Isinbayeva to continue as Youth Olympics ambassador

Last Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 16:57

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sunday announced that two-time Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia will be an official ambassador of the 2014 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Nanjing, China.

Scotland, Argentina, Colombia shortlisted for 2018 Youth Olympic Games

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 10:08

International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge announced that Scottish city Glasgow, Argentine capital Buenos Aires and Colombia’s Medellin have been shortlisted as the final candidates to host the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.

Six cities bid for 2018 Youth Olympic Games

Last Updated: Saturday, March 3, 2012, 13:59

A total of six cities from Europe and Latin America have submitted applications to bid for the third edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2018.

Indian pugilists all set for Cuban Youth Olympics

Last Updated: Thursday, July 14, 2011, 19:42

A 16-member Indian boxing team will be travelling to Cuba to participate in the Youth Olympic Games from July 18 to 30.

India finish Youth Olympics campaign with eight medals

Last Updated: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 23:49

India finished their campaign in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games with eight medals, including six silver and two bronze as curtain came down on the multi-discipline sporting event.

Boxer Shiv Thapa wins silver in Youth Olympics

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 15:45

Boxer Shiv Thapa settled for a silver as he went down fighting to Cuban world champion Ramirez Robeisy Aloy in the bantam weight final on the penultimate of the Youth Olympic Games.

Boxer Vikas wins bronze in Youth Olympics

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 21:24

Boxer Vikas Krishan won bronze medal for India in the Youth Olympic Games.

Durgesh Pal wins silver in Youth Olympic Games

Last Updated: Monday, August 23, 2010, 21:19

India`s Durgesh Kumar Pal clichéd the silver with a personal best timing of 50.81sec in the 400m Hurdles but his compatriots disappointed on the ninth day of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games.

Yuki in tennis final in Youth Olympic Games

Last Updated: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 18:10

Yuki Bhambri pulled off an upset victory to storm into the final of the tennis event but the hoopsters and swimmers came up with disappointing performances on a mixed day for the Indians in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games.

Prannoy assures India of silver in Youth Olympic Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 19:21

Rising shuttler H S Prannoy assured India a silver, while tennis sensation Yuki Bhambri inched closer to his medal as India wrapped up a mixed day in the inaugural Youth Olympics games here on Wednesday.

Yuki in semis of Youth Olympic Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 19:12

Yuki Bhambri braved cramps to get the better of Ireland`s John Morrissey and enter the semifinals of the boys singles event in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games here on Wednesday.

Kadian bags bronze; Yuki, Prannoy continue winning run at YOG

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 18:45

Wrestler Kadian Satywart won a bronze in freestyle event, while shuttler HS Pronnoy and Yuki Bhambri kept their medal hopes alive as Indians had a good day in office in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games on Tuesday.