Indian Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video showcasing his martial arts skills on Thursday (Aug 29), on the occasion of India's National Sports Day. National Sports Day marks the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand, the Indian hockey legend who brought three Olympic gold medals to the country.

Rahul Gandhi showcases his martial arts skills on India's sports day: 'Dojo Yatra coming soon'

As the Paris Olympics is done and the Paralympics is just around the corner....We're seeing the immediate benefits of the games on the French economy.

Olympic boost: Tourism surge fuels Paris economic uplift during Olympics

Matt Richardson is to join the British cycling team just weeks after winning three Olympic medals for Australia. The 25-year-old won silver in the individual sprint and keirin as well as bronze in the team sprint at the Paris Games.

Matt Richardson, three-time Olympic cycling medalist, switches to Great Britain from Australia

The brand value of Olympic medalists Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker has soared after the Paris Olympics. Can the duo challenge the monopoly of the Indian cricketers?

Brand value of Neeraj Chopra & Manu Bhaker soars

American gymnast Jordan Chiles was stripped of her bronze medal at the Paris Olympics by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Cas' decision has created a huge controversy and USA Gymnastics vow to continue 'seeking justice' for Chiles. Wion's Esha Hanspal gets you the details.

Paris Olympics: Why was Jordan Chiles stripped of her Olympic medal? | WION Sports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at the Red Fort, New Delhi on the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day, on Thursday (Aug 15). During his speech, Modi touched upon various aspects and even congratulated the Indian contingent, with some of them in attendance, for their performance in the just-concluded Paris Olympics 2024 edition.

It is India's dream to host 2036 Olympics, says PM Modi during Independence Day speech

Summer Olympics in the city of light and love lived up to its hype. Several records were broken, many new athletes claimed the world's attention and the games had their fair share of controversies. Here's a throwback to the 10 moments from the Paris games.

Paris Olympics 2024: Top 10 moments that stole the show

The Paris Olympics are over with six medals. This was India's third-best outing at the Olympic Games India had also won six medals at the London Olympics but in 2012 the country secured two Silvers and four bronzes to sum up India's performance in the French Capital. WION caught up with Chief-de-Mission Gagan Narang for more.

Olympics 2024: India's Chef-de-mission Gagan Narang speaks to WION on India's Paris Games campaign

Kenya topped the African medal count with 11 medals, which includes 4 gold. Algeria is in second place with 2 gold medals, and South Africa is third with 1 gold medal. Ethiopia completes the top four, also having 1 gold medal but with fewer silver medals. This year, the twelve African countries qualified for the competition performed even better, finishing just one medal ahead: the African continent won a total of 38 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics. We highlight some of the competitors who left the African stamp in Paris.

Africans who made an impact at the Olympics

The Olympic flag arrived in Los Angeles, where it will be flown in 2028. Los Angeles is going to host the next Summer Games.

Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles, host city for the 2028 Games

Former Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley said Monday it was the "right time" to retire as Britain's most successful diver walked away from the sport following the Paris Games.

Tom Daley, former Olympic diving gold medalist, announces retirement

Pakistan's Golden Boy, Arshad Nadeem, has returned to his hometown of Mian Channu to a hero's welcome. Nadeem is Pakistan's first individual gold medalist at the Olympic Games, winning the men's javelin gold with an Olympic record throw of 92.97 meters. Watch as WION's Pakistan Bureau Chief Anas Mallick visits Olympic medalist Arshad Nadeem's house.

Olympics 2024: WION reports from Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem's village in Pakistan

Paris prepared to bid a triumphant "au revoir" to the Olympics on Sunday as the curtain came down on its widely praised staging of the global sporting spectacular, starting a four-year countdown to the 2028 Summer Games across the Atlantic in Los Angeles, US.

The Paris Olympics come to an end with a star-studded ceremony

Olympics 2024: WION visits Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem's house | WION Exclusive

Tom Cruise’s stunts, Snoop Dogg's reactions: Key Highlights from Olympics 2024

After 19 thrilling days and 329 events the Paris Olympics have finally come to an end the grand finale brought together stars in the world of sport, Hollywood and music in a spectacular closing ceremony.

Paris Olympics 2024 comes to an end with star-studded ceremony

American Noah Lyles clinched the gold medal in the men's 100m at the 2024 Paris Olympics, inspiring millions worldwide by winning the race in a dramatic finish. He won it in 9.

How to manage asthma and win like Olympian Noah Lyles? Exclusive expert tips

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said at the Paris Games on Saturday he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term. "New times are calling for new leaders," the 70-year-old German lawyer, who has been in charge since 2013, told a session of IOC members in the French capital.

Olympics chief Thomas Bach says will not seek third term

Algeria boxer Image Khelif won the gold in women's welterweight category on Friday (Aug 9) at the Paris Olympics 2024 and delivered a strong message to her critics.

Paris Olympics 2024: 'Meaningless...,' Algeria's Imane Khelif reacts after winning boxing gold amid gender row

The Indian men’s hockey team came from a goal down to beat Spain 2-1 and win the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics and gave a befitting farewell to veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh who played his last International match on Thursday.

Paris Olympics 2024: India win back-to-back medals for the first time since 1972

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has demanded that the fundamental rights of athletes to their physical integrity be upheld as details of the petition filed were revealed exclusively to WION on Friday (Aug 9).

Exclusive | Vinesh Phogat disqualification: Indian wrestler demands her rights be upheld in CAS petition

India’s Viensh Phogat’s demand for a shared silver medal hangs in the balance as a verdict is expected before Sunday’s (Aug 11) closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024.

Vinesh Phogat disqualification: Verdict expected before Olympics end as wrestler demands shared silver medal

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat from India and Darian Cruz from Puerto Rico will face each other in a 57 kg wrestling match for the bronze medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024.

Aman Sehrawat vs Darian Cruz Live Streaming: Where to watch Paris Olympics 2024 in India

Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi is winning the internet with her heart-warming comments on Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem. Neeraj's mother brushed aside any disappointment of her son missing the gold medal in the men's javelin at the Paris Olympics and said Nadeem is also her child.

Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj's mother's comments on Arshad Nadeem wins hearts

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