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Indian Athletes' Heartbreaking Fourth-Place Finishes at the Olympics The Olympic Games, a pinnacle of athletic achievement, have witnessed countless triumphs and heartbreaks. For Indian athletes, the agony of finishing just outside the medal positions has been a recurring theme. Here's a comprehensive list of Indian athletes who
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Casper Ruud, the world's sixth-ranked tennis player, made a fashion statement at the Tokyo Olympics by donning a blue-themed ensemble for his second-round match against Andrea Vavassori. The Norwegian's attire was a stark contrast to the red Yonex shirt he wore in his Olympic debut, which
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East Bengal FC, the Kolkata-based football giants, kicked off their Durand Cup campaign with a resounding 3-1 victory over the Indian Air Force (IAF) football team at the Salt Lake Stadium on Monday. Despite IAF drawing first blood through Somananda Singh's strike in the opening quarter, East Bengal
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Paris: The Roland Garros tennis complex was abuzz with anticipation as tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic faced off in a highly anticipated second-round match at the Paris Olympics. The match, their 60th encounter, drew an unprecedented crowd, with fans eager to witness the clash of two of the
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Rafael Nadal's Olympic journey came to an abrupt end on Sunday as he suffered a disappointing straight-sets defeat to long-time rival Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the Paris Games. The loss has cast a shadow over Nadal's future, with the 22-time Grand Slam champion hinting
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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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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, 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 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, 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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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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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