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"Complete Disregard For...": PT Usha Hits Out At IOA Executive Committee For Not Felicitating Paris Olympics Medalists

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Monday said it is "deeply concerning" that the Executive Committee members failed to honour Olympic medallists and accused the Finance Committee of blocking funds intended to support Indian athletes' preparation for the Paris Games. India secured six medals, including two historic bronze by young shooter Manu Bhaker, but Usha said the "EC does not want to celebrate their success" and it makes her "very sad." "These athletes have made the nation proud, and it is the responsibility of the IOA to celebrate their achievements with the respect they deserve. It is deeply concerning that, even after returning home in mid-August, the EC has failed to discuss or take any steps towards organizing a formal felicitation ceremony," she said in a statement.

Why Olympic Rings Have Been Removed From Eiffel Tower, And What Will Replace Them

Workers removed the Olympics logo from the Eiffel Tower in the early hours of Friday, returning the beloved monument to its familiar form -- but perhaps only temporarily. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has promised to build new Olympic rings and return them to the landmark as a tribute to the hugely successful Olympic Games held in the capital during July and August. The proposal has polarised opinion in the French capital and has been criticised by descendants of the tower's designer Gustave Eiffel, as well as conservation groups.

IOA Executive Council To Discuss 'Threatening Letters, Additional Expenses' Incurred At Olympics

The Indian Olympic Association's executive council meeting in New Delhi on Thursday is expected to be a heated affair with its members adding contentious items on the agenda, including the alleged "threatening letters" issued by president PT Usha to them. The meeting will take place in the backdrop of growing tensions between Usha and IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav. On Tuesday, Yadav threatened legal action against Usha for "defaming" his image after she issued a show cause notice to him on the basis of a complaint challenging his eligibility to hold the post.

Paris Olympics Sports Equipment Moves To New Homes

In western Paris, the swimming pool where national hero Leon Marchand won four gold medals at this summer's Olympics in the French capital is being stripped down and prepared for a move. The pool was part of one the many temporary sports facilities used during the Games, built inside the Paris Defense Arena, a stadium to the west of the city which was deafening during each of Marchand's medal-winning exploits. Around 25 kilometres (miles) of scaffolding are being pulled down by the pool, while the 50-metre water basin itself -- made of hundreds of aluminium panels bolted together -- will soon be dismantled and sent by truck to a new home in a northern suburb.

NDTV Yuva Conclave - "Most Memorable Moment Of My Career": Shamsher Singh On Paris Olympic Hockey Bronze

Shamsher Singh was an important member of the Indian hockey team that won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The Indian hockey team has been on an upward curve since winning the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games. This time too, India played brilliantly till the semi-finals but faltered in the last four stage. However, India rose to the challenge in the bronze medal match to beat Spain 2-1.

NDTV Yuva Conclave: One Athlete Manu Bhaker Would Like To Switch Her Life With? Olympic Medallist's Response Is Bold

Star Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is a trailblazer in many ways. After India's independence, Manu is the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. She is also the first female shooter to win an Olympic medal. On Thursday, Manu was one of the guests at NDTV Yuva Conclave where the pistol shooter talked on her journey leading up to the Paris Olympics 2024 and the adulation that she received after winning two bronze medals.

NDTV Yuva Conclave: One Person Manu Bhaker Would Like To Switch Her Life With? Olympic Medallist's Response Is Bold

Star Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is a trailblazer in many ways. After India's independence, Manu is the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. She is also the first female shooter to win an Olympic medal. On Thursday, Manu was one of the guests at NDTV Yuva Conclave where the pistol shooter talked on her journey leading up to the Paris Olympics 2024 and the adulation that she received after winning two bronze medals.

NDTV Yuva Conclave - "Most Memorable Moment Of My Career": Shamsher Singh On Paris Olympic Hockey Bronze

Shamsher Singh was an important member of the Indian hockey team that won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The Indian hockey team has been on an upward curve since winning the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games. This time too, India played brilliantly till the semi-finals but faltered in the last four stage. However, India rose to the challenge in the bronze medal match to beat Spain 2-1.

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"Complete Disregard For...": PT Usha Hits Out At IOA Executive Committee For Not Felicitating Paris Olympics Medalists

Why Olympic Rings Have Been Removed From Eiffel Tower, And What Will Replace Them

IOA Executive Council To Discuss 'Threatening Letters, Additional Expenses' Incurred At Olympics

Paris Olympics Sports Equipment Moves To New Homes

NDTV Yuva Conclave - "Most Memorable Moment Of My Career": Shamsher Singh On Paris Olympic Hockey Bronze

NDTV Yuva Conclave: One Athlete Manu Bhaker Would Like To Switch Her Life With? Olympic Medallist's Response Is Bold

NDTV Yuva Conclave: One Person Manu Bhaker Would Like To Switch Her Life With? Olympic Medallist's Response Is Bold

NDTV Yuva Conclave - "Most Memorable Moment Of My Career": Shamsher Singh On Paris Olympic Hockey Bronze