Olympians - Latest News on Olympians | Read Breaking News on Zee News

IOA continues to defy IOC on chargesheet clause

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 15:50

The suspended Indian Olympic Association continued to be in a defiant mood despite the IOC`s tough stand on the chargesheet clause, saying Indian law would prevail on these matters and the world body cannot force these provisions upon it.

Senior athletes perform best at a later age

Last Updated: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 14:45

Researchers at Indiana University, who compared the performance of elite track and field athletes younger than 20 and those 20 and older, found that only a minority of the star junior athletes saw similar success as senior athletes.

Olympians live 3 years longer, says study

Last Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012, 14:23

The Olympians live longer, nearly three years longer, than the general population, regardless of the country of origin, the category of medals or specific sport, a study said.

British Olympian gets stolen medal back in the mail

Last Updated: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 10:10

One of the two bronze medals stolen from British Olympians earlier this week at a London discotheque was returned via mail, police said Friday.

London Olympics: Would have loved to hear national anthem says Sushil

Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 23:27

London Olympics silver medallist Sushil Kumar said he wanted to win the gold in the men`s 66kg freestyle wrestling event and hear India`s national anthem.

Sushil Kumar's journey: From mud pits to the Olympic podiums

Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 20:57

From being the son of a DTC bus conductor to becoming the first Indian sportsperson to win back-to-back medals at the world`s biggest sporting extravaganza -- the Olympic Games -- grappler Sushil Kumar has indeed come a long way.

Olympians with Haryana connection earn millions

Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 19:45

It pays to be a Haryanvi for now - with or without a medal in the London Olympics.

Russell Brand wants to have sex with Olympians

Last Updated: Thursday, August 9, 2012, 18:49

British comedian Russell Brand says he wants to head back to England after hearing many of the London 2012 Olympians are getting close with each other.

Relax, acclimatize for best performance: Rahul Bose to Olympians

Last Updated: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 15:57

Actor Rahul Bose, who is an international rugby player, has a word of advice for Indian Olympians headed for London. He wants them to relax and get used to the climate as it would help them give their best.

London witnesses 50 km long traffic jam as Olympians arrive!

Last Updated: Monday, July 16, 2012, 21:23

Utter chaos prevailed on London`s streets today as athletes started arriving for the upcoming Olympics, with a 50 km long traffic jam hitting traffic and logistic problems forcing some of them to take an unintentional `tour` of the city.

OAI advices Shah Rukh to disassociate from IPL

Last Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 14:43

The Olympians Association of India (OAI) has advised bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan to disassociate himself from the IPL and rather promote a sport that brings glory to the nation.

Foreign coaches should groom local coaches, feel Olympians

Last Updated: Saturday, September 24, 2011, 20:56

Former Olympians said in unison that if foreign coaches are roped in for every discipline, they should also be entrusted with the responsibility of nurturing the aspiring coaches.