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Neeraj Chopra, Vinesh Phogat Shine on Day 1 of Paris Olympics 2024

India's Olympic campaign in Paris 2024 got off to a flying start on Tuesday, with Neeraj Chopra and Vinesh Phogat securing impressive victories. Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic champion in javelin throw, qualified for the final with a mammoth throw of 89.34m on his first attempt. This

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PKL Auction: Sehrawat, Narwal to Go Under the Hammer as Franchises Retain 88 Players

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is gearing up for its 11th season, with the auction set to take place on August 15 and 16. Ahead of the auction, franchises have retained a total of 88 players, including key stars like Asian Games gold medallists Pawan Sehrawat and Pardeep Narwal. The

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Indian Quarter-Miler Kiran Pahal Fails to Advance in Paris 2024 Olympics

Indian quarter-miler Kiran Pahal's Olympic journey came to an end on Tuesday as she finished sixth in heat 1 of the women's 400m repechage round at the Paris 2024 Olympics, failing to secure a place in the semi-finals. Pahal clocked 52.59s in the repechage round,

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Olympic Pin Enthusiast Embraces Paris Games with Trading and National Hospitality

Mark Chestnut, an avid Olympic enthusiast from the Midwest, has embarked on a unique journey at the 2024 Paris Olympics. With a cotton scarf adorned with hundreds of Olympic pins, Chestnut has made pin trading a central part of his Olympic experience. Chestnut has attended 12 Olympic Games, both summer

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COVID-19 Surge Hits Paris Olympics: Over 40 Athletes Infected

COVID-19 Surge Impacts Paris Olympics: Over 40 Athletes Test Positive The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns over a global resurgence of COVID-19 cases, highlighting the infection of over 40 athletes at the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics. The WHO emphasized the need for countries to enhance their response systems

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British Rower Henry Fieldman Makes Olympic History with Medals in Both Men's and Women's Events

Henry Fieldman, a British rowing icon, has etched his name in Olympic history as the first athlete to secure medals in both men's and women's events. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Fieldman steered Great Britain's Women's Eight to a bronze medal, adding

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Refugee Athlete Cindy Djankeu Ngamba Makes Olympic History with Medal Win

Cindy Djankeu Ngamba, a trailblazing athlete from the Refugee Olympic Team, has etched her name in history by becoming the first refugee to secure an Olympic medal. Her triumph at the Paris 2024 Olympics marks a pivotal moment for the team, which has previously achieved its highest ranking with two

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Netherlands Advance to Paris Olympics Hockey Final with Clinical Victory over Spain

The Netherlands, the world's top-ranked men's hockey team, secured their place in the Paris Olympics final on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, with a dominant 4-0 victory over Spain. The Dutch, who had faced a tough challenge from Spain in the group stage, showcased their clinical precision

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Team MGD1 Clinches Silver at Inaugural World Blitz Team Championships

Team MGD1, led by Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, made history by securing the silver medal at the inaugural World Blitz Team Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. The tournament, organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), featured 40 teams competing in a group-cum-knockout format. Team MGD1, composed entirely of Indian players, dominated Pool

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Pakistani Javelin Thrower Arshad Nadeem: A Village's Champion

Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's Commonwealth Games champion javelin thrower, is a testament to the adage that it takes a village to raise a champion. Despite Pakistan's limited investment in sports beyond cricket, Nadeem's achievements have been remarkable. Nadeem's journey began in the village

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Indian Golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar Aim for Olympic Glory in Paris

Indian golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar are set to embark on their Olympic journeys in Paris, carrying the hopes of their nation. Aditi, a two-time Olympian, narrowly missed out on a medal in Tokyo, finishing fourth. Determined to make amends, she will be eager to secure a podium finish

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Neeraj Chopra Tops Javelin Qualification, Eyes Historic Olympic Gold

Neeraj Chopra, India's reigning Olympic and world champion in javelin throw, has made a resounding start to his Paris Olympics campaign by topping the qualification round with a season's best throw of 89.34m. This is the second consecutive Olympics where Chopra has finished first in

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Neeraj Chopra Dominates Javelin Qualification, Sets Stage for Paris Olympics Final

Neeraj Chopra, India's golden boy of athletics, made a triumphant start to his Paris Olympics journey on August 26, 2024, which was aptly dubbed "Neeraj Chopra Day" by the official Olympics X handle. The reigning Olympic champion and India's only medalist in athletics in

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Olympic 10,000m Champion Cheptegei Withdraws from 5,000m in Paris

Newly-crowned Olympic 10,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei has announced that he will not defend his 5,000m title in Paris. The Ugandan distance runner made the announcement on Instagram Tuesday, expressing his pride in his recent 10,000m victory and his decision to focus on other goals. "I'

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India's Shooters Break Medal Drought at Paris Olympics

India's shooting contingent has made history at the Paris Olympics, ending a two-decade medal drought with three bronze medals. The performance marks a significant turnaround for the sport in the country, which had failed to win any medals at the previous two Olympics. The team's success

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Quan Hongchan Wins Second Gold in Paris, Extends China's Diving Dominance

Quan Hongchan, the 17-year-old diving prodigy from China, has continued her dominance in the sport by securing her second gold medal at the Paris Olympics. This victory marks her third Olympic gold and maintains China's unblemished record in diving at the Games. In the women's 10m

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Paris Olympics Faces Plastic Pollution Concerns Despite Green Pledge

The Paris Olympics organizing committee has set an ambitious goal of reducing single-use plastics by half compared to the 2012 London Games. However, the widespread use of plastic bottles by major sponsor Coca-Cola has raised concerns about the committee's ability to meet this target. Despite the ban on

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Germany Stuns India in Men's Hockey Semifinal at Paris Olympics

In a thrilling semifinal clash at the Paris Olympics, Germany rallied from behind to defeat India 3-2 in the men's hockey competition. The match swung like a pendulum, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience. India started brightly, earning seven penalty corners in the opening

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Vinesh Phogat Secures Gold Medal Match Spot in Paris Olympics Wrestling

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has secured a spot in the gold medal match of the women's Freestyle 50kg event at the Paris Olympics. Phogat's historic victory came after an emphatic 5-0 win over Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba in the semifinals. Phogat's journey to

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Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Advances to Olympic Final Amid Gender Controversy

The Paris Olympics has been embroiled in a gender controversy involving Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting. Despite the controversy, Khelif has advanced to the final of the women's 66kg category, guaranteeing herself at least a silver medal. Khelif's victory over Thailand'

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Mirabai Chanu Eyes Paris Podium Despite Injury-Marred Journey

Mirabai Chanu, India's weightlifting sensation, is poised to make her mark at the Paris Olympics. Despite a challenging journey marred by injuries and setbacks, Chanu remains determined to secure a medal on the grandest stage. Her unwavering faith and spiritual practices have been a constant source of strength

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India's Sreejesh Urges Team to Focus on Bronze Medal After Semifinal Loss

Indian hockey goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh urged his team to seize their second chance at an Olympic medal in Paris 2024, despite their heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Germany in the semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics. Sreejesh, who will retire from international hockey after the bronze medal match against Spain on

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Olympic Gold Medalist Carlos Yulo Accuses Mother of Financial Misappropriation

Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo has publicly addressed his ongoing rift with his mother, Angelica Yulo, in a viral TikTok video. The Filipino gymnast accused his mother of misappropriating funds from his bank account, which she had access to. Yulo also confirmed that his girlfriend, Chloe Anjeleigh San Jose, is

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Manu Bhaker Returns Home as Olympic Medalist, Receives Grand Welcome

Star pistol shooter Manu Bhaker made a triumphant return to India on Wednesday, greeted by a jubilant crowd of supporters and family members at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Bhaker's historic feat of winning two medals at the Tokyo Olympics, a bronze in the women'

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Vinesh Phogat's Olympic Medal: A Triumph for Justice and Resilience

Vinesh Phogat's Olympic dream was not just about personal glory; it was a battle for a greater cause. The wrestler spent the past year leading protests against alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers by the former President of the Wrestlers' Federation of India (WFI), Brij Bhushan Sharan