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Deepika Kumari beats Dutch archer Quinty Roeffen in tense clash to enter Round 16 of Paris Olympics

Jul 31, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Former world number one Indian archer Deepika Kumari continued her hunt for a medal after she reached the pre-quarterfinal stage of the individual event of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.

Birthday girl Sreeja Akula creates history by becoming second Indian TT player to reach Round 16 after Manika Batra

Jul 31, 2024, at 11:35 pm

Indian table tennis hopeful Sreeja Akula followed Manika Batra's achievement by qualifying for the  Round of 16 in the Women’s Singles event at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.

Swapnil Kusale makes strong Olympics debut, reaches 50m Rifle 3 Positions Final after finishing seventh

Jul 31, 2024, at 11:33 pm

Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale has made a remarkable Paris Olympics debut by finishing 7th in the men’s 50m 3-Position shooting event on Wednesday.

Lakshya Sen beats favourite Jonatan Christie in straight sets to reach Round 16 of Paris Olympics

Jul 31, 2024, at 11:11 pm

Indian badminton sensation Lakshya Sen put up a dominant show against  Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie and beat him to reach the Round 16 stage of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker wins historic bronze in women's 10m air pistol, brings India's first medal in games

Jul 28, 2024, at 10:22 pm

Paris: Shooter Manu Bhaker secured India's first medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, winning bronze in the Women's 10m Air Pistol final at the Chatearoux Shooting Center.

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.

History created: Ramita Jindal reaches medal round of women's Air Rifle event

Jul 28, 2024, at 08:29 pm

Indian shooter Ramita Jindal cruised to the medal round of the Women's 10m Air Rifle event of the Paris Olympics on Sunday.

PV Sindhu beats Maldivian opponent Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq in first-round clash of Paris Olympics

Jul 28, 2024, at 07:26 pm

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu began her Olympic journey with a win by beating Maldivian opponent Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq in a group stage match here on Sunday.

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.

Paris Olympics: Satwik-Chirag outplay French pair Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar in debut group match

Jul 28, 2024, at 03:46 am

Paris: It was smooth sailing for ace Indian shuttler duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, as they defeated French pair Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar in their debut group stage match of the Paris Olympics 2024.

Paris Olympics: Lakshya Sen defeats Kevin Cordon of Guatemala in straight games in badminton men's singles

Jul 28, 2024, at 02:55 am

Paris: Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen defeated Kevin Cordon of Guatemala in straight sets during a men's singles group match at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

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.

China clinches first gold medal in Paris Olympics in 10m air rifle mixed team event

Jul 27, 2024, at 10:14 pm

China's journey in the Paris Olympics 2024 began with a bang after world champion shooters Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao clinched the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event on Saturday.

Gautam Gambhir's era: Hardik Pandya experiments by bowling leg spin ahead of T20 series against Sri Lanka

Jul 27, 2024, at 08:46 pm

Indian coach Gautam Gambhir has already started experimenting with his team as during the practice session Hardik Pandya was seen bowling legspins ahead of the first T20 match against Sri Lanka.

'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 Olympics: Lady Gaga rocks opening ceremony with her jaw-dropping act

Jul 27, 2024, at 06:07 am

The Olympic Games, regarded as the greatest show on Earth, stood true to its legendary tagline with a grand and spectacular 2024 opening ceremony in Paris bracing the rains as American pop star Lady Gaga among others rocked the occasion delivering an iconic performance on Friday.

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.

Nita Ambani re-elected unanimously as International Olympic Committee member

Jul 25, 2024, at 05:27 am

Paris: Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this weekend, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that philanthropist and founder of the Reliance Foundation Nita M. Ambani, has been unanimously re-elected as the IOC member from India at the 142nd IOC session in Paris.

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.

We are going to be on the same page: Gautam Gambhir on his equation shared with Virat Kohli

Jul 22, 2024, at 09:20 pm

Indian team's head coach Gautam Gambhir, whose stint will begin with the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, said his relationship with star batsman Virat Kohli is like the one shared between two 'matured individuals'.

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.