Nisha Dahiya clinches India's fifth Olympic quota in wrestling during Istanbul qualifiers
7 months, 1 week ago

Nisha Dahiya clinches India's fifth Olympic quota in wrestling during Istanbul qualifiers

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Dahiya became the fifth Indian wrestler — all of them female so far — to secure quota for the Paris Games by defeating Romania’s Alexandra Anghel in the 68kg semi-finals at the World Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul. Nisha Dahiya became the fifth Indian female wrestler to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics after defeating Romania’s Alexandra Anghel in the 68kg semi-finals at the World Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul on Friday. World U-23 bronze medallist Dahiya, who had won silver in the Asian Championships last year, defeated Anghel 8-4 to enter the 68kg final and secure another Olympic quota for her country in the process. While Panghal obtained an Olympic quota in 53kg category with a bronze-medal finish at the World Championships last year, Phogat, Anshu Malik and Reetika Hooda clinched the spots for the country at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan in March.

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Under-23 World Wrestling Championships: Chirag Chikkara clinches gold as India shines with nine medals
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Under-23 World Wrestling Championships: Chirag Chikkara clinches gold as India shines with nine medals

The Hindu  

Chirag Chikkara clinched the gold medal in the men's 57kg freestyle category at the Under-23 World Championships in Tirana. He defeated Abdymalik Karachov of Kyrgyzstan 4-3 in the final seconds of the competition. Chikkara becomes the second Indian man to win the gold at the U23 Championships, following Aman Sehrawat's achievement in the same category in 2022. India finished fourth …

India Secures Sixth Medal at Under-23 Wrestling World Championships 2024
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Secures Sixth Medal at Under-23 Wrestling World Championships 2024

The Hindu  

Abhishek Dhaka secured India's sixth medal at the Under-23 Wrestling World Championships 2024 in Tirana, Albania. He won the bronze in the men's freestyle 61kg category, defeating Mykyta Abramov of Ukraine 3-1. India is yet to win a gold in this edition of the tournament, but they have secured a total of 6 medals so far.

Under-17 World Wrestling Championships 2024: India wins four gold medals in women’s freestyle
4 months ago

Under-17 World Wrestling Championships 2024: India wins four gold medals in women’s freestyle

The Hindu  

Indian women wrestlers Aditi Kumari, Neha, Pulkit, and Mansi on Thursday became the Under-17 World champions in their respective categories, stamping their class in the prestigious Cadets event, here. Frolova made a desperate attempt to get the winning move but Pulkit defended well in the final 20 seconds to claim the title. Mansi Lather clinched the top podium spot after …

Neha Sangwan from Vinesh Phogat's village wins gold in U-17 World Championship
4 months ago

Neha Sangwan from Vinesh Phogat's village wins gold in U-17 World Championship

India Today  

Neha Sangwan beat Japan's So Tsutsui 10-0 to win the gold medal in the 57kg category at the U-17 World Championships in Amman on August 22, Thursday. For us, the Olympic Gold was hers and that's what we want to tell her," Neha Sangwan, the World -17 champion and World Cadet Bronze medallist had earlier told the Indian Express, showcasing …

Vinesh Phogat to return to India on August 17, confirms wrestler Bajrang Punia
4 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat to return to India on August 17, confirms wrestler Bajrang Punia

India TV News  

The star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is set to return to India on August 17, confirmed her teammate Bajrang Punia on Wednesday. Vinesh witnessed a heartbreaking Paris Olympics 2024 campaign after she was disqualified hours before her final bout for a gold medal match on August 7. But a big controversy hit the 33rd Summer Games after the organisers disqualified …

Paris Olympics 2024: India's campaign concludes on penultimate day with medal count currently at six
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: India's campaign concludes on penultimate day with medal count currently at six

Firstpost  

India’s campaign concluded with wrestler Reetika Hooda’s quarter-final exit in the women’s 76kg event and golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar finishing tied-29th and tied-49th respectively on Saturday. India’s campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics officially concluded on Saturday, the penultimate day of competitions, with Reetika Hooda bowing out of the women’s 76 kg wrestling event with a quarter-final defeat …

India's Paris Olympics 2024 Campaign Ends With Six Medals As Reetika Hooda Faces Defeat In Wrestling QF
4 months, 1 week ago

India's Paris Olympics 2024 Campaign Ends With Six Medals As Reetika Hooda Faces Defeat In Wrestling QF

ABP News  

India concluded their Paris Olympics 2024 campaign when Reetika Hooda lost to top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the women's 76 kg freestyle wrestling quarterfinals on August 10. India's medal tally at the Paris Olympics 2024 features Manu Bhaker winning bronze in the 10m Air Pistol and also in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh. …

India's Day 15 Results At Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

India's Day 15 Results At Paris Olympics 2024

ABP News  

India faced another blow in women's wrestling as Reetika Hooda was defeated by top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the quarterfinal of the women's 76 kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 10. ALSO ON ABP Live | ‘Don’t Forget What Vinesh Phogat Has Done’: Neeraj Chopra's Plea Ahead Of Silver Medal Verdict - WATCH …

How Reetika Hooda Can Still Win Bronze Medal Despite Quarterfinal Loss At Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

How Reetika Hooda Can Still Win Bronze Medal Despite Quarterfinal Loss At Paris Olympics 2024

ABP News  

Indian wrestler Reetika Hooda was defeated 1-1 on technical criteria by top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the quarterfinal of the women’s 76kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 10. How Can Reetika Hooda Still Win Bronze Medal In Olympics wrestling, there are two bronze medals awarded to the participants. For the women’s 76kg category, …

Reetika Hooda wins her opening bout in 76kg wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Reetika Hooda wins her opening bout in 76kg wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024

India TV News  

Indian wrestler Reetika Hooda kicked off her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign with an easy 12-2 win in the opening round of the women's freestyle 76 kg category on Saturday. She defeated Hungary's Bernadett Nagy, the two-time European champion with a dominant performance and will next face the world no.1 Aiperi Medet Kyzy in the quarter-final round later on Saturday. The …

India wraps up Paris Olympics 2024 campaign without gold; check India's mixed performance
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India wraps up Paris Olympics 2024 campaign without gold; check India's mixed performance

India TV News  

India's campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024 concluded after wrestler Reetika Hooda's elimination on Saturday, August 10. India failed to win gold in a major blow to its standing in the medal table but wrapped up an eventful campaign with one silver and five bronze medals. The 22-year-old shooter Manu Bhaker contributed to India's two medals while the Tokyo gold …

Aman Sehrawat’s quest for Paris Olympics glory: How the wrestler lost 5kg before bronze medal bout weigh-in
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Aman Sehrawat’s quest for Paris Olympics glory: How the wrestler lost 5kg before bronze medal bout weigh-in

The Hindu  

Aman Sehrawat didn’t brood. Aman celebrates after winning bronze in the men’s freestyle 57kg match against Darian Toi Cruz of Puerto Rico in Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris. On the first day of competition, Iran’s Alireza Sarlak, a former world’s silver medallist and medal contender, failed to make weight and was scratched from the competition. Aman Sehrawat’s bronze in the men’s …

Paris 2024 Olympics: IOA optimistic of favourable resolution at CAS regarding Vinesh Phogat’s appeal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: IOA optimistic of favourable resolution at CAS regarding Vinesh Phogat’s appeal

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association, on Friday, said that it remains optimistic about a favourable outcome of wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s application before the Court of Arbitration of Sport’s Ad hoc division. Vinesh Phogat's retirement announcement is just 💔#Wrestling | #ParisOlympics | #Paris2024pic.twitter.com/szjs5AVD2O — Sportstar August 8, 2024 Two days later though, the wrestler appealed against her disqualification to the CAS, with …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Aman dedicates medal to parents and India after winning bronze in wrestling
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Aman dedicates medal to parents and India after winning bronze in wrestling

The Hindu  

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat dedicated his bronze medal, at the Paris 2024 Olympics, to his parents and India, after beating Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz 13-5 at the Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris on Friday. Aman became the fifth Olympic medallist from Chhatrasal Akhara, after Sushil Kumar, Ravi Dahiya, Bajrang Punia and Yogeshwar Dutt. RELATED: Aman Sehrawat beats Darian Toi Cruz …

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 14: Aman Sehrawat Clinches Wrestling Bronze- Full List Of India Results On August 9
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 14: Aman Sehrawat Clinches Wrestling Bronze- Full List Of India Results On August 9

ABP News  

Paris Olympics, Day 14: India managed to add another medal to their tally on Day 14 of the Paris Olympics 2024. It was the Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat who was in action in the bronze medal match of the Men's 57 Kg category and he rose to the occasion to keep the trend of at least one medal coming from …

Paris Olympics: Aman Sehrawat Beats Darian Cruz To Clinch Wrestling Bronze Medal In Men's 57 Kg Category, India's Medal Tally Soars To 6
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Aman Sehrawat Beats Darian Cruz To Clinch Wrestling Bronze Medal In Men's 57 Kg Category, India's Medal Tally Soars To 6

ABP News  

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat clinched his first Olympics bronze medal and India’s sixth overall at the Paris Olympics 2024 as he defeated Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz 13-5 in the bronze medal match of the men’s 57 kg wrestling event at the Games on August 9. 👏🏽👏🏽#JeetKaJashn | #Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/jgdYKxCSBi — Team India August 9, 2024 In the buildup to the …

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 14 (August 9) India full schedule: Aman Sehrawat eyes wrestling bronze; 4x400m sprinters ready
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 14 (August 9) India full schedule: Aman Sehrawat eyes wrestling bronze; 4x400m sprinters ready

Hindustan Times  

The Paris Olympics is slowly drawing to a close and for Indians, Friday will be the last day of competitions. The biggest spotlight will be on wrestler Aman Sehrawat, who will be fighting for bronze in men's 57kg freestyle wrestling late in the day. The women's relay rounds start first and India, comprising of Rupal Chaudhary, M R Poovamma, Jyothika …

Paris Olympics 2024, India Schedule For Day 14: Aman Sehrawat To Feature In Bronze Medal Bout- Full List Of India Fixtures On August 9
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, India Schedule For Day 14: Aman Sehrawat To Feature In Bronze Medal Bout- Full List Of India Fixtures On August 9

ABP News  

Paris Olympics 2024, India Schedule For Day 14: India will remain in medal contention yet again on Day 14 after a medal day which saw the Indian hockey team clinch a bronze medal after beating Spain in the bronze medal contest and Neeraj Chopra set to defend his Javelin Throw later in the night. India Schedule For Day 14 At …

Ray of Hope for Vinesh Phogat? Star Indian Wrestler Could Get Olympics Silver Medal If...
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ray of Hope for Vinesh Phogat? Star Indian Wrestler Could Get Olympics Silver Medal If...

News 18  

Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified for being 100 gm overweight ahead of her 50 kg category gold medal bout on Wednesday, can still win a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh’s painful Olympic record Vinesh’s relationship with the Olympic Games has been a painful one, starting with her debut in the 2016 Games in Rio …

'My heart goes out to her': Paris Olympics wrestling gold medallist sympathises with Vinesh Phogat
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'My heart goes out to her': Paris Olympics wrestling gold medallist sympathises with Vinesh Phogat

Firstpost  

Sarah Hildebrandt won the gold medal in women’s 50kg wrestling category after beating Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, and not the disqualified Vinesh Phogat. AP In a chaotic moment for wrestling following Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics for being 100 grams over the weight limit, Sarah Hildebrandt found herself in an emotional whirlwind. I was like, ‘Oh, this is …

How did India perform on Day 12 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How did India perform on Day 12 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results

Hindustan Times  

Indian fans were left extremely disappointed on Day 12 of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. India's Mirabai Chanu competes during the clean and jerk stage of the women's 49kg weightlifting event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris. Meanwhile in wrestling, Vinesh Phogat got disqualified from the women's 50kg gold medal match, as she failed to make the weight on …

Paris Olympics, India's Day 13 Schedule on August 8: Neeraj Chopra, Hockey team to push for medals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics, India's Day 13 Schedule on August 8: Neeraj Chopra, Hockey team to push for medals

India TV News  

It's down to the golden boy Neeraj Chopra once again, no pressure. Mirabai Chanu in her women's 49kg weightlifting event finished fourth while Avinash Sable was at the 11th spot in the men's 3000m steeplechase. Jyoti Yarraji and wrestlers Aman Sehrawat and Anshu Malik will be in action on Thursday but all eyes will be on Neeraj, who raised hopes …

Vinesh Phogat's hopes for Olympic silver medal alive after CAS accepts her protest
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat's hopes for Olympic silver medal alive after CAS accepts her protest

India TV News  

In a big boost for the Indian contingent, the Court of Arbitration for Sport accepted Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. Phogat stormed into the final after three sensational wins in the women's 50kg category and boosted India's hopes for the first gold at the 33rd Summer Games. But the organisers stunned the …

Vinesh disqualified from Paris 2024 Olympics: Akhil Kumar recalls similar episode in 2012, backs wrestler ‘to come back stronger’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh disqualified from Paris 2024 Olympics: Akhil Kumar recalls similar episode in 2012, backs wrestler ‘to come back stronger’

The Hindu  

Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics grabbed the headlines throughout Wednesday as she failed to meet the weight requirement for her women’s 50kg wrestling gold medal bout. “I saw several people suggesting random things - cutting hair, wearing light clothes and whatnot to reduce body weight, but having gone through a similar situation, I know, those things don’t work …

India's appeal of no use, Vinesh Phogat won't get Olympic medal as disqualification will stand: World wrestling chief
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India's appeal of no use, Vinesh Phogat won't get Olympic medal as disqualification will stand: World wrestling chief

Hindustan Times  

The global body for wrestling, United World Wrestling's chief Nenad Lalovic, said nothing could be done about Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics. India's appeal of no use, Vinesh Phogat won't get Olympic medal as disqualification won't be revoked: UWW chief The Wrestling Federation of India had filed an appeal with the global governing body United World Wrestling to …

Vinesh Phogat Becomes 1st Indian Woman Wrestler To Reach Olympics Final Taapsee Pannu, Samantha Prabhu And Others Laud Her
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Becomes 1st Indian Woman Wrestler To Reach Olympics Final Taapsee Pannu, Samantha Prabhu And Others Laud Her

ABP News  

Many celebrities congratulated Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris. Celebrities like Rajkummar Rao, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Ayushmann Khurrana, Taapsee Pannu, and Riteish Deshmukh, among others, took to social media to express their admiration for Vinesh. Ayushmann Khurrana shared a post featuring Vinesh on his Instagram Stories, stating, "Indian …

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12 (August 7) India full schedule: Vinesh Phogat to battle for gold; Mirabai Chanu in action
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12 (August 7) India full schedule: Vinesh Phogat to battle for gold; Mirabai Chanu in action

Hindustan Times  

Star India wrestler Vinesh Phogat will compete in the gold medal match against Sarah Hildebrandt in the women’s Freestyle 50kg event at the Paris Olympics. Paris 2024 Day 12, IND full schedule: Vinesh Phogat to battle for gold; India women's table tennis team will also be in action as Sreeja Akula, Manika Batra and Archana Girish Kamath will team up …

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 11: Vinesh Phogat Makes Historic Final- Full List Of India Results On August 6
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 11: Vinesh Phogat Makes Historic Final- Full List Of India Results On August 6

ABP News  

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 11: A medal might not have been added against India on the medal tally in the Paris Olympics 2024 but it was a day which gave the country several reasons to smile. Neeraj Chopra only needed a throw and it was a monstrous one- 89.34 metres- to not only secure a place in the medal round …

Vinesh Phogat's redemption: From getting bullied in protests to Olympic medal winner, the greatest comeback story
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat's redemption: From getting bullied in protests to Olympic medal winner, the greatest comeback story

Hindustan Times  

Blood, sweat and tears - Vinesh Phogat had already endured a lot before the seasoned wrestler punched her tickets for the Paris Olympics. Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik address a news conference as they take part in a sit-in protest April 2023 Vinesh had to alter her training plans in Sweden for the Asian Games and …

Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat Becomes First Indian Woman Wrestler To Reach Final, Beats Yusneylys Guzman 5-0
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat Becomes First Indian Woman Wrestler To Reach Final, Beats Yusneylys Guzman 5-0

ABP News  

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat beat Cuba's Yusneylys Guzman 5-0 in the Women's Freestyle 50kg Semifinal at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 6 to become the first Indian Woman wrestler to reach Olympic final. Earlier, Phogat pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the Paris Olympics on August 6, by defeating reigning champion Yui Susaki of Japan. READ HERE …

India’s Vinesh Phogat stuns Olympic 50KG wrestling champion Susaki in Paris Games opener
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Vinesh Phogat stuns Olympic 50KG wrestling champion Susaki in Paris Games opener

Associated Press  

PARIS — India’s Vinesh Phogat stunned four-time world and defending Olympic champion Yui Susaki of Japan with a late takedown to claim a 3-2 decision in their opening match in the 50-kilogram division at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Susaki, the seemingly unbeatable top seed in Paris, won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago without conceding …

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 11 India Schedule: India vs Germany Hockey SF; Neeraj, Vinesh In Action
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 11 India Schedule: India vs Germany Hockey SF; Neeraj, Vinesh In Action

ABP News  

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 11 India Schedule: India would be eager to dust off the disappointments of fourth place finishes and heartbreaks so far in the Paris Olympics 2024. On August 6 though, some of India's biggest medal prospects will take the field with reigning Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra set to feature in the men's javelin throw qualification round. READ …

India’s Dahiya loses 7-point lead after injury, drops women’s wrestling quarterfinal to North Korean
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Dahiya loses 7-point lead after injury, drops women’s wrestling quarterfinal to North Korean

Associated Press  

PARIS — India’s Nisha Dahiya had just taken an 8-1 lead in her 68-kilogram Olympic quarterfinal against North Korea’s Pak Sol-gum before a series of arm and hand injuries became too much to overcome. With 12 seconds remaining, Dahiya’s right shoulder was attended to during yet another stoppage. After the 18-year-old Pak’s arm was raised and Dahiya slowly walked towards …

Paris Olympics Wrestling: Injured Nisha Dahiya loses quarterfinal bout
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics Wrestling: Injured Nisha Dahiya loses quarterfinal bout

The Hindu  

Indian grappler Nisha Dahiya was left sobbing in acute pain after she lost her quarterfinal bout against North Korea's Pak Sol Gum 8-10 in the women's 68 kg freestyle category at the Paris Olympics in Paris on August 5. Leading 8-1 at one point in time with just over 90 seconds left, Nisha sustained a serious injury on her right …

Nisha Dahiya left in tears after injury dashes impressive run, loses wrestling quarterfinal bout after leading 8-1
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nisha Dahiya left in tears after injury dashes impressive run, loses wrestling quarterfinal bout after leading 8-1

Hindustan Times  

History repeated itself in the most heartbreaking way during the women's freestyle 68kg bout between India's Nisha Dahiya and Sol Gum Pak of DPR Korea. Similar to the 2016 Rio Olympics, where Vinesh Phogat's debut ended prematurely due to a knee injury against Sun Yanan, Nisha faced a similar fate on Monday, albeit with a different injury. Nisha Dahiya left …

Nisha Dahiya to kickstart India's wrestling campaign at Paris Olympics 2024; enormous challenge awaits Vinesh Phogat
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nisha Dahiya to kickstart India's wrestling campaign at Paris Olympics 2024; enormous challenge awaits Vinesh Phogat

Hindustan Times  

India is all set to begin their campaign in wrestling at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday at the Champ de Mars Arena in the French capital. India's wrestling campaign at Paris Olympics 2024 starts on Monday Who are India's representatives in wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Aman, who replaced Ravi Dahiya in the category, will be one of …

Paris 2024: Five things to watch out for on Day 10
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Five things to watch out for on Day 10

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India will have the chance to win another medal today in the Paris Olympics as Lakshya Sen takes on friend Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in the men’s singles bronze medal playoff. Time: 6PM Table tennis Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath will have the chance to break more records in table tennis as women’s team action …

How did India perform on Day 5 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How did India perform on Day 5 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results

Hindustan Times  

The Indian contingent saw plenty of action on Day 5 of the ongoing Paris Olympics, on Wednesday. In badminton, we saw HS Prannoy stage fightback after going a game down, to win 16-21 21-11 21-12 against Le Duc Phat in men's singles group stage, and through to the round of 16. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen also qualified for the round of …

Boxing, Paris 2024 Olympics: Panghal loses to Zambia’s Chinyemba, debutant Jasmine, Preeti crash out early
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Boxing, Paris 2024 Olympics: Panghal loses to Zambia’s Chinyemba, debutant Jasmine, Preeti crash out early

The Hindu  

Former World championships silver medallist and Commonwealth Games champion Panghal’s yet another Olympics campaign ended early on a disappointing note as the experienced Indian lost to Zambia’s two-time African champion Patrick Chinyemba 4-1 in a closely-fought men’s 51kg round of 16 bout at the North Paris Arena here on Tuesday. Jaismine Lamboria’s Olympic debut was short-lived as she was outsmarted …

India’s fourth place finishes at Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s fourth place finishes at Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Indian shooter Arjun Babuta suffered a heartbreak as he ended fourth in the men’s 10m air rifle final, beginning the list of heartbreaks Indian sports persons suffered at the Paris Olympics. Abhinav Bindra – Rio de Janeiro 2016: Having clinched the men’s 10m air rifle gold to become India’s first individual Olympic champion eight years ago, Bindra finished fourth best …

Paris Olympics 2024: Ashwini Ponnappa-Tanisha Crasto lose to world no 4 Matsuyama and Shida, stare at early exit
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Ashwini Ponnappa-Tanisha Crasto lose to world no 4 Matsuyama and Shida, stare at early exit

Hindustan Times  

India's Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto were staring at an early exit after suffering their second consecutive group stage defeat in the women's doubles badminton competition at the Paris Olympic here on Monday. India's Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa play against Japan's Nami Matsuyama and Mayu Matsumoto during their women's doubles badminton group stage match during the 2024 Summer Olympics, …

Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal makes shock exit; Manika and Sreeja enter Round of 32 in TT
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal makes shock exit; Manika and Sreeja enter Round of 32 in TT

Hindustan Times  

Indian table tennis veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal made a shock exit from the Paris Olympics men's singles competition but star woman player Manika Batra started her campaign with a 4-1 thrashing of her opponent in a round of 64 match here on Sunday. Sharath Kamal Achanta of India in action during his round of 64 match against Deni Kozul of …

Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal makes shock exit; Manika and Sreeja enter round of 32 in table tennis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal makes shock exit; Manika and Sreeja enter round of 32 in table tennis

The Hindu  

Indian table tennis veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal made a shock exit from the Paris Olympics men's singles competition but star woman player Manika Batra started her campaign with a 4-1 thrashing of her opponent in a round of 64 match in Paris on July 28. The 2018 Commonwealth Games champion Manika, seeded 18th in the tournament and ranked 28th in …

Paris Olympics India Schedule for Day 2: Manu Bhaker eyes medal; Sumit Nagal, PV Sindhu begin their campaigns
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics India Schedule for Day 2: Manu Bhaker eyes medal; Sumit Nagal, PV Sindhu begin their campaigns

India TV News  

Indian contingent targets their first medal of the Paris Olympics 2024 on Day 2 of the sporting event on Sunday, July 28. 12:50 PM: Badminton - PV Sindhu vs Maldives' Fathimath Nabaaha in women's singles group stage match. 2:15 PM: Table tennis - Sreeja Akula vs Christina Kallberg of Sweden in women's singles round of 64 match. 3:00 PM: Table …

Paris 2024 Olympics: The first aim was to get to the Olympics, next is to get that medal — Antim Panghal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: The first aim was to get to the Olympics, next is to get that medal — Antim Panghal

The Hindu  

Antim Panghal has returned with a medal from every senior international tournament she has taken part in and the 19-year-old wants to keep the streak intact at the Paris Olympics. Antim will avoid Japan wrestler Akari Fujinama, who is undefeated in over 130 bouts, as well as other contenders like Tokyo Olympics silver medallist, China’s Qianyu Pang, and second seed …

Sakshi Malik proud to inspire girls in 'male sport' wrestling after Rio heist
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Sakshi Malik proud to inspire girls in 'male sport' wrestling after Rio heist

India Today  

Sakshi Malik recalled the times when she became the first Indian woman to win a medal in wrestling at the Olympics. Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates Kaori Icho from Japan won the gold medal while Valeria Koblova from Russia bagged silver. Paris Olympics 2024 Full Coverage Sakshi Malik oozes pride Sakshi, who retired from wrestling last year in …

Paris Olympics 2024: Ankita Bhakat seeded 11th in women’s archery, women’s team through to quarters
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Ankita Bhakat seeded 11th in women’s archery, women’s team through to quarters

Live Mint  

Debutant Ankita Bhakat left behind seasoned campaigners like Deepika Kumar to emerge as the best-placed Indian archer at 11th in the Paris Olympics' women's individual recurve qualifications as the country secured a quarterfinal spot in the team event by finishing fourth here on Thursday. The Korean women's team has been invincible in the Olympics, winning a ninth straight medal in …

Paris Olympics 2024, table tennis draw: Manika Batra vs Anna Hursey in singles; Sharath Kamal faces Deni Kozul
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, table tennis draw: Manika Batra vs Anna Hursey in singles; Sharath Kamal faces Deni Kozul

Firstpost  

Manika, who is seeded 18th at the Paris Games, had become the first women’s table tennis player from India to make it to the round of 32 in singles at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. India’s Paris Olympics 2024 flag bearer and legendary table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal will face Deni Kozul of Slovenia in the men’s singles opening …

Paris 2024: Top Indian athletes who could be featuring in their last Olympic Games
5 months ago

Paris 2024: Top Indian athletes who could be featuring in their last Olympic Games

The Hindu  

The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics is set to take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris and 16 other cities in France. A total of 117 Indian athletes will travel to the French capital to take part in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Here, Sportstar looks at some Indian athletes who could be featuring in their …

Paris Olympics: Who stands in the way of India's leading medal hopefuls
5 months ago

Paris Olympics: Who stands in the way of India's leading medal hopefuls

Hindustan Times  

Although the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics is set to be held on Saturday, India's campaign begins on Friday with archers Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur, Pravin Jadhav, Tarundeep Rai and Dhiraj Bommadevara in action in the women's and men's individual ranking rounds. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem's tendency to blow away the field was seen at the 2022 …

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