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Canada joins US, allies in diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics: Trudeau

Trudeau said his government has been talks with allies about it in recent months

UK, Aus join United States in diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics

The UK's move follows countries, such as the US, Lithuania, and Australia, declaring boycotts over human rights concerns

UK joins diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics in China next year

The UK's move follows countries such as the US and Australia declaring boycotts over human rights concerns

US will pay the price for boycotting Olympics, will take actions: China

China opposes the boycott and would take "resolute countermeasures", foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said

Athletes can take part in Beijing Olympics despite boycott: Ex-US diplomat

After the Biden administration announced the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, former US diplomat on Monday informed the athletes will still be able to take part in the games

China may not invite United States politicians to Winter Olympics

Efforts to fight the pandemic ruled out large-scale invitations

Rio Olympics boss Nuzman sentenced to 30 years in prison

Corruption, money laundering and tax evasion are the charges

Saurabh Chaudhary wins free pistol gold at Shooting Nationals

This was the second medal day of the championship, scheduled to run till December 6

J&K: Alpine skier Arif Khan qualifies for Beijing Winter Olympics next year

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated Khan on qualifying for the winter sports showpiece.

Biden administration weighs diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

Democratic and Republican lawmakers, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have advocated for such a diplomatic boycott in protest of China's human rights abuses.

My entire focus on sports, biopic can wait until I win more medals: Chopra

Ever since the javelin thrower won an Olympic gold medal there have been talks about what his biopic would look like

T10 format could be played in the Olympics, says Faf du Plessis

Former South African skipper Faf du Plessis, who will make his debut in the Abu Dhabi T10 this year, said on Wednesday that the T10 format had the potential to be a part of the Olympics curriculum

Oscar Pistorius up for parole, must meet parents of girlfriend he killed

Eight years after he shot dead his girlfriend, Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius is up for parole

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra returns to training after historic feat

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has returned to training at the NIS-Patiala

We are in talks with IOC for 2036 Olympics, Motera best venue: IOA chief

Olympic games can be hosted in three or four cities in India, and the IOA is in talks with the IOC about India's possible bid for 2036, the IOA chief said.

Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar seeks bail in Chhatrasal Stadium murder case

Sushil Kumar on Monday moved a Delhi court seeking bail in the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case, saying that the police built a false case and presented a 'guilty image' of him

IOC announce Winter Olympics in Beijing will not allow foreign spectators

A 21-day quarantine for non-fully vaccinated athletes, officials and workers will be in force at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, the IOC said.

Tokyo Olympic Games CEO: Official costs known early next year

Olympic costs are notoriously difficult to track, but no matter the actual cost, most of it is public money

Hope more youngsters from Manipur take up hockey, Nilakanta Sharma

In nearly four decades since Pangambam Nilakomol Singh became Manipur's first hockey Olympian, the state has seen four more male players representing Team India in the quadrennial showpiece

Neeraj Chopra sets sights on Olympic record to go with his golden feat

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday said that he has set his eyes on breaking the Olympic record to go with his gold medal winning feat at the Tokyo Games. Neeraj, who has a personal best of 88.07m metres, clinched the historic gold with a throw of 87.58m in his second attempt at Tokyo Games. The Olympic record stands at 90.57m set by Andreas Thorkildsen in Beijing 2008 and Neeraj said it would be great to add one more feather to his cap. "An Olympic gold medal is the ultimate. But in athletics, you can add one more thing to your gold medal an Olympic record, the 23-year-old said during his maiden trip to Kolkata after becoming the first ever Indian to win an Olympics gold in athletics. "I've the national record standing at 88.07 metres, while the Olympic record is 90.57. If I can go a step further then it would be an Olympic gold with a personal best and an Olympic record, he said about his target. Neeraj is here on a two-day visit for a private felicitation .