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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.

Olympics 2024: Siachen warrior Sandeep now aims for Paris glory in shooting

Sandeep, the 10m air rifle shooter, who showed great determination to hang on in the face of stiff challenge from rival shooters to win the Olympic Selection Trials and secure a Paris berth

Paris 2024: Indian mixed 4x400m relay team fails to make Olympics cut

The Indian team's target was to clock 3:11.87 to go past Kenya (3:11.88) and take the 16th and the last spot.

Paris Olympics 2024: Sports Min hopeful of India bettering its medals tally

I am confident that this contingent will sustain India's growth trajectory in sports, says Mandaviya during the ceremonial send-off of the Paris-bound athletes and the unveiling of the playing

IOA ropes in BPCL as Principal Sponsor from Paris 2024 to LA 2028 Olympics

As part of this collaboration, BPCL will launch a series of campaigns designed to support and uplift the Indian contingent heading to Paris

Paris Olympics: PM Modi highlights firsts of athletes during Mann Ki Baat

PM Modi also highlighted that the Paris Olympics will feature several firsts for Indian sports including in dressage in equestrian and women's 76kg wrestling

Nada instructs AFI to stop Javelin thrower Manu from competing in Olympic

AFI president Adille Sumariwalla told PTI that NADA has asked the federation to stop Manu from competitions but he did not confirm whether the athlete has committed a doping offence

Olympic champ Herah to miss chance at 3rd straight title in 100, 200 meters

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who won the Olympic 100 in 2008 and 2012, ran 10.98 seconds on Thursday in the opening round and Shericka Jackson ran 10.99

Jason Day set to finally play Olympic golf for Australia at Paris Games

Jason Day was ranked world No. 1 in 2016 when he decided not to play at the Rio Olympics, saying he was concerned about going to Brazil with the Zika virus spreading while his wife was pregnant

Paris 2024: TT player Sreeja aims to carry recent success to Olympics

Sreeja created history by becoming the first Indian table tennis player to win a WTT Contender singles title and on Tuesday she became the country's top paddler with a career-high ranking of 24

Over 30 dope sample collection officers dot National Inter-State C'ships

Usually, dope samples of the medal winners are also collected at big events. The unprecedented number of DCOs present at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium is expected to lead to a large sample size

Paris 2024: India's Oly bid in mentioned in President's parliament address

In her address, Murmu said the efforts of the central government, led by Narendra Modi, have ensured higher-than-ever medal hauls for Indians at global events

Inside Paris 2024: How the Olympic village plans to redefine city living

The Olympic Village, housing athletes during the Games, will later become offices and residences for thousands, addressing Paris's housing crisis