Mihir Vasavda

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.

India put in the bid to host the 2028 U-20 World Athletics Championships keeping in mind the goal to host the 2036 Olympics

Football is set to return to the cash-rich Gulf, with Saudi Arabia all but guaranteed to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. How it became the sole bidder is a study of nations weaving a web of influence worldwide.

Malaysian coach landed in Hyderabad on Sunday; "Will miss Boe but very happy that coach Tan has come," says Satwik.

Unattractive salary, Xmas time and unhappening venue are the reasons many cite.

Thanks to chaos behind the scenes, Indian wrestlers got little time to prepare for the trials, thus severely impacting their preparedness for the main competitions.