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Russia war threatens Ukraine's Olympic future; a young gymnast offers hope

Two years after she was injured in May 2022, Oleksandra was among 12 girls diligently following the instructions of their demanding coach

In his 5th Olympics, flagbearer Sharath Kamal feels his best is yet to come

Having begun his Olympic journey at Athens 2004 as a 21-year-old, Sharath dreams of a podium finish after reuniting with Italian coach Massimo Costantini

Paris Olympics 2024: Sindhu to be flag bearer, Narang to be Chef de Mission

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha said the 41-year-old Narang's elevation from deputy CDM's position was an automatic choice in the wake of Mary Kom's resignation

Ukrainian high jumper keeps her eye on raised bar, but mind remains on war

Kateryna Tabashnyk's success depends upon utter concentration on the here and now, on the height of the bar in front of her and her body's ability to leap it.

Paris 2024: Afghan sprinter Kimia Yousofi ready to run at her 3rd Olympics

"It's an honor to represent the girls of my homeland once again," she said in a statement released by the Australian committee

2024 Olympics Swimming: France's Lon Marchand may emerge champion

Marchand, who swam for Bowman at Arizona State, competed in four events at the Tokyo Games, with a best showing of sixth in the 400 individual medley

All Olympics-bound athletes, including Neeraj Chopra, fit: IOA CMO

Pardiwala, the chief medical officer (CMO) of the nearly 120-strong Indian contingent for the Paris Games, added that his 13-member team will render the best possible medical assistance

'Stay calm, sleep well': PM Narendra Modi to Paris-bound athletes

The interaction, held on Thursday, also featured the men's hockey team and the 21-strong shooting contingent in person

Keep your faith in us, we will not disappoint: Hockey skipper Harmanpreet

Eight-time champions India had ended their 41-year-old medal drought in Tokyo by winning a bronze medal

Roadmap for 2036: PM seeks athletes' inputs on conduct of Paris Olympics

The upcoming Games will be held from July 26 to August 11 and India would be hoping to better its best ever tally of seven medals

India's UPI goes live at Galeries Lafayette, eyes Paris Olympics boost

Ambassador of India to France and Principality of Monaco Jawed Ashraf launched UPI by live use

Election anxiety curbs Olympic enthusiasm among Parisians ahead of Paris 24

The far-right National Rally's strong results in the first round of a rushed election have darkened the ambience for many in Paris, a left-wing stronghold

Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to lead India's 28-member squad in Paris Olympics

The squad comprises 17 men and 11 women athletes with some of the other prominent names being Asian Games champions Avinash Sable, and Tejinderpal Singh Toor along with sprint hurdler Jyothi Yarraji

Russia-linked cybercampaigns target France, focus on Olympics and elections

All are part of disinformation campaigns orchestrated out of Russia and targeting France, according to French officials and cybersecurity experts in Europe and the United States

High costs, safety worries hurt Paris Olympics turnout; hotel bookings drop

Flight bookings to the French capital - an indicator of tourist activity - are expected to increase by 10 per cent year-on-year from June 6 onwards

Wrestler Bajrang Punia calls Nada arrogant, says he is being targeted

Bajrang was suspended by Nada for the second time on June 24 after the wrestler got relief from the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) of the agency

Simone Biles to return to Olympics. All details of US Gymnastics team

Simone Biles is eager for a chance to put the Tokyo Olympics firmly in her rearview mirror

Paris Olympics likely to impact Air France KLM ticket sales this summer

France will host the Olympic Games from July 26 to Aug. 11, which has caused some people to rethink their travel plans, the company said in a statement

Rajpal, Narang in race to replace Mary Kom as India's CDM in Paris Olympics

Olympic medallist shooter Gagan Narang and Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal have emerged as strong contenders to become the Indian contingent's chef de mission in the Paris Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: Medal contender Anshu Malik suffers shoulder strain

Anshu had won a silver medal at the recent Ranking Series event in Budapest in the women's 57kg, losing the final to China's Kexin Hong.