Olympics

India's Chopra adds world javelin gold to Olympic crown

The 25-year-old took silver last year but he stamped his mark on the final early on with his winning throw coming in the second round.

Cricket and eight other sports await LA28 fate

 A decision on which new sports will be included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics is likely to come in the next few weeks, the head of the International Federation of American Football said on Monday.

Cavendish - the 'Manx Missile' who sprinted his way to cycling's peak

By the time he retires Mark Cavendish may have secured for himself the greatest number of stage wins in the Tour de France -- he is joint record holder on 34 with the sport's all-time great Eddy Merckx.

IOC backs return of Russian athletes as individuals

IOC president Thomas Bach said the body's Executive Board had recommended to international federations and international sports event organisers that "athletes with a Russian or a Belarusian passport must compete only as Individual Neutral Athletes"

ICC suggests 6-team T20 contest in Los Angeles Olympics

In an effort to get cricket into the major international sporting events, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has recommended six-team T20 competitions for both men and women to the Los Angeles Olympic Games organising committee (LA28).

Usain Bolt seeks missing $12.7 mln from Jamaica investment firm

Olympic champion Usain Bolt is seeking to recover more than $12.7 million that disappeared from his account with a Jamaican investment firm and is willing to take the case to court if necessary, Bolt's attorney said.

Ironman Arafat urges for proper structure  

In a nation that lives and breathes cricket, it is ever so difficult for other sports to stand out and make its own position in the country’s sporting culture. Another factor is the mindset of the sports industry as the focus given to the non-cricket genres of sports and its athletes is predominantly dependent on success.

Birmingham gives Commonwealth Games a rousing send off and new relevance

The Birmingham Commonwealth Games reached a high-octane conclusion on Monday by celebrating 11 days of compelling competition and sending the multi-sport event back to Australia in 2026 with new relevance and purpose.

Meg Lanning wants to see cricket at the Olympics

Australia captain Meg Lanning is hoping the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham will provide a platform for cricket to eventually be played at the Olympics.

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

India's Chopra adds world javelin gold to Olympic crown

The 25-year-old took silver last year but he stamped his mark on the final early on with his winning throw coming in the second round.

August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

Cricket and eight other sports await LA28 fate

 A decision on which new sports will be included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics is likely to come in the next few weeks, the head of the International Federation of American Football said on Monday.

May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023

Cavendish - the 'Manx Missile' who sprinted his way to cycling's peak

By the time he retires Mark Cavendish may have secured for himself the greatest number of stage wins in the Tour de France -- he is joint record holder on 34 with the sport's all-time great Eddy Merckx.

March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023

IOC backs return of Russian athletes as individuals

IOC president Thomas Bach said the body's Executive Board had recommended to international federations and international sports event organisers that "athletes with a Russian or a Belarusian passport must compete only as Individual Neutral Athletes"

January 22, 2023
January 22, 2023

ICC suggests 6-team T20 contest in Los Angeles Olympics

In an effort to get cricket into the major international sporting events, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has recommended six-team T20 competitions for both men and women to the Los Angeles Olympic Games organising committee (LA28).

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Usain Bolt seeks missing $12.7 mln from Jamaica investment firm

Olympic champion Usain Bolt is seeking to recover more than $12.7 million that disappeared from his account with a Jamaican investment firm and is willing to take the case to court if necessary, Bolt's attorney said.

January 7, 2023
January 7, 2023

Ironman Arafat urges for proper structure  

In a nation that lives and breathes cricket, it is ever so difficult for other sports to stand out and make its own position in the country’s sporting culture. Another factor is the mindset of the sports industry as the focus given to the non-cricket genres of sports and its athletes is predominantly dependent on success.

August 9, 2022
August 9, 2022

Birmingham gives Commonwealth Games a rousing send off and new relevance

The Birmingham Commonwealth Games reached a high-octane conclusion on Monday by celebrating 11 days of compelling competition and sending the multi-sport event back to Australia in 2026 with new relevance and purpose.

July 14, 2022
July 14, 2022

Meg Lanning wants to see cricket at the Olympics

Australia captain Meg Lanning is hoping the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham will provide a platform for cricket to eventually be played at the Olympics.

April 22, 2022
April 22, 2022

Australia primed for 'unparalleled' decade of major sporting events

Australia will over the next decade host a bumper schedule of major international sporting events as part of a long-term plan to boost tourism, health and the economy while also enhancing its global image.