Brisbane Olympics should prioritise public transport, says London Olympics planner AECOM cities planner Andrew Jones says London's biggest legacy from the Olympic Games in 2012 was public transport. ABC News · Aug 25, 2022
IOA wants top athletes to show up at National Games as government looks to turn it into sporting spectacle NEW DELHI: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat all set to host the 36th edition of the National Games in September-October, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that the country's top athletes - including the Olympic and CWG medallists - participate… The Times of India · Aug 25, 2022
Bronze Medal From First Modern Olympics Goes To Auction Block A 126-year-old bronze medal from the first modern Olympic Games in Athens is expected to fetch nearly $30,000 at auction after spending decades gathering dust in a drawer. Zenger · Aug 24, 2022
South Korea military gov’ts blamed for abuses, deaths at facility Thousands, including disabled people and children, were snatched off streets and detained at ‘Brothers Home’. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2022
Jeremy to bulk up to 73kg, will fight Achinta Sheuli for Olympic qualification NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games gold medallist lifters Jeremy Lalrinnunga and Achinta Sheuli will clash for the lone 73kg spot in the Paris Olympics as the former's 67kg doesn't feature in the 2024 Games. The Times of India · Aug 24, 2022
Saudi Arabia announces plans to host Olympic Games despite sportwashing criticism Hosting the Olympics in Saudi Arabia is the country's 'ultimate goal' and they are moving towards a 'better society', says prince amid sportwashing criticism Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022
Neeraj Chopra to compete in Lausanne Diamond League on Friday NEW DELHI: Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has recovered from the "minor" groin strain injury he had suffered last month and is set to take part in the Diamond League Meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, on August 26. The Times of India · Aug 23, 2022
Cruz Beckham turns into 'rock god' as he performs on stage while wearing Spice Girls top Cruz Beckham, Victoria and David's youngest son, has followed in his mother's footsteps as he took to the stage to perform with a band while wearing a Spice Girls T-shirt Daily Mirror · Aug 23, 2022
Supreme Court extends status quo on India Olympic Association affairs Case scheduled to be heard in four weeks The Hindu · Aug 23, 2022
Dina Asher-Smith sets sights on Paris Olympics after tough end to mixed summer at European Championships Dina Asher-Smith set her sights on the 2024 Paris Olympics after her mixed summer ended in disappointment in the 4x100m at the European Athletics Championships. Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2022
Nagaland government making efforts to improve sports infrastructure: CM Neiphiu Rio The Chief Minister of Nagaland was speaking at the opening ceremony of the first edition of the week-long Nagaland Olympic and Paralympics Games. The Hindu · Aug 22, 2022
Nagaland govt making efforts to improve sports infrastructure: CM Neiphiu Rio KOHIMA: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio Monday said that despite resource crunch, the state government with the support of Khelo India Mission of the Centre is making all efforts to develop sports infrastructure in every district. The Times of India · Aug 22, 2022
On This Day in 2015: Mo Farah wins 10,000m at World Championships in Beijing Farah burst away from the twin Kenyan challenge of Geoffrey Kipsang Kamworor and Paul Tanui down the home straight. The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022
Paisley's 10k and Fun Run returns with thousands pounding the streets Fantastic response to the event which hasn't gone ahead in two years due to covid Daily Record · Aug 21, 2022
The Times of India · Aug 21, 2022 I have stopped following the herd now, I try to lead them: Avinash Sable PUNE: Avinash Sable has learnt to break records, win medals, and beat the Kenyans. But more importantly, he has learnt to think like a winner.
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022 Over 350 children participate in Special Olympics in Visakhapatnam Over 60 categories of sports events organised
The Times of India · Aug 21, 2022 Indian football loses Olympian son in Samar Banerjee KOLKATA: India lost another Olympian son as Samar Banerjee passed away at a city hospital in the early hours of Saturday after a prolonged age-related illness. He was 92. Better known as ‘Badru’ Banerjee in Indian football, the striker was best remembered for leading the country to a historic fourth-place…
The Times of India · Aug 20, 2022 What's the point of living now, to see FIFA's ban? says Balaram after 'Badru's' death KOLKATA: At his small flat in Uttarpara overlooking the Hooghly river, legendary India forward Tulsidas Balaram on Saturday woke up to the "devastating" news of the death of his one-time illustrious teammate, Samar 'Badru' Banerjee.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 20, 2022 Kawasaki break-dancers gear up for sport's Olympic debut in Paris KAWASAKI -- The Tokyo Games wowed the world last year, even without spectators, and organizers pulled off the spectacle amid the coronavirus pandemic. Everyone is now looking ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.
The Times of India · Aug 20, 2022 India's star Olympic football captain Samar 'Badru' Banerjee dies KOLKATA: Former India football team captain Samar 'Badru' Banerjee, who led the country to a historic fourth-place finish in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, died here in the early hours of Saturday after a prolonged illness.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 19, 2022 LeBron James, Dwyane Wade Producing Documentary for Netflix The two NBA stars played on the gold medal winning team at the Beijing Olympics that year.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 18, 2022 Aoki chief gave 'list of requests' to Games executive Takahashi A senior executive of Aoki Holdings Inc. compiled a list of requests that was handed in 2018 to a then executive member of the Tokyo Games organizing committee, seeking to enable the major business wear retailer to sell official Games merchandise among other requests, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 18, 2022 Abbas Retracts Remarks Comparing Israeli Crimes to Holocaust Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas retracted remarks in which he compared crimes committed by Israel against Palestinians to the Holocaust. During a visit to Berlin on Tuesday, Abbas accused Israel of committing “50 Holocausts” in response to a question about the upcoming 50th anniversary of the attack on the Israeli team…
The Hindu · Aug 18, 2022 Supreme Court orders status quo on move to put panel in charge of Indian Olympic Association Appointment of committee may result in a sporting ban on India globally: Centre
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022 Japan makes arrests on bribery suspicions in Tokyo Olympics A former Tokyo Olympic organizing committee board member and three people from a clothing company that was a surprise sponsor of the 2020 Games were arrested on bribery suspicions Wednesday