India's Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei has reached the men's 50kg boxing final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, securing a dominant 5-0 win in the semifinals. This achievement marks the end of a 16-year wait for an Indian boxer in a Youth Olympics final, matching a milestone set in 2010.
Indian boxer Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei has secured a medal for the country at the Youth Olympic Games by advancing to the semifinals of the men's 50kg category after defeating Abraham Kalenga of Namibia. He will compete in the semifinal on Wednesday.
Indian shooter Vivaan Kapoor won a silver medal in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha on Thursday.
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced the selection criteria for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, largely retaining the Olympic Selection Trials (OST) format used for the 2024 Paris Games. This system, which calculates a shooter's Final Average Score (FAS) and Quota Bonus Points (QBP), faced discontent and legal challenges in the previous cycle, with some quota winners losing their spots. The NRAI mandates participation in at least three of four OSTs and reiterates that Olympic quota places belong to the country, not the individual athlete.
L Ambekar Meetei has secured India's historic first-ever boxing gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games, triumphing in the men's 50kg final. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian boxing, surpassing previous best performances at the event.
Indian sprinter Shourya Ambure secured a historic bronze medal in the women's 100m hurdles at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, clocking a personal best of 13.59 seconds. The 17-year-old from Maharashtra was India's sole track and field representative at the Games and has now won multiple international medals.
Niraj Kumar won a bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, securing India's second quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He shot 346.5 in the final, narrowly missing silver. India also claimed a team bronze in the event.
India's Taniya won a silver medal in the women's 75kg beach wrestling final at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, after losing to China's Zhao Min. Taniya had an impressive unbeaten run leading up to the final, defeating opponents from Germany, Greece, Estonia, and the United States.
Twenty-year-old Indian compound archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru expresses strong confidence in India's ability to secure an Olympic medal at Los Angeles 2028. Following his success at the Asian Games, he believes recent landmark performances, including securing a mixed team compound quota and recurve team victories over South Korea, have positioned India to challenge traditional powerhouses and achieve Olympic glory. He highlights the importance of consistency and institutional support in this journey.
Two-time Olympic-medallist PV Sindhu has been named chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) Athletes' Commission, with Indian men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh as vice-chairperson. Star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and swimmer Sajan Prakash were elected as athlete representatives to the IOA General Body. All appointments were unopposed, meaning no elections were held for these posts. These athletes will serve a four-year tenure from 2026-2030 and will be part of the IOA's executive council.
Jaypal Malviya, a 31-year-old farmer and idol-maker from Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, has become the first Indian shooter to secure an Olympic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. His journey is remarkable, starting from a casual interest in shooting at village fairs to winning a silver medal at the ISSF World Championships in Doha with a second-hand pistol. Despite financial challenges and a lack of formal coaching, Malviya's dedication has led him to this significant achievement, though his place in the Olympic squad will depend on future trials.
Tirthank Pegu, India's first male swimmer to win a medal at the Youth Olympic Games, secured a bronze in the 200m butterfly event. Following his historic achievement in Dakar, Pegu expressed his ambition to transition his junior success into strong performances in the senior circuit. His coach, Sandeep Sejwal, highlighted the two years of preparation behind the medal and sees it as a crucial step towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Jaypal Malviya secured India's first quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning a silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha. He shot 242.2 in the final, finishing second behind China's Kai Hu. Meanwhile, Indian heavyweights Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Inder Singh failed to secure individual quotas in the women's 10m air pistol, though India did win a team silver in the women's event.
Former India hockey captain M M Somaya expressed immense gratitude to the Bengaluru Police after they successfully recovered his stolen 1980 Olympic gold medal and other valuable possessions. The recovery, which included eight medals, a camera, and a Kodagu dagger, made Somaya feel as though he had won them all over again, highlighting their deep sentimental value from his amateur sports career. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the burglary reported on October 28.
India's sole archer at the Youth Olympics, Gatha Khadake, was eliminated from the women's individual recurve U-18 competition after a narrow shoot-off loss to USA's Yeeun Whang in the quarterfinals on Monday. The third-seeded Indian fought hard through five sets, with the match ending 5-5 before Whang secured victory in the tie-breaker.
World Athletics has raised LA 2028 Olympic entry standards across athletics events, making qualification tougher while increasing reliance on world rankings from 50 percent at Paris to 60 percent.
Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri secured a historic silver medal at the Youth Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat in individual badminton. She fought valiantly in a three-game final against China's Zhang Yi Xin, showcasing immense potential.
Indian swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu secured her second bronze medal at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, winning the girls' 200m freestyle. This achievement makes the 16-year-old the first Indian athlete to win multiple individual medals at the event.
Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the badminton semifinals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. The 15-year-old defeated Thailand's Kungkaew Kakanik and will now face Japan's Yuzuno Watanabe in the last four.
Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a wushu medal at the Youth Olympic Games, securing a bronze in the women's Changquan combined event. This adds to India's medal tally at the ongoing games, which also includes a silver in judo and a bronze in swimming.
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is set to resume training and rehabilitation after his ankle injury, which forced him to miss the Asian Games, has significantly improved. He also commented on the new Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme and wished luck to Youth Olympic Games participants.
Fifteen-year-old shuttler Tanvi Patri has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the Youth Olympic Games badminton final, assuring India of its first medal in the discipline.
Indian hockey great M M Somaya's 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal, along with other valuables, has been recovered by Bengaluru Police after being stolen from his residence. Somaya expressed immense gratitude, stating he felt like he had "won the Olympic medal again" due to the police's hard work and reassuring approach.
South Africa has officially named Durban as its preferred candidate city to host the Olympic Games in either 2036 or 2040, aiming to bring the prestigious event to the African continent for the first time. The bid has received government backing, with presentations to the International Olympic Committee's Future Host Commission scheduled for November.
Indian badminton sensation Tanvi Patri, 15, is focused on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, despite battling multiple injuries. Fresh from a Youth Olympics silver, she also aims for Asian and World Junior Championships titles and a top-30 world ranking, drawing inspiration from her Chinese training roots and badminton idols.
India is sending a 17-member contingent, led by table tennis player Syndrela Das and swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu, to the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. The team will compete in 11 sports, with athletes like Sarthak Arya viewing the event as a crucial stepping stone for future Olympic aspirations. IOA president P T Usha highlighted the Games' importance for developing future Indian champions.
Former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has called for the inclusion of popular sports like arm wrestling and Mallakhamb in the Olympics, citing their growing global popularity. His remarks came during the opening of the 47th WAF World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, an event also attended by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who pledged full government support.
Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri, 15, is set to compete at the Dakar Youth Olympics, balancing rising expectations after her Asian Under-17 title and maiden senior international win. She aims to stay focused on her game, drawing on her diverse international experience and recent successes, including becoming the first Indian to win both Asian U-15 and U-17 titles.
Gatha Khadake, India's sole archery representative at the Youth Olympics, secured the third position in the women's recurve qualification round in Dakar on Friday, scoring 687 points. She is set to compete against Sita Sore of Ivory Coast in the elimination draw.
16-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu secured India's first-ever swimming medal at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, winning bronze in the women's 100m freestyle. Despite her personal disappointment at not achieving her time goal or winning gold, she acknowledges the immense pride in her historic achievement for Indian swimming, a sport with low visibility, especially for women. She also discusses the greater pressure she felt at the Youth Olympics compared to her Paris Olympics experience.
Jaypal Malviya has secured India's first quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in shooting by winning a silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Championships on Thursday. Malviya shot 242.2 in the final, finishing second and earning the coveted spot for the country.
Indian hockey defender Jarmanpreet Singh has dismissed reports of his impending retirement, stating his strong desire to continue playing and target the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Despite Hockey India's reported plan to phase out senior players after the Asian Champions Trophy, Jarmanpreet, a key member of medal-winning teams, remains focused on contributing to the team's success, a sentiment echoed by captain Harmanpreet Singh who called the reports "rumours".
India is sending a 35-member contingent, including 17 athletes, to the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, starting on Saturday. Former shot-putter Om Prakash Karhana will serve as the chef-de-mission. The team features promising young talents like table tennis player Syndrela Das and swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu, aiming to build on India's previous best performance of 13 medals in 2018.
Indian judoka Khushbu Rajakbhai secured a silver medal in the women's 63kg category at the Youth Olympic Games, becoming the second Indian judoka to achieve this feat. Swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu also earned a bronze medal in the women's 100m freestyle. Khushbu's journey to the final was impressive, though she lost to a strong German opponent. Dhinidhi's bronze marks another significant achievement in her young career.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has upgraded the International Cricket Council (ICC) to Tier 1 under its prioritisation policy, primarily due to cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Meanwhile, India continues to be placed in the top tier of signatories, facing the strictest scrutiny in WADA's Compliance Monitoring Program.
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 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.
Veteran Hollywood producer Kathleen Kennedy, former president of Lucasfilm, has been appointed to lead the production of the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles.
Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Mirabai Chanu are among 12 prominent sportspersons vying for a spot on the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) Athletes Commission. The elections, scheduled for November 3, will select 10 members for the 2026-2030 term. The article also details the electoral process, eligibility criteria, and mentions the upcoming election for eight Sportspersons of Merit (SOMs).
The nomination papers of all 12 candidates, including Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Mirabai Chanu, for the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) Athletes Commission election were found valid on Thursday after scrutiny. The election for 10 members of the commission for the 20262030 term is scheduled for November 3.
