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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicInternational Olympic Committee

Topic: International Olympic Committee

India makes formal offer to hold Olympics 2036 to IOC

New Delhi: India has submitted a 'Letter of Intent', expressing its desire to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to the International Olympic...

As 2024 Olympics come to a close, here’s how some top-performing countries reward their medallists

While official awards from IOC are limited to medals, most countries have their own ways to reward Olympic champions. Bonuses are not standardised and vary based on country.

Athletes can wear hijab in Paris 2024 Olympic Games athletes’ village without restriction, says IOC

Home to one of Europe’s largest Muslim minorities, France has implemented laws designed to protect its strict form of secularism, known as ‘laicité.’

What’s it like to play FIFA for India? Meet esports athlete Charanjot, who’s heading to Asian Games

Esports will debut as official medal event at 19th Asian Games, beginning 23 September, where 21 FIFAe teams are featuring. Charanjot Singh secured top seeding in South Asia.

Kremlin calls IOC rules ‘discriminatory’ after it allows Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov slammed the IOC decision, saying the rules for athletes contain 'elements of discrimination'.

IOC president Thomas Bach says Russian participation in sports ‘works’ despite war

The IOC sanctioned Russia & Belarus after the February 2022 invasion but is now eager to see athletes come back across all sports and have a chance to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

IOA to amend constitution for elections, after ‘fruitful’ meeting with IOC

The International Olympic Committee had called for a meeting with the Indian Olympic Association after it issued a warning to the latter to hold elections by December or face ban.

Olympics body suspends talks with India over hosting events after visa denied to Pakistani athletes

India's decision also cost it its qualification status for the men's 25m rapid fire event at the New Delhi World Cup.

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.