Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and Tokyo Olympic bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain will face a stern test upon their international return after a year’s hiatus. Zareen begins a fresh campaign in the 51kg category, having previously won her world titles at 52kg (2022) and 50kg (2023). Weight management remains a concern, with the
04 September,2025 08:51 AM IST | Liverpool | PTIA giant balloon that became a popular landmark over the skies of Paris during the 2024 Olympics rose again Saturday evening, as Parisians celebrated an annual street music festival. As locals danced to live music in and around the Tuileries garden in central Paris, the balloon made its return on a hot summer evening. Organisers are hoping it
23 June,2025 02:41 PM IST | Paris | AFPMonths after the conclusion of the Paris Games, a fresh wave of controversy emerged surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's gender following the leak of a recent medical report. The report, which French journalist Djaffar Ait Aoudia reportedly obtained, allegedly confirmed that Khelif was biologically male. Also Read: Gender row may hurt boxin
05 November,2024 04:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDouble Olympic medal winner and shooter Manu Bhaker said that the struggles she had faced early in her career have helped her develop patience and resilience. Manu Bhaker scripted history in the Paris Olympics 2024 as she became the first Indian in the post-Independence era to clinch two medals in a single edition. The star shooter is least bothe
03 November,2024 01:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe six-member Indian boxing contingent, which included two World Champions and two World Championship medallists, was expected to deliver but fell short of securing any medals at the Paris Olympics 2024. Mary Kom, the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Olympics, was not able to participate in this edition due the age limit rule in Boxing as
16 October,2024 03:05 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAce Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale was on Monday honoured with a cheque of Rs. 2 crore by the Maharashtra government. Swapnil Kusale claimed a bronze medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions event of the concluded Paris Olympics 2024. Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar shared a post on "X" which read, "Swapnil Kusale won bronze medal in 50
14 October,2024 12:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLosing an Olympic medal by a few decimal points could be among the most anguishing experiences in life and Arjun Babuta, who missed the bronze in finals of men's 10m air rifle at the Paris Olympics 2024 by a whisker, on Saturday described the moment as if he had lost someone very close. The Chandigarh-based Babuta, who joined a handful of nearly-t
05 October,2024 08:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentParis Olympics double bronze medallist shooter Manu Bhaker responded to internet trolls, that targetted her for flaunting her medals too much, saying “it’s my way of sharing my beautiful journey”. Manu made history by winning two bronze medals at the Games — women’s 10m air pistol and mixed team event. With these vict
26 September,2024 08:05 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe Indian hockey team extended its dominance over the Asian Champions Trophy by winning it for a record fifth time, beating China in the final at Hulunbuir, China, on Tuesday. India began the tournament beating China 3-0 after which they routed Japan 5-1 and hammered Malaysia 8-1. They then beat South Korea 3-1 followed by a 2-1 win over Pakistan.
19 September,2024 08:00 AM IST | China | Ashwin FerroMaintaining a clean slate, favourites India will fancy their chances when they take on a below-par but unpredictable Korea in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) hockey tournament on Monday. Paris Olympics bronze medallist India have been in rollicking form in the tournament so far, registering five wins out of five league matches.
16 September,2024 08:03 AM IST | Hulunbuir (China) | PTIFrance is to bid a final and reluctant farewell to the Paris Olympics on Saturday with a parade on the Champs-Elysees followed by a concert featuring artists from the opening and closing ceremonies. The final event of a highly acclaimed summer of sport has been organised at the behest of President Emmanuel Macron who is set to decorate many of Fra
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