Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu has been named the goodwill ambassador for this year's 'Earth Hour India', an 18-year-old movement that seeks to raise awareness for environmental issues.

Indian badminton sensation P.V. Sindhu, renowned for her prowess on the court, is now making strides off the court as well. The two-time Olympic medallist has been appointed as the goodwill ambassador for this year's 'Earth Hour India,' an initiative aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues.

More than 150 shotgun shooters are sweating over their participation in crucial national Olympic trials later this month in Patiala in the wake of the farmers' agitation and the restrictions imposed on inter-state travel.

"The ad-hoc committee will be organising the selection trials for selecting the Indian wrestling team for the upcoming Olympic Qualifiers & Asian Championships on March 10-11, 2024," the ad-hoc committee, headed by Bhupender Singh Bhajwa, said in a statement.

India's Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been honoured with a plaque at the famous Ice Palace at Jungfraujoch, known as the 'Top of Europe', in Switzerland.

Abhinav Bindra etched his name in history as India's inaugural individual gold medalist at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, securing the top spot in the men's 10m air rifle event.