Indian shooter Manish Narwal won a silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Tuesday, securing a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. This makes him the third Indian para shooter to qualify for LA 2028.
Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu is set to compete in the women's 53kg category at the IWF World Championships in Ningbo, China, marking her debut in this weight class. This move is strategic as her preferred 48kg/49kg categories will not feature in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. While not expected to medal in this initial outing, the event serves as a crucial step in her Olympic qualification journey. Other Indian lifters, including Gyaneshwari Yadav and Lovepreet Singh, are also participating, aiming to improve their personal bests and earn ranking points for the upcoming Games.
Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra congratulated Indian athletes for their Asian Games performance but stressed the critical need to enhance the country's high-performance sports ecosystem. He highlighted the urgency required for preparations, with the Los Angeles Olympics less than two years away, advocating for robust systems that support athletes from early stages to build resilience and ensure timely expert intervention.
Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala, fresh off her historic senior World Championships gold, is now focused on winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. She attributes her strength and determination to the enduring memory and guidance of her late father, who introduced her to wrestling.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the qualifiers for the Los Angeles Olympics' cricket competition will take place in January-February 2028, according to a media report.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated armed forces sportspersons who won 27 medals at the recent Asian Games. He highlighted the role of the Mission Olympic Wing and stressed a focused approach for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aiming to establish India as a leading sporting power.
India's top shooters are set to compete in the ISSF World Championship in Doha, aiming to overcome their recent Asian Games disappointment and secure crucial qualification spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The championship offers 36 quota places, making it a vital event for India's Olympic aspirations and a test for its high-performance coaching programme.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar congratulated the Indian Men's Hockey team for winning gold at the Asian Games, highlighting the pride that three team members hail from Karnataka. He specifically named Mohith H S, Harshith M Lakshman, and Ranganathan M for their valuable contributions. India secured their fifth Asian Games gold and direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by defeating Malaysia 5-1.
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Dinara Safina won her first title on US soil with a clinical 6-4, 6-2 destruction of Flavia Pennetta in the Los Angeles Classic final on Sunday. The powerful Russian completely dominated the Italian's serve, breaking her six successive times to claim her second title of the year.
Indian shooters, including Asian Games gold medallists Neeru Dhanda and Suruchi Singh, are attending a preparatory camp in New Delhi for the upcoming ISSF World Championship in Doha. This championship is crucial as it marks the beginning of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualification cycle.
The women's hockey final at the Asian Games between India and China was delayed by 45 minutes due to a traffic snarl. India is competing for a historic gold medal, which would also secure direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aiming to end a 44-year wait since their last victory in 1982.
The Indian ace upset seventh-seed Martina Hingis 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 in the second round.
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The top seed, watched by his new coach Jimmy Connors, unleashed nine aces in an easy win over South African Rik de Voest.
India's men's hockey team has secured a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning the Asian Games gold. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and other players emphasize focusing on the process and utilizing the extended preparation time to perform well at the Games, reflecting on their successful Asian Games campaign, including a tough semifinal against Pakistan.
India's men's hockey team secured their fifth Asian Games gold medal, and second consecutive, by defeating Malaysia 5-1. This victory also guarantees them a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The women's team also achieved gold, marking a double triumph for Indian hockey.
Tommy Haas will take on Nicolas Kiefer in the final of the Mercedes-Benz Cup.
Asian Games gold medallist Aman Sherawat expresses strong confidence in winning an Olympic wrestling gold medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Having defeated a world champion in the Asian Games, he believes he can achieve what no other Indian wrestler has done, despite the challenges of the competitive 57kg category and past weight issues. He plans to continue training with foreign coaches to fine-tune his techniques.
Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh revealed that Punjab, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu are strong contenders to host the 2030 FIH Men's and Women's World Cups, with Odisha being the preferred choice. He also outlined Hockey India's strategy to expand the sport's reach across the country by bringing international tournaments to various states and focusing on infrastructure development. The article also touches upon player selection for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with Hockey India giving team management a free hand.
Veteran Indian hockey striker Mandeep Singh, after a hat-trick in the Asian Champions Trophy, has stated his intention to continue playing until the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, provided he remains fit. His performance comes amidst reports of him being phased out, with fellow player Nilakanta Sharma announcing retirement. Mandeep expressed pride in playing in front of his family in Jalandhar, where international hockey has returned after 17 years.
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton has indicated significant squad changes for the upcoming Pro League as the team enters a transition phase targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Fulton plans to select a new squad for the February Pro League and will assess players after the New Zealand tour to form a core group for future assignments. He also highlighted the need for improvement against higher-ranked European teams despite recent Asian Games success.
Los Angeles, bidding to host the summer Games for a third time after 1932 and 1984, was seen as the front-runner in the race with Paris and Budapest until Trump's election this month.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is ready to win silverware with Los Angeles Galaxy after a full-page advert in Friday's LA Times confirmed his move to the MLS club from Manchester United.
Shrishti Arora secured a bronze medal for India in the women's 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. This marks India's fourth shooting medal at the Games, following earlier successes by Manish Narwal, Mona Agarwal, and Avani Lekhara.
The Indian women's hockey team secured a historic gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating China 1-0, and simultaneously qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This remarkable turnaround is largely attributed to head coach Sjored Marijne, who transformed a divided and underperforming squad into a united, fearless, and successful team within nine months.
A pub in Los Angeles's Hollywood district, which had outraged Sikhs by displaying portraits of their gurus in its bar area, has removed the pictures. The Sikh community has welcomed the decision of the Pikey Bar and Restaurant in Los Angeles to remove the portraits of the Sikh gurus.
Indian para-shooter Mona Agarwal has secured a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games by winning a silver medal in the 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the WSPS World Championships in Changwon, South Korea. While Avani Lekhara won bronze in the same event, only the top two finishers secured quotas. Agarwal and Lekhara also combined to win a team gold.
Steven Gerrard made a quiet start to his new career with the Los Angeles Galaxy in a friendly on Saturday.
Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth lauded the Indian Army's Mission Olympic Wing for its role in developing talented sportspersons, citing their strong performance at the recent Asian Games as a precursor to success at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Army felicitated its 20 medal winners from the Asian Games, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing future athletes.
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced its comprehensive selection policy for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The policy outlines a four-stage qualification pathway, with medallists from the 2026 Asian Games directly qualifying for the 2027 World Boxing Championships, which serves as the first Olympic qualifier.
Indian Asian Games medallists expressed boosted confidence after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who encouraged them to aim for bigger goals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Athletes like Lovlina Borgohain, Nethra Kumanan, and Vithya Ramraj highlighted Modi's vision for Indian sports, including hosting major events, and the positive impact of improved facilities and support.
The Los Angeles Lakers NBA team is reportedly being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for an unprecedented $12.5 billion, a deal that would make it the most expensive sports team ever sold.
From spooky vampires and Wednesday Addams to Batman and princesses, Bollywood stars had plenty of fun celebrating Halloween 2026.
Commonwealth Games silver medallist Gyaneshwari Yadav achieved a commendable eighth-place finish in the women's 53kg event at the IWF World Championships in Ningbo, China, topping Group C. Meanwhile, star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu withdrew from the competition due to a back injury, missing her debut in the 53kg category.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated the Indian women's hockey team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, ending a 44-year wait and securing a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He also extended congratulations to other Indian medal winners in boxing, wrestling, and archery, highlighting India's strong performance at the Games.
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Cooking With Stella will open the 8th annual Indian Film Fetsival of Los Angeles, to be held April 20 to 25 at Arclight Hollywood. The festival will showcase 33 films from five countries, including four world premieres and seven United States premieres.
The Sports Authority of India, Kolkata, felicitated Asian Games gold medallists Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Kirti Sharma, along with bronze medallist rower Satnam Singh, for their outstanding performances. The athletes expressed gratitude for the support, with Sahil also securing an Olympic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
