Nita Ambani, an IOC member and devoted cricket fan, expressed her delight at cricket's official inclusion in the 2028 Olympics, following the IOC's decision during the 141st Session in Mumbai.
The 11 nominees were selected by an international panel of athletics experts, comprising representatives from all six continental areas of World Athletics
It is expected that more than 100 IOC members will meet in Mumbai in October to vote for the inclusion of new sporting disciplines in the biggest sporting spectacle in the world
Later, speaking at the grand finale of Isha Gramotsavam held at Isha Yoga Centre, the Union Minister said the Centre was taking steps to bid to host the 2036 Olympics in India.
Neeraj Chopra on Friday qualified for the 2024 Olympics with a big throw of 88.77m in his first attempt, which also took him to the final of the javelin throw competition
Also plans are underway to establish a world-class Gatka training and research academy to provide training to officials and facilitate research on this traditional martial art
The qualification period for the 2024 Olympics began from May 1 and Srikanth, who has been struggling with form, has availed the services of Wiempie Mahardi to help him train
Palguna said the Sports Minister and SATS chairman had promised Rs 5 lakh financial assistance to Soumya last year after her participation in the AFC Cup
Simon Sundararaj scored a goal against Peru in the 1960 Rome Olympics – India’s last goal scorer. Six decades, 15 Olympics and 15 World Cups later, India awaits to replicate his momentous feat