We must host the Olympics, be it in 2036 or 2046: Bhupathi

IMAGE: Mahesh Bhupathi put forth the example of the BCCI and how the money they have trickles down to the grassroots and that is not possible with other sports.. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Mahesh......

IOA chief Ramachandran awarded Olympic Order

Indian Olympic Association president N Ramachandran was awarded the Olympic Order for outstanding service to the Olympic movement on Sunday. Instituted in May 1975, the Olympic Order is the highest......

'IOC chief Bach wants India to win more Olympic medals'

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach, who is scheduled to meet Prime......

'Sportspersons and not Federations are backbone of sport'

Recently-elected Indian Olympic Association president N Ramachandran has promised to make national federations more accountable and transparent in their functioning, saying that he would not......

India back in Olympic fold after IOC lifts ban

In news that will please Indian sports lovers, Indian Olympic Association secretary-general Rajeev Mehta confirmed on Tuesday that the International Olympic Committee has lifted the ban on India.......