Olympics News

CIC Advocates Transparency In Sports Bodies, Cites 2036 Olympics Ambition

Information related to sports federations and associations recognised by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports should be proactively disclosed on the ministry's website to ensure transparency and accountability, the CIC has directed.

India's Seasoned Sports Administrator Suresh Kalmadi Dies Aged 81

India's seasoned sports administrator and former president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Suresh Kalmadi, passed away in Pune on January 6.

IOC Confident Of Winter Olympics Preparation Despite 'Serious Concerns'

Delays have hampered the preparation of some of the Milan-Cortina Olympic event sites, such as those used for ice hockey, snowboarding and freestyle skiing.

Transgender Women Set To Be Banned From Female Sports In Olympic Games: Report

The IOC plans to ban transgender women from female categories after a review found lasting physical advantages despite testosterone suppression.

Cricket's Return To Olympics Will Strengthen Bond With India: IOC President

IOC president Kirsty Coventry on Friday lauded the return of cricket to the Olympic curriculum.

Charles Coste, World's Oldest Living Olympian And Cycling Champion, Dies At 101

Charles Coste won the team pursuit gold medal at the 1948 Olympic Games in London.

IOC To Again Allow Russians Under Neutral Flag At 2026 Winter Olympics

Only 15 Russians and 17 Belarusians competed in Paris, winning a combined five medals.

What Changes For India As LA Olympic Games 2028 Bring A Tidal Shift

In a historic first, the 2028 LA Games will also see women have more spots (5,655) than men (5,543).

Asaram Bapu Ashram Land To Be Used For India's 2036 Olympics Infrastructure? Big Claim By Report

This development comes after another report claimed that hosting the multi-sport event could cost India between Rs 34,700 crore to Rs 64,000 crore.

India's Olympics 2036 Dream May Cost Up To A Whopping Rs 64,000 Crore: Report

The estimated expenditure will be more than that of last year's Paris Olympics (Rs 32, 765).

Will Share Ideas On Selection Of Future Host Soon: Kirsty Coventry On India's 2036 Olympics Bid

Newly-elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry was expectedly guarded on India's bid to stage the 2036 Games.

Kirsty Coventry Elected First Woman President Of International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee on Thursday declaring it to be an "extraordinary moment."

India Win Five More Medals On Day 2 Of Special Olympics World Winter Games, Tally Rises To Nine

India secured two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal across two sporting disciplines on Wednesday.

"India Is Ready To Host 2036 Olympics": Home Minister Amit Shah Dials Affirmation Call

Home Minister Amit Shah expressed supreme confidence in India's sporting future at the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games.

'Not Just Infrastructure, India Also Eyeing Intellectual Improvement For 2036 Olympics': PT Usha

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha addressed the 1st International Olympic Research Conference at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU)

After First-Ever World Cup, Ancient Indian Game Kho Kho Eyeing Entry Into Olympics

The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup featured teams from 23 nations competing in India's capital New Delhi.

Devastating Los Angeles Fires Prompt 2028 Olympics Debate

The Los Angeles wildfire disaster has cast a shadow over preparations for the 2028 Olympics, raising questions over whether the city can deliver a safe and successful Games

'Defective Paris Olympics Medals To Be Replaced', Says IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) told AFP Monday that the "defective medals" from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will be replaced with identical models.