Olympics: ‘One of the greatest honours’, says Sindhu on being India’s flag-bearer for Opening Ceremony

Paris: India’s ace shuttler P.V Sindhu shared her excitement of being the flag-bearer of the country in the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday and said it is “one of the greatest honours” of her life. Sindhu is one of the two flag-bearers of the country along with experienced table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal…

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Defending Champions Mohun Bagan Super Giants to Face Downtown Heroes FC in IndianOil Durand Cup Opener

Kolkata: The 133rd edition of the IndianOil Durand Cup is set to kick off with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharti Krirangan (VYBK) on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giants (MBSG) will begin their title defense against Srinagar’s Downtown Heroes FC in the tournament opener, with the match starting…

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India Secures Spot in Women’s Asia Cup Final with a 10-Wicket Victory Over Bangladesh

Dambulla: India clinched a decisive 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Friday, securing their spot in the final of the ninth Women’s Asia Cup. Renuka Thakur was the standout performer, demolishing Bangladesh’s top order with a brilliant spell during the Powerplay. She took three key wickets, restricting Bangladesh to a…

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Paris Olympics: 100 Boats To Carry Over 10,000 Athletes Along The Seine During Parade At Opening Ceremony

Paris: The fans will be in position to witness a unique moment in Olympic history at the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, set to be held along the Seine on Friday evening. The Opening Ceremony promises to be unforgettable, with athlete barges floating down the river starting at the Austerlitz Bridge. They will pass under historic bridges…

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India’s Male Archers Shine in Paris Olympic Games, Advance to Team Quarterfinals

Paris: India’s male archers delivered a commendable performance in the individual rankings round at the Paris Olympic Games, securing third place in the ranking round for the Team Competition and earning a spot in the quarterfinals scheduled for July 29. The trio of Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara, and Pravin Jadhav accumulated a total score of 2013,…

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India’s Archers Kick Off Campaign at Paris 2024 Olympics, seal quarter-finals spot

Paris: India’s journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics began with a promising start as the nation’s six archers took to the field to secure favourable seedings in the individual ranking events, propelling them into the quarterfinals. Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur, and Deepika Kumari led the charge, showcasing their skills and determination. Ankita Bhakat emerged as the…

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