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Arshad Nadeem: Neeraj Chopra's Mother is Like My Mother

At the Paris Olympics, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem won gold in javelin, breaking records and highlighting a touching camaraderie with India's silver medalist, Neeraj Chopra.

Why Do Most Olympic Winners Bite the Medal?

Olympic medal winners bite their medals as a nod to an old tradition of testing gold's authenticity, though modern medals are mostly silver with a thin gold coating.

Olympics: Vinesh Phogat Disqualified for Being 100 gms Overweight

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics final for being 100 grams overweight, sparking controversy and reactions from across India.

France: Eiffel Tower Shut Down Before Paris Olympics

Eiffel Tower closed on 19th Feb 2024 due to national labor union strike protesting SETE's financial management.

Olympic Medallist Sakshi Malik Announces Retirement in Tears

Olympic wrestling medallist Sakshi Malik announced her retirement after Sanjay Singh became the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India on 21st December 2023.

Cricket To Be Included in 2028 Olympics

Nita Ambani hosted the 141st IOC session, securing cricket as an Olympic sport with support from PM Modi for hosting future Olympics in India.

Indian Deaf Athletes Win 16 Medals at 2021 Deaflympics

India have won 16 medals at the Deaflympics 2021 so far. This includes eight golds, one silver and seven bronze.

Olympic Medallist Mirabai Chanu Joins Manipur Police

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who earned a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, was inducted into the Manipur Police.

Amazing Performance By Deaf Long Jump Athlete!

Trichy boy felicitated after returning from World Deaf Athletics Championships in Lublin, Poland. Watch our video to learn more!

India Wins 19 Medals at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

India registered its largest ever medal haul at the Paralympic Games finishing with five gold, eight silver and six bronze medals in Tokyo.

Polish Olympian Auctions Medal for Baby’s Heart Surgery

Not even two weeks after winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk put it up for auction to help save an infant's life.

Wrestling Federation of India Suspends Vinesh Phogat

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) temporarily suspended star wrestler Vinesh Phogat for indiscipline during her Tokyo Olympics campaign.

SAI Drops Deaf Athlete Drops from World Championship

Just when the entire nation was celebrating the spectacular achievements of Indian athletes at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, a Tamil Nadu-based female athlete was dropped from participating at the 4th Worl

Neeraj Chopra Win Gold At Olympics Javelin Throw

Neeraj Chopra created history on Saturday as he became the only the second Indian to win an individual Olympic gold by winning the men's javelin throw final at Tokyo 2020. Watch our latest video to le

Athlete Wins Gold in Olympics Because of Condoms

Australian slalom canoeist Jessica Fox recently won a bronze and a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics - and she has a condom to thank for it. Watch our latest video to learn more about it.

Olympic Gold Medalist Loves to Knit

Britain diver Tom Daley has become an internet sensation after images of him knitting during the Olympic matches went viral.

Hockey Player Vandana Katariya Faces Caste Slurs

2 men pass casteist slurs towards the family of Vandana Katariya the hockey player who played for the Indian team in the Olympics.

Wrestler Bites Ravi Kumar Dahiya at Tokyo Olympics

Dahiya endured a brutal and painful bite on his arm en route to the historic win. Watch our latest video for more details.

Deaf Golfer Diksha Dagar Qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Deaf Indian golfer Diksha Dagar, has qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics following a last-minute withdrawal. Watch our latest video for more details.

PV Sindhu : 1st Indian Women to Win 2 Olympic Medals

PV Sindhu secured a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and became the first Indian woman to win two individual Olympic medals.

Simone Biles Withdraws from Olympics Over Mental Health

US superstar Simone Biles pulled out of a second Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competition to protect her mental health. Watch our latest video to learn more.

Mirabai Chanu May Get Gold Medal in Olympics

Mirabai Chanu stands a chance to get gold if Chinese weightlifter fails the dope test.

Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver Medal at Tokyo Olympics

Mirabai Chanu secures 1st silver medal in weightlifting at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics being held in Japan. Watch our latest video to learn more.

No Spectators for Tokyo 2020 Olympics

In a massive development, Japan Prime Minister Yoshihde Suga has announced a state of emergency due to the rising number of COVID-19 infections in Tokyo.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar Arrested in Murder Case

Evading arrest for nearly three weeks, Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar was nabbed on Sunday 23rd May and remanded in police custody for six days for the murder of wrestler Sagar Rana.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar Wanted in Murder Case

Days after the Delhi court had issued a non-bailable warrant against Wrestler Sushil Kumar, the state police has announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh on the two-time Olympic medallist for his involvement i

Athlete Anju Bobby George Reveals Secret

In a stunning revelation, Anju Bobby George said that she succeeded in achieving notable success in the world of athletics despite having a single kidney.

Tokyo Olympics Will be Postponed

International Olympic Committee has decided that the upcoming Tokyo Games will be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic

Japan May Cancel Tokyo Olympics

Japan will be hosting the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo but there is a lot of uncertainty due to the outbreak of coronavirus.

Russia Banned from the Olympics For 4 Years

WADA has imposed a 4 year ban on Russia from participating in the Olympics. Watch the video for all the details.

Indian Wrestlers Secure Place In 2020 Olympics

Three Indian wrestlers who participated in the World Wrestling Championships, have made the country proud by securing a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

2020 Olympic Medals Made From Recycled Mobiles

The 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games will be held next year in Tokyo. The medals up for grabs at the games will be made from recycled mobiles and laptops.

Mary Kom Wins Gold For India

At the 23rd President’s Cup a boxing championship held in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia India won seven gold medals and two silver medals.

Bajrang Punia Wins Gold at Asian Wrestling Championship

Bajrang Punia is all set to prepare for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He won his 8th Gold Medal, in a recent championship.

Dipa Karmakar Eyeing to Qualify for 2020 Olympics

Dipa Karmakar was the first female Indian gymnast to win a bronze medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She is now going to compete in various gymnastic tournaments in order to qualify for