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Experts share tips to take the final leap in sports and professional life

Experts share tips to take the final leap in sports and professional life

With six Indian Olympians finishing in fourth place at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympiad, the debate over unfulfilled potential refuses to die down. Experts from sport and the corporate world discuss how it’s possible to take that final leap

19 August,2024 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
CAS dismisses Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for shared silver

CAS dismisses Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for shared silver

Vinesh was disqualified for being 100gm overweight at the time of the weigh-in on the morning of the women’s 50kg freestyle final last week

14 August,2024 09:55 PM IST | Paris | PTI

"Weight management a responsibility of athlete, coach....": PT Usha

PT Usha said that the hate shown towards Dr Pardiwala and his team is unacceptable. Further, she stated that the ones rushing to judge the IOA medical team should consider the facts before arriving at any conclusions. Following the matter, the wrestler appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to award her a joint silver medal

12 August,2024 11:58 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Chief medical officer reveals 'drastic' steps taken to cut Vinesh's weight

Chief medical officer reveals 'drastic' steps taken to cut Vinesh's weight

Vinesh, on Tuesday, scripted history as the first Indian woman wrestler to advance to the gold medal match in her category

07 August,2024 05:00 PM IST | Paris | mid-day online correspondent
IOA prez Usha slams WFI ad-hoc panel for exclusion of Antim’s coaches in list

IOA prez Usha slams WFI ad-hoc panel for exclusion of Antim’s coaches in list

She wants her coaches Bhagat Singh and Vikas to travel with her along with physiotherapist Heera. The IOA has cleared all the names but the support staff members attached with Panghal are still awaiting visa clearance

18 July,2024 08:45 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
IOA plannning for comprehensive support schemes for former Olympians

IOA plannning for comprehensive support schemes for former Olympians

The announcement was made by IOA President and legendary athlete PT Usha on Sunday, marking a significant step towards athlete-centric reforms within the organisation

24 June,2024 07:05 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
IOA chief Usha says Executive Council members trying to sideline her

IOA chief Usha says Executive Council members trying to sideline her

Usha said the continuation or termination of Narang, who was appointed on June 7, 2023, would only be based on her recommendation and not on the "whims and fancies of anybody else." Iyer and Narang, however, had been discharging their official duties since being brought on board by Usha

08 April,2024 05:48 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
IOA CEO appointment: 12 EC members allege president Usha

IOA CEO appointment: 12 EC members allege president Usha

"We would also like to bring to your attention that upon the public announcement of the CEO, we have received multiple concerning reports regarding the prior employment track record of the short-listed candidate

17 January,2024 12:08 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
It’s time to bid for Olympics: IOA chief PT Usha

It’s time to bid for Olympics: IOA chief PT Usha

India won an unprecedented 107 medals, including 28 gold, in the games that ended on Sunday.

09 October,2023 08:33 AM IST | Hangzhou | PTI
Asian Games 2023: ‘Nervous nineties is  as good as century’

Asian Games 2023: ‘Nervous nineties is as good as century’

IOA and AFI feel India’s medal count won’t touch century mark, but believe it’s still a great feat given athletes have ensured best-ever Asian Games haul

06 October,2023 07:27 AM IST | Hangzhou | Ashwin Ferro

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