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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicOlympics 2024

Topic: Olympics 2024

SubscriberWrites: The Olympics, Media, and India’s Misplaced Priorities

The Indian sporting establishment must shift its focus from celebrating past achievements to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Manu Bhaker stashed away 1st Olympic medal in almirah. ‘Told myself it isn’t going to help next day’

In an exclusive interview with ThePrint, Manu Bhaker, who scripted history by winning 2 medals at Paris Olympics, talks about newfound fame, shooting as a sport & taking a break to catch her breath.

‘Sherni hai Vinesh’: Emotional scenes at Vinesh Phogat’s homecoming, from Delhi to villages of Haryana

Cheers and showers of flower petals at roadshow attended by hundreds as India welcomes home a champion. Don't want her to retire from wrestling, says Vinesh's mother Premlata.

Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder reflects ‘systemic failure of justice & governance’ — Urdu press

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Indian hockey lacked astro turf, good equipment in 1980s. It took 4 decades to make a comeback

India has produced some amazing hockey talents like Major Dhyan Chand who scored 14 goals in the 1928 Olympics, including three goals in the final against the Dutch.

Phryge, the friendly Paris Olympics 2024 mascot, has a history dating back to Greece & Rome

The Phrygian symbol upon which the mascot is based has a fraught global history that challenges the narrative of freedom and unity the Olympics and its French hosts want to tell.

Dutee Chand backs Olympic boxer Khelif over gender row. ‘Why such allegations only when we win?’

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's opponent abandoned their match Thursday, saying punch 'hurt too much'. Khelif has since been facing allegations of having genetically male characteristics.

Paris Olympics is all about Biles and Bhaker. And we’ve got a front-row seat, 24×7

This week, it was a pleasure to get away from the chakravyuh or labyrinth of politics and watch Rafael Nadal on the tennis court instead of JP Nadda in Parliament.

Reciting Gita, reuniting with ex-coach — shooter Manu Bhaker’s comeback story & bronze win at Olympics

Bhaker is India's 1st female shooter to win an Olympic medal, ending a 12-yr drought for India in the sport. She will now compete for bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.

On Camera

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.