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India's Historic Archery Journey Ends in Heartbreak

India's historic Olympic archery journey came to a heart-wrenching end as Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara narrowly missed out on a bronze medal, losing 2-6 to the USA's Casey Kaufhold and Brady Ellison. The Indian duo made history by becoming the first archers to reach an

Tennis

Helen Wills Triumphs in Paris Amidst Olympic Tennis Chaos

In 1924, Paris hosted the Olympic Games, a grand spectacle that transformed the city. However, the tennis competition was marred by subpar facilities and a notable absence: Suzanne Lenglen, the reigning champion. The tennis courts were situated in Colombes, an industrial area lacking amenities. The heat was oppressive, and the

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Iga Swiatek Wins Bronze Medal in Olympic Women's Singles Tennis

Iga Swiatek, the world's top-ranked women's tennis player, has secured a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. The Polish star defeated Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia 6-2, 6-1 in the bronze medal match, played on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Swiatek's victory came

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Coldplay's Tennis Obsession: Band Follows Top Players on Instagram

Coldplay's Tennis Obsession: Band Follows Tennis Stars on Instagram British rock band Coldplay has sparked a frenzy among tennis fans after following a slew of top players on Instagram. The band's manager, Phil Harvey, revealed his passion for the sport, prompting the additions to their exclusive

Cricket

Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Banter with Sundar Highlights India's Dominance in Sri Lanka ODI

Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Exchange with Washington Sundar Highlights India's Dominance in Sri Lanka ODI Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's on-field banter with teammates and opponents has become a staple of cricket matches, and his latest exchange with Washington Sundar during the first ODI against Sri

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Jordan Thompson Poised to Upset Sebastian Korda in Washington D.C. Open

Sebastian Korda, the American tennis star, will face Jordan Thompson of Australia in the quarterfinals of the Washington D.C. Open on Friday, August 2. Korda advanced to this stage after a fortunate victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis, while Thompson has been in impressive form throughout 2024. Korda's victory

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India's Men End 52-Year Olympic Hockey Drought with Victory over Australia

Indian men's hockey team made history at the Tokyo Olympics by defeating Australia 3-2 in a thrilling Group B encounter on August 2, marking their first Olympic victory over the Aussies in 52 years. The match began with India dominating the proceedings, with Abhishek scoring a brilliant field

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Indian Athletes Get Portable ACs to Beat Paris Heat

Indian Athletes Receive Portable ACs to Combat Paris Heat Indian athletes competing at the Paris Olympic Games have been provided with 40 portable air conditioners by the country's sports ministry to alleviate the discomfort caused by soaring temperatures and inadequate cooling in their rooms at the Olympic Village.

Football

Manolo Marquez Appointed Head Coach of Indian National Football Team

Manolo Marquez, the soft-spoken Spaniard who has become renowned for his ability to maximize limited resources in Indian football, has been appointed as the head coach of the senior national men's football team. However, he will continue his coaching duties with ISL club FC Goa alongside his national

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Afghan Cyclist Fariba Hashimi Defies Taliban, Aims for Olympic Glory

From the depths of Afghanistan's oppressive regime, Fariba Hashimi and her sister Yulduz emerged as beacons of resilience and determination. Their journey, marked by secret cycling races and the indomitable spirit to defy societal norms, culminated in their escape from the Taliban and the pursuit of their Olympic

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Indian Rower Balraj Panwar Finishes 23rd in Men's Singles Sculls at Paris 2024 Olympics

Indian rower Balraj Panwar's Olympic debut came to an end with a fifth-place finish in the men's singles sculls final D at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Panwar clocked 7:02.37 to rank fifth in the classification event, finishing 23rd overall. Panwar's journey to

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Manu Bhaker Finishes Second in 25m Sports Pistol Qualification, Books Olympic Final Berth

Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker, aiming for an unprecedented hat-trick of Olympic medals, delivered a stellar performance in the 25m sports pistol event at the ongoing Chateauroux Shooting World Cup on Friday. The 22-year-old sharpshooter, who has already secured two bronze medals in the 10m women's air pistol

Cricket

Sehwag Endorses T20 Start for Youngsters to Enhance Test Performances

Virender Sehwag, the legendary Indian Test opener, has endorsed the idea of youngsters starting their cricket careers with T20 cricket, provided it helps them develop an aggressive mindset that can enhance their Test performances. Speaking at the launch of the inaugural Delhi Premier League (DPL), Sehwag acknowledged the allure and

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Indian Cricket Team Pays Tribute to Late Anshuman Gaekwad

Indian Cricket Team Honors Late Anshuman Gaekwad with Black Armbands The Indian cricket team paid a heartfelt tribute to former batsman and coach Anshuman Gaekwad, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71, by wearing black armbands during the opening ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka Opt to Bat First in ODI Opener Against India

Sri Lanka's captain, Charith Asalanka, has announced that his team will bat first in the upcoming ODI against India at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Asalanka cited the dry pitch conditions as the reason for their decision. The match marks the debut of Mohamed Shiraz for Sri

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Convicted Child Rapist Steven van de Velde Faces Backlash at Paris Olympics

Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, convicted of child rape in 2016, has faced intense backlash from spectators during his first two matches at the Paris Olympic Games. The 29-year-old Dutch athlete was met with loud boos each time he served the ball, reflecting the public's outrage

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Atlys CEO Pledges Free Visas if Neeraj Chopra Wins Olympic Gold

Atlys CEO Mohak Nahta's recent LinkedIn post has sparked excitement among Indians and visa seekers alike. In a bold move, Nahta pledged to provide free visas to all users if Neeraj Chopra, India's Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw, wins gold again at the 2024 Paris

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Pakistan's Usama Mir Dismissed in Rare Hit Wicket Incident in The Hundred

Pakistan's Usama Mir Dismissed in Bizarre Hit Wicket Incident in The Hundred In an extraordinary turn of events, Pakistan's Usama Mir became the victim of an unusual hit wicket dismissal during a The Hundred Men's match between Manchester Originals and Southern Brave at the

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Team India's T20 Sweep Highlights New Era of Team Bonding

Team India's emphatic 3-0 T20 series sweep against Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone under the leadership of new head coach Gautam Gambhir. The victory was not only a testament to the team's talent but also highlighted a crucial change in team dynamics. Suryakumar Yadav, who

Badminton

Lakshya Sen's No-Look Backhand Stuns at Paris Olympics

Lakshya Sen's stunning no-look backhand at the 2024 Paris Olympics has sent shockwaves through the badminton world and captured the hearts of Indian fans. In a do-or-die group stage match against Indonesian star Jonatan Christie, Sen pulled off an extraordinary shot that left spectators in disbelief. The Indian

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Andy Murray Retires from Tennis After Emotional Paris Olympics Exit

Andy Murray, the former world number one and three-time Grand Slam champion, has bid farewell to competitive tennis at the Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old Scot, who has been battling injuries in recent years, announced that the Olympics would be his final event. Murray's retirement marks the end of

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PV Sindhu's Olympic Journey Ends in Pre-Quarterfinals

PV Sindhu's Olympic journey came to an end in the pre-quarterfinals, as she succumbed to China's He Bing Jiao in a hard-fought match. Despite her meticulous preparations, Sindhu admitted that her defense proved to be her Achilles' heel. Sindhu's training regimen included a

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Djokovic's Olympic Gold Quest Hampered by Knee Pain

Novak Djokovic's Olympic gold medal quest faces a setback as he battles knee pain. The 24-time Grand Slam champion advanced to the semifinals of the Paris Games with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, but expressed concern about the state of his surgically repaired right knee.

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Swapnil Kusale Wins Historic Bronze in Shooting at Paris Olympics

Swapnil Kusale etched his name in Indian sporting history by securing a historic bronze medal in shooting at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite the pressure of the grand stage, Kusale displayed nerves of steel and staged a remarkable comeback to finish on the podium. His aggregate score of 451.4

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Alcaraz Withdraws from Montreal Masters Due to Fatigue

Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from Montreal Masters, Citing Fatigue MONTREAL, Canada - Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion, has withdrawn from the National Bank Open in Montreal, a US Open tuneup tournament, due to fatigue. The announcement comes after Alcaraz reached the semifinals of the Paris Olympics on