4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Manika Batra Sinks France's Pavade in Four Straight Games to Seal Historic Round of 16 Spot

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Manika Batra’s magical run at the Paris Olympics continues as the Indian sank France’s Prithika Pavade in four straight games to seal her place in the Women’s Singles Round of 16 on Monday. Batra put away the sprited Pavade in four straight heated games of 11-9, 11-6, 11-9, 11-7. But, Manika had enough and went on a blitz, scoring five straight points to put away the pesky Prithika 11-6 an d build India’s lead up to 2-0. The 2018 Commonwealth Games champion Manika, seeded 18th in the tournament and ranked 28th in the world, had previously clinched her first win at the Paris Olympics in five games of 11-8 12-10 11-9 9-11 11-5 over Grat Britain’s Anna Hursey, who is world number 103.

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Armand Duplantis repeats Paris Olympics 2024 heroics: Entire timeline of record-breaking spree

Hindustan Times

Armand Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record once again as he cleared 6.26 metres at the second attempt at the Silesia Diamond League meeting, on Sunday. He broke the world record for the 10th time in his career, surpassing the 6.25 metres he cleared after retaining his Olympic gold medal in Paris 2024. Meanwhile, Paris 2024 silver medallist …

4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024 volleyball review: France and Italy reign supreme to claim memorable golds

The Hindu

France and Italy painted the South Paris Arena 1 blue as they won the volleyball gold medals to cap a memorable Olympics for the men’s defending champion and the women’s team who had never claimed a medal at the Games before. France rode a wave of euphoria at its home Olympics and delivered the country’s 15th gold in Paris in …

4 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: 7 unforgettable moments that captured the world’s attention

Hindustan Times

Snapshot of Yusuf Dikeç and Anthony Ammirati. Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikeç's viral pose: Yusuf Dikeç, a Turkish shooter, has become an unexpected viral phenomenon at the Paris 2024 Olympics due to his comfortable shooting style, which includes keeping one hand in his pocket and both eyes open while aiming. French athlete's proposal with Olympic pin: Alice Finot celebrated finishing fourth …

4 months, 1 week ago

Top heart-warming moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu

The Paris 2024 Olympics saw 10,500 athletes come together for an incredible talent showcase. Alice Finot of Team France applauds fans and family after competing in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase final on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France. China’s silver medallist He Bing Jiao reacts with her medal on the podium at the women’s …

4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024 close, Los Angeles takes torch: Five key takeaways

Al Jazeera

As the 2024 games end with a spectacular closing ceremony, we take a look back on the two-week sports spectacular. Here are five key takeaways from this year’s Olympics: ‘From one day to the next, the whole of France became Olympic’ Paris brought down the curtain on an Olympic Games that brought scintillating sport to the heart of the French …

4 months, 1 week ago

The Paris Olympics, a timely celebration of humanity, taught us about joy, hope and each other

ABC

With a final flourish, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris have come to a close, weary but just as engaging as they have been throughout. The final throes of the closing ceremony at the Stade de France began the process of casting forward to Los Angeles in 2028, but not without an extended celebration of this magical French summer. Any …

4 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 – the winners and the losers

The Independent

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4 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 day-by-day guide of events

BBC

Schedule filters Filter by Sport: All Sports Athletics Basketball Ceremonies Cycling Track Handball Modern Pentathlon Volleyball Water Polo Weightlifting Wrestling Only medal events Schedule list Finished Wrestling Men's Freestyle 65kg Repechage MDA - PUR Republic of Moldova - Puerto Rico Finished Wrestling Men's Freestyle 65kg Repechage USA - ALB United States - Albania Finished Wrestling Men's Freestyle 97kg Repechage RSA …

4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 15 Highlights: Reetika Hooda Misses Out on Repechage as India's Olympic Campaign Comes to an End

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India at Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights: India’s final competitor at the Paris Olympics wrestler Reetika Hooda lost in the quarterfinal to top-seed Aiperi Medet Kyzy. On Friday, Wrestler Aman Sehrawat clinched the bronze medal, defeating Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz in the men’s 57kg freestyle category to take India’s medal tally to six – five bronze and one silver. Catch Paris …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Reetika Hooda Dominates Hungary's Bernadett Nagy, Enters Quarterfinals of Women's 76kg Wrestling

News 18

India’s final hopes for a medal finish in the Paris Olympics remains well and alive as wrestler Reetika Hooda outclassed Hungary’s Bernadett Nagy in the Women’s 76kg Freestyle event to progress to the quarterfinals on Saturday. Nagy, vissibly shaken tried to counter and snatch away a few points of her own, but Reetika’s swift footwork ensured that the Hungarian could …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Wanted To Play In Final But Happy With Bronze Too': Manpreet Singh After Indian Hockey Team Finish 3rd In Paris

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Senior India hockey player Manpreet Singh on Saturday said it was disappointing not to win a gold in the Olympics but a second consecutive bronze medal is not too bad either. Eight-time Olympic champions India clinched a second consecutive bronze medal at Paris, beating Spain 2-1 in the play-off match. “Feeling really good, last time we won the bronze and …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat Claims Bronze Medal in 57kg Wrestling With Dominant Win Over Puerto Rico's Damien Cruz

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When it mattered the most, Aman Sehrawat shone the brightest as the Indian wrestler dominated Puerto Rico’s Darien Toi Cruz to clinch the Bronze medal in the Men’s 57kg Freestyle event at the Paris Olympics on Friday. Sehrawat though wouldn’t budge already, as he would find the tackle from around the back to push Cruz down and gather two points …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Wish all Semifinalists Could Get a Medal': Viktor Axelsen Lauds Lakshya Sen's 'Fantastic Performance' in Paris Olympics

News 18

Two-time badminton world champion Viktor Axelsen has heaped massive praise on India’s Lakshya Sen. Both shuttlers competed in the Paris Olympics 2024 semi-final where the Danish superstar defeated Sen in straight games. Wish all semifinalists could get a medal as you definitely deserve one.” “Congrats to you all on a fantastic performance at the Games,” he added. — Viktor Axelsen …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Mirabai Chanu Registers 4th Place Finish in 49kg Weighlifting, Misses Out on Bronze By 1Kg

News 18

More heartbreak for India continues in this Olympic campaign, as yet another fourth-place finish with Mirabai Chanu falling just short of a medal finish in the 49kg Women’s Weightlifting event at the Paris Olympics. The Tokyo Olympics Silver medallist recorded 88kg with her Snatch and 111kg with her Clean-and-Jerk to put up a whopping total of 199kg that could only …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics athletics schedule: Every event, date and start time at Paris 2024

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 12 Highlights: Mirabai misses out on historic medal

Hindustan Times

Aug 8, 2024 2:13 AM IST Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Well, what can you say about that day? Vinesh had, in some ways, become the soul of India's campaign with the way she knifed through her extremely formidable, star-studded draw and was in line to win the country's best medal in Paris thus far, win or lose. …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics, Day 11 - August 6: What are the medal events today?

The Hindu

The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics began in Paris on July 26 and concludes on August 11. On Tuesday, medal events will be held across equestrian, sailing, diving, skateboarding, wrestling, athletics, track cycling and boxing. Here are the medal events for Day 11 of Paris 2024 Olympics :- 13:30 - Equestrian - Jumping Individual Final 18:13 - Sailing - …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Germany Win Triathlon Mixed Relay Gold, US and Britain Have Medals Switched

News 18

Laura Lindemann won a thrilling sprint finish to give Germany gold in the Olympic triathlon mixed relay on Monday, outkicking the United States and Britain after highly-fancied France were scuppered by a bike crash on the first of four legs. Paris Olympics 2024: Day 10 – LIVE It was a redemptive race for Lindemann, who had suffered a bike crash …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

From Using Video Tablets to Coaching a Goalkeeper in Shoot-Out, Hockey India Raises Officiating Concerns at Paris Olympics

News 18

Following India’s shootout victory over Great Britain in the Paris Olympics 2024 Men’s Hockey quarterfinal match, Hockey India has gone on and raised concerns regarding the quality of umpiring in the quadrennial event. Follow our LIVE Coverage of Day 9 of the Paris 2024 Olympics – HERE The complaint raised by Hockey India focuses on a critical match between India …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

'The Great Wall of India': Netizens Hail PR Sreejesh's Efforts as India Beat Great Britain to Enter the Semi-Finals

News 18

The Indian Men’s Hockey team produced a win to remember for ages as they defeated Great Britain 1-1 in the Quarter-Finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics, despite playing with one player less for most of the match. For Great Britain, James Albery and Zach Wallace scored, but Conor Williamson’s shot was off target and Philip Roper’s attempt was saved by …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Badminton: Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen

News 18

Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen HIGHLIGHTS, Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen lost to Denmark’s defending Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen 20-22, 14-21 in the men’s singles semifinal on Sunday. Axelsen’s strategy revolved around enticing Lakshya into powerful smashes despite the Indian shuttler’s smart play. In the second game, Lakshya quickly surged ahead to a 7-0 lead but true to his champion …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024: LeBron James' USA Step up Quest for 5th Straight Olympic Gold

News 18

The unbeaten USA squad led by NBA superstar LeBron James aim to take their pursuit of a fifth straight Olympic basketball gold to the next level when they face Brazil in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. The Americans rolled through the group stage with a perfect 3-0 record and a tournament-leading plus-64 point differential — but coach Steve Kerr said there …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Badminton: Lakshya Sen to Fight for Bronze After Losing to Viktor Axelsen in Semis

News 18

Lakshya Sen suffered a straight-game defeat to reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the men’s singles semifinals at the 2024 Paris Games on Sunday. Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen – HIGHLIGHTS “I had to be a bit more patient and try out a few things that could have gone the other way. I have got lot of …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Carolina Marin Reaches Paris Olympics 2024 Badminton Semis

News 18

Spain’s Carolina Marin moved into the Olympic badminton semi-finals on Saturday and said it had been a long journey back since missing the Tokyo Games with a serious knee injury. “The journey has been a long way but I am here and I feel really proud of myself.” South Korea’s world number one An Se-young also progressed with a 15-21, …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics, Day Nine - August 4: What are the medal events today?

The Hindu

The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics began in Paris on July 26 and concludes on August 11. On Sunday, medal events will be held across golf, equestrian, tennis, boxing, table tennis, cycling, archery, artistic gymnastics, badminton, shooting, swimming, fencing and athletics. Here are the medal events for Day Nine of Paris 2024 Olympics :- 12:30 - Golf - Men’s …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Matthew Ebden Enjoys Golden End to Olympic Campaign With Men's Doubles Gold Win

News 18

Australia’s Matthew Ebden enjoyed a golden finale to his Olympics on Saturday just a week after being humiliated by Novak Djokovic in a rout deemed “not a good image” for tennis. Ebden and John Peers came back from a set and break down to defeat fourth-seeded Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram of the United States 6-7, 7-6, 10-8 in the …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics, Day Eight - August 3: What are the medal events today?

The Hindu

The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics began in Paris on July 26 and concludes on August 11. On Saturday, medal events will be held across shooting, equestrian, rowing, road cycling, tennis, table tennis, sailing, archery, badminton, artistic gymnastics, judo, boxing, fencing, athletics, swimming and surfing. Here are the medal events for Day Eight of Paris 2024 Olympics :- 13:00 …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Announces Rs 1 Crore Prize for Bronze Winner Swapnil Kusale

News 18

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday announced a prize of Rs 1 crore for shooter Swapnil Kusale, who won a bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 – LIVE Shinde also told reporters he had spoken to Kusale’s father and coach and had wished the ace shooter via a video call. Praising Kusale for …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

AP PHOTOS: With the Paris Games as their canvas, people are enjoying the City of Light

Associated Press

Paris has much to offer its residents and any visitor. A spectator walks through a water mist sprayers on her way to Eiffel Tower Stadium to watch a beach volleyball at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. Juliette Labous, of France, is seen through a spectator’s umbrella while competing in the women’s cycling time trial …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Manika Batra Falls to Japan's Miu Hirano in Five Games, Crashes Out in Round of 16

News 18

Manika Batra’s fairytale campaign comes to a tough end as the Indian table tennis star fell to Japan’s Miu Hirano in 5 games to crash out in the Round of 16 of the Women’s Singles on Wednesday. Finally, Manika’s dedication after drawing level three times to push the Japanese to multiple game points, it was Batra who triumphed and clinched …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Manika Batra Suffers 1-4 Defeat to Miu Hirano in Women's Singles R-16

News 18

Indian TT ace Manika Batra suffered a Round of 16 exit following her 6-11, 9-11, 14-12, 8-11, 6-11 defeat to Japan’s Miu Hirano on Wednesday at the Paris Olympics 2024 in the women’s singles event. Manika enjoyed a healthy lead in two of the games but Miu upped her game with pacy strokes to deny the Indian more history. Manika …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Shooting: India's Rifle Coach Thomas Farnik Says 'The Wind is a Little Bit Difficult'

News 18

The windy conditions at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre are making the task doubly difficult for the marksman and markswoman competing at the ongoing Olympics, India’s foreign coach for rifle shooting Thomas Farnik said on Wednesday. One of the shooters, Swapnil Kusale, on Wednesday became the first Indian to reach the final of the 50m rifle 3 positions event at the …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Sreeja Akula Battles it Out Against Singapore's Zeng to Seal Round of 16 Spot

News 18

The Indian women continue to impress with the table tennis paddles as youngster Sreeja Akula clinched her win against Singapore’s Jian Zeng in six games to progress onto the Round of 16 in the Women’s Table Tennis Singles event on Wednesday. But, the World No.16 Akula wouldn’t budge, and would battle it out yet again in an intense game that …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 5 (July 31) India full schedule: Spotlight on shuttlers Sindhu, Lakshya and boxer Lovlina

Hindustan Times

Top Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy will be in action on Day 5 of the Paris Olympics in the singles events. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Swapnil Kusale will be competing in the 50m rifle 3 Positions Men's Qualification round, while Shreyasi Singh and Rajeshwari Kumari to feature in women's trap qualification. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Young India …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: History-maker Simone Biles Headlines Team USA's Golden Domination in Women's Artistic Gymnastics

News 18

Simone Biles led the USA to the all-around Gold in the team artistic gymnastics event at the raucous Bercy Arena on Tuesday night to become the most decorated American gymnast as she buried ghosts of the Tokyo Olympics at the quadrennial event in Paris. With Biles at her show-stopping best, the Americans’ total of 171.296 was well clear of Italy …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Tennis: Tearful Coco Gauff Calls for Video Replays After Stormy Exit

News 18

Coco Gauff demanded the introduction of video replays at Roland Garros after being dumped out of the Olympic Games singles tennis tournament on Tuesday in a stormy defeat to impressive Donna Vekic of Croatia. Paris Olympics 2024, Day 4 – LIVE The French Open venue is the only one of the four Grand Slams that does not utilise technology in …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Focus Is To Play Every Match With My Best Effort: Manika Batra Reacts After Creating History In Paris Olympics 2024

News 18

Indian table tennis star Manika Batra expressed her joy after becoming the first Indian paddler to reach the round of 16 at the Olympics. The Indian table tennis player will face either Hong Kong China’s Zhu Chengzhu or eighth-seeded Japanese player Miu Hirano next. My focus is to play every match with my best effort and enjoy the Olympics and …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics boosted by raucous fans in return of spectators for first time since pandemic

Associated Press

PARIS — The chants of “Ra-fa! South Korean fans watch during the Archery women’s team semifinals competition between South Korea and Mexico at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. “I’m someone that thrives off crowd and the environment, so when that wasn’t there in Tokyo, I really struggled to get up for it, and then …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Sinks Julien Carraggi to Notch Men's Badminton Group Stage Win

News 18

There is no stopping Lakshya Sen at the moment as the Indian shuttler would dominate Belgium’s Julien Carraggi in two straight games to clinch another victory in the group stages of the Men’s Badminton at the Paris Olympics on Monday. Sen’s victory over Kevin Cordon, a Tokyo Olympics semifinalist, in the opening Group L match on Sunday was “deleted” after …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics, Hockey: Harmanpreet's Late Goal Help India 1-1 Draw Against Argentina

News 18

Harmanpreet Singh scored in the dying moments to salvage a hard-fought 1-1 draw for the Indian men’s hockey team against Argentina in their second pool match at the Paris Olympics on Monday at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium. Paris Olympics 2024: India vs Argentina – HIGHLIGHTS India had fluffed as many as nine penalty corners before Harmanpreet found the net, firing the …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic Champions Simone Biles And Sunisa Lee Set to Create History in Paris 2024

News 18

American gymnasts Simone Biles and Suni Lee will create history when they square off in the individual all-round final on Tuesday at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Biles won the all-round gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016 while Lee clinched the yellow metal at Tokyo Games held in 2021. With AFP Inputs Catch Paris Olympics 2024 Day 3 LIVE Updates …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Games 2024: Artistic Gymnastics Celebrated By Google With A Typically Parisian Doodle. Check It Out

ABP News

Paris Olympics 2024: Google Doodle has been celebrating the many sporting competitions being held at the Olympics this year. Gymnastics At Paris Games 2024: Categories The gymnastics competitions at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are underway, featuring three distinct categories: artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, and trampolining. Gymnastics At Paris Games 2024: Locations The Bercy Arena is hosting the artistic …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: LeBron James led USA Whiz Past Nikola Jokic's Serbia 110-84 in Opening Fixture

News 18

LeBron James made his Olympic return after a 12-year absence. And the two most experienced Olympians on this U.S. team opened the Paris Games — not to mention a bid for a fifth consecutive gold medal for the Americans — with a near-perfect show. Durant made his first eight shots on the way to 23 points in less than 17 …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Simone Biles Dazzles in Olympics Return Despite Injury Scare

News 18

Simone Biles made a stunning return to Olympic competition on Sunday, powering through left calf pain to get her multiple-medal bid off to a rousing start. It’s OK.” Landi, who said Biles aggravated a minor injury she’d first dealt with a couple of weeks ago, said there was never any doubt Biles would continue. “Pretty amazing, 59.5” was Landi’s assessment …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Algeria's Kaylia Nemour Outshines Simone Biles, Qui Qiyuan on Uneven Bars

News 18

Algerian teenager Kaylia Nemour outshone gymnastics superstar Simone Biles on the uneven bars Sunday to qualify for the apparatus and the women’s all-around finals at the Paris Olympics. China’s Qiu Qiyuan, 17, who beat Nemour to gold at last year’s world championships in Antwerp, was second with a score of 15.066 points after three of five groups in qualifying. Catch …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics Organisers Apologise for 'Last Supper' Themed Opening Ceremony Featuring Drag Queens

News 18

Paris Olympics organisers said Sunday they were “really sorry” if any offence was caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony while denying any intention to “disrespect” religion after complaints from French bishops. “Clearly there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group,” Paris 2024 spokeswoman Anne Descamps told reporters on Sunday. French President Emmanuel Macron said …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Swimming: Dhinidhi Desinghu and Srihari Nataraj Fail to Reach Semis; Indian Campaign Ends

News 18

India’s swimming campaign at the Paris Olympics came to an end with both Srihari Nataraj and Dhinidhi Desinghu failing to progress to the semifinals of their respective events on Sunday. Paris Olympics 2024, Day 2 – Live Updates Nataraj finished joint-second in the slower heat with a timing of 55.01s but the 23-year-old was 33rd in the overall standing for …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker Ends 12-Year Olympic Drought in Shooting: A Look at India's History With Shooting in Olympics

News 18

Words seem to escape all when Manu Bhaker is mentioned, as the young 22-year-old secured a historic Bronze for India at the 10m Air Pistol Final at the 2024 Paris Olympics today. The previous medal finish for India in Shooting came from 25m Rapid Fire Pistol shooter Vijay Kumar, who clinched a Silver at the 2012 London Olympics. 4) Vijay …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Ramita Jindal Enters Women's 10m Air Rifle Final, Elavenil Valarivan Eliminated

News 18

India shooter Ramita Jindal finished 5th in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle qualification to storm into the finals. 10 M AIR RIFLE WOMEN’S QUALIFICATION ROUND ResultsRamita Jindal shoots her way into the final with a score of 631.5, finishing 5th Elavenil Valarivan finishes 10th with a score of 630.7 The top 8 progressed to the finals. Let’s #Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/OsNEGpdbBF — …

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Ten big moments of the 2024 Olympics

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2024 Year in Sports, Athletics: Duplantis dominates, Neeraj-Arshad showdown in Paris Olympics, a slew of world records

The Hindu

There were records galore from athletics in 2024, both at the national and global level. | Photo Credit: NURPHOTO VIA GETTY IMAGES Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon bettered her own world record in the women’s 1500m at the Paris Diamond League meet. Sweden’s Armand Duplantis poses next to a board displaying his new 6,26 meters world record after the men’s pole vault …

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AP’s top sports photos of the year are worth a close look

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India submits bid to host 2036 Olympics: Which other nations are also in race to host 36th Games?

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As per sources, the Indian Olympic Association submitted the letter to IOC’s Future Host Commission on 1 October in which it expressed the nation’s interest in hosting the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games a little under 12 years from now. During the 141st IOC Session that took place in Mumbai from 15 to 17 October last year, Prime Minister Narendra …

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Raygun retires from breakdancing after Paris Olympics backlash

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Indian Artist Takes Hula Hoop Dance To Paris Olympics 2024 And We Are Proud

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Indian artist Eshna Kutty has taken her unique hula hoop dance to the prestigious Paris Olympics 2024. She showcased her skills at the iconic Eiffel Tower, performing to the popular song 'Mukkala Mukkabla'. Her presence has garnered attention, with her mother and Mahindra Group Chairman expressing their pride. The artist is expected to represent India at the Olympics, adding to …

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Unveiling the Dream Team's Journey to Paris

Firstpost

The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place in Paris on Monday night, and will be the first time in two decades to not include Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among the list of nominees. Vinicius Junior is one of the favourites to win this year's Ballon d' Or, having impressed at both the club as well as the international …

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2 months ago

Double Gold at Chess Olympiad 2024: A Historic Feat for India

ABP News

India's chess teams secured the gold medal in both the men's and women's categories at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest. The women's team overcame a late defeat to Poland and clinched the title with a victory in the final round over Azerbaijan. The men's team, led by Abhijit Kunte, achieved an historic feat by securing the double gold medal.

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Asian nations in strong race to host 2036 Olympics

China Daily

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3 months, 1 week ago

France throws one last party for the Paris Olympics

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WorldSkills Lyon 2024 opens with 1,400 competitors eyeing the medals

China Daily

The Chinese delegation joins the Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony of WorldSkills Lyon 2024 on Sept 10, 2024. The 47th WorldSkills Competition officially kicked off in Lyon, France, on Tuesday, bringing together 1,400 competitors from 69 countries and regions. French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the event, which is expected to draw 250,000 participants, including those attending the competition, …

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WorldSkills Lyon 2024 opens with 1,400 competitors eyeing the medals

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Touching moments at the 2024 Paralympics

China Daily

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Top heartwarming moments at the Para Games

The Hindu

The Paris Paralympics 2024 came to a close on September 8 after a thrilling 11 days of competitions which saw records broken until the very last day of the Games. | Photo Credit: Getty Images At the age of 17 years 7 months 23 days, Sheetal Devi became the youngest Indian medallist in the history of Paralympics after she won …

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Full list of world records broken

The Hindu

The 17th edition of the Paralympic Games was held in Paris from August 28 to September 8. In the 11 days of the quadrennial event in the French capital, close to 100 new world records across archery, athletics, swimming, track cycling, rowing and powerlifting were set. Following is the list of world records broken at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games:- …

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The Paralympics fails to live up to Paris’ gender-equal games standards

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their remarkable performances over the past 11 days. During …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

A glimpse of remarkable moments at Paris Paralympics

China Daily

Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small A balloon carrying the lit Paralympic cauldron is seen during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 28, 2024. APPLAUSE FOR ATHLETES DEFYING AGE Hiroshi Murayama at the medal ceremony for the badminton men's doubles WH1-WH2 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paralympics closing ceremony is held in Paris

China Daily

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small PARIS -- The closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is held in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron and IPC President Andrew Parsons applaud during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron and IPC President …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris sets ‘new benchmark’ for Para sport as Games end on a high

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Swiss double in wheelchair marathons, Dutch women retain basketball title

The Hindu

Switzerland won both Paralympic wheelchair marathons on Sunday while the Netherlands secured back-to-back women’s wheelchair basketball titles, denying the USA on the final day of competition. Early in the morning, Catherine Debrunner propelled her racing wheelchair through the autumnal chill in the streets of Paris to win the women’s marathon. Marcel Hug, 38, made up for a disappointing Games on …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 11 Highlights: India's Campaign Comes to an End as Pooja Ojha Eliminated in Kayak Semifinals

News 18

India at Paris Paralympics 2024 Highlights: The ongoing Paralympics Games will conclude on Sunday following a Closing Ceremony Parade in Paris. Earlier, on Saturday, India’s para-cyclists Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya wrapped up their Paris Paralympics journey without any medals, finishing the men’s and women’s road race C1-3 events a lap behind the leaders on Saturday. India’s campaign in the …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

AP photographer finds beauty at the Paralympics in capturing what’s not there

Associated Press

PARIS — Emilio Morenatti, 55, is the AP’s chief photographer for Spain and Portugal. Jiamin Zhang, of China, competes at Women’s Shot Put -46 Final, at the Stade de France stadium, during the 2024 Paralympics, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. Medina Meneses, of Colombia, competes at Men’s Javelin Throw F34 Final at the Stade de France stadium, during …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates Para Equestrian Events With A Fun Doodle

ABP News

Google Doodle Today: Google has celebrated almost every single event at the Paris Olympics 2024 and it is following the same tradition with the Paris Para Olympics 2024. Google has been releasing a Doodle almost every single day to celebrate events at the Paris Olympics 2024. Google on Saturday released a new fun Doodle to celebrate Para Equestrian events at …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Hokato Hotozhe Sema wins bronze in men’s shot put F57

The Hindu

Hokato Hotozhe Sema won bronze in the men’s shot put F57 event of the Paris 2024 Paralympics at the Stade de France on Friday. The 40-year-old threw a Personal Best of 14.65 in his fourth attempt to seal India’s 27th medal of the ongoing Paralympic Games. 🔹 First-ever athlete from Nagaland to win a Paralympic medal 🔹 Registers a personal …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics Day 9, Medals Table: India up to 17th spot after Praveen Kumar’s gold, Hokato’s bronze; China leads with 83 golds

The Hindu

The Paris Paralympics 2024 got underway with the official opening ceremony on August 28 and will conclude on September 8. India surpassed its Tokyo Paralympic gold medal tally after Praveen Kumar won men’s high jump T64. READ | Paris Paralympics 2024 LIVE Updates Day 9 India’s eighth medal at Paris Paralympics 2024 came with Yogesh Kathuniya winning silver in the …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Brings Back Day-Old Doodle To Celebrate 2nd Day Of Powerlifting

ABP News

Google Doodle Today: Google is continuing its series of animated Doodles to celebrate the ongoing Paris Paralympics, with Thursday’s spotlight on powerlifting. Powerlifting At 2024 Paralympics Powerlifting competitions at the 2024 Summer Paralympics are taking place from September 4 to September 8 at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena in Paris. History Of Para Powerlifting Para powerlifting was introduced to …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

India at Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 9 schedule: Praveen Kumar in high jump final, Smiran in action in 200m

India TV News

Praveen Kumar will return to action on Day 9 at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as India is set for another action-packed day on Friday, September 6. India's schedule for Day 9 at Paris Paralympics 2024: 13:30 PM - Para Canoe - Yash Kumar in the Men’s Kayak Single 200m KL1 Heats. 14:07 PM Medal Event - Para Athletics - Dipesh …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics, Day 9: Indians in action today — September 6 schedule, full list of events, venues, timings in IST, live streaming info

The Hindu

The 17th edition of the Summer Paralympics began in Paris on August 28 and will conclude on September 8. The Paris Paralympics feature 549 events across 22 sports. On the ninth day, Indian athletes will be in action in para canoe, para athletics and para powerlifting. INDIANS IN ACTION - SEPTEMBER 6 13:30 onwards - Para Canoe - Men’s Kayak …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 6 Wrap: India Earn Historic 20th Medal as Track and Field Athletes Shine

News 18

The Indian contingent enjoyed a record-breaking day as they increased their medal tally to an all-time high 20 at the Paralympic Games 2024 underway in the French Capital City of Paris. India started the day with 15 medals in their kitty and added five more to their credit as sprinter Deepthi Jeevanji bagged bronze in the women’s 400m T20 event, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 6 Highlights: Javelin & High Jump Athletes Headline The Day For India To Take Country's Medal Tally to 20

ABP News

It could be another medal day for India at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Tuesday. This after a record-breaking day Monday which saw Indian athletes winning 8 medals, the Indian contingent would now be eager to take their overall medal tally of 15 to past their best-ever tally of 19 which came in Tokyo and then take take to as …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 schedule: When to watch the key events

The Telegraph

Must-watch events Para athletics 7:00am-12:00pm: men’s and women’s marathon, T54 and T12 The last day of the Paralympics kicks off with an extraordinary display of stamina and endurance as runners take to the streets for a 42.2-kilometre route from Seine-Saint-Denis, the department at the heart of the Games, to central Paris. Para canoe 10:25am-10:33am: women’s kayak single 200m, KL1 final …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 3: Fencers and equestrians make competition debut

Associated Press

PARIS — On the sixth day of the Paris Paralympics, medals are up for grabs in seven sports on Tuesday. Time for athletics stars Baka and Frech On the fifth day of track and field at the Stade de France, Algeria’s Abdellatif Baka headlines the men’s T13 1,500 meters for those who are visually impaired. Britain’s Natasha Baker, who owns …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics, Day 6: Indians in action today — September 3 schedule, full list of events, venues, timings in IST, live streaming info

The Hindu

The 17th edition of the Summer Paralympics began in Paris on Thursday and will conclude on September 8. The Paris Paralympics feature 549 events across 22 sports. On the sixth day, Indian athletes will be in action in para archery, para shooting and para athletics. INDIANS IN ACTION - SEPTEMBER 3 13:00 - Para Shooting - R8 - Women’s 50m …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil bags India's third gold

Hindustan Times

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil and Nitesh Kumar increased India's gold medal count to three on Day 5 of the ongoing Paralympics 2024. Suhas Yathiraj crashed to a 9-21 13-21 defeat against France's Lucas Mazur and had to settle for silver in men's singles SL4 badminton final. Manisha Ramadass added to India's medal tally with a win …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil bags India's third gold

Hindustan Times

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 2: Archers, swimmers and boccia players going for gold

Associated Press

PARIS — On the fifth day of the Paris Paralympics, medals will be handed out in eight sports on Monday. World Athletics last year banned transgender women from competing in the female category at international events if they transitioned after puberty. Gold on their minds Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon are hoping to clinch the first ever para badminton medal …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Complete list of world records broken

The Hindu

The Paris Paralympics 2024 began on August 29 and will end on September 8. In the first four days of the quadrennial event, close to 40 world records across multiple sports have been broken. In para track cycling alone, 15 new world record timings have been set. Following is the list of world records broken so far at the 2024 …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Today Celebrates Archery At Paris Games With A Funny Doodle

ABP News

Google Doodle Today: Google has been celebrating the Paris Paralympic Games 2024 every single day by releasing new Google Doodles. Google continued the tradition today by releasing a new animated Doodle that features the Paralympic themed birds. The themes for today's Google Doodle are Archery, Summer Games, and Paralympics. Today's Google Doodle featured a bird-cum-Para athlete shooting a fork at …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Rubina's success and Sheetal's heartbreak another example of duality of sport

Firstpost

India’s performances on Day 3 highlighted the unpredictable nature of sport and how razor thin the difference between a place on the podium and a heartbreak can be when it comes to a sporting event as big as the Paralympics The Paralympic Games in Paris have been a mixed bag so far for the Indian contingent. The highlight of the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 4 HIGHLIGHTS: Two Medal Wins Wrap Up India's Successful Sunday

ABP News

Hello and welcome to ABP Live’s coverage of day 4 at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Gold medalist Avani Lekhara, fresh off her victory in the 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event, will be aiming for another podium finish in the Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 on September 1. In badminton, Sukant Kadam and Suhas Yathiraj will face off in …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Rubina Francis' bronze, Sheetal Devi's heartbreak and other key moments from Day 3

Firstpost

A solitary medal is all the Indian contingent could afford on Day 3, with the shooting team delivering yet another podium finish. Paris Paralympics 2024: News | Medal Tally | India Schedule A solitary medal is all the Indian contingent could afford in the end, with the shooting team delivering yet another podium finish. Suhas Yathiraj, Sukant Kadam confirm a …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Top News on August 31: Gujarat floods, Paris Paralympics, revision of Assembly election dates and more

Live Mint

The Election Commission modified the Assembly election schedule on Saturday as a flood-like situation prevailed in Gujarat and India won several medals at the Paris Paralympics. EC changes election dates The Election Commission has deferred the Haryana assembly poll date from October 1 to October 5 in light of a centuries-old festival within the Bishnoi community. India at Paris Paralympics …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Today Celebrates Para Athletics At Summer Games

ABP News

Google Doodle Today: Google has been celebrating the Paris Paralympic Games 2024 since its inception, and the tech giant has continued its tradition. Google Doodle Features A Search-And-Find Game — The Most Searched Playground Earlier on Saturday, Google released a Google Doodle dedicated to the Paris Paralympic Games 2024. This Google Doodle celebrates the 2024 Paralympics by featuring the Most …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics Day 3, LIVE Medals Table: India slips to 22th, China leads with 20 golds

The Hindu

The Paris Paralympics 2024 officially got underway on Thursday and will conclude on September 8. India opened its account in the Paris Paralympics as Avani Lekhara grabbed gold and Mona Agarwal won bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 category on Friday. Later, Preethi Pal also grabbed a bronze medal in women’s 100m T35 event while Manish Narwal …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 3 HIGHLIGHTS: India's Day Ends With Sole Medal

ABP News

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 3 Live: Welcome to ABP Live’s live coverage of the Day 3 of the Paris Paralympics 2024. Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal secured gold and bronze, respectively, in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 final. In addition, shooter Manish Narwal clinched a silver medal in the Men's 10m Air Pistol final. Sprinter Preethi Pal also …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Who is Women's 100m T35 Bronze Medallist Preethi Pal

News 18

Preethi clinched the bronze medal in the women’s 100m T35 event at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024 on Friday. With Fatima’s support, Preethi competed in the State Para Athletics Championships in 2018 and then competed in numerous national events. Name: Preethi Pal Date of Birth: 22nd September 2000 Home: Muzaffarnagar, U.P Discipline: Para Athletics Event: Women’s T35 100m & 200m …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Before Manu Bhaker Avani Lekhara Won 2 Medals In Single Olympic Or Paralympic Games Paris Paralympics 2024 Gold Medal

ABP News

Paris Paralympics 2024: The Paris Paralympics 2024 have well and truly commenced. India have so far won 31 medals in the Paris Paralympics 2024 with more than half of the medals, 19, coming in the last edition of the Summer Paralympic Games. In the Paris Olympics 2024 which concluded on August 11, India had finished with 6 medals with their …

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