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"If I'm Able To...": PV Sindhu Provides 'Olympics' Update On Playing Career

Insisting that she still has a lot to offer and potential to win many more titles on the demanding BWF circuit, star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Friday said the 2028 Los Angeles Games remains on her radar. By the time the biggest sporting show on earth moves to the American shores, Sindhu will be 33. However, the two-time Olympic medallist says if she remains injury-free and in peak physical condition, she will aim for a third medal. A former world champion, Sindhu, who won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics and bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, returned empty-handed from the Paris Games after her unexpected exit in the pre-quarterfinals.

Kagiyama, Sakamoto lead Japanese sweep of men's and women's short programs at NHK Trophy

Defending champion Yuma Kagiyama performed a near-flawless routine on Friday to lead a Japanese sweep of the men's figure skating short program at the NHK Trophy in Tokyo.

Spain call up in-form Omorodion and Casado for Nations League

:Spain called up Samu Omorodion on Friday for their upcoming Nations League matches against Denmark and Switzerland after the 20-year-old striker's superb start to the season with Portuguese side Porto while Barcelona's Marc Casado has also been named.

Neeraj Chopra Set For Intense 31-Day Training, Will Head To This Overseas City

India's Olympic 2020 gold medalist javelin star Neeraj Chopra will head to South Africa later this month for an off-season training stint to start early preparation for next year's competitions. The 26-year-old double Olympic medallist, who last competed in Brussels in the Diamond League Final in September, will spend 31 days in the South African city. Chopra's training stint will be funded by the Sports Ministry. "(He) will start his training early and will be in Potchefstroom for a period of 31 days," the ministry said in a statement on Friday.

Fifth Edition Of Indian Sports Honours 2024 Set To Celebrate India's Top Athletes

The Indian Sports Honours (ISH) is back with its fifth edition, aiming to spotlight India's finest athletes and their remarkable performances from October 2023 to September 2024. Conceptualized by Cornerstone Sport, the honours celebrate achievements across a broad range of sports, including Olympic sports, Paralympic sports, the Asian Games, and the Commonwealth Games, along with Cricket, Squash, and Chess. This year's event follows a detailed selection process, set to culminate in a grand honours ceremony where winners will be revealed live on stage at the JW Marriot Hotel Juhu in Mumbai on 9th November.

PV Sindhu Performs Bhumi Puja, Opens Center For Badminton And Sports Excellence

Badminton star P.V. Sindhu performed Bhumi Puja for her badminton academy on Thursday, saying that training youngsters and grooming them for top-level competitions will be her aim through this endeavour.

How life outside swimming has revived 7-time Olympic medallist Oleksiak's love for sport

Since leaving her "most challenging" Olympics without a swimming medal three months ago, Penny Oleksiak has climbed 19,000 feet to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, done other charity work and attended her first Bills football game in Buffalo.

Imane Khelif Takes Big Step After Leaked Medical Report Triggers Gender Row

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who defied a row over her gender eligibility to win Olympic gold, is taking legal action over media reports about leaked medical records, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday. Reports published in France this week claimed Khelif, 25, has XY, or male, chromosomes. The gender controversy ignited at the Paris Games in August when Khelif defeated Angela Carini in 46 seconds in her opening bout, the Italian reduced to tears and abandoning the fight after suffering a badly hurt nose. It led to a row that attracted comments from politicians and personalities ranging from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to "Harry Potter" author JK Rowling.

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"If I'm Able To...": PV Sindhu Provides 'Olympics' Update On Playing Career

Kagiyama, Sakamoto lead Japanese sweep of men's and women's short programs at NHK Trophy

Spain call up in-form Omorodion and Casado for Nations League

Neeraj Chopra Set For Intense 31-Day Training, Will Head To This Overseas City

Fifth Edition Of Indian Sports Honours 2024 Set To Celebrate India's Top Athletes

PV Sindhu Performs Bhumi Puja, Opens Center For Badminton And Sports Excellence

How life outside swimming has revived 7-time Olympic medallist Oleksiak's love for sport

Imane Khelif Takes Big Step After Leaked Medical Report Triggers Gender Row