"It is indeed regrettable that the Chinese side has chosen to politicize an event like Olympics," Arindam Bagchi, a spokesperson for India's foreign ministry, told a news conference. The head of India's embassy in Beijing would not attend the opening or closing ceremonies follow...
Mumbai, Nov 6: India has submitted a ‘Letter of Intent’, expressing its desire to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to the International Olympic Committee’s Future Host Commission, taking the first concrete step in an ambitious plan after months of informal dialogue with the IOC....
freedom, any independence and they even have no religious freedom. So, I take this opportunity and I would ask for support for the cause of Tibet ," said Jigme. A Tibetan activist and organiser of Tibetan Olympics 2008, Lobsang Wangyal, said the true essence of the games is missing. "In...
Today’s live coverage has ended, but there’s still plenty to catch up on. See what you missed below and find the latest on the 2024 Olympics at apnews.com. The Olympic flame was officially extinguished during an elaborate closing ceremony Sunday, officially ending the 2024 Paris Games as...
6 DAYS AGO•USATODAY.COM "Bringing the belt to Colombia" - Johan Estupinan says a world title shot is inevitable in his ONE Championship campaignRising Muay Thai star Johan Estupinan of Colombia is in no rush for a world title shot but is confident that he is bound to vie for one and...
Olympics. We appeal to all to graciously accept AITA's decision," Khanna said. Regarding India 's No.1-ranked singles' player, Somdev Devvarman, Khanna said: "Somdev is still unfit, hence not considered. We have applied for a wildcard entry for Somdev [at the Olympics]. We don't want...
“I am truly humbled and overwhelmed to be elected by the IOC. This is a recognition of the growing importance of India in the world stage and a recognition for Indian women. I have always believed in the power of sport to shape our youth. I believe that sports brings together communities...
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WrestlerKhashaba Dadasaheb Jadhavbecame India’s first individual Olympic medallist with his bronze in the men's freestyle bantamweight category. It was just reward for the hardworking wrestler, who had to run from pillar to post to gather funds for his Olympic trip and proved his mettle on ...
After 16 days of awe-inspiring athletics, the London Olympics 2012 ended with a spectacular closing ceremony featuring some of the biggest names of British pop from decades past, including the ‘Spice Girls’, George Michael and ‘Elbow’. As fireworks went off above the east London stadium, ...