Mihir Vasavda

Track and field legend and IOA chief defends renegotiation of Rs 35 crore contract to build India House at Paris Olympics.

Ministry proposes to form Appellate Tribunal modelled on CAS to adjudicate; those dissatisfied with verdict can approach SC

Compared to hockey league's richer cousin, the Indian Premier League, the sum spent on the hockey players might not be eye-watering. But for someone like Amir, this is life-changing.

Rajinder Singh is from the same village as Sardar Singh, plays in the same position as the legendary midfielder and is mentored by the former India captain. This week, he got picked by Hyderabad Toofans in the Hockey India League and is knocking on the doors of the national team.

CWG 2026: The rejigging will severely affect India’s tally, given that apart from athletics and para-athletics, boxing and weightlifting, the country does not have strong gold medal contenders

While there is no move yet to reduce funding, it was proposed during a review of India's disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics that only those athletes who genuinely meet the criteria should receive funding under TOPS.

While there is no move yet to reduce funding, it was proposed during a review of India's disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics that only those athletes who genuinely meet the criteria should receive funding under TOPS.

Chikkara, who finished third during the Asian Games trials last year, is now one of the top prospects with the under-23 crown.

The IOA's letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) sent last month, declaring its “intent to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Bharat (India)”, was drafted in consultation with the government.

It's ironic how bravely Malik talks about her shortcomings because on the wrestling mat — be it at the inter-school level or Olympic medal playoff — she admits to being consumed by fear.