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Avani Lekhara clinches Paralympics gold with her record-shattering performance, Mona Agarwal settles for bronze

Aug 30, 2024, at 11:47 pm

India's Paris Paralympics journey began with a bang with Avani Lekhara winning the gold medal and Mona Agarwal clinching the bronze on Friday.

Paris Olympic bronze with a golden heart: Parents of Indian Hockey Team celebrate achievement

Aug 12, 2024, at 01:03 am

The vibrant village of Mithapur erupted in celebration as the local heroes, former hockey captain Manpreet Singh and his teammate Mandeep Singh, secured a bronze medal in the recent international tournament.

Vinesh Phogat's Olympics disqualification: PM Modi asks IOC president PT Usha to explore all options to help wrestler's case

Aug 07, 2024, at 07:29 pm

Paris/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the Indian Olympics Council (IOC) president PT Usha to explore all possible options to help wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who has been disqualified from the Olympics 2024 over her overweight, media reports said.

'Come back stronger, we are rooting for you': PM Modi to Vinesh Phogat after wrestler disqualified from Paris Olympics

Aug 07, 2024, at 07:20 pm

Paris/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a heartfelt message on his X handle for wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was on Wednesday disqualified from Olympics 2024 due to her overweight.

India's heartbreak as Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics

Aug 07, 2024, at 06:15 pm

Paris/IBNS: In a heartbreak for India, wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from Olympics 2024 after she was found slightly overweight, missing out on a sure chance to grab either gold or silver medal.

Olympics: Valiant ten-man India beat Great Britain in penalty shootout to reach semi-finals

Aug 04, 2024, at 10:39 pm

A ten-man Indian hockey side showed resilience and skill when they defeated Great Britain in a shoot-out to reach the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics here on Sunday.

Olympics: Lovlina Borgohain loses her women's 75kg quarterfinal bout against Chinese opponent

Aug 04, 2024, at 09:13 pm

India's hope of winning another Olympic medal suffered a jolt after star boxer Lovlina Borgohain lost her women's 75kg quarter-final bout on Sunday.

St Lucia wins first Olympic medal after Julien Alfred clinches gold in 100 m sprint, stuns American sprinter Sha’carri Richardson

Aug 04, 2024, at 08:38 pm

In a stunning show of grit and determination, St Lucia's Julien Alfred wrote names in the book of history by winning the gold medal in the women's 100m sprint event, beating the favourite American opponent Sha’Carri Richardson on Saturday.

Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, who wins the 'Internet gold' after an Olympic silver, is no newcomer to Games

Aug 02, 2024, at 08:55 pm

More than his silver medal, Turkish pistol shooter Yusuf Dikec has turned out to be an internet sensation after his calm and casual demeanour in the Olympics 2024 was loved by the netizens.

Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh win Olympics bronze medal in 10m air pistol mixed team event

Jul 30, 2024, at 07:37 pm

Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh made the country proud by winning the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team shooting event of the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.

Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker, Sarbajot Singh qualify for bronze medal match

Jul 29, 2024, at 07:27 pm

India's medal hope continues with bronze medalist shooter Manu Bhaker and Sarbajot Singh qualifying for the bronze medal match at Monday's 10m air pistol mixed team event of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024.

Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker advances to finals of women's air pistol event

Jul 28, 2024, at 07:51 am

Paris: After a day filled with disappointments for Indian shooting, Manu Bhaker brought joy to Indian sports fans as she entered into the final of the women's air pistol event on Saturday.

India beat New Zealand 3-2 in Paris Men's Hockey Olympics 2024 Pool B match

Jul 28, 2024, at 04:57 am

Paris: India captain Harmanpreet Singh netted a crucial goal in the final minutes, securing a 3-2 victory for India over New Zealand in their Pool B match at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Saturday.

UN-backed refugee athletes named Olympic flag bearers in Paris

Jul 24, 2024, at 02:03 pm

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has thrown its full support behind Cindy Ngamba and Yahya Al Ghotany, the athletes chosen as flag bearers for the Olympic Games which start on Friday in Paris, who will be proudly bear the banner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

BCCI to provide INR 8.5 crores to Indian Olympic Association to support athletes participating in upcoming Paris Olympics

Jul 22, 2024, at 02:01 am

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI, on Sunday announced it will provide  Rs 8.5 crore to the  Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Indian Olympic Association issues advisory against unauthorised advertisements for Paris Olympic 2024

Mar 08, 2024, at 08:56 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has reiterated its stance on unauthorized advertisements concerning the Paris Olympic Games 2024.

USA men seal first Olympic soccer berth since Beijing 2008

Jul 02, 2022, at 08:34 pm

San Pedro Sula (Honduras)/UNI) The United States men's soccer team has qualified for the Olympics for the first time since Beijing Olympics 2008 with a win over Honduras in the semifinals of the Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship (CMU20).

Iga Swiatek defeats Coco Gauff in straight sets to win French Open Women's Singles title

Jun 05, 2022, at 02:21 am

Paris: Iga Swiatek on Saturday defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets, 6-1, 6-3, in the final at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris to win French Open Women's Singles title.

Ballon d'Or Awards: Robert Lewandowski named Striker of the Year

Nov 30, 2021, at 10:31 pm

Paris/UNI/Sputnik: FC Bayern Munich and Polish forward Robert Lewandowski was named Striker of the Year at the Ballon d'Or Awards ceremony.

Garbine Muguruza beats Serena Williams to win French Open title

Jun 05, 2016, at 04:27 am

Paris, June 4 (IBNS): Stopping her supremacy, Spain's Garbine Muguruza beat world number one US tennis star Serena Williams to lift the French Open women's singles title on Saturday.