Paris 2024 Olympics: 7 unforgettable moments that captured the world’s attention
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 in the women's 3000 m steeplechase final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in a heartening and unforgettable fashion. Ambanis attending the Paris 2024 Olympics: Radhika Merchant, Anand Piramal, Anant Ambani, Isha Ambani, Nita Ambani, and Mukesh Ambani were all spotted at the Paris 2024 Olympics. French pole vaulter's crotch collision: Anthony Ammirati, a French athlete, failed to jump 5.70 meters in the pole vault, shattering his hopes of competing in the Olympics.

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Ten big moments of the 2024 Olympics
1 day, 12 hours ago

Ten big moments of the 2024 Olympics

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: The biggest sporting event of 2024 was without doubt the Parisian high-wire double-act of the Olympic Games followed by the Paralympics. - Djokovic's 'greatest achievement' - At the age of 37, Novak Djokovic finally won an Olympic gold medal to go along with his 24 Grand Slam titles, describing the moment as his "greatest achievement". After South Korea won …

Armand Duplantis repeats Paris Olympics 2024 heroics: Entire timeline of record-breaking spree
3 months, 3 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 …

India's dream to host Olympics in 2036: PM Modi during Independence Day speech
4 months, 1 week ago

India's dream to host Olympics in 2036: PM Modi during Independence Day speech

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 78th Independence Day celebrations from the historic Red Fort on August 15. PM Narendra Modi, in his first Independence Day address after securing a historic third term, said that India dreams of hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. He reiterated India's strong efforts for the Summer Games 2036 and said that the country is …

Indian ambassador to France Jawed Ashraf says Olympics fulfilled all objectives in Paris 2024 | Exclusive
4 months, 1 week ago

Indian ambassador to France Jawed Ashraf says Olympics fulfilled all objectives in Paris 2024 | Exclusive

India TV News  

India ended its Paris Olympics 2024 campaign without a gold and finished below expectations in the medal table. Talking exclusively to India TV about the 33rd Summer Games, Jawed Ashraf, the Indian ambassador to France, explained how the Paris Olympics met their objectives. He said that Paris fulfilled its objective to bring all people together, remove boundaries and unite people …

Paris 2024: For medals, sports governance is the key
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024: For medals, sports governance is the key

Hindustan Times  

Paris was supposed to be the ‘turning the corner’ moment for Indian sport, expectation was we would win double digit medals and announce our arrival on the world stage as a serious player. Anyway, remember Abhinav Bindra’s telling comment that funding is only one of many moving parts – sporting success isn’t a vending machine where money throws up medals. …

Top heart-warming moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics
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 …

X Celebrates Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Winners With A Special Page
4 months, 1 week ago

X Celebrates Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Winners With A Special Page

ABP News  

The Paris Olympic Games 2024 culminated successfully on Sunday, with participants making their country proud and winners taking their medals home. In order to pay tribute to their dedication and success, Elon Musk owned microblogging platform X has created a special page to celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics medallists. Here is how her X profile looks like: X's Special Page …

Paris Olympics 2024 closing ceremony: Parisian theatre, visual spectacle, and Hollywood end Summer Games
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024 closing ceremony: Parisian theatre, visual spectacle, and Hollywood end Summer Games

The Hindu  

Highlighting the marriage of tradition and modernity as one of its underlying themes, Paris 2024, which began unconventionally on the beautiful Seine river, closed the greatest show on earth conventionally with the Stade de France serving as a grand theatre to emphasise the Olympic Games as a human monument. For the first time, the women’s marathon concluded the Olympic Games …

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

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

Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet has ‘no regrets’ and calls Olympics ‘huge success’
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet has ‘no regrets’ and calls Olympics ‘huge success’

The Independent  

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Paris 2024 – the winners and the losers
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 – the winners and the losers

The Independent  

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Paris Olympics 2024 day 16 live updates: Closing ceremony of 33rd Olympic Games ends
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024 day 16 live updates: Closing ceremony of 33rd Olympic Games ends

The Hindu  

This LIVE is now closed. The gigantic Stade de France resembled a concert hall hosting a party to celebrate the fortnight of sporting excellence as the breathtaking closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics kicked off with athletes marching into the iconic stadium to thunderous applause. The two-hour-long show, created by Thomas Jolly, began with a musical ode to the Games’ …

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

News 18  

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 …

Paris Olympics 2024: Reetika Hooda Dominates Hungary's Bernadett Nagy, Enters Quarterfinals of Women's 76kg Wrestling
4 months, 1 week 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 …

'Wanted To Play In Final But Happy With Bronze Too': Manpreet Singh After Indian Hockey Team Finish 3rd In Paris
4 months, 1 week ago

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

News 18  

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 …

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat Claims Bronze Medal in 57kg Wrestling With Dominant Win Over Puerto Rico's Damien Cruz
4 months, 1 week ago

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

News 18  

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 …

'Started Off Like in My Village Neeraj Bhai...Now We Are Here': Arshad Nadeem Recalls Journey to Historic Triumph at Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Started Off Like in My Village Neeraj Bhai...Now We Are Here': Arshad Nadeem Recalls Journey to Historic Triumph at Paris Olympics

News 18  

The world came to a standstill last night as Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem ousted the world champion Neeraj Chopra at the Javelin Throw final at the Paris Olympics, with a record-breaking attempt. My elder brother also supported me being in athletics, so then my journey with athletics started.” Nadeem then recalled the first time he faced off against his rival, the …

Paris Olympics 2024 highlights: Exciting and emotional moments so far
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 highlights: Exciting and emotional moments so far

Hindustan Times  

Relive some of the most recent and talked-about moments at Paris Olympics 2024. Take a look: Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin is going viral as fans praised her as well as turned her into a meme after she stood on the Olympic podium Olympian Alice Finot from France proposed to her boyfriend, Spanish triathlete Bruno Martínez Bargiela Love in Paris: 33-year-old …

Seven of the Paris Olympics' most striking images – as classical artworks
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Seven of the Paris Olympics' most striking images – as classical artworks

BBC  

Seven of the Paris Olympics' most striking images – as classical artworks AP As the 2024 Paris Olympics draws to a close, the BBC rounds up some of the most stunning photos captured from the Games – and reveals their similarities to historic works of art. The surreal sense of anthropomorphised rain calls to mind Belgian Surrealist René Magritte's frozen …

Paris 2024 Olympics: PM Modi, Naveen Patnaik, Abhinav Bindra and others react as India beats Spain 2-1 to win historic men’s hockey bronze
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: PM Modi, Naveen Patnaik, Abhinav Bindra and others react as India beats Spain 2-1 to win historic men’s hockey bronze

The Hindu  

Indian men’s hockey team beat Spain 2-1 in Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday to clinch its second straight bronze medal at the Summer Games. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, Hockey India President Dilip Kumar Tirkey, Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and many others congratulated the team on the historic win. <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianHockey?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#IndianHockey</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/BronzeMedal?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#BronzeMedal</a>… <a href=”https://t.co/as75hQnKh0”>pic.twitter.com/as75hQnKh0</a></p>— Dilip Kumar Tirkey …

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

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

Paris 2024 Olympics highlights: Iconic moments you don't want to miss!
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics highlights: Iconic moments you don't want to miss!

Hindustan Times  

Take a look at some of the most buzzed-about viral moments from the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics. From a six-month pregnant archer to a skateboarder winning bronze despite a shoulder injury, here's the lowdown: Celebrating the sportsmanship and spirit of the game Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso was 'thrown out' of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 Too hot? It was reported …

Olympics athletics schedule: Every event, date and start time at Paris 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Noah Lyles …

The Curious Case of Indian Athletes at Paris Olympics: A List of Superstars' Failure to Fire When It Mattered Most
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Curious Case of Indian Athletes at Paris Olympics: A List of Superstars' Failure to Fire When It Mattered Most

News 18  

Much debate has arisen from Prakash Padukone’s rant following Lakshya Sen’s loss in the Bronze Medal Match at the Paris Olympics on Monday when the head coach went on to lambast athletes of the Indian contingent for their lack of effort to bring home Olympic glory. Ultimately the responsibility is on the players to go and deliver when it matters …

Olympians in Paris, caught in motion
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympians in Paris, caught in motion

Associated Press  

PARIS — Athletes are moving in every direction at the Paris Olympics. China’s Long Daoyi and Wang Zongyuan compete in the men’s synchronised 3m springboard diving final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. Benny Wizani of Austria competes during the men’s trampoline qualifying round in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. …

Neeraj Chopra in action on these dates at Paris Olympics 2024: Check full Olympic schedule of defending champion
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra in action on these dates at Paris Olympics 2024: Check full Olympic schedule of defending champion

Hindustan Times  

The entire nation is waiting for Neeraj Chopra to make his presence felt at the Paris Games 2024. Neeraj Chopra in action during a javelin event Athletics events at the Summer Olympics got underway on August 1. How to watch Neeraj Chopra's events at Paris Olympics? Fans can watch the live broadcast of the Paris Olympics 2024 on multiple channels …

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

Paris Olympics 2024, Badminton: Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen
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 …

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

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

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

Paris Olympics 2024: Matthew Ebden Enjoys Golden End to Olympic Campaign With Men's Doubles Gold Win
4 months, 2 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 …

Paris 2024 Olympics, Day Eight - August 3: What are the medal events today?
4 months, 2 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 …

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

Inside the Ambanis’ Paris diaries: 5 viral moments amid the Paris 2024 Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the Ambanis’ Paris diaries: 5 viral moments amid the Paris 2024 Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani were spotted in Paris for the ongoing Olympics weeks after the grand wedding celebrations of their younger son Anant Ambani in Mumbai earlier this month. Isha Ambani and her husband Anand Piramal, and the newlyweds also attended Paris 2024 Olympics. After attending the athletic gala, the Ambanis were 1- Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani at …

'Incredibly Proud': IOC Member Nita Ambani Congratulates Shooter Swapnil Kusale For Winning Historic Olympic Bronze
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Incredibly Proud': IOC Member Nita Ambani Congratulates Shooter Swapnil Kusale For Winning Historic Olympic Bronze

News 18  

Shooters continue to shine for India at the Paris Games as Swapnil Kusale won the bronze medal on Thursday after finishing third in the men’s 50m Rifle Prone Positions event. Manu Bhaker won a bronze in women’s 10m air pistol individual event before teaming up with Sarabjot Singh to clinch bronze in 10m air pistol mixed event too. International Olympic …

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 Highlights: Kusale medal the only light for India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 Highlights: Kusale medal the only light for India

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 Highlights: PV Sindhu's hopes of winning a historic third medal came to an end. Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 Highlights: Swapnil Kusale's sensational bronze medal win early on Day 6 in 50m rifle 3 positions men's shooting final remained the highlight for India on a Thursday that ended up being a bittersweet affair for the …

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 Highlights: Kusale medal the only light for India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 Highlights: Kusale medal the only light for India

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 Highlights: PV Sindhu's hopes of winning a historic third medal came to an end. Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 Highlights: Swapnil Kusale's sensational bronze medal win early on Day 6 in 50m rifle 3 positions men's shooting final remained the highlight for India on a Thursday that ended up being a bittersweet affair for the …

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 Highlights: Kusale medal the only light for India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 Highlights: Kusale medal the only light for India

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 Highlights: PV Sindhu's hopes of winning a historic third medal came to an end. Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 Highlights: Swapnil Kusale's sensational bronze medal win early on Day 6 in 50m rifle 3 positions men's shooting final remained the highlight for India on a Thursday that ended up being a bittersweet affair for the …

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya, Lovlina advance in good day for India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya, Lovlina advance in good day for India

Hindustan Times  

Shuttler Lakshya Sen and shooter Swapnil Kusale were up against it. Kusale finished seventh in a 50m men’s rifle 3 positions qualification that set a new Olympic record of 594 and in which the Indian scored 590. Tied with three other men on that score and advancing on account of more inner 10s, the Maharashtra shooter will have a crack …

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

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

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

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

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

Paris 2024 Olympics, Shooting Highlights, July 31 blog: Swapnil Kusale qualifies for men’s 50m rifle 3 positions final, Aishwary crashes out
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics, Shooting Highlights, July 31 blog: Swapnil Kusale qualifies for men’s 50m rifle 3 positions final, Aishwary crashes out

The Hindu  

July 31, 2024 11:37 SHOOTING AT PARIS 2024 - PREVIEW Lock ‘n load! It’s almost time to climb aboard the hype train to Châteauroux, where 21 Indian shooters will take on the mission of going up against 321 of the world’s best to claim the ultimate prize — an Olympic medal. The National Rifle Association of India announcing the squad …

Paris Olympics day 5 highlights: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy made the pre-quarterfinals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics day 5 highlights: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy made the pre-quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Indians advanced in badminton, shooting, table tennis, boxing and archery on Day 5 of the Paris Olympics on July 31, 2024. Among the notable performers were Swapnil Kusale, who qualified for the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions in 7th place, and Lakshya Sen, who demolished World No. Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain defeated Sunniva Hofstad in the women’s 75kg …

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