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Who are the competitors of India as the country dreams to host 2036 Olympics?

As the 2024 Paris Olympics ended, the global focus is shifting towards the future, with countries like India, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar positioning themselves as strong contenders to host the 2036 Summer Games. With Los Angeles set for 2028 and Brisbane for 2032, the race for the 2036 Olympics promises…

The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024

Times Exclusive: New NCA will be open for Olympic sportspersons too, says Jay Shah

Jay Shah is a man on a mission these days. After predicting India's victory in the T20 World Cup successfully, in February, in Rajkot, India's youngest BCCI secretary, still only 35, and already in his second term, is taking giant steps to take Indian cricket to even greater heights.

The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024

It is India's dream to host 2036 Olympics, says PM Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech

Reiterating India's strong efforts to host the 2036 Summer Olympics in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address to the nation on the occasion of Independence Day that the country is preparing for its bid to bring the biggest sporting extravaganza to India.

The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024

PR Sreejesh wants to be on 2026 Hockey World Cup podium in a 'unique' way

NEW DELHI: There's been a clamour for PR Sreejesh to reconsider his decision to retire post the Paris Olympics. But his reaction sums up the call he has taken: "I once got very good advice. You should always leave when people ask 'why' and not when they say 'why not',"…

The Times of India · Aug 14, 2024

Sugar Prices Pressured by Ample Global Supplies

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.42 (-2.28%), and Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) closed down -7.70 (-1.47%). Sugar prices Wednesday closed moderately lower. Over the past month, sugar prices have been under pressure on signs of larger global supplies. NY sugar...

Barchart · Aug 14, 2024

Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for a shared silver Olympic wrestling medal rejected by arbitration court

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for a shared silver medal after she was disqualified from an Olympic final for missing weight has been rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Paris

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

Rape and murder of doctor sparks nationwide protests in India

The Aug. 9 rape and murder of a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor in a government-run hospital in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, has raised alarms about sexual violence against women in India and sparked a string of nation-wide protests.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2024

India to participate in overall 12 sports at Paris Paralympics

NEW DELHI: India's participation in the upcoming Paralympics, set to commence on August 28 in Paris, has expanded to 12 sports with the addition of para cycling, para rowing, and blind judo.

The Times of India · Aug 14, 2024

Indian hospital services halted and hit by protests after rape and murder of medic

Thousands of doctors have demonstrated across the country after a trainee medic was found dead in a hospital

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2024

Shocked IOA 'exploring further legal options' after CAS dismisses Vinesh Phogat's appeal

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Wednesday expressed shock and disappointment after wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification appeal from Olympic Games was quashed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The Times of India · Aug 14, 2024