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23 top Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned drug, 3 still clinched Olympic gold

Experts in antidoping, drug-testing and compliance interviewed by the Times said the handling of the case of the Chinese swimmers and the lack of disclosure about the positive tests ran counter to long-established precedents meant to ensure transparency, accountability and competitive fairness in elite sports.

20 April 2024, 09:03 IST

23 top Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned drug, 3 still clinched Olympic gold

23 top Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned drug, 3 still clinched Olympic gold

23 top Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned drug, 3 still clinched Olympic gold

20 April 2024, 09:03 IST

France projected to nearly triple its gold medal haul at Paris Olympic 2024

Relations between Russia and the International Olympic Committee have worsened in the run-up to the Paris Games, which start on July 26, where Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete as neutrals, without their flags and anthems, and be excluded from the opening parade, because of the war in Ukraine.

17 April 2024, 04:44 IST

France projected to nearly triple its gold medal haul at Paris Olympic 2024

France projected to nearly triple its gold medal haul at Paris Olympic 2024

France projected to nearly triple its gold medal haul at Paris Olympic 2024

17 April 2024, 04:44 IST

Paris Olympics : Mary Kom steps down as India's chef-de-mission

The celebrated boxer has cited personal reasons for her resignation.

12 April 2024, 10:17 IST

Paris Olympics : Mary Kom steps down as India's chef-de-mission

Paris Olympics : Mary Kom steps down as India's chef-de-mission

Paris Olympics : Mary Kom steps down as India's chef-de-mission

12 April 2024, 10:17 IST

I might breach the 90m mark before Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra

Chopra's best throw in competition came during the 2022 Stockholm Diamond League, where he hurled the spear to a distance of 89.94m. While he has breached 90m in training, he has yet to match it in competition.

11 April 2024, 10:38 IST

I might breach the 90m mark before Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra

I might breach the 90m mark before Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra

I might breach the 90m mark before Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra

11 April 2024, 10:38 IST

Injuries are mentally challenging, delighted to be back in competition, says Mirabai Chanu

After watching her opponents raise the bar by breaking records in the 49 kg weight class, Chanu's confidence received a significant boost when she heaved the barbell after just a month of training.

09 April 2024, 12:18 IST

Injuries are mentally challenging, delighted to be back in competition, says Mirabai Chanu

Injuries are mentally challenging, delighted to be back in competition, says Mirabai Chanu

Injuries are mentally challenging, delighted to be back in competition, says Mirabai Chanu

09 April 2024, 12:18 IST

French faux pas: Olympics diver takes tumble during inauguration ceremony in Paris

Alexis Jandard, who previously competed at the Tokyo Olympics, slipped on a board just as he was about to dive alongside two other divers, before awkwardly bouncing off the board and into the water on Thursday.

05 April 2024, 12:12 IST

French faux pas: Olympics diver takes tumble during inauguration ceremony in Paris

French faux pas: Olympics diver takes tumble during inauguration ceremony in Paris

French faux pas: Olympics diver takes tumble during inauguration ceremony in Paris

05 April 2024, 12:12 IST

TN athletics officials call Sharath Kamal 'nondescript sportsman', want Neeraj Chopra as flag bearer for Paris Olympics

Legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George had also reportedly expressed her unhappiness over Olympic and world champion not being made the flag bearer.

30 March 2024, 15:09 IST

TN athletics officials call Sharath Kamal 'nondescript sportsman', want Neeraj Chopra as flag bearer for Paris Olympics

TN athletics officials call Sharath Kamal 'nondescript sportsman', want Neeraj Chopra as flag bearer for Paris Olympics

TN athletics officials call Sharath Kamal 'nondescript sportsman', want Neeraj Chopra as flag bearer for Paris Olympics

30 March 2024, 15:09 IST

Olympics 2024: Parisians get ready to leave city with rental cash in pocket

Tucked just under the beautiful Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, a 30-minute walk from the Parc de la Villette where several delegations will have their team houses during the Games, Cassan's flat is bathed in light and will be filled with the 37-year-old's books - and even some food.

27 March 2024, 10:01 IST

Olympics 2024: Parisians get ready to leave city with rental cash in pocket

Olympics 2024: Parisians get ready to leave city with rental cash in pocket

Olympics 2024: Parisians get ready to leave city with rental cash in pocket

27 March 2024, 10:01 IST

Sharath Kamal to be India's flag bearer, Mary Kom appointed chef de mission for Paris Games

The 41-year-old table tennis player symbolises 'the unity and spirit of our contingent as they compete on the Olympic stage,' the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said in a statement while making the announcement.

21 March 2024, 14:53 IST

Sharath Kamal to be India's flag bearer, Mary Kom appointed chef de mission for Paris Games

Sharath Kamal to be India's flag bearer, Mary Kom appointed chef de mission for Paris Games

Sharath Kamal to be India's flag bearer, Mary Kom appointed chef de mission for Paris Games

21 March 2024, 14:53 IST

Fixing roads to winning medals

Ram Baboo's tickets to Paris are not confirmed yet, but he sure makes a good case for his inclusion.

20 March 2024, 20:03 IST

Fixing roads to winning medals

Fixing roads to winning medals

Fixing roads to winning medals

20 March 2024, 20:03 IST