Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat disqualified from women’s 50kg wrestling
Paris, Aug 7 (IANS) In what will be a major heartbreak for Indian wrestling, Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the women’s 50kg event at the Paris Olympics after being weighed “few grams over” the permissible limits on Wednesday morning. “It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh […]
Afghanistan batter Ihsanullah Janat hadned 5-year ban for anti-corruption code breach
Kabul, Aug 7 (IANS) Top-order batter Ihsanullah Janat has been banned from all forms of cricketing activities for five years after breaching Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and ICC anti-corruption codes during the second edition of the Kabul Premier League (KPL), the country’s cricket board said on Wednesday. Janat was found guilty of violating Article 2.1.1 […]
Rising global temperatures increase risk of heat strokes for athletes
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) With global temperatures rising due to global warming, the risk of heat strokes has increased, that is particularly troubling for athletes in competitive sports like tennis. Rafael Nadal, a member of the famous Big 3 triumvirate in tennis, is a notable example of this reality, when he suffered a heat […]
Experts urge IOC to sever ties with Coca-Cola for sake of athletes, planet
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Amid the ongoing Olympic games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) must cut its ties with Coca-Cola to protect the health of athletes, spectators, and the planet, urged public health experts on Wednesday. The experts from the public health organisation Vital Strategies, put forth their views in an editorial that will […]
Paris Olympics: Rishabh Pant joins ‘if Neeraj Chopra wins’ trend ahead of Javelin final
Paris, Aug 7 (IANS) As the defending Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra prepares to compete for his second Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games, a unique “if Neeraj Chopra wins gold” trend went viral on social media, generating even more anticipation for Chopra’s performance in the quadrennial showpiece. Joining the trend is none other than […]
Paris Olympics: Imane Khelif overcomes gender row to make welterweight boxing final
Paris, Aug 7 (IANS) Algeria’s Imane Khelif has stormed into the women’s welterweight boxing final at the Paris Olympics 2024 after beating Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng in a unanimous decision by the judges. Imane has progressed to her first Olympic final, having been knocked out in the quarterfinals in Tokyo three years ago. She will fight […]
Paris Olympics, Medal Tally: USA extend lead on top, India on 63rd
Paris, Aug 7 (IANS) The USA extended its lead over China to remain on top of the Paris Olympics medal tally, entering Day 12 of the competition with 24 gold, 31 silver and many as bronze medals for a total of 86 medals. China, on the other hand, continued to be on second with 22 […]
Paris Olympics: Bahrain’s Winfred wins women’s 3,000m steeplechase gold
Paris, Aug 7 (IANS) Bahrain’s Yavi Winfred broke the Olympic record to win gold in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase at the Paris Games. The 24-year-old completed the grueling event in 8 minutes, 52.76 seconds, eclipsing the previous Games record of 8:58.81 set by Russian Gulnara Samitova-Galkina at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, reports Xinhua. Uganda’s Peruth […]
Paris Olympics: Hocker wins men’s 1,500m gold with Games record
Paris, Aug 7 (IANS) American Cole Hocker produced a barnstorming finish to clinch gold in the men’s 1,500m at the Paris Olympics. Hocker passed defending champion Jakob Ingebrigsten of Norway and Britain’s reigning world champion Josh Kerr in the final stretch to win in an Olympic record time of 3 minutes, 27.65 seconds, reports Xinhua. […]
Paris Olympics: India suffer 2-3 defeat to Germany in semis; to meet Spain for bronze
Paris, Aug 7 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team played its heart out but went down 2-3 to World Champion Germany in the second semifinal at the Paris Olympic Games here on Tuesday, the players falling onto the turf with tears in their eyes. India’s hunt for their first gold medal in 44 years came […]
