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In the US, Olympians are often students, who also participate in the annual National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) events.

Reigning Asian champion and multiple ISSF medallist Varun Tomar nailed a double winning the senior and junior men’s 10m air pistol titles at the 67th National Shooting Championships.

Set to be conferred with the Arjuna Award, she shared her views on the application process, calling for improvisation.

The backstroke specialist announced her retirement on Wednesday, saying that she will be finding her ‘next thing’ in the New Year.

Under his captaincy, India won 16 of the 17 matches while one was drawn at 1928 Amsterdam.

The Olympian added a third gold to Tamil Nadu’s tally after K Bibish’s triumph in men’s foil and KP Gisho Nidhi’s win in the men’s sabre event.

Its last edition was held in 2018 before the governing body discontinued the event.

Huang Yaqiong, a part of the Chinese mixed doubles team, has withdrawn from the national squad citing her inability to continue striving for the country.

The 38th National Games 2025, slated to run from January 28 to February 14, 2025 in Dehradun, will feature Olympians in various roles.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi credited the Bastar Olympics 2024’s success, an annual event hosted by the Chhattisgarh Olympic Association, during his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ speech on Sunday.