Nothing ever stopped me from playing sports: Sachin Tendulkar shares throwback pics
Tendulkar took to his official Twitter account, sharing the post consisting of two inspirational pictures and an equally beautiful message.
Jan 24, 2019, 17:24 PM IST
'Looking forward to the day when cricket is included in Olympics': Sachin Tendulkar
The former Indian batsman also expressed his belief that it was necessary to allocate a certain amount of time to teams, set to battle it out in the Olympics, in order to ensure quality preparation.
Jan 23, 2019, 15:55 PM IST
WADA says Russia still not compliant on anti-doping
In a statement issued Sunday night, WADA said it "acknowledges" the IOC`s latest move but pointed out that Russia is still not adhering to the World Anti-Doping Code.
Feb 26, 2018, 12:16 PM IST
Boxing could face expulsion from Olympic Games, IOC warns
Boxing could be knocked out of the next Olympic Games if the International Olympic Committee is not satisfied problems with the sport’s finances and governance are sorted out, IOC President Thomas Bach warned on Sunday.
Feb 04, 2018, 18:52 PM IST
Russian doping an 'unprecedented' attack on Olympics: Thomas Bach
The IOC announced the decision after examining evidence of state-sponsored doping over several years that reached a high-point at the Winter Olympics hosted in Sochi, Russia, in 2014.
Dec 06, 2017, 09:33 AM IST
IOC 'full support' for 2018 Winter Olympics despite North Korean tensions
The International Olympic Committee on Saturday gave its "full support" to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang despite tensions over North Korea`s nuclear tests which have raised concerns over the showpiece event.
Oct 29, 2017, 00:26 AM IST
IOC picks Paris as 2024 Olympics host, Los Angeles gets 2028 Games
The 2028 Olympics will be the first held in the United States since the chaotic 1996 Games in Atlanta.
Sep 13, 2017, 23:45 PM IST
IOC chief Thomas Bach hoping for Paris-Los Angeles hosting accord for 2024, 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee agreed Tuesday to award the 2024 and the 2028 Games at the same time, effectively ensuring that the two candidates each will host a games.
Jul 12, 2017, 23:59 PM IST
IOC boss Thomas Bach to meet US President Donald Trump over 2024 Games
Trump has publicly backed the Los Angeles 2024 Games bid but has so far had no active involvement in the campaign.
Jun 22, 2017, 22:23 PM IST
Michael Phelps urges US lawmakers to push for anti-doping reform, ensure fair system
The most decorated Olympian Phelps, expressed his frustration at the lack of progress in the battle against the use of performance enhancing drugs in sport.
Mar 01, 2017, 13:55 PM IST
Doping charges: Three Chinese weightlifters stripped of 2008 Olympic gold by IOC
The Chinese trio, all aged between 31 and 34, tested positive for the banned GHRP-2, a human growth hormone.
Jan 13, 2017, 11:03 AM IST
China-bound Saina Nehwal to skip IOC Athletes Commission meeting
China Super Series Premier will be held from November 15-20 and Hong Kong Open Super Series from November 22-27.
Oct 25, 2016, 21:07 PM IST
Olympics: IOC, Tokyo attempt to cut down on soaring 2020 Games costs
Tokyo`s preparations for the 2020 Games have been plagued by controversy since beating Madrid and Istanbul in the bidding race three years ago.
Oct 18, 2016, 20:11 PM IST
Saina Nehwal appointed member of International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission
Saina's appointment to the prestigious panel has come just when she is set to resume practice after recovering from a knee injury.
Oct 18, 2016, 11:52 AM IST
WADA to set up new dope testing body with IOC's backing: Report
The statement added that WADA will remain in control of regulatory and compliance in the anti-doping fight but that the new testing body will have responsibility for testing athletes.
Oct 08, 2016, 18:26 PM IST
High-stakes summit eyes anti-doping overhaul
In October 2015, before the Russia scandal exploded, the IOC floated the idea that global testing could be taken over by an independent body.
Oct 08, 2016, 14:59 PM IST
French president Francois Hollande says Paris safe for 2024 Olympics
Last month a plot to blow up a car packed with explosives near Notre Dame cathedral was foiled.
Oct 02, 2016, 22:01 PM IST
IOC chief "impressed, moved" by Paris 2024 unity
International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach said he was "very impressed and moved" by the unity of French athletes backing Paris`s bid to host the 2024 Olympics.
Oct 02, 2016, 03:49 AM IST
Finding Fancy Bears: False clues make it tough to track WADA hackers
Many others in the cybersecurity industry see the WADA hack as a straightforward act of Russian revenge, but solid evidence is hard to find.
Sep 17, 2016, 19:20 PM IST
Rio Olympics ticket-touting case: Brazil Police to question IOC chief Thomas Bach
The police move comes just after Bach was criticised for the handling of the allegations of state sponsored doping in Russia.
Sep 10, 2016, 10:30 AM IST
