Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Indian quarter-miler Rajesh Ramesh is set to make his Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow, with the experienced relay specialist aiming to add another milestone to an international career that has been central to India’s recent success in the 4x400m events.The 27-year-old from Tamil Nadu heads into the Games as one of India’s most accomplished relay runners, having played a pivotal role in several medal-winning performances at the Asian and global level over the past few s…
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Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) As India’s athletes continue their Commonwealth Games campaign, much of the spotlight will fall on performances and medals. Away from the competition venues, however, the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) medical team has been working round the clock to ensure every participant remains fit, healthy and ready to compete.Headed by renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, the IOA medical unit has been providing comprehensive medical care, physiotherapy, recovery s…
Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) With India bidding to host the 2036 Olympics, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday said it was his dream to see Telangana and Hyderabad host the prestigious sporting event.He said Telangana and Hyderabad were being prepared in every aspect to host the Olympics.The Chief Minister, along with Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha, inaugurated the Gachibowli Sports District and the Young India Physical Education and Sports University (YIPESU).He an…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday announced that Telangana will host the upcoming edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2026, with the eighth iteration of the Games expected to be held in November.Telangana will be the second Southern Indian state in three years to host Khelo India Youth Games. Tamil Nadu hosted the 2024 edition, while the last edition was hosted by Bihar in May 2025.“In keeping with Prime Minister Narendr…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Sunday unveiled a 32-member athletics contingent for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with a mix of established stars and emerging performers earning places in the squad across track and field disciplines.The final list comprises 22 male and 10 female athletes, filling India’s allotted quota for the Games. Among the headline names is Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra, whose inclusion remains subject to meeting sel…
Geneva, June 11 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee’s Executive Board has proposed sweeping reforms to both the Olympic Games program review process and the Olympic host election framework, aiming to improve transparency, sustainability, cost management and athlete-centered decision-making.The proposals were presented by IOC President Kirsty Coventry as part of the organization’s ongoing “Fit for the Future” initiative following an Executive Board meeting, reports Xinhua.A central element…
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on athletes participating in the inaugural ‘World Yogasana Championship’ to become global ambassadors of the Ayush Ministry’s ‘Yoga 365’ campaign when they return to their home countries. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the championship in Ahmedabad, PM Modi said the campaign had been launched to encourage year-round engagement with yoga and promote healthier lifestyles across communities.”Taking this thought …
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that Yogasana could eventually secure a place in international multi-sport competitions, including the Olympics, as he virtually inaugurated the first World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad. Addressing athletes from more than 60 countries, PM Modi said the championship marked the beginning of a new phase in yoga’s evolution by providing Yogasana with a platform as a competitive sport.”Through this …
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Indian badminton icon Jwala Gutta has never been one to hold back, either during her playing days or after retirement. In a candid interaction with IANS, the 2011 World Championships bronze medallist criticised what she described as a growing culture of silence and compromise within Indian sport, particularly badminton. In an exclusive interview, Gutta questioned why athletes — especially established stars — avoid speaking openly about structural problems within the …
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) On the eve of taking on Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the social media accounts of Rajasthan Royals (RR) posted an interesting 20-second clip of its fielders taking catches at practice with both hands and Ravi Bishnoi completing a grab with his right hand.More than the video, the caption caught the eye, as it said ‘Don’t drop your catches,’ along with laughter and folded hand emojis attached. If one were living under a rock, then that line would have …