Articles for 2024 Olympics

'India' steals spotlight in break dancing at Paris Olympics 2024, but it's not what you think
4 months, 1 week ago

'India' steals spotlight in break dancing at Paris Olympics 2024, but it's not what you think

Hindustan Times  

With Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, Indian Hockey Team and others shining at the Paris Olympics, the country's name resounded across the arena in "Breaking". The backup account of Khel India shared about "India" and wrote, "India wins the first match in Breakdancing History. India Sardjoe, known as "B-Girl India" from the Netherlands, beat refugee team member B-Girl Talash in the …

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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 …

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Paris Olympics 2024: River Seine, fickle star of the Games
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: River Seine, fickle star of the Games

Firstpost  

Winding its way through the centre of Paris, past famed attractions such as the Invalides, Place de la Concorde, and the Grand Palais, river Seine sparkled. AP The River Seine was the fickle star of the Paris Olympics, taking centre stage at the opening ceremony and open water swimming and triathlon events despite a running saga over water quality. “Dantesque …

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Mystery as controversial Algerian boxer Imane Khelif appears to be dropped as her country's flagbearer for the Paris Olympics closing ceremony - but is all smiles as she flashes her gold medal to the
4 months, 1 week ago

Mystery as controversial Algerian boxer Imane Khelif appears to be dropped as her country's flagbearer for the Paris Olympics closing ceremony - but is all smiles as she flashes her gold medal to the

Daily Mail  

Controversial Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was apparently switched out at the last moment from carrying her nation's flag at Sunday night's Olympics closing ceremony. 😅 He can swim, cycle and run to triathlon gold, but carrying the flag in the closing ceremony is a different kind of pressure for Alex Yee 😉#BBCOlympics #Olympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/TORJcMc2lc — BBC Sport August 11, …

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Paris Olympics 2024: France turned the Games into a citywide party for everyone.
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: France turned the Games into a citywide party for everyone.

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. I even loved the golf, which surprised me by being the Olympics’ most egalitarian spectator experience, all ticket holders equal in our dignified scrambling up the grassy hillocks around the course. “Paris Superstar,” read the cover of Saturday’s Libération, the left-wing daily that can usually be counted on for Olympic cynicism. Even …

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Meet Leon Marchand, the most decorated male Olympian at the Summer Games
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Meet Leon Marchand, the most decorated male Olympian at the Summer Games

The Hindu  

Swimming events at the Paris 2024 Olympics brought along with it the arrival of “Marchand-mania” Since the beginning of the Games, home favourite Leon Marchand stunned crowds with his performances, where he won five medals, gold in all four of his individual events, and a bronze medal in the men’s 4x100m medley relay. Men’s 200m breaststroke and butterfly FILE PHOTO: …

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Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony: When and where to watch, IST timing, event details
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony: When and where to watch, IST timing, event details

The Hindu  

After just over more that three weeks, the 33rd edition of the Olympic Games is set to conclude in Paris on August 12, Monday. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS CLOSING CEREMONY What time will the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony start? Where is the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony taking place? Where to watch the …

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Canadian b-boy Phil Wizard takes gold in Olympic breaking final
4 months, 1 week ago

Canadian b-boy Phil Wizard takes gold in Olympic breaking final

Associated Press  

PARIS — Canadian b-boy Phil Wizard took gold in the first Olympic men’s breaking tournament Saturday. Taipei’s Chen Sun, known as B-Boy Quake, competes during the B-Boys round robin battle for the breaking competition at La Concorde Urban Park at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. France’s Gaetan Alin, known as B-Boy Lagaet competes during …

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Indian men’s hockey team returns to heroes’ welcome from Paris 2024 Olympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Indian men’s hockey team returns to heroes’ welcome from Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team made a triumphant return from the Paris 2024 Olympics, bringing home a bronze medal and setting new records. Captain Harmanpreet Singh said, “It is very heart-warming to see Indian fans come out to receive and congratulate us for the bronze medal. The team left no stone unturned to prepare for the Olympics and to see …

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Paris 2024 Olympics: IOA optimistic of favourable resolution at CAS regarding Vinesh Phogat’s appeal
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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Paris 2024 Olympics: ‘Medal important for a better future of Indian hockey,’ says HI president Tirkey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: ‘Medal important for a better future of Indian hockey,’ says HI president Tirkey

The Hindu  

In the last half a century, the Indian hockey team had not secured two consecutive medals in the Olympics. Gill had said that hockey is “India’s spiritual game.” As the national side overcame several odds, starting from its disappointing outing in the home World Cup in January last year to being groomed by a new coach with about a year …

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Boxer Imane Khelif wins gold to cap an Olympics marked by scrutiny over her sex
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Boxer Imane Khelif wins gold to cap an Olympics marked by scrutiny over her sex

Associated Press  

PARIS — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has won a gold medal Friday at the Paris Olympics, emerging a champion from a tumultuous run at the Games where she endured intense scrutiny in the ring and online abuse from around the world over misconceptions about her womanhood. Algeria’s Imane Khelif, right, fights China’s Yang Liu in their women’s 66 kg final …

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Kim Yu-jin wins another gold for South Korea, Ulugbek Rashitov secures back-to-back taekwondo titles
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Kim Yu-jin wins another gold for South Korea, Ulugbek Rashitov secures back-to-back taekwondo titles

The Hindu  

South Korea is back in force in taekwondo. After leaving the Tokyo Games without a single gold medal in the sport it invented, the East Asian nation claimed a second title in as many days at the Paris 2024 Olympics. “I also put in a lot of efforts, that’s how I got the gold medal.” Kimia Alizadeh, who was the …

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Letsile Tebogo is pride of Africa wearing shoes for his mum
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Letsile Tebogo is pride of Africa wearing shoes for his mum

The Hindu  

Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo was the toast of Africa after winning the Paris 2024 Olympics 200 metres gold on Thursday but his immediate thoughts were much closer to home as he dedicated his victory to his mother who died in May. Tebogo became the first African to win the event when he ran 19.46 seconds to beat Americans Kenny Bednarek and …

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Paris 2024 Olympics: USA sprinter Noah Lyles says his Summer Games run is over
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: USA sprinter Noah Lyles says his Summer Games run is over

The Hindu  

American Noah Lyles said that his Paris Games are over, hours after he needed medical attention following his shock third-place finish in the 200 metres, when it was revealed he tested positive for COVID. Lyles turned up the positive test on Tuesday, officials said, two days after he won the 100 metres, and appeared to be in physical distress after …

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India Vs Spain: When, Where To Watch Paris Olympics 2024 Men's Hockey Bronze Medal Match
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India Vs Spain: When, Where To Watch Paris Olympics 2024 Men's Hockey Bronze Medal Match

ABP News  

India Vs Spain: India and Spain, the two underdog teams that did the ultimate at Paris Olympics 2024, as India defeated last edition's runners-up and sporting giant Australia, whereas, Spain managed to topple off reigning champions Belgium in what was the biggest upset in the Men's Hockey at this year's Games. The India Vs Spain Paris Olympics 2024 Men's Hockey …

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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 …

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A look at the hairstyles from the 2024 Summer Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at the hairstyles from the 2024 Summer Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — Olympians at the Paris Games are taking care with their hair. Italy’s Alice Volpi stands during the women’s team foil quarterfinal match against Egypt during the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Grand Palais, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. Aaliyah Butler, of the United States, prepares to run in a women’s 400 meters round 1 heat at …

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Paris Olympics 2024: I wanted to quit several times, says 200m champion Thomas
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: I wanted to quit several times, says 200m champion Thomas

The Hindu  

Olympic 200 metres champion Gabby Thomas wanted to walk away from athletics on several occasions, she said on Tuesday following her dominant victory in Paris. The 27-year-old American, who captured bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Games and silver at last year’s world championships, secured her first global title after beating 100 metres champion Julien Alfred and compatriot Brittany Brown to …

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'Beyond Medals and Records, Sport is a Celebration of Human Spirit', Says IOC Member Nita Ambani at India House Felicitation in Paris
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Beyond Medals and Records, Sport is a Celebration of Human Spirit', Says IOC Member Nita Ambani at India House Felicitation in Paris

News 18  

India’s athletes had a terrific day at the Olympics on Tuesday with Neeraj Chopra and Vinesh Phogat delivering unforgettable performances in the morning. Every Indian is inspired and every girl in India feels empowered by your achievements.” Speaking to the athletes during their visit, Mrs Ambani said, “Today, most of our athletes are here. Today we celebrate all of you, …

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Open water training in River Seine for marathon swimming cancelled, organisers say
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Open water training in River Seine for marathon swimming cancelled, organisers say

The Hindu  

The marathon swimming familiarisation session scheduled for Tuesday in the river Seine has been cancelled, Paris 2024 Olympics organisers said. “After the daily situation meeting this morning between Ville de Paris, Paris 2024 and World Aquatics, it has been decided that the familiarisation session to take place today, 6 August 2024, is cancelled,” World Aquatics said in a statement. Training …

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Lakshya Sen, Arjun Babuta and India's unfortunate tryst with fourth-place heartbreaks at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakshya Sen, Arjun Babuta and India's unfortunate tryst with fourth-place heartbreaks at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

India's tale at the Paris 2024 Olympics has been a series of 'what-ifs' for athletes Lakshya Sen, Arjun Babuta, Dhiraj Bommadevara, Ankita Bhakat, and Manu Bhaker. Manu Bhaker – Paris 2024 Olympics, women's 25m pistol Manu Bhaker fell short of securing a third consecutive Olympic medal in Paris 2024 in the women's 25m air pistol shooting final. Anantjeet Singh and …

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 special edition for Paris 2024 Olympics athletes ‘selling’ on eBay
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 special edition for Paris 2024 Olympics athletes ‘selling’ on eBay

Hindustan Times  

Paris 2024 Olympics has over 17000 participants and each athlete was greeted with a special Samsung phone on their arrival in the Olympic village in Paris. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition was handed over to every Paris 2024 athlete even before the device went on sale around the globe. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition: What’s special …

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Does height matter? Tall and small have tactical advantages in badminton
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Does height matter? Tall and small have tactical advantages in badminton

The Hindu  

Two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan stands at just over 5 feet and has faced India’s PV Sindhu, who won silver at the Rio Olympics and has over nine inches on her, on court 25 times in their careers. “Akane might have to take an extra step but she’s great on defence and can bounce right up,” said Charmaine …

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