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Inside the doping scandal that could threaten India’s Olympic dream

IN FOCUS: India has been placed alongside Russia on a list of countries with ‘extremely high’ rates of doping in sport, at a time when it is pushing to be named host of the 2036 Olympics. Namita Singh in Delhi explores why athletes here are taking performance-enhancing drugs – or…

The Independent UK

The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?

In the past few days your social media feeds may have been full of videos of humanoid robots sprinting, jumping and performing various incredible (and not so incredible) feats.

The Conversation

Men's Hockey World Cup: India not handling transition well, say former stars

The 3-5 defeat to Argentina, which ended India's semifinal hopes, exposed weaknesses that have repeatedly surfaced since the Paris Olympics.

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Taylor Phinney makes winning track return on journey to 2028 LA Olympics

36-year-old part of victorious team pursuit quartet at US National Track Championships

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In 1999, local government of Fujian started low-budget robotics sport competitions for college teams, decades later Beijing's Robot Olympics is making global headlines. Investment, innovation to government policies - Here's what have gone behind the doors

Beijing's 2021 five-year blueprint for the robotics sector had promised subsidies, research tax breaks and financing, setting a goal for China to become “a global wellspring of robotics technology innovation.”

The Economic Times

A California family once refused to sell land needed for the 1960 Winter Olympics; the state offered $103,000, but the owner demanded $440,000

Wayne Poulsen was the man who found Squaw Valley in the first place. In 1943, he and his wife Sandy bought 640 acres there from the Southern Pacific Railroad, and by 1948 he had partnered with New York lawyer Alexander Cushing to build a ski resort on the site. The…

The Times of India

Former 1500m world champion Jenny Simpson steps away from running after cardiac arrest

Former 1500m world champion Jenny Simpson says she will not return to running after she collapsed during a track event in June

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UK ‘planning bids to host World Cup and Northern Olympics’ – what we know

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Andy Burnham plots bid for Britain to host World Cup as he eyes tourism boost

It would be the first time the World Cup returned to the UK since 1966

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Duchess Sophie Recalls What Made Her Escape the Balmoral Dinner Table—And Why Prince Philip Laughed at Her Reaction

The Duchess of Edinburgh shared a rare inside story from the Scottish castle in a new BBC Radio interview.

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Nomination process for 2026 National Sports Awards likely from next month

The Sports Ministry will likely start the 2026 National Sports Awards nomination process next month. This follows a re-evaluation of the 2025 awardees, which saw omissions from the selection committee's list. No athlete received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for 2025. Seventeen sportspersons were approved for the Arjuna…

The Economic Times

Asian Games gold next, long career bigger goal after Arjuna recognition: Tejaswin Shankar

Tejaswin Shankar aims for Asian Games gold after Commonwealth Games medals. He has improved his decathlon scores significantly this season. Shankar seeks a personal best performance at the upcoming continental event. He will focus solely on the decathlon, not individual high jump. Consistency and fitness are key to his long-term…

The Economic Times

From Mary Kom to Jaismine, Chhote Lal Yadav's quiet craft earns him the Dronacharya

Chhote Lal Yadav received the Dronacharya Award for his unique coaching methods. He successfully extended MC Mary Kom's career and transformed Jaismine Lamboria into a world champion. Yadav tailors training programs to each boxer's individual needs and physical requirements. His personalized approach has led to significant achievements for his boxers.…

The Economic Times

Iyer promises massive talent hunt as India eye rich medal haul in 2036 Olympics

A nationwide talent hunt will identify young athletes for the 2036 Olympics. The Indian Olympic Association is actively working with sports federations on this plan. This initiative aims to build a strong pipeline of potential medal winners. Increased government and private sector support fuels optimism for future sporting achievements. Preparations…

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‘Audiences ask to feel my calves!’ The endurance extremists pounding treadmills and pumping pedals at the fringe

How do you keep audiences gripped while cycling 27km per show? From the Australian recreating a Tour de France win to a ‘toxically positive’ spin queen, we meet the acts bringing Olympian fitness to Edinburgh

The Economic Times

India set sights on top 10 positions for 2036 and 2048 Olympics via Khelo India Revamped Scheme

India aims for top ten Olympic finish in 2036 and top five in 2048. The Khelo India Revamped Scheme has a budget of Rs 36,441 crores. This plan focuses on talent identification and sports infrastructure development. Athletes will receive increased support and training opportunities across the nation. Maharashtra will strengthen…

The Independent UK

How Georgia Hunter Bell plans to turn golden year into rare double – starting in the Zurich Diamond League

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: After three major gold medals this year, Hunter Bell reveals her excitement to join the compelling 800m scene again and how she plans to follow in the footsteps of Kelly Holmes with an audacious double at LA28. By Jack Rathborn

The Times of India

Washington’s 12 introduced mountain goats multiplied into more than 1,000; decades later, 325 were airlifted out beneath helicopters

Mountain goats, originally introduced to Washington's Olympic Mountains, saw their populations surge over the decades, resulting in notable ecological disturbances and safety risks for the public. In response, wildlife officials initiated a comprehensive relocation mission, using helicopters to capture and transport these goats to the Cascade Mountains. This strategic action…

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Harvard can wait, Olympics can't: CWG Squash winner Anahat Singh puts college plan on hold to focus on Los Angeles 2028

Prioritizing her athletic ambitions, Anahat Singh has chosen to delay her college education in pursuit of Olympic qualification. Targeting a place in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, she looks to the Asian Games as her first significant challenge. Influenced by senior squash players like Joshna Chinappa, her journeys motivate…

The Independent UK

Amy Hunt is a superstar – but here’s how Team GB’s sprint queen can get even faster

New four-time European champion Amy Hunt has made no secret of her lofty ambitions within the sport, with the 2027 world championships and the LA Olympics in 2028 the next major milestones in her quest for greatness

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Usain Bolt: "I stopped worrying about the start. The end is…" - a lesson on letting go of a shaky beginning and focusing on the finish

A strong beginning can build genuine confidence, but it rarely decides on its own where a person actually ends up finishing. Usain Bolt said exactly this, in his own words, moments after winning the 100 metres final at the London 2012 Olympics in an Olympic record time of 9.63 seconds.…

The Guardian - UK

Elena Rybakina leads call for changes to 2028 calendar after schedule chaos

Elena Rybakina said of the schedule: ‘It’s just crazy … hopefully something will change’ after news the LA28 tennis event begins three days after Wimbledon

The Economic Times

Chewing gum, high heels and soft-drink stains: Why Athens’ iconic marble Olympic stadium is getting its first deep clean in more than a century

Chewing gum, high heels and soft-drink stains have become unlikely culprits behind the grime covering Athens’ iconic Panathenaic Stadium. The all-marble landmark, known as the Kallimarmaro, is undergoing its first systematic cleaning in more than a century, with conservation workers carefully removing dirt and organic material without damaging the historic…

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Katie Ledecky’s 14-Year Unbeaten Streak Is Over in the 800 Freestyle

The Australian claims gold in the event Ledecky dominated internationally starting as a 15-year-old at the 2012 London Olympics.

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Who's Next Up? Five Former NBA Players on the Doorstep of Basketball Hall of Fame

With Amar’e Stoudemire’s enshrinement into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, here’s a look at other former NBA players on the verge of induction.

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