Olympics
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Olympics: ‘Monumental day’ – Saurav Ghosal as squash added to 2028 Games roster
Squash will make its debut at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Shahid Judge
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Olympics: Cricket’s inclusion for Los Angeles 2028 Games approved by International Olympic Committee
Cricket will be added to the Olympic roster as a medal event for the first time since the Paris 1900 edition.
Shahid Judge
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Olympics: India may have confirmed its intention to host the 2036 Games, but a long process remains
Along with India, there are confirmed bids from Indonesia, Poland, Turkey and Mexico, at the moment, to host the 2036 Olympics.
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Trending
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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EC rejects claims that EVMs gave extra votes to BJP in Kerala mock polls, SC reserves verdict
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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Olympics: PM Narendra Modi confirms India's bid for 2036 edition
“India will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to organise the 2036 Olympics,” Modi said.
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Olympics: PM Narendra Modi confirms India's bid for 2036 edition
“India will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to organise the 2036 Olympics,” Modi said.
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Olympics: Thirty countries write to IOC disapproving inclusion of Russian athletes at Paris 2024
The IOC had earlier announced it was looking for a ‘pathway’ to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Olympics next year.
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Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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Olympics: Russia terms Ukraine’s calls to ban its athletes from Paris 2024 ‘unacceptable’
Ukraine have called for athletes from Russia and Belarus to be banned from competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
AFP
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Ukraine’s call to boycott Paris 2024 over Russian participation against Olympic principles, says IOC
Ukraine has said it will boycott the Paris Olympic Games if Russian athletes are allowed to participate.
AFP
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Olympics 2024: Paris mayor says Russian athletes should be banned from Games for Ukraine invasion
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022, Russians and Belarusians have been banned from most world sporting events.
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The Reel
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Olympics: USA backs move for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Paris as neutral athletes
The US’ stance further divides opinion on whether Russian and Belarusian athletes should be allowed to compete at the Olympics in 2024 altogether.
AFP
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Olympic Games: India to nominate Ahmedabad in bid to host 2036 edition, say report
Sports minister Anurag Thakur said a roadmap will be presented to the International Olympic Committee at a meeting in Mumbai in September.
AFP
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Paris Olympics 2024: Viacom18 secures broadcast rights for India and subcontinent
Through the agreement, Viacom18 will provide multi-platform coverage of the Games, and ensure free-to-air television coverage within the region.
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The Field
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement
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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates