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'Player, coach responsible for weight management': PT Usha defends IOA, blames Vinesh Phogat and her support staff for 'weigh-in' fiasco

Aug 12, 2024, at 08:11 pm

Paris/IBNS: Ahead of the all-important Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat and her right to earn a silver medal at Paris Olympic 2024, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Sunday (Aug 11) pointed the finger at the Indian wrestler in response to the criticism directed towards the IOA medical, especially Chief Medical Officer Dinshaw Pardiwala, saying that in sports like wrestling, weightlifting, judo and boxing, it is the responsibility of the athletes and their support staff to maintain their weight.

IOA has lodged strong protest with UWW over Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Olympics: Indian Sports Minister tells Lok Sabha

Aug 07, 2024, at 10:35 pm

Indian Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that the Indian Olympic Association has lodged a strong protest with the United World Wrestling over the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Olympics which left the nation heartbroken.

Completely gutted: Indian Olympic legends express sadness after Vinay Phogat's disqualification

Aug 07, 2024, at 10:09 pm

Indian Olympic legends Abhinav Bindra and Vijendra Singh expressed sadness after wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from Olympics 2024 due to her overweight.

Vinesh Phogat hospitalised due to dehydration after Paris Olympics disqualification

Aug 07, 2024, at 08:01 pm

Paris/IBNS: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was on Wednesday disqualified from Olympics 2024 due to her overweight, has been hospitalised due to dehydration, media reports said.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat cruises to Olympic semi-final after registering two memorable victories

Aug 06, 2024, at 10:17 pm

India's Vinesh Phogat cruised to the semi-finals of the women’s 50kg freestyle event of the ongoing Paris Olympics by beating CWG gold-medallist Ukrainian wrestler Oksana Livach 7-5 on Tuesday.

Paris: Cindy Ngamba assures first-ever medal for Refugee Olympic team

Aug 06, 2024, at 07:36 pm

Cindy Ngamba has made history by becoming the first-ever refugee athlete guaranteed to receive an Olympic medal – the colour yet to be determined – following a dominant quarter-final boxing match at the Paris Games on Sunday.

Hockey India lodges official concern over umpiring standard during Olympic match against Great Britain

Aug 05, 2024, at 05:32 am

Hockey India on Sunday raised concerns over the quality of umpiring and decision-making in the ongoing Paris Olympic Games 2024 after Amit Rohidas was shown a red card during the crucial match against Great Britain.

Novak Djokovic defeats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling final to win Olympic gold

Aug 05, 2024, at 02:40 am

Serbian Tennis icon Novak Djokovic finally ended his long wait for an Olympic gold medal when he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final on Sunday.

Lakshya Sen's march for Paris Olympic gold ends, loses semi-final clash against Viktor Axelsen

Aug 05, 2024, at 12:05 am

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen lost his semi-final clash against Viktor Axelsen ending his golden run in the ongoing Paris Olympics here on Sunday.

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.

Men's Hockey Quarterfinal Paris Olympics 2024: India beats Great Britain in shoot-out to enter semis

Aug 04, 2024, at 09:05 pm

Paris: India on Sunday advanced to the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics 2024 men's hockey after defeating Great Britain in a shoot-out at Stade Yves-du-Manoir.

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.

India's Day 8 at Paris Olympics: Boxer Nishant Dev and archers disappoint, Manu Bhaker narrowly misses 3rd medal

Aug 04, 2024, at 06:47 am

Paris: Indian boxer Nishant Dev has been eliminated from the Men’s 71 kg competition after a split decision defeat to Mexico’s Marco Verde in the quarter-finals. Nishant started strong but was eventually outmatched by Marco’s sustained aggression in the later rounds.

Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker's coach discovers house demolition notice upon arrival in India

Aug 03, 2024, at 05:19 pm

National pistol coach Samaresh Jung, who guided Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh to Olympics medal in Paris, returned to India earlier this week to a distressing news.

Paris: India beat Australia after 52 years in Olympics men's hockey, Harmanpreet Singh scores twice

Aug 03, 2024, at 12:18 am

Indian hockey team made the country proud by registering a 3-2 victory against mighty Australia in a crucial group stage clash of the Paris Olympics on Friday.

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.

Paris Olympics 2024: PV Sindhu's 3rd Olympic medal hope dashed; India faces mixed day with shooting bronze and multiple setbacks

Aug 02, 2024, at 05:53 am

Paris: On day 6th, Swapnil Kusale's bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions shooting event at Paris Olympics 2024, bringing India's total medal count to three in the games.

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian men's hockey team goes down 1-2 against Belgium

Aug 01, 2024, at 10:15 pm

Paris: The Indian men's hockey team suffered its first loss at the Paris 2024 Olympics, falling 1-2 to defending champions Belgium in their fourth Pool B match on Thursday.

Shooter Swapnil Kusale wins bronze; India's 3rd medal in Paris Olympics 2024

Aug 01, 2024, at 09:28 pm

Paris: Shooter Swapnil Kusale won India's third medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics by securing a bronze in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions final at the National Shooting Center in Châteauroux on Thursday.

Paris Olympics: PV Sindhu cruises to Round 16 with her dominating show against Estonia's Kristin Kuuba

Jul 31, 2024, at 11:09 pm

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu kept hopes for another medal high after she defeated Estonia's Kristin Kuuba to reach the Round 16 stage of the ongoing Paris Olympics on Wednesday.

Olympics 2024: Manika Batra becomes first Indian table tennis player to reach Round of 16

Jul 30, 2024, at 03:56 pm

Paris/IBNS: Scripting history, Manika Batra became the first Indian table tennis player to reach the Round of 16 in the Olympics on Monday.

You made the country proud: Narendra Modi tells Olympic bronze medalist Manu Bhaker during telephonic conversation

Jul 29, 2024, at 03:39 am

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday called up shooter Manu Bhaker for winning the bronze medal in the women's 10 m air pistol at the Paris Olympics 2024 and said she made the country proud with her performance in the shooting arena.

Balraj Panwar keeps medal hopes alive, finishes second in repechage round of men's singles sculls quarterfinals

Jul 28, 2024, at 09:28 pm

Indian rower and medal hope Balraj Panwar qualified directly to the quarterfinals of the men’s single sculls event on Sunday.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Tarn Taran’s Anita Sood appointed as Observer

Jul 27, 2024, at 11:34 pm

Anita Sood, a celebrated figure in Indian athletics and a former national high jump champion, has been appointed as the observer for the Indian contingent at the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

'Dream with us': IOC President delivers message of hope as rain fails to dampen Paris Olympics' unique style opening ceremony

Jul 27, 2024, at 08:45 pm

Paris/IBNS: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach delivered the message of hope in the Olympics 2024's opening ceremony on Friday (July 26) as persistent rain failed to ruin excitement of the never-seen-before Paris parade.

Paris Olympics: Indian shooters miss final by a point in 10-metre air rifle mixed team event

Jul 27, 2024, at 08:11 pm

India's quest for a medal on Day 1 of the Paris Olympics faced a setback when shooters missed the finals by one point in the 10-metre air rifle mixed team event on Saturday.

Celine Dion performs at Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony, comeback live show overwhelms fans

Jul 27, 2024, at 05:13 pm

Paris/IBNS: Renowned global singer Celine Dion surprised all with her comeback live performance at the opening ceremony of Olympics 2024 in Paris, capping an ambitious outdoor event that was inclusive and spectacular combining the city of love's iconic spots like Eiffel Tower and Siene riverbank as stage. 

Paris all set for Olympics opening ceremony with athlete parade taking place on boats along River Seine

Jul 26, 2024, at 10:43 pm

Paris/IBNS: Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower has been decorated with the five Olympic rings as the multi-sport extravaganza officially kickstarts from Friday with a glittering opening ceremony that is scheduled to be held later tonight.

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).

Andy Murray to retire from Tennis after Paris Olympics

Jul 23, 2024, at 11:58 pm

British Tennis icon Andy Murray has confirmed he will retire from the game after the upcoming Paris Olympics.