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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.

Paris Olympics: India lose to Germany, will face Spain in Hockey bronze match

Aug 07, 2024, at 06:34 am

Paris/IBNS: In a heartbreak moment for India, Harmanpreet Singh and his team lost 2-3 against Germany in the men's hockey semi-final match at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Vinesh Phogat makes history by storming into women's 50kg wrestling final, assured of silver at least

Aug 07, 2024, at 04:53 am

Paris/IBNS: Vinesh Phogat defeated Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba by 5-0 to enter the Olympics 2024 women's wrestling 50kg final.

Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra hits spectacular 89.34 meters throw to reach javelin final

Aug 07, 2024, at 12:04 am

India's javelin sensation inched a step forward towards clinching another Olympic medal after he stormed to the final by putting up a dominating show in the qualification round of the Paris mega event.

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.

Olympics: Injured Nisha Dahiya loses women's freestyle wrestling QF, shuttler Lakshya Sen misses bronze

Aug 06, 2024, at 05:11 am

Paris/IBNS: An injured Nisha Dahiya was left in tears as she lost the women's freestyle wrestling 68kg quarter-final match at the Paris Olympics.

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.

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.

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.

MS Dhoni's champion T20 World Cup team member feels Gautam Gambhir's tenure as head coach won't last long

Aug 04, 2024, at 07:27 pm

Indian T20 World Cup-winning hero Joginder Sharma said he does not believe Gautam Gambhir will remain as the head coach of the national team for a long time.

Super Sunday for India at Olympics Day 9: Lovlina, Lakshya Sen eye medals; hockey team to play Britain in QF

Aug 04, 2024, at 05:56 pm

Paris/IBNS: It promises to be a blockbuster Sunday for India at the Paris Olympics 2024 with Lakshya Sen taking on Denmark's Viktor Axelsen for a place in the final of men's singles badminton. 

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.

Paris Olympics 2024: Deepika Kumari advances to quater-finals of women's individual archery

Aug 03, 2024, at 08:57 pm

Indian archer Deepika Kumari advanced to the quarter-finals of the Women's Individial Archery at Paris Olympics on Saturday, giving hope of another medal in the upcoming days.

Paris Olympics 2024: Manu misses medal after finishing fourth in Women's 25m Pistol event

Aug 03, 2024, at 08:36 pm

India's double medal winner Manu Bhaker missed winning the third after she finished fourth in the  Women's 25m Pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Saturday.

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.

Hero MotoCorp, International Hockey Federation announce partnership for hockey’s growth

Aug 03, 2024, at 05:08 am

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced a new partnership with Hero MotoCorp for a period of five years.

Lakshya Sen becomes first-ever Indian badminton player to enter Olympics Semis

Aug 03, 2024, at 04:09 am

Paris/IBNS: Lakshya Sen Friday created history by becoming the first-ever Indian male badminton player to enter the Olympics semis.

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.

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker storms into 25m Pistol Women's final

Aug 02, 2024, at 10:54 pm

All eyes will be on Manu Bhaker after the Indian shooter stormed into the 25m Pistol Women's final at the Paris Olympics after finishing 2nd in qualifiers at the Chatearoux Shooting Centre.

Industrialist Sajjan Jindal promises to gift MG Windsor car to every Indian medalist from 2024 Paris Olympics

Aug 02, 2024, at 10:51 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The chairman and managing director of JSW Group, Sajjan Jindal, on Thursday announced to gift an MG Windsor car to every Indian athlete who wins a medal in the ongoing Paris Olympics.

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.