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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that as a cricket loving nation, India specially welcomes the inclusion of cricket in the Los Angeles Olympics, reflecting the rising global popularity of this "wonderful sport". Cricket was on…

Randhir Singh. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has asked Randhir Singh to continue as the acting president of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in view of its investigation into the continental body’s…

Last Updated: July 31, 2023, 08:43 ISTRandhir Singh has also served as OCA secretary general from 1991 to 2015. (AFP Photo)The International Olympic Committee has taken the decision after not recognising the recent elections at OCA.India’s…

NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has asked India's Randhir Singh to continue as acting head of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), according to a letter seen by Reuters, after the IOC refused to recognise the Asian…

MILAN: Ukrainian fencer Olha Kharlan was awarded a place in the 2024 Paris Olympics by the IOC on Friday after she was disqualified at the world championships for refusing to shake the hand of her Russian opponent.The International Fencing…

Published By: Ritayan BasuLast Updated: July 25, 2023, 22:56 ISTIOC president Thomas Bach sits on a bed as he visits the 2024 Pairs Olympics Athletes' village (AP)IOC president Thomas Bach visited the 2024 Pairs Olympics Athletes' village…

A year before the Paris Olympics, and nearly a year-and-a-half since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, officials governing many of the sports on the 2024 program are still split on how to treat Russian athletes.Increasingly, various governing…

The Gujarat government officials on Wednesday clarified that no decision has been taken by the state so far to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, and said that acquiring the hosting rights for the 2036 Olympics is its focus. The…

Image Source : GETTY IMAGES/TWITTER International Olympic Committee was founded on June 23, 1894…

Published By: Nibandh VinodLast Updated: June 22, 2023, 19:28 ISTOlympic Day is held on June 23, annually to celebrate the spirit of the Olympics. (Image: Shutterstock) International Olympic Day is celebrated to inspire people from across…