French lawmakers debate ban on 'ostensibly' religious clothing in sports competitions
French lawmakers are debating a ban on “ostensibly religious” clothing and symbols in French sporting competitions.
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"90m Throw Is Happening Soon": Neeraj Chopra Reveals Plans With New Coach
Two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra has revealed that his new coach Jan Zelezny has figured out mistakes in his technique and would now make some adjustments to his throwing routine to achieve the 90m mark that the Indian star is pursuing for a while. The 26-year-old, while speaking to India Today, also opened up about his hush-hush wedding to former tennis player Himani Mor last month, saying that their relationship was a casual friendship at first "but slowly we fell in love".
"Haven't Resigned": Boxing Great Mary Kom Breaks Silence On Reports Of Quitting IOA Panel
The Indian Olympic Association's athletes commission chairperson and boxing legend M C Mary Kom on Tuesday denied reports that she has resigned from her position, insisting that she has been misunderstood and will complete her tenure in the panel. The 42-year-old Manipuri, who is also a 2012 Olympics bronze-winner, had travelled to Haldwani for the National Games closing ceremony last week where she expressed her displeasure over being lodged at an "inferior hotel". Speaking to PTI, Mary Kom said her outburst has been misconstrued as resignation.
Brisbane 2032 venue decision to be announced in late March
SYDNEY : The venue plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics will be unveiled late next month, the Queensland government said on Tuesday, finally bringing to an end a couple of years of flip-flopping over one the most important planning elements of a Summer Games.
Justin Trudeau, Prince Harry take in final day of Invictus Games in Vancouver
The 2025 Invictus Games have wrapped up in Vancouver with a closing ceremony headlined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex.
Everton's new stadium welcomes 10,000 fans for test event
Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock welcomed 10,000 fans for a test event featuring an under-18 friendly match against Wigan Athletic as the Premier League club prepare to say goodbye to Goodison Park at the end of this season.
Former national swimmer Mark Chay named as next SNOC secretary general
SINGAPORE: From Apr 1, former national swimmer Mark Chay will become the next secretary general of the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC), the organisation said on Tuesday (Feb 18).
India Urged To Take 'Right Step' Towards Hosting 2036 Olympics, Told To Host This Major Tournament First
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) CEO Katie Sadleir says hosting the 2030 CWG would be a step in the right direction for India as the country pursues the ambition of playing host to the 2036 Olympics. Sadleir was speaking on the second day of The Times Group ET NOW Global Business Summit here on Sunday. "Hosting the Olympics would be an incredible achievement, and having the 2030 Commonwealth Games in India would be the right step towards that goal," she said. Her comments come in the backdrop of informal discussions between the CGF and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on the possibility of hosting the 2030 CWG.