Ahead of her women’s 50 kg freestyle final, grappler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after being found overweight (Getty Images) Phogat said such a gesture will also encourage other women sportspersons that their communities are there to support them even in their lean phase. Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from …
Paris Olympic double medallist Manu Bhaker may skip October’s World Cup here as the ace pistol shooter has decided to take a three-month break, her coach Jaspal Rana said. The 22-year-old Bhaker scripted Olympic history for India in Paris as she won a bronze each in the women’s 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol …
India In Paris Olympics 2024: फ्रांस की राजधानी पेरिस में 26 जुलाई से शुरू हुए खेलों के ‘महाकुंभ’ ओलंपिक 2024 का रविवार, 11 अगस्त को समापन (Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony) हो गया है. ओलंपिक समापन समारोह आधी रात को 12.30 बजे पेरिस के स्टेडियम में आयोजित हुआ. इस समापन समारोह में अमेरिकन आर्टिस्ट बिली …
In Greek mythology, Paris, after whom the French City of Love is named, was a skilled archer. India’s archery team didn’t hit the bull’s eye, but the Indian Olympic squad’s performance was commendable. For India, Paris Olympics was better than the 2016 Rio Olympics, when the country won just two medals. However, the tally of …
Japan’s Rei Higuchi opened up on the factors that determine a wrestler’s performance. Earlier, Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha had said that it’s the responsibility of a wrestler and the coaching staff to make sure that things stay smooth. The legendary athlete was appalled by the backlash faced by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dinshaw …
Paris 2024 Olympic Games finally came to an end with a star-studded closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Paris. The high-profile affair at France’s national stadium marked the passing of the baton to Los Angeles, hosts of the 2028 Olympic Games. While France had used its iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower …
The world number five India will take on Germany, the four-time Olympic gold medalists and current FIH Hockey World Cup champions in the semifinal of the men’s hockey competition at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Tuesday. This fixture has finally been confirmed after fourth-ranked Germany’s 3-2 win over seventh-ranked Argentina in the quarterfinal on Sunday. …
Aug 12, 2024 07:34 AM IST PT Usha’s comment came in the wake of India’s wait for a verdict from Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) where Vinesh Phogat appealed for a joint silver medal Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Sunday pointed the finger at Vinesh Phogat in response to the criticism …
French police have evacuated the area around the Eiffel Tower after a man was seen climbing the Paris landmark hours before the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday. The shirtless man was seen scaling the 330-meter (1,083-foot) tall tower in the afternoon. It’s unclear where he began his ascent, but he was spotted just above the …
The United States pipped China for top spot in the battle of medals on Sunday (August 11, 2024) as Paris prepared to bring the curtain down on one of the most successful Olympic Games in history. In a thrilling finale that capped 17 days of spellbinding action, the United States women’s basketball team squeezed past …