News for 'Summer Olympics'

Brisbane gets $2.2 billion govt boost for 2032 Olympics

Brisbane gets $2.2 billion govt boost for 2032 Olympics

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'We are ready to deliver a Brisbane 2032 games that will leave the same incredible legacy for Queensland.'

Unbelievable! Olympic Champ offers gold medal to thief if returned

Unbelievable! Olympic Champ offers gold medal to thief if returned

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Former Hungarian fencer Laszlo Csongradi has been left so distraught by the theft of his Olympic gold medal that he has offered to leave it to the thief in his will if it is returned.

Nadal skips Wimbledon; targets last Olympics

Nadal skips Wimbledon; targets last Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Nadal will team up with newly-crowned French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz to play in the doubles at the Olympics.

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'If there's no financial support, talent doesn't get a chance to blossom.'

2036 Olympics in India? PM Modi's major announcement

2036 Olympics in India? PM Modi's major announcement

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Addressing the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum in New York, PM Modi said that people will witness the Summer Olympics taking place in India as well. Last year, PM Modi said that India will make efforts to host these big sporting events.

Wimbledon 2025: World No. 3, Olympic Champion Exit!

Wimbledon 2025: World No. 3, Olympic Champion Exit!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Italian Cocciaretto stuns Pegula in big Wimbledon upset; Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen was beaten by Czech Katerina Siniakova.

'Biggest reform in sports since independence': LS passes Sports Bill

'Biggest reform in sports since independence': LS passes Sports Bill

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the Sports Bill is a key reform aimed at building a "transparent, accountable and world-class sports ecosystem" in India.

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The 35-year-old is judo's most decorated athlete at the Olympics with six medals.

CRPF's K9 Ready To Guard Paris Olympics

CRPF's K9 Ready To Guard Paris Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Two K9 teams from the CRPF have reached Paris as part of the 10 K9 teams from various Indian security organisations selected to provide security to various venues at the Paris Olympics, 2024, scheduled from July 26 to August 11.

BCCI To Stay Outside The Ambit Of RTI ACT!

BCCI To Stay Outside The Ambit Of RTI ACT!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

In what can be construed as a relief to the BCCI, the Sports Ministry has amended the RTI-related provision of the National Sports Governance Bill, placing only those bodies under its ambit which rely on government grants and assistance.

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Neeraj Chopra spoke a bit about his hopes from the next season, his love for all things Swiss and the eager traveller in him who doesn't mind giving in to occasionally unplanned wanderlust.

Grassroots development key to 2036 Olympic dream: Sreejesh

Grassroots development key to 2036 Olympic dream: Sreejesh

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

'We have room to improve in talent identification. At the nursery level, at grassroots, there's a lot to work on. That's where the investment needs to go in.'

27 years on, India's Winter Olympians still lack support

27 years on, India's Winter Olympians still lack support

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Shiva Keshavan cannot help feeling that the more things change, the more they remain the same.

Australia unkeen to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia unkeen to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Australia unlikely to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Indian delegation pushes Games bid in meeting with IOC

Indian delegation pushes Games bid in meeting with IOC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Indian delegation meets IOC officials for dialogue on hosting future Olympics

Indian swimmer shatters 16-year drought at Asian C'ships

Indian swimmer shatters 16-year drought at Asian C'ships

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj dazzled on the opening day of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, clinching the 200m freestyle silver medal in the elite continental competition in over 16 years, in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

China dominates Paris Olympics, ties with US for gold

China dominates Paris Olympics, ties with US for gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

China delivered their best performance at a Summer Olympics since the 2008 Games on home soil

Unveiling Paris Olympics' most stylish looks

Unveiling Paris Olympics' most stylish looks

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Designer Berluti reveals opening ceremony tuxedo for French athletes

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Athletes and climate experts have expressed concerns that extreme heat could lead to severe health issues, including the risk of sportspeople collapsing or, in the worst-case scenarios, dying during the events.

Olympics: France to provide Israeli squad 24-hour protection

Olympics: France to provide Israeli squad 24-hour protection

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

In a sign of the complex security issues surrounding the Israeli delegation, a memorial ceremony for the Israeli athletes killed in the 1972 Munich attack has been moved from outside Paris' City Hall to the Israeli embassy.

Will Miss World Raise Telangana's Profile?

Will Miss World Raise Telangana's Profile?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Many states are realising that hosting mega events puts the spotlight on them and raises their profile.

US Open PIX: Swiatek survives scare, Sinner, Osaka cruise

US Open PIX: Swiatek survives scare, Sinner, Osaka cruise

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Iga Swiatek survived a surprise U.S. Open second-round test on Thursday as men's top seed Jannik Sinner and Japan's four-times major winner Naomi Osaka cruised through.

ICC chief Shah meets Brisbane 2032 officials; eyes cricket's Olympics future

ICC chief Shah meets Brisbane 2032 officials; eyes cricket's Olympics future

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Jay Shah met with top officials of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics organising committee to discuss the sport's potential inclusion in the Summer Games on Thursday.

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Images from Monday's swimming action at Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France.

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia

Paris Mayor's vow: No Russians at 2024 Olympics

Paris Mayor's vow: No Russians at 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Paris mayor vows to keep Russian, Belarusian athletes out of Olympics

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.

Real Madrid great Marcelo hangs up his boots

Real Madrid great Marcelo hangs up his boots

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Marcelo, 36, played for Real Madrid from 2007-2022 and left the Spanish club with 25 trophies in 546 games, including six LaLiga titles.

Sharath Kamal thanks PM Modi

Sharath Kamal thanks PM Modi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Sharath's contribution to the game goes beyond the staggering numbers, including seven gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, two path-breaking bronze medals at the Asian Games and five appearances at the Summer Olympics.

Australia's Brisbane named host of 2032 summer Games

Australia's Brisbane named host of 2032 summer Games

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Brisbane becomes the third Australian city to get the Games after Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000.

The Teen Queen of Pickleball You Need to Know About

The Teen Queen of Pickleball You Need to Know About

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Anna Leigh Waters became the first athlete from her sport to attend the ESPY Awards

Beware! Cybercriminals May Target Olympics

Beware! Cybercriminals May Target Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Domains spoofing the legitimate Olympics Web site, while fake mobile apps masquerading as transport, booking, or other planning apps are also certain to be leveraged by fraudsters during the event, cybersecurity firms say, which puts Indian users also at risk.

Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles!

Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

It will be the third time LA will host the Olympic Games in the modern era, after being the host city in 1932 and 1984.

Coach Rana praises Manu's stellar show at Paris Olympics

Coach Rana praises Manu's stellar show at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Jaspal Rana said that Manu Bhaker did a great job at the ongoing Summer Games.

How disgraced Armstrong helped Wiggins beat addiction

How disgraced Armstrong helped Wiggins beat addiction

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'Lance has been a source of inspiration to me and a constant source of help towards me and is one of the main factors why I'm in this position I am today mentally and physically, so, I'm indebted to him for that.'

Michael Jordan's Olympic jersey fetches over $3 million!

Michael Jordan's Olympic jersey fetches over $3 million!

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The particular jersey worn by Jordan in the semi-final round against Lithuania was included in an auction featuring signed jerseys from all 12 members of the team.

Abhinav Bindra conferred Olympic Order for 'distinguished contribution'

Abhinav Bindra conferred Olympic Order for 'distinguished contribution'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

India's first Olympics Individual gold medallist, who won the 10 metres Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Games, was conferred the honour by the International Olympic Committee during its 142nd Session in Paris.

Veterans, newcomers chase Olympic pin glory in Paris

Veterans, newcomers chase Olympic pin glory in Paris

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pin collecting and trading goes as far back as 1896 when the first modern Olympics were held.

Olympic champions unsurprised by Manu's success

Olympic champions unsurprised by Manu's success

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Olympic champions like Anna Korakaki and Nino Salkuvadze, who have observed Manu are not surprised by her sensational performance so far.

Will the Seine be ready for Olympic swimmers?

Will the Seine be ready for Olympic swimmers?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

River Seine suitable for swimming six out of seven days from July 17-23