Paris: Romania’s Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said Tuesday that he will boycott the Paris Olympics ’ closing ceremony due to a “scandalous situation” that cost a Romanian gymnast a bronze medal. Ana Barbosu had already begun celebrating her bronze for the floor event Monday when coaches for American Jordan Chiles entered an appeal to judges…
Paris: His stunning monster throw of 89.34m in the qualification round made quite a statement but a tough challenge awaits defending champion Neeraj Chopra as he seeks another piece of history in the Paris Olympics men’s javelin throw final round here on Thursday. Just like he did at the same stage in the Tokyo Olympics…
Paris: In a shocking reversal of fortunes, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified on Wednesday from the Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women’s 50kg final here, leaving her medal-less within hours of coming close to an unparalleled gold. Vinesh had scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal…
Paris: She grappled on the streets with an “unjust system” without a care in the world and on Tuesday Vinesh Phogat brought a lot of that panache to the mat as well, taking down one big name after another to become India’s first woman wrestler to enter the finals of the Olympic Games. The 29-year-old…
Paris: India lost 2-3 to Germany in the semifinal of the men’s hockey of the Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday. It was a dream chance for India to enter the final of the Olympics after 44 years but Germany played spoilsport to that. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (7th) and Sukhjeet Singh (36th) scored for India, while Gonzalo…
Paris: In a thrilling display of skill and precision, Neeraj Chopra needed just one throw in the qualifying round to secure his spot in the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics. This impressive feat is a familiar scene for fans, as Chopra has consistently demonstrated his prowess with single, remarkable throws in major…
Paris: India’s Avinash Sable finished fifth in his heat to qualify for the men’s 3000m steeplechase final at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday. At the Stade de France, Sable clocked 8:15.43 to finish fifth in the second heat of the track athletics event. The top five athletes from each heat made it to the…
Paris: Seasoned Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat entered her maiden Olympic semifinals in the 50kg category, beating Ukraine’s Oksana Livach in the last-eight stage here on Tuesday. Two-time World Championships medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat has seen enough in the last one-and-a-half-year. From being a star wrestler to being dragged on the roads in the national capital,…
Paris: For some, the Olympics transcend sport, embodying resilience and hope. Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh exemplifies this, fighting a different battle to bring a moment of peace to those on the frontlines. Her gold in the women’s high jump was dedicated “for the people of Ukraine,” symbolizing strength and perseverance amidst turmoil. Mahuchikh, now without a…
Paris: Away from the spotlight owing to an injury-plagued buildup, Mirabai Chanu will be in focus on Wednesday when she attempts to become India’s first weightlifter to win two Olympic medals but a challenging field and lingering fitness concerns stand in the way. The lifter, who opened India’s tally on the first day of the…
