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Vinesh Phogat Reverses Retirement, Says 'stepping Back Toward LA28'
Los Angeles Olympics: India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who announced her retirement hours after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024, has reversed her decision to retire and announced that she would return to the mat as she set her sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Vinesh, who joined politics a day after announcing her retirement from wrestling following a heart-wrenching disqualification from the Paris Olympics gold medal bout, took to social media to announce her decision that "I still want to compete" with with a heart "that's unafraid and a spirit that refuses to bow."
"People kept asking if Paris was the end. For a long time, I didn't have the answer. I needed to step away from the mat, from the pressure, from the expectations, even from my own ambitions," Vinesh said in a statement.
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'It Motivates Kids To Take Up Sports And Represent Country', Says Olympic Medallist Lovlina On India Hosting CWG 2030
Union Home Minister Amit Shah: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain expressed her delight at India being named the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG), saying it will inspire the younger generation to take up sports and represent India on the international stage, bringing honour to the country.
Mirabai Chanu Reveals PM Modi Approved Her Foreign Training Request A Day Before Tokyo Olympics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu shared how Prime Minister Narendra Modi consistently ensures that sportspersons receive prompt support and trust from the leadership, fostering an environment where talent can genuinely flourish.
To Celebrate 100 Years In A Sport Is Great Achievement, Says Ashok Kumar, World Cup Winner In 1975
Balbir Singh Sr: For many decades, early in the last century, Indian hockey was considered to be the gold standard. With a tally of eight gold medals, six of them in a row, one silver, and four bronze, totalling 13 medals at the Olympic Games, India has well and truly set the standards.
When Modiji Became Prime Minister, I Began Winning: PV Sindhu
On Prime Minister Narendra Modi: On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday, Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu not only wished and prayed for his good health and happiness but also for the continued progress of the nation under his guidance.
Bronco Test Will Help Evaluate Our Athletes Accurately, Says Former India Physio Gloster
Go Sports Foundation: John Gloster, the former physio of the Indian cricket team, has lauded the move to introduce the high-intensity Bronco Test for assessing players in the men’s side, adding that it will help in accurately evaluating athletes. Recently, the BCCI had posted a video on their social media accounts, where current S&C coach Adrian le Roux explained how it would benefit players in the current set-up.
Rugby Premier League: Scott Curry, Pol Pla Vegue Named Co-captains Of Bengaluru Bravehearts
The Rugby Premier League: Kiwi legend Scott Curry and Spanish captain Pol Pla Vegue have been named co-captains for the Bengaluru Bravehearts in the upcoming Rugby Premier League starting on June 15 at the Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai.
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 Postponed In Light Of India-Pakistan Tension
The Neeraj Chopra Classic: Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has announced the postponement of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 javelin throw competition, set to be held on May 24 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, in light of the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan.
Indian Women’s Hockey Stars Salima Tete And Nikki Pradhan To Receive Plots In Ranchi
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren: The dream of owning a proper pucca house is finally coming true for Indian women’s hockey team captain Salima Tete and star defender Nikki Pradhan. Both players, who rose to fame while living in kutcha houses, will soon have their own homes in the posh Harmu Housing Colony of Ranchi, thanks to an initiative by the Jharkhand government.
India Have A Great Chance To Win Medals In Golf At 2036 Olympics, Says PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl
PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl: After Aditi Ashok’s fourth-place finish in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, many fans were hoping for a similar performance from the Arjuna Awardee at the 2024 Paris Games but her campaign ended in disappointment. The newly-appointed CEO of Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Amandeep Johl, who will begin his tenure on January 1, has hailed India’s bid for potentially hosting the 2036 Olympics and believes with the right backing, India has a great chance of producing medals.
India Has Lot Of Potential In Golf But Development Is At Slow Pace, Says Joy Chakravarty
Delhi Golf Club League: Golf’s development in India has been at a very slow pace. It gained slight popularity after Aditi Ashok’s fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics but has still not burst onto the premier sporting scene yet. According to international golf correspondent Joy Chakravarty, the sport holds a lot of potential in the country.
IOA Chief PT Usha Slams EC Members For Not Felicitating 2024 Olympic Medallists
Indian Olympic Association: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha expressed her disappointment over "the extreme insensitivity shown" by members of the IOA Executive Committee (EC) in failing to organise a felicitation ceremony for the Indian athletes, who won medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Jyotiraditya Scindia Inaugurates Shooting Range In Gwalior, Names It After Olympic Medalist Manu Bhaker
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday inaugurated a shooting range in Gwalior, and named it after shooter Manu Bhaker who won two bronze medals in shooting in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics: 'You Have Shown Immense Strength', Sachin, Abhinav Congratulate Manu On Bronze Win
Rapid Fire Pistol: Former India batter Sachin Tendulkar and Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra congratulated Manu Bhaker for winning the historic bronze medal in the Paris Olympics on Sunday.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Thanks BCCI For Strong Support Of Indian Contingent At Paris Olympics
Sports Minister Mandaviya: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, thanked Jay Shah, the Secretary of The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), for his support towards the Indian contingent at the upcoming Paris Olympics by providing for INR 8.5 crore to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
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