Avani Lekhara, on 30th August, successfully defended her women's 10m air rifle shooting standing SH1 title at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, becoming the first Indian woman to win two gold medals in the Games' history.

India's lacklustre showing at the Olympics has reignited discussions on the detrimental effects of political involvement in sports. Controversies involving key figures like Vinesh Phogat and former Wrestling Federation President Braj Bhushan Singh have shed light on the apparent interference in national sporting events. With just six medals and no golds to show for in a population of 1.4 billion, questions about the influence of politics on sports have come to the forefront once again.

The Olympic Games boast a rich history that spans over two millennia, deeply intertwining with sport and culture. Originating in 776 BC, the ancient Games were held every four years in honour of the god Zeus, featuring not only athletic contests but also artistic events such as music, poetry, and theatre.

Major sports events increase racial hate crimes by 30 per cent, finds new research by the University of Cologne.

Prof Ikram Hussain, Department of Physical Education, and Prof Ekram Khan from the Department of Electronic Engineering at Aligarh Muslim University, in collaboration with Dr. Fuzail Ahmad and Anand Agrawal, have secured a patent titled “Split Sprint Timer” from the Intellectual Property Office of New Delhi. The patent, bearing the number 456666, was officially granted on the 4th of October.

Indian para-athletes have created history with India's highest-ever Medal Tally in the Para Asian Games with 111 medals, including 29 Gold medals.