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Mixing art and athleticism, aerial acrobatics reaches for the sky

The demanding performance art requires builds core strength and flexibility

Mixing art and athleticism, aerial acrobatics reaches for the sky
Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 10:53 AM IST

Aiming to get India among top five countries in sports by 2047: Mandaviya

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said, as part of the vision of a developed India by 2047, the country aims to be among the top five in the world in the sports arena. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the International Youth Seminar on Rising with Kindness at Kanha Shanti Vanam here, he said India aims to host the 2036 Olympics. "For the vision of the next 25 years for the country's development, we have also made a vision for sports that India aims to host the 2036 Olympics," he said. And when India becomes a developed nation by 2047, the aim is to make the country among the top five in the world in the sports sector, he said. The union minister said they have put in place an ecosystem including Khelo India, built stadiums, brought out schemes like the Targeted Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and projects like KIRTI (Khelo India Rising Talent Identification) wherein talented sportspersons are identified at school-level itself and trained and the Central government

Aiming to get India among top five countries in sports by 2047: Mandaviya
Updated On : 20 Sep 2024 | 4:32 PM IST

IPL franchises' revenue more than double, BCCI surplus jumps to Rs 5,120 cr

The 10 IPL teams collectively earned Rs 4,670 crore from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for IPL 2023, up from Rs 2,205 crore received from the central pool in IPL 2022

IPL franchises' revenue more than double, BCCI surplus jumps to Rs 5,120 cr
Updated On : 06 Sep 2024 | 5:47 PM IST

If we want big change in sports, we must take big steps: Manu Bhaker

"We won six medals, with eight others finishing in the fourth spot. I am sure India can do way better than this," Bhaker said

If we want big change in sports, we must take big steps: Manu Bhaker
Updated On : 02 Sep 2024 | 6:37 PM IST

We feel proud of every player, no matter which state: UP CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday he feels proud of every Hockey player no matter which state he is from, noting that every athlete is first an Indian and a representative of the whole country. According to an official statement, the chief minister interacted with the officials of Hockey India at his official residence at 5 Kalidas Marg on the eve of the 14th Hockey India Congress. Welcoming the officials of Hockey India, the chief minister said that it was very important for the 14th Hockey India Congress to be held in Uttar Pradesh. "We feel proud of every player, no matter which state he is from. The player is first of all an Indian and he represents the whole country," he said. He expected that the officials of Hockey India prepare the best hockey team for the country in accordance with global standards, according to the statement. "The best facilities should be provided to the players. We have to create a sense of belongingness in the minds of the

We feel proud of every player, no matter which state: UP CM Adityanath
Updated On : 01 Sep 2024 | 6:33 AM IST

Viacom18 gains the highest-ever viewership for Olympics in India

The opening ceremony was made available across Sports18 Network, Colors Network, VH1, and MTV, besides being free on JioCinema

Viacom18 gains the highest-ever viewership for Olympics in India
Updated On : 23 Aug 2024 | 4:40 PM IST

Indian sports has made great progress in last decade: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday commended the remarkable achievements of Indian athletes, particularly highlighting the nation's performance at the recent Olympic Games in Paris and Rohit Sharma-led cricket team's triumph in the T20 World Cup. In her address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day, President Murmu described these accomplishments as exemplary demonstrations of "dedication and hardwork." She noted that the past decade has seen significant advancements in sports in India, attributing this progress to the government's prioritisation of sports infrastructure development. "Our athletes have excelled on the global stage, and their recent achievements will inspire future generations," said President Murmu. India's impressive medal tally was six at the Paris Olympics, which included a silver and five bronze medals. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was the lone silver-winner, adding to his gold in the Tokyo Games making him a bonafide legend in Indian athletics. Pis

Indian sports has made great progress in last decade: President Murmu
Updated On : 14 Aug 2024 | 9:49 PM IST

Work dedicatedly to make India developed nation by 2047: Mandaviya to youth

Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday urged youth to work with commitment and dedication to become successful and make India a developed nation by 2047. Addressing the "Impact With Youth Conclave 2024" here on International Youth Day, the minister said the 'Mera Yuva Bharat 'MY Bharat' portal launched by the Centre will become a single window platform for the youth. This year's International Youth Day, themed 'From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,' emphasises the importance of digitalisation and the pivotal role young people play in this transformation. "This is a country with a population of 140 crore. It is our collective responsibility to make India a developed nation. In such a situation, youth have a special responsibility," Mandaviya said. He highlighted the significance of youth in realising the vision of a developed India by 2047, the 100th year of independence, and said the government will leave no stone

Work dedicatedly to make India developed nation by 2047: Mandaviya to youth
Updated On : 12 Aug 2024 | 7:29 PM IST

Paris Olympics 2024: Dupont leads France to a gold medal in Rugby sevens

In a seven-minute clinic that'll long define his legacy, Antoine Dupont scored two tries and created another to deliver a coveted gold medal for France and end two-time champion Fiji's Olympic dominance in rugby sevens. One of the world's best rugby players, Dupont was saved for the second half on Saturday in a tactical ploy that worked to perfection when he swung momentum with his first touch of the ball and then guided France to an emphatic 28-7 victory. The mercurial playmaker skipped the Six Nations tournament and switched his attention from the traditional 15s format to rugby sevens in March to chase his once-in-a-lifetime chance to win an Olympic gold medal on home soil. He can return to the French XV as an Olympic champion, at least partly erasing the pain of his Rugby World Cup disappointment on home soil last year. Just a huge award for us, for rugby, for all the country, Dupont said. "We really felt that we represent rugby, but we represent all the French sport as well.

Paris Olympics 2024: Dupont leads France to a gold medal in Rugby sevens
Updated On : 28 Jul 2024 | 12:05 PM IST

Colombia's president signs bill to ban bullfighting in the country by 2027

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Monday signed a bill that bans bullfights in the South American country, further reducing the short list of nations around the world where the centuries-old tradition is still legal. Petro signed it in front of hundreds of animal rights activists during a ceremony held in Bogota's bullring, after a supporter in a bull costume handed him a copy of the legislation. We cannot tell the world that killing living and sentient beings for entertainment is culture, Petro said in a speech after signing the bill. That kind of culture of killing an animal for entertainment would also lead us to killing human beings for entertainment, because we are also animals. The bullfighting ban was approved by Colombia's Congress in May, after months of heated debates. The bill calls on the government to completely ban bullfights across the nation by 2027, and orders the government to turn more than a dozen bullrings into cultural and sporting venues. Bullfights have

Colombia's president signs bill to ban bullfighting in the country by 2027
Updated On : 23 Jul 2024 | 9:07 AM IST

Super Sunday: Volley of sports action nets big gains for eateries

Wimbledon, Euro Cup, and Copa America drive late-night deliveries

Super Sunday: Volley of sports action nets big gains for eateries
Updated On : 14 Jul 2024 | 11:54 PM IST

Novak Djokovic slams Wimbledon fans for 'disrespect' amid victory over Rune

Novak Djokovic swept aside Denmark's Holger Rune to reach his 15th Wimbledon quarterfinal in London, later accused fans of showing him disrespect

Novak Djokovic slams Wimbledon fans for 'disrespect' amid victory over Rune
Updated On : 09 Jul 2024 | 11:46 AM IST
Updated On : 03 Jul 2024 | 1:16 PM IST

Sunil Chhetri, Indian football's brightest spot, to hang up his boots

The icon has announced his retirement; game against Kuwait on June 6 will be his last

Sunil Chhetri, Indian football's brightest spot, to hang up his boots
Updated On : 17 May 2024 | 7:26 PM IST

JPMorgan sets up dedicated sports investment banking team, appoints heads

The bank has created a new "sports investment banking coverage group" which will offer advisory and financing solutions for activities like investing in sports franchises to clients globally

JPMorgan sets up dedicated sports investment banking team, appoints heads
Updated On : 19 Mar 2024 | 10:24 PM IST

The loneliness of the female athlete

Sohini Chattopadhyay's book brings India's top women athletes to the forefront, providing them with a shared space in history, so that future female athletes won't have to struggle for recognition

The loneliness of the female athlete
Updated On : 13 Feb 2024 | 10:06 PM IST

Divyakriti Singh: India's first woman winning Arjuna Award in Equestrian

Divyakriti Singh scored a gold in team dressage event in China Hangzhou, and she's ranked No.1 and No. 14 worldwide in the Global Dressage Rankings by the International Equestrian Federation

Divyakriti Singh: India's first woman winning Arjuna Award in Equestrian
Updated On : 10 Jan 2024 | 5:55 PM IST

India's got talent: From Asian Games win to hosting Cricket World Cup

From bagging 107 medals at the Asian Games to hosting hockey and cricket World Cups, 2023 saw India making rapid strides toward becoming a sporting behemoth

India's got talent: From Asian Games win to hosting Cricket World Cup
Updated On : 29 Dec 2023 | 11:48 PM IST

In NEP, arrangements being made to study sports as formal subject: Pradhan

"In the last 9 and half years, Fit India, and Khelo India were introduced and Yoga was taken to the international level. Making a person physically strong is an important thing," Pradhan said

In NEP, arrangements being made to study sports as formal subject: Pradhan
Updated On : 24 Dec 2023 | 7:45 AM IST

Talent from small towns getting opportunities to come forward: PM Modi

Citing sports and startups, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said talent from the country's small towns is getting a chance to emerge in today's India. In his video message played out at the closing ceremony of sports event Amethi Sansad Khel Pratiyogita 2023 here, Modi credited this to the government's "transparent" approach. The Sansad Khel Pratiyogita is a great medium to discover such talents and hone their skills for the nation, he said. "In today's changing India talent from the small towns is getting opportunities to openly come forward," he said. "If India has made such a name in startups, the startups from small towns have played a big role." he added. He mentioned initiatives like the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and Khelo India Games and said hundreds of athletes are being trained and coached in the country and abroad under TOPS and being given assistance worth crores of rupees. The PM also informed that more than 3,000 players are being given assistance of

Talent from small towns getting opportunities to come forward: PM Modi
Updated On : 13 Oct 2023 | 5:07 PM IST