#olympic-athletes

Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna Recuses Himself from IOA and AIFF Constitution Cases
On Monday, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna recused himself from hearing two significant pleas regarding the finalisation of the constitutions for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). These constitutions were drafted by former Supreme Court judge Justice L. Nageswara Rao. CJI Khanna informed the bench, which included Justice Sanjay Kumar, that he would not participate in the proceedings because of his prior involvement with the case in t
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna Recuses Himself from IOA and AIFF Constitution Cases
On Monday, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna recused himself from hearing two significant pleas regarding the finalisation of the constitutions for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). These constitutions were drafted by former Supreme Court judge Justice L. Nageswara Rao. CJI Khanna informed the bench, which included Justice Sanjay Kumar, that he would not participate in the proceedings because of his prior involvement with the case in t

Imane Khelif Takes Legal Action Over Gender Controversy
Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who captured international attention with her Olympic gold at the Paris 2024 Games, is taking legal action against media outlets that published reports on her medical records. These reports, which leaked Khelif's alleged XY chromosomes, reignited a gender controversy that followed her victory over Italy’s Angela Carini in the opening round of the boxing tournament. Khelif’s quick and decisive victory in just 46 seconds, which left Carini injure
Imane Khelif Takes Legal Action Over Gender Controversy
Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who captured international attention with her Olympic gold at the Paris 2024 Games, is taking legal action against media outlets that published reports on her medical records. These reports, which leaked Khelif's alleged XY chromosomes, reignited a gender controversy that followed her victory over Italy’s Angela Carini in the opening round of the boxing tournament. Khelif’s quick and decisive victory in just 46 seconds, which left Carini injure

Sohail Khan Makes History: First Indian to Win Medal at Kudo Eurasian Cup 2024
Indian kudo athlete Sohail Khan has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal at the senior level in international kudo events. He claimed a bronze medal in the -250 PI men's category at the prestigious Eurasian Cup 2024, held in Yerevan, Armenia. Sohail's impressive performance began with successive victories that propelled him into the knockout stages. He secured a submission win against Kazakhstan's Dastan Utimanov in the Round of 16, followed by a deci
Sohail Khan Makes History: First Indian to Win Medal at Kudo Eurasian Cup 2024
Indian kudo athlete Sohail Khan has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal at the senior level in international kudo events. He claimed a bronze medal in the -250 PI men's category at the prestigious Eurasian Cup 2024, held in Yerevan, Armenia. Sohail's impressive performance began with successive victories that propelled him into the knockout stages. He secured a submission win against Kazakhstan's Dastan Utimanov in the Round of 16, followed by a deci

"Indian Boxer Nikhat Zareen Reflects on Olympic Journey: Aiming for a Strong Comeback"
Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen has candidly reflected on her recent Olympic experience, acknowledging that it wasn't her day after a surprising medal-less campaign. Competing in the 50kg women's boxing category, Nikhat, a two-time world champion, faced top seed Wu Yu of China in the preliminary round, resulting in a unanimous decision loss. This early exit was especially disheartening for Nikhat, as many boxers she had previously defeated went on to win medals. "Nobody is p
"Indian Boxer Nikhat Zareen Reflects on Olympic Journey: Aiming for a Strong Comeback"
Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen has candidly reflected on her recent Olympic experience, acknowledging that it wasn't her day after a surprising medal-less campaign. Competing in the 50kg women's boxing category, Nikhat, a two-time world champion, faced top seed Wu Yu of China in the preliminary round, resulting in a unanimous decision loss. This early exit was especially disheartening for Nikhat, as many boxers she had previously defeated went on to win medals. "Nobody is p

Manu Bhaker Reacts to Neeraj Chopra’s Near Miss at Brussels Diamond League: A Season of Challenges and Learning
Neeraj Chopra’s 2024 Season Wrap-Up: Neeraj Chopra concluded his 2024 season with a second-place finish at the Brussels Diamond League final, narrowly missing the top spot by just 1 centimeter. The close result encapsulated the challenges and highlights of his year, marking an end to a campaign that was both difficult and insightful. Injury and Performance: Chopra shared on social media that he competed in the Bruss
Manu Bhaker Reacts to Neeraj Chopra’s Near Miss at Brussels Diamond League: A Season of Challenges and Learning
Neeraj Chopra’s 2024 Season Wrap-Up: Neeraj Chopra concluded his 2024 season with a second-place finish at the Brussels Diamond League final, narrowly missing the top spot by just 1 centimeter. The close result encapsulated the challenges and highlights of his year, marking an end to a campaign that was both difficult and insightful. Injury and Performance: Chopra shared on social media that he competed in the Bruss

Indian Entrepreneur Launches Scholarship for Sporting Excellence at Loughborough University
The Virendra Kumar Dhall Scholarship for Sporting Excellence has been introduced by Indian entrepreneur Aman Dhall at Loughborough University to honor his late father and support emerging athletes. This new initiative is a five-year program valued at GBP 12,500, designed to assist Indian students who are either competing at or aspiring to compete at the international level in sports. By
Indian Entrepreneur Launches Scholarship for Sporting Excellence at Loughborough University
The Virendra Kumar Dhall Scholarship for Sporting Excellence has been introduced by Indian entrepreneur Aman Dhall at Loughborough University to honor his late father and support emerging athletes. This new initiative is a five-year program valued at GBP 12,500, designed to assist Indian students who are either competing at or aspiring to compete at the international level in sports. By

Hockey India Retires PR Sreejesh Jersey Number 16 in Honor of His Legendary Career
Hockey India has honored PR Sreejesh, the revered goalkeeper who played a pivotal role in India's back-to-back Olympic bronze victories, by retiring his jersey number 16 at the senior level. This gesture is a testament to his extraordinary contributions and remarkable career spanning nearly two decades. The decision to retire the number 16 jersey, while allowing it to remain in circulation at the junior level, underscores Sreejesh's lasting legacy in Indian hockey. During a
Hockey India Retires PR Sreejesh Jersey Number 16 in Honor of His Legendary Career
Hockey India has honored PR Sreejesh, the revered goalkeeper who played a pivotal role in India's back-to-back Olympic bronze victories, by retiring his jersey number 16 at the senior level. This gesture is a testament to his extraordinary contributions and remarkable career spanning nearly two decades. The decision to retire the number 16 jersey, while allowing it to remain in circulation at the junior level, underscores Sreejesh's lasting legacy in Indian hockey. During a