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Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has come to the defense of badminton legend Prakash Padukone, who recently called for players to take responsibility for India's disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics. Padukone's comments came after Lakshya Sen squandered two opportunities to win a medal, losing
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Prakash Padukone's comments on Lakshya Sen's loss at the Paris Olympics 2024 have sparked controversy. Padukone, the former coach and mentor of the badminton team, expressed disappointment and urged players to "step up and win as expected." These remarks drew mixed reactions. Ashwini Ponnappa,
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The Paris Olympics 2024 has been a bittersweet experience for Indian sports fans. After the high of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where India returned with a record seven medals, the expectation was that at the Paris Olympics, the haul would be bigger. However, following a string of narrow misses and
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A month ago, Kolkata Knight Riders' rising star Angkrish Raghuvanshi sparked controversy with a tweet mocking badminton ace Saina Nehwal's comments on cricket's perceived lack of risk. Nehwal, in a recent interview, had called for more support and facilities for non-cricket sports, citing the sport&
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KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi Mocks Saina Nehwal, Sparking Debate on Sports Inequality Kolkata Knight Riders batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has ignited a heated debate on sports inequality in India after mocking badminton star Saina Nehwal on social media. The controversy erupted after Nehwal claimed that sports like badminton, tennis, and
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Tanmay Garg and Shantanu Barve, two 23-year-old Indian expats living in Paris, found themselves immersed in the excitement of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite their contrasting interests in sports, they shared a common desire to witness the spectacle firsthand. Garg, an investment banker from New Delhi, had little knowledge of
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The Paris Olympics 2024 have been a rollercoaster of emotions for India, with both triumphs and disappointments. The Indian contingent has secured five medals so far, including four bronze and one silver. However, there have been some near misses and controversies that have left a bittersweet taste. One of the
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At the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics, Chinese badminton star He Bing Jiao etched her name in the annals of sportsmanship with a heartwarming gesture towards her injured rival, Carolina Marin. After securing the silver medal in the women's singles competition, Bing Jiao held aloft a pin representing
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Viktor Axelsen, the reigning Olympic champion from Denmark, successfully defended his title in the men's singles badminton event at the Paris Olympics. In a dominant performance, Axelsen defeated Thailand's world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in straight sets (21-11, 21-11) in just 52 minutes. Axelsen, the second seed,
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India's Olympic badminton medal drought extended to 13 years as Lakshya Sen succumbed to a 13-21, 21-16, 21-11 defeat against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the men's singles bronze playoff at the Paris Olympics. Sen, ranked 22nd in the world, started brightly, taking the
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Day 9 of the Tokyo Olympics witnessed a rollercoaster of emotions for Team India, with triumphs and setbacks across various disciplines. In badminton, Lakshya Sen's Olympic dream of a gold medal was shattered after a heartbreaking defeat to defending champion Viktor Axelsen. Despite a valiant effort, Sen succumbed
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India's Medal Hopes Alive as Lakshya Sen Eyes Bronze in Paris Olympics India's medal tally at the Paris Olympics remains in contention as Lakshya Sen prepares to face Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the men's singles bronze medal playoff today. The badminton