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…
Nanterre: The final night of swimming at the Paris Olympics stirred a wide range of emotions for an American team that no longer rules the world. A world record from Bobby Finke. Elation. A historic loss that reignited gripes about Chinese doping. Stunning. Finally, another world record for the women’s 4×100-meter medley relay team to…
Paris: Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider on Sunday became the first Russians to win a medal at the Paris Olympics when they took silver in the women’s tennis doubles. Playing as neutrals, they were beaten in three sets in the final by Italy’s Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini. Athletes from Russia and ally Belarus were…
Pairs: The United States’ Bobby Finke smashed the 12-year-old 1500m world record Sunday on his way to Olympic gold as Swedish veteran Sarah Sjoestroem capped her fifth Games by sealing the 50-100m freestyle double. On a thrilling final day of action in La Defense Arena, the American women turned on the afterburners to lower their…
Paris: Ace India shooter Manu Bhaker has been named India’s flag bearer for the closing ceremony at the Paris Olympics 2024. The 22-year-old shooter scripted history for India in Paris by winning two bronze medals. Manu opened the account for India at medal tally with a bronze medal in the individual 10m air pistol event….
Paris: India’s key defender and first rusher Amit Rohidas will miss Tuesday’s Olympic men’s hockey semifinal against Germany after he was handed a one-match suspension following his red card against Great Britain in the quarterfinal. This means India will have only 15 players available for the key clash, which is big set back for the…
Colombo: Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay starred in the second ODI, he scored 6/33 as Sri Lanka defeated India by 32 runs. In pursuit of a 241-run target, India was bowled out for 208. Rohit went after he scored 64 off 44 balls, while the other Indians failed to deliver encouraging performances. Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss…
