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BMX Power Couple Aim for Olympic Gold in Paris

Australian BMX racer Saya Sakakibara and her French boyfriend Romain Mahieu are both serious contenders for gold medals at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. Sakakibara, 24, has dominated the global rankings in her sport over the past year, while Mahieu, 29, has finally found his top form after a decade

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Olympic Superfan Vivianne Robinson Embraces Paris Games with Passion and Sacrifice

Vivianne Robinson, a 66-year-old Santa Monica native, has been bitten by the Olympics bug since the 1984 Los Angeles Games. Four decades later, she is experiencing her seventh Games in Paris, soaking up the sporting extravaganza. Robinson's passion for the Olympics is evident in her meticulous planning and

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Simone Biles to Compete in All Four Events Despite Calf Injury

Simone Biles, the American gymnastics icon, has defied a calf injury to compete in all four events during Tuesday night's Olympic team finals. Despite tweaking her left calf during warm-ups on Sunday, Biles returned to post top scores on floor and vault, securing her position as the all-around

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Ukrainian Diver Battles War and Adversity to Compete in Tokyo Olympics

Ukrainian diver Oleksii Sereda's journey to the Tokyo Olympics was marked by the horrors of war. Amidst air alerts and shell bombings, he and his teammate Kiril Boliukh trained relentlessly in Kyiv, their determination fueled by a desire to represent their war-torn nation. "We had a lot

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Chennai to Host India's First Formula 4 Night Street Racing Extravaganza

Chennai, the vibrant capital of Tamil Nadu, is gearing up to host India's first-ever Formula 4 night street racing event from August 30th to September 1st. This groundbreaking spectacle will take place in the heart of the city, around the iconic Island Grounds, on a 3.5-kilometer stretch

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Olympic Women's Basketball: Belgium, Australia Stumble in Upset-Filled Start

Belgium and Australia Suffer Upsets in Women's Basketball at Paris Olympics The highly anticipated women's basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics got off to a surprising start on Monday, with fancied Belgium and Australia suffering unexpected defeats. In Group C, Belgium, considered a medal contender, fell

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Adam Peaty Tests Positive for COVID-19, Misses Out on Olympic Gold

British swimming sensation Adam Peaty's Olympic dream has been dealt a cruel blow after he tested positive for COVID-19, just a day after narrowly missing out on the 100-meter breaststroke gold medal in Paris. Peaty, who had been the overwhelming favorite to defend his title, shared the silver

Tennis

Rohan Bopanna Bows Out of International Tennis with Olympic Exit

Rohan Bopanna, India's veteran doubles specialist, bid farewell to his illustrious international career with a first-round exit at the Paris Olympics. Partnering with N Sriram Balaji, Bopanna succumbed to the French duo of Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Gael Monfils in a thrilling encounter. Despite the disappointing result, Bopanna expressed

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Barbra Banda Makes History with Third Olympic Hat-Trick

Barbra Banda, the Zambian striker, has cemented her status as one of the most prolific goal scorers in women's football. Her recent hat-trick against Australia at the Paris Olympics 2024 marked a historic achievement, making her the first player to score three hat-tricks in the tournament's

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India's Men's Archery Team Crashes Out of Tokyo Olympics in Quarter-finals

India's archery campaign at the Tokyo Olympics came to an end on Monday as the men's team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Pravin Jadhav, and Tarundeep Rai lost their quarter-final to Turkey. The Indian trio, ranked second in the world, were unable to match the performance of their

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India's Olympic Contingent Appoints First Chief Medical Officer

India's Olympic contingent has taken a significant step forward by appointing its first-ever chief medical officer, Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala. This move reflects the IOA's commitment to enhancing medical support for its athletes. Dr. Pardiwala, a renowned sports medicine expert, has played a crucial role in the

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Lakshya Sen Powers India to Badminton Victory at Paris Olympics

Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen has made a strong start to his Paris Olympics campaign, securing a straight-sets victory over Belgium's Julien Carraggi in the Group L men's singles match. The 43-minute encounter at the La Chapelle Arena saw Sen overcome a four-point deficit in the

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Chennai Super Kings Unaffected by India Cements Acquisition

Following the recent acquisition of India Cements' promoters stake by UltraTech Cement, it has been clarified that the transaction will not impact the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). India Cements acquired CSK when the IPL was established in 2008. However, in 2015, the

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92-Year-Old Father Witnesses Daughter's Olympic Dream at 58

Zhiying Zeng, a 58-year-old table tennis player from Chile, has defied age and adversity to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her journey to the Olympic stage has been a testament to her unwavering determination and the unwavering support of her family. Zeng's table tennis journey began in

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Lanka Premier League to Expand with Sixth Franchise in 2025

The Lanka Premier League (LPL), Sri Lanka's premier Twenty20 cricket tournament, is set to expand in 2025 with the addition of a sixth franchise. The league, which was launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, has quickly gained popularity and has become a key platform for Sri Lankan

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Jonathan Trott Appointed Head Coach of Pretoria Capitals in SA20

Jonathan Trott, the former England batsman, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Pretoria Capitals in the SA20, replacing Graham Ford. Trott, who is currently the head coach of Afghanistan, will take over the reins of the Capitals ahead of the 2025 season. Trott's appointment

Tennis

Holger Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou Part Ways Again

Holger Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou's tumultuous player-coach relationship has hit another roadblock, with the pair mutually agreeing to part ways once again. The announcement comes just four months after they resumed their partnership, which had previously yielded significant success for Rune. Rune, the 21-year-old Danish star, took to

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Ishan Kishan's India Comeback Hopes Fade Amidst Competition and Poor Form

Since his abrupt departure from the Indian Test team in South Africa last year, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has struggled to regain his place in the national setup. Despite being part of the ODI World Cup team in India last year, Kishan failed to feature in any matches. His subsequent absence

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Morne Morkel to Join Indian Cricket Team as Bowling Coach

Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel is set to join the Indian cricket team's coaching staff as their new bowling coach. The appointment, made under head coach Gautam Gambhir, comes at a crucial juncture as the team prepares for a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka and

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India's Men's Hockey Team Draws with Argentina in Paris Olympics Pool Match

India's men's hockey team fought back from a goal down to salvage a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Argentina in their second Pool B match at the Paris Olympics on July 29. The match, which was witnessed by former Indian cricket captain and head coach Rahul Dravid,

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Tennis Takes Center Stage at Paris Olympics: Nadal, Djokovic to Clash in Second Round

The Paris Olympics are underway, and tennis is one of the first events to kick off the games. In this week's episode of Served with Andy Roddick, Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down this year's Olympic stories and discuss the significance of competing at the Games.

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Paris Olympics Faces Heatwave Challenge with Yellow Alert Issued

Paris Braces for Scorching Heat During Olympic Games As the Olympic Games descend upon Paris, the city and its surrounding areas are facing a meteorological challenge: a heatwave accompanied by thunderstorms. France's meteorological agency has issued a "yellow alert" for Tuesday, warning of temperatures reaching 35

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Paris Explores Keeping Olympic Landmarks on Display After Games

Paris is considering extending the display of iconic Olympic landmarks beyond the Games' conclusion, including the Eiffel Tower's rings and the hot air balloon tethered to the Olympic cauldron. Mayor Anne Hidalgo expressed her desire to find permanent homes for these symbols, which have become popular attractions

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Manu Bhaker Qualifies for 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Bronze Playoff

Manu Bhaker, India's shooting sensation, has once again proven her mettle at the Paris Olympics. A day after securing India's first medal, Bhaker has qualified for the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze playoff alongside Sarabjot Singh. The Indian duo finished third in the qualification round

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Tom Daley Dethroned as Olympic Champion, Claims Silver in Synchronized 10m Platform

Tom Daley, the reigning Olympic champion, relinquished his title on Monday but secured an emotional silver medal alongside partner Noah Williams in the men's synchronized 10m platform event at the Tokyo Olympics. The Chinese duo of Lian Junjie and Yang Hao emerged victorious, marking their dominance in the