Maharashtra has told the Bombay High Court that it is proposing a posthumous Padma Vibhushan for wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav, India’s first individual Olympic medal winner. The state will also submit a fresh proposal for the Padma Awards 2027. The court is hearing a Public Interest Litigation filed by Jadhav’s son’s foundation.
Olympian Vinesh Phogat has made a major disclosure in the sexual harassment case against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, saying she is among the six complainants who filed a complaint. The wrestler’s revelation adds weight to the allegations and keeps focus on what victims reported and when, as the case continues to draw national attention.
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Three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat is set to return to competitive wrestling after switching to the 57kg category. She is preparing for the National Open Ranking Tournament 2026 in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, from May 10 to 12. The event will be a key step in her comeback and could influence her rankings and future selection chances.
Two time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker faced backlash after an NRAI event reportedly asked her about 15 year old cricket talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Critics said the comparison undermined her sporting achievements. Bhaker responded calmly, stressing that young athletes need strong mentorship and the right environment to grow, not unfair framing.
Gurbax Singh Grewal, the former Indian men’s hockey player and a bronze medal winner with the 1968 Mexico City squad, has died at 84. He passed away on Friday evening in Zirakpur near Chandigarh, reportedly after a heart attack. Grewal’s Olympic achievement remains a defining chapter in India’s hockey history.
Cricket is officially back on the Olympic path after 128 years, with ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta breaking ground for the Los Angeles 2028 cricket venue. The site, tied to the Los Angeles Knight Riders, is expected to bring the sport to billions worldwide. ICC says the Olympics inclusion reflects cricket’s global reach and mass appeal.
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BCCI secretary Jay Shah hailed the start of construction for a dedicated cricket venue in Pomona, California, ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics. As work officially begins for the historic Olympic moment, the project signals cricket’s return to the Games and highlights ICC and organizers’ efforts to prepare the sport’s stage years in advance.
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