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Poor Reputation, IOA Issues: 5 Obstacles India Must Overcome In Order To Host 2036 Olympics

An ambitious bid to host Olympics was set in motion, a long-pending national sports bill entered the final phase of being shaped into a policy but there was no end to the internal bickering and turf wars that have become the hallmark of Indian sports administration. Like most other things about Indian sports, even the administrators offered a mixed bag of performances in the year going by. But the country could take pride in some matters, the submission of a letter of intent to host the 2036 Olympic Games being one of them.

Paul Pogba transfer latest as ex-Manchester United star holds January window wish

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is believed to be hoping to secure a fresh transfer in January as his doping ban enters its final few months.

New Confusion About Hima Das NADA Doping Ban, Athlete Declines To Comment

Asian Games gold medallist sprinter Hima Das, who was exonerated for a 'whereabouts' failure by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), was handed a retrospective suspension by the same body in an unusual turn of events. The 16-month suspension period ran from July 22, 2023 to November 21, 2024 and the athlete is now free to take part in tournaments but what has created a flutter is that the she had been competing in events as recently as in June this year.

Ravens and Texans join festive Week 17 arrivals - ESPN

With the 2024 NFL regular season dwindling down, players are making sure they finish on a high note — even with their game day outfits.

Olympic bronze medallist Georgia Bell 'must fill her head' after full-time switch

Olympic bronze medalist Georgia Bell will need to ‘fill her head with something’ after turning to athletics full-time for 2025, says coach Trevor Painter.

New Confusion About Hima Das NADA Doping Ban, Athlete Declines To Comment

Asian Games gold medallist sprinter Hima Das, who was exonerated for a 'whereabouts' failure by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), was handed a retrospective suspension by the same body in an unusual turn of events. The 16-month suspension period ran from July 22, 2023 to November 21, 2024 and the athlete is now free to take part in tournaments but what has created a flutter is that the she had been competing in events as recently as in June this year.

Looking Back At 204: Manu Bhaker Completes Redemption Arc At Olympics, Makes History With Two Historic Bronze Medals In Paris

Shooter Manu Bhaker opened India's medal tally at the Paris 2024 Olympics, making history by securing third place in the women's individual 10m air pistol event. She became the first-ever woman shooter from India to win an Olympic medal, adding a significant milestone to her already illustrious career. In Paris, Bhaker secured two bronze medals in the shooting events, becoming the first Indian athlete in the post-independence era to achieve this feat in a single edition of the Olympics. This remarkable accomplishment was held by Norman Pritchard, who won two medals at the 1900 Paris Games.

"Lapse On My Part": Manu Bhaker's Big Reaction After Khel Ratna Snub Controversy

Manu Bhaker, double Olympic medallist , is in news after reports claimed the champion shooter's name was missing from the list of nominated athletes for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The Khel Ratna is awarded to athletes with exceptional performances. With Manu's name missing, despite being the first Indian athlete since independence to win two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games, the Sports Ministry came under scrutiny. However, Manu Bhaker has now said that there might have been a lapse on her part and that 'it is being corrected.'

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Poor Reputation, IOA Issues: 5 Obstacles India Must Overcome In Order To Host 2036 Olympics

Paul Pogba transfer latest as ex-Manchester United star holds January window wish

New Confusion About Hima Das NADA Doping Ban, Athlete Declines To Comment

Ravens and Texans join festive Week 17 arrivals - ESPN

Olympic bronze medallist Georgia Bell 'must fill her head' after full-time switch

New Confusion About Hima Das NADA Doping Ban, Athlete Declines To Comment

Looking Back At 204: Manu Bhaker Completes Redemption Arc At Olympics, Makes History With Two Historic Bronze Medals In Paris

"Lapse On My Part": Manu Bhaker's Big Reaction After Khel Ratna Snub Controversy