I still have a chance to play Test cricket: Adam Zampa
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Australia spinner Adam Zampa remains hopeful of donning the iconic Baggy Green cap despite his sparse first-class appearances in recent years. Zampa, who has become a key figure in Australia’s limited-overs setup, believes his current form and experience would make him a strong contender for Test selection, particularly for subcontinent […]
Paris Olympics: ‘I hope my bronze medal will inspire young generations,’ says Aman Sehrawat
Paris, Aug 10 (IANS) Aman Sehrawat, after securing a historic bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling on his Olympic debut, wants the young Indian wrestlers to take inspiration from his medal and work hard in the game. The 21-year-old grappler’s victory, a 13-5 triumph over Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz, brought India its first […]
Paris Olympics: Afghan B-Girl Manizha Talash disqualified for “Free Afghan Women” protest
Paris, Aug 10 (IANS) Afghan B-Girl Manizha Talash, a member of the Refugee Olympic Team at the Paris 2024 Games, was disqualified after displaying the words “Free Afghan Women” on her cape during her breaking routine in the competition’s pre-qualifiers on Friday. Talash, who resides in Spain, took to the floor with a powerful message, wearing […]
Paris Olympics: Imane Khelif clinches gold amid gender controversy
Paris, Aug 10 (IANS) Imane Khelif of Algeria claimed Olympic women’s boxing gold at Paris 2024 beating Chinese world champion Yang Liu 5-0 in the 66kg final, a year after being disqualified from the World Championships due to a gender eligibility controversy. Khelif’s victory, which came by unanimous decision in the welterweight final, marked a […]
Paris Olympics, Medal Tally: USA dominate on top, India on 69th
Paris, Aug 10 (IANS) The USA continued its dominance on top of the Paris Olympics medal tally, with 111 medals including 33 gold to enter the Day-15 of the competitions. The USA have won 111 medals, including 33 gold, 39 silver and 39 bronze medals to continue to be on the top of the table. […]
Paris Olympics: Spain clinch gold in football with dramatic extra-time win over France
Paris, Aug 10 (IANS) Spain continued their good run in international football with a thrilling 5-3 victory over France to secure Olympic men’s gold at Paris 2024. The Spaniards overcame a spirited French comeback to claim their first Olympic title since 1992. The hosts, managed by Thierry Henry, drew first blood early in the match, […]
Paris Olympics: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat dedicates bronze medal to his parents, nation
Paris, Aug 10 (IANS) Minutes after winning a historic bronze medal in the Olympic Games here in the men’s freestyle 57 kg, Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat dedicated his medal to his late parents and the country. Sehrawat defeated Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz 13-5 in the bronze medallist match. He lost against Japanese top-seed Rei Higuchi […]
Paris Olympics: PM Modi, Bajrang Punia celebrate Aman Sehrawat’s ‘incredible feat’
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Aman Sehrawat’s bronze medal has seen him create history by becoming the youngest-ever individual Olympic medallist from India at 21 years 0 months and 24 days. His historic achievement has seen him receive the highest forms of praise from all over the country for his ‘remarkable feet.’ Prime Minister Narendra […]
Paris Olympics: Aman won a ‘very important medal for wrestling’, says Mahabali Satpal
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Aman Sehrawat, the 21-year-old who has proved to be a hero for Indian wrestling by winning the bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle category in Paris 2024, is the fifth student of the famed ‘Chhatrasal akhara’ from the national capital that has won an Olympic medal. Following Aman’s historic […]
Paris Olympics: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat wins bronze, is youngest Indian individual medal winner at Games (Ld)
Paris, Aug 10 (IANS) With an aggressive and attacking performance, Aman Sehrawat lifted the gloom over the Indian contingent over Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification and missed medal by bagging a bronze medal in men’s 57 kg freestyle category. Sehrawat scored a dominating 13-5 win over Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz to revive what could only be described […]
