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World's oldest stadium to reclaiming chess: India's sporting journey
The Vantage Take • 2 months agoFrom ancient kingdoms to colonialism and independence, India's sporting landscape has changed a lot. Decades ago, India was a hockey powerhouse, winning Olympic golds with ease. Today, the country is cricket crazy, dominating the financial and political side of the game. We trace India's sporting rise
Imane Khelif hits back at Donald Trump, says she's not 'intimidated' or transgender
Fpsports • 7 months agoImane Khelif, who won Paris Olympics boxing gold amid a gender controversy, is aiming to defend her title at the 2028 Los Angeles Games and says she will not be intimidated by President Donald Trump.
Imane Khelif slams IBA after complaint against IOC, threatens legal action: 'Silence is no longer an option'
Fpsports • 8 months agoImane Khelif has criticised International Boxing Association (IBA) for making baseless allegations against her and said that she will be taking legal actions to protect her rights. The IBA recently filed a complaint against International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allowing Khelif to take part in Paris Olympics.
Explained: Why IOC is issuing replacements for medals won in Paris Olympics, including Manu Bhaker's twin bronze
Fpsports • 9 months agoThe 5,084 medals that were awarded in the Paris 2024 Games were designed by luxury jewellery and watch firm Chaumet and produced by the Monnaie de Paris. Each of those medals contained pieces of the iconic Eiffel Tower.
WFI chief accuses Sports Ministry of 'favouritism' after Manu Bhaker's initial Khel Ratna snub: 'Officials sit and try to...'
Fpsports • 9 months agoSanjay Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, has made accusation of 'favouritism' against the Sports Ministry after Paris Olympics medal-winning shooter Manu Bhaker was initially snubbed from the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award nominees' list.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on 2025 campaign: 'We want to be back on top of the world'
Ujwals • 9 months agoAfter a challenging end to 2024, Indian badminton men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are fit and eager to start afresh in 2025. With returning coach Kim Tan Her, they aim to reclaim the top spot in the rankings.
Olympic medallist Fred Kerley's violent arrest video reignites questions about policing of black men in USA
Fpsports • 9 months agoA recently surfaced video of Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley’s violent arrest has sparked outrage and renewed conversations about systemic issues in policing Black men in the United States. The video shows disturbing scenes of forceful detainment, prompting widespread condemnation and demands for accountability.
Manu Bhaker to receive Khel Ratna along with D Gukesh and two others, confirms Sports Ministry
Fpsports • 9 months agoBesides Bhaker and Gukesh, India men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold-winning high jumper Praveen Kumar are the others who have been nominated for the highest sporting honour in the country.
Rewind 2024: From BCCI-PCB drama to Russians competing as neutrals in Olympics, how sports was dominated by politics
Fpsports • 9 months agoGiven how action-packed the year 2024 was in terms of major sporting events – Paris Olympics, men's and women's T20 World Cups, UEFA Euro, Copa America and more – it is only natural for politics to have had an influence on several of those events.
Rewind 2024: How India took giant leaps this year, from economy to space
Fp Explainers • 9 months ago2024 was a year of celebration for India. The country voted for its new government, its economy flourished and its space sector is also growing. As another year passes by, here’s a look at India’s big achievements