Chinese Olympic badminton champion Lin Dan announces retirement

Jul 04, 2020

Beijing [China], July 4 : China's two-time Olympic badminton champion Lin Dan on Saturday announced his retirement, calling an end to his 20-year long...

"It's over": Star India boxer Mary Kom draws curtain on remarkable career

Jan 24, 2024

Six-time World Champion and 2012 Olympic medallist Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom on Wednesday announced her retirement from boxing.

Anush Agarwalla announces retirement of Olympic partner Sir Caramello

Jun 26, 2025

The duo etched their names in history at the Paris Olympics, where they became the first Indian rider-horse pair to compete in dressage on...

Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal confirms her retirement from competitive badminton

Jan 20, 2026

Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal on Tuesday confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton after being out of action for nearly two years due to a...

Two-time Olympic champion Valerie Adams announces retirement from shot put

Mar 01, 2022

Auckland [New Zealand], March 1 : New Zealand's sporting icon Dame Valerie Adams has called time on her legendary shot put career on Tuesday.

WFI president Sanjay welcomes Vinesh Phogat's retirement u-turn ahead of LA28 Olympics

Jan 01, 2026

Vinesh announced her return in December 2025, after an 18-month hiatus to chase her Olympic dream, confirming that she has come out of retirement...