Summer Olympics

Timelines

26 Jan 2021

Florida offers to host Tokyo Olympics: Details here

Florida's Chief Financial Officer, on Monday, told the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that the state would be happy to host the Olympics Games if Japan decide to back out.

23 Mar 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Canada pulls out of Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Canada has become the first nation to pull out of the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

19 Mar 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Four instances when Olympic Games were affected

The coronavirus pandemic has come down hard on almost every sporting event around the world.

03 Mar 2020

Tokyo 2020 Olympics could get postponed due to coronavirus

Japan's Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto revealed that the upcoming Tokyo Olympics could get postponed until the end of the year, owing to the risk of coronavirus.

05 Nov 2019

Chou Tien-chen becomes his own coach for Olympics: Here's why

Taiwanese shuttler Chou Tien-chen, who is currently ranked number two in the world among singles players, has taken a bold decision to become his own coach, as he eyes his maiden Olympic gold.

19 Aug 2019

These countries have won the most Olympic medals

The Olympics is the greatest sporting extravaganza on this planet.

18 Aug 2019

Five embarrassing moments from Olympics

Olympics is the greatest sporting event and spectacle on the globe.

13 Aug 2019

Will cricket finally be a part of Olympics?

Cricket is one of the few major sports which is not played in the Olympics.

03 Aug 2019

Here are some unbreakable Olympic records

Olympics is the greatest sporting showcase on this earth.

01 Jan 2019

Bhaichung Bhutia: 50-50 chance of India reaching Asian Cup knockout-stage

Former captain of the Indian football team, Bhaichung Bhutia, has opened up regarding India's chances of qualifying from the group stage of the AFC Asian Cup.

19 Sep 2018

2032 Olympics: North and South Korea will bid jointly

In a positive development, for two nations facing a diplomatic struggle, North and South Korea are planning to make a joint bid for the 2032 Olympics.

31 Jul 2018

For better viewing experience, 'Gold' to release in IMAX format

Akshay Kumar's upcoming film 'Gold' will be released in IMAX theatres in India and select international markets beginning August 15.

28 Feb 2018

Japan unveils the mascots for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The mascots for 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been unveiled.

11 Nov 2017

Delhi Govt calls off "Odd-Even Scheme" for now

In a surprising move, the Delhi Government has now reportedly called off the odd-even traffic scheme, which was to be implemented from 13-17 November.

11 Nov 2017

NGT approves odd-even scheme; 2-Wheelers, govt servants, women not exempt

The National Green Tribunal, which earlier barred the Delhi Government from re-introducing the odd-even scheme, has given its approval to the Kejriwal-led government to implement the traffic restrictions.