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International Olympic Committee apologises for the blunder of introducing South Korean contingent as North Korea during the opening ceremony

ANI - 27 July, 2024

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday apologised for a blunder in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony where South Korea was incorrectly introduced as North Korea

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Shooting, Bopanna, ‘Sat-Chi’ and men’s hockey in focus: India’s Paris Olympics schedule for Saturday

ANI - 27 July, 2024

After a glittering opening ceremony, the Indian contingent will be in action in seven different sports on Saturday, with shooting, hockey, badminton and tennis being standout sports.

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France’s high-speed rail system TGV disrupted by multiple acts of sabotage hours ahead of Olympics opening ceremony, over 800,000 affected

OpIndia Staff - 26 July, 2024

"Coordinated malicious acts targeted several TGV lines last night and will seriously disrupt traffic until this weekend. I strongly condemn these criminal actions which will compromise the vacation departures

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Paris Olympics 2024: Adani Group to be the principal sponsor of Indian team at the games

OpIndia Staff - 8 July, 2024

Gautam Adani added that Adani Group is immensely honoured to support the Indian athletes during the Olympics on a remarkable journey.

Sports

National Anti-Doping Agency suspends wrestler Bajrang Punia after he refused to give sample for dope test, could be barred from Olympic selection trials

OpIndia Staff - 5 May, 2024

On 23rd April, NADA issued a notice to Bajrang Punia asking him to reply by 7th May. As per reports, so far Bajrang Punia has not replied to the notice and hence has been provisionally suspended.

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Bajrang Punia left stadium in huff, refusing to play another match and the dope test after losing semi-finals of Paris Olympic Qualifiers: The fall...

Shraddha Pandey - 11 March, 2024

It is worth noting that wrestler Rohit Kumar who defeated Bajrang Punia lost to Sujeet Kalakal in the final match

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Sports Ministry asks Indian Olympic Association to form ad hoc committee to run the affairs of WFI after suspending all activities of the newly...

OpIndia Staff - 24 December, 2023

Sports Ministry has written to the Indian Olympic Association to form an ad hoc committee to run the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)

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Ahmedabad emerges as strong bidder for hosting 2036 Olympics: Know all about how the city is preparing for the games

લિંકન સોખડિયા - 23 October, 2023

Ahmedabad stands fully prepared to host the 2036 Olympic Games, ensuring comprehensive readiness through meticulous planning and ongoing preparations.

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Cricket returns to Olympics after 128 years; will be a part of Los Angeles Games in 2028

ANI - 16 October, 2023

The proposal from Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 to include these games in the programme was accepted at the ongoing 141st IOC session being held at Mumbai.

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