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…
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…
