Canada's Sarah Mitton gains joy, relief from 2nd straight world indoors shot put title
There was both joy and relief in being victorious for Sarah Mitton.
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Government Job, Rs 4 Crore Or A Plot: Vinesh Phogat Given State Benefits Choice
Wrestler-turned-Congress MLA Vinesh Phogat has been given three choices by the Haryana government regarding state benefits under its sports policy - a cash prize of Rs 4 crore, an allotment of a plot under Haryana Shahri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) or a 'Group A' job. The decision was taken at a state Cabinet meeting chaired by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The three types of benefits offered to Phogat are equivalent to those of an Olympic silver medal winner under the state government's sports policy. However, as Phogat is currently an MLA from Julana in Jind district, she will be able to avail any one of the benefits. Phogat has not yet responded.
India's Olympics 2036 Dream May Cost Up To A Whopping Rs 64,000 Crore: Report
India has time and again reiterated its desire to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. In October, last year, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) formally sent a Letter of Intent to the Future Host Commission, International Olympic Committee (IOC) expressing India's interest to host the Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2036. Now, if a latest report is believed to be true, hosting the multi-sport event could cost India between Rs 34,700 crore to Rs 64,000 crore. A brainstorming session, consisting high-level coordination committee, took place this week in Gandhinagar, where a document, titled 'Review Meeting - Preparedness towards Amdavad 2036', was presented to reiterate India's resolve to host the 2036 Olympics.
Jaismine Lamboria Cruises Into Quarter-Finals In Elite Women's National Boxing Championships 2025
Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria continued her stellar run at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025, securing a dominant RSC victory in the second-round over Chandigarh's Ruchika in the preliminaries. The reigning national lightweight champion, who transitioned to featherweight on her road to the Paris Olympics, advanced into the quarterfinals in commanding fashion. Hosted by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Boxing Association, the championship takes place at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and will end on March 27.
'It still stings': Canada Basketball using Olympic letdown as fuel for Los Angeles, says CEO
In the weeks following Canada's loss to France at the Paris Olympics men's basketball tournament, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gathered teammates in a gym at Humber College near Toronto.
Shelby Houlihan, former US Olympic runner, back on podium 4 years after tainted burrito controversy led to ban
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Injury-Free Boxer Nikhat Zareen Aims For Comeback In May
"No one moves on so quickly in life," Nikhat Zareen said, her voice heavy with the weight of her painful Paris Olympics experience. Struggling with a knee injury after Paris and the looming uncertainty surrounding the sport's future in the Olympics, the two-time World Champion found herself grappling with the thought that her dream of standing on the Olympic podium might never be realised. But the recent inclusion of boxing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has reignited the spark of hope within her. After being sidelined with injury since the Paris Games, the 28-year-old is now determined to make a comeback and aims to be competition-ready by May.
Shelby Houlihan earns silver medal in return from burrito ban - ESPN
American runner Shelby Houlihan returned to the big stage after a much-debated four-year doping ban and won a silver medal in the 3,000 meters at the world indoor championships.