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Indian Sports: Post-Tokyo Blues Linger as Paris 2024 Looms

Indian Sports: Post-Tokyo Blues Linger as Paris 2024 Looms The Indian sporting landscape has been grappling with a sense of disappointment following the Tokyo Olympics. The nation's medal count, which had witnessed a surge in recent years, has plateaued, leaving many questioning the progress made. At the 2020

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Manu Bhaker and Jaspal Rana: A Father-Daughter Bond in Indian Shooting

Manu Bhaker and Jaspal Rana, a formidable duo in Indian shooting, have forged an unbreakable bond that has propelled them to Olympic glory. Bhaker, a 22-year-old shooting prodigy, describes Rana as a father figure who provides unwavering support and protection. Rana, a strict disciplinarian, believes his role extends beyond coaching.

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Vinesh Phogat's Olympic Heartbreak Inspires Outpouring of Love and Support

Vinesh Phogat, India's wrestling star, has received an outpouring of love and support since her return from the Paris Olympics 2024. Despite the heartbreak of being disqualified from the women's 50kg wrestling final, Vinesh's resilience and determination have inspired the nation. Upon her arrival

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India's Largest-Ever Paralympic Contingent Boosted by Corporate Support

India's Paralympic Contingent Boosted by Corporate Support The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) is sending its largest-ever contingent to the Paralympics, with 84 athletes competing in 12 sports. This is a testament to the growing support for para-athletes in India, with many corporates stepping in to assist the

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Indian Javelin Thrower Sumit Antil Aims to Defend Paralympic Title with Improved World Record

Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Sumit Antil, India's javelin thrower, has set his sights on improving his world record and defending his title in the Men's F64 category at the Paris Paralympics Games in 2024. Antil, along with Bhagyashree Jadhav (shot put, F34 category), will be the

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Arshad Nadeem's Olympic Gold: Triumph Over Injury

Pakistan's javelin star Arshad Nadeem has revealed that he competed at the Paris Olympics 2024 with an injury, adding another layer to his remarkable gold medal triumph. Nadeem's 92.97m throw shattered the Olympic record and secured Pakistan's first gold medal at the Games

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Vinesh Phogat Receives Grand Welcome Despite Olympic Disqualification

Vinesh Phogat's Olympic journey has been a rollercoaster of emotions. After becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final, her dreams were shattered when she was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight on the morning of the gold medal bout. Despite her disappointment, Vinesh has

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Pankaj Advani Completes Grand Double at Western India Billiards and Snooker Championships

Ace cueist Pankaj Advani of ONGC cemented his dominance in the Western India Billiards and Snooker Championships 2024 by securing a grand double. After triumphing in the billiards final earlier in the day, Advani showcased his unwavering resolve to overcome a formidable challenge from Railways' Kamal Chawla in the

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Olympic Gymnast Zhou Yaqin Serves Food at Family Restaurant

Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin, who captured hearts at the Paris Olympics 2024 with her heartwarming medal-biting moment, has returned home to a new viral sensation. The 18-year-old silver medalist in the balance beam event has been spotted helping her parents serve food at their local restaurant in Hengyang, Hunan province.

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CAS Upholds Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification for Overweight

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld its decision to disqualify Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics final due to being overweight. In a detailed ruling, the CAS stated that athletes are solely responsible for ensuring they remain below the weight limit, with no exceptions allowed.

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India's Largest-Ever Paralympic Contingent Set for Paris 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent interaction with the Indian contingent for the upcoming Paris Paralympics has ignited a surge of excitement and anticipation. India is poised to field its largest-ever contingent at the Paralympics, with 84 athletes set to compete in 12 sports. This remarkable achievement is a

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CAS Upholds Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification for Overweight

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has released the detailed verdict of the sole arbitrator, Annabelle Bennett, who dismissed Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a silver medal after her disqualification for being overweight in the weigh-in before the final at the Paris Olympics. Bennett acknowledged the persuasiveness of

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Manu Bhaker Celebrates Raksha Bandhan, Embraces Hobbies During Time Off

Manu Bhaker, India's shooting sensation who won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024, is making the most of her time off by indulging in her hobbies and spending quality time with her family. During the festive occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Bhaker shared glimpses of her celebrations

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CAS Upholds Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification from Olympics

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled against Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat in her appeal against her disqualification from the 50kg wrestling event at the Paris Olympics 2024. In a detailed 24-page verdict, CAS described the United World Wrestling's (UWW) rules for punishing athletes who fail

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India's Olympic Medal Quest: Challenges and Solutions

India's Olympic Medal Quest: Challenges and Solutions India's performance at the Paris Olympics 2024, with six medals, fell short of expectations. While cricket enjoys unwavering fandom, other sports face significant challenges in sustaining interest and developing talent. Lack of Publicity and Support Non-cricket sports suffer from

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Vinesh Phogat Considers Political Debut in Haryana Assembly Elections

Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who narrowly missed out on an Olympic gold medal in Paris, is reportedly considering a foray into politics. Sources close to her have hinted at the possibility of her contesting the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections. Despite her previous statements that she would not pursue active politics,

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Ding Liren and D Gukesh Draw in Sinquefield Cup Opener

In the highly anticipated first encounter between reigning World Champion Ding Liren and 18-year-old Indian prodigy D Gukesh at the Sinquefield Cup, the two chess titans played out a tense draw in Round 1. Despite Ding's 2-0 advantage over Gukesh in classical chess, the Indian teen held his

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Niewiadoma Wins Women's Tour de France by a Narrow Four Seconds

Katarzyna Niewiadoma's triumph at the Women's Tour de France was a testament to her resilience and determination. The Polish rider, representing Canyon-SRAM Racing, emerged victorious by a mere four seconds, the narrowest margin in the event's history. Niewiadoma's victory was hard-fought, as

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Manu Bhaker Scripts History with Two Olympic Medals

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has etched her name in the annals of Indian sports history by becoming the first athlete from independent India to win two individual medals in a single edition of the Olympics. At the recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024, Bhaker showcased her exceptional talent and determination, securing

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Satya Prakash Sangwan Appointed Chef de Mission for Indian Contingent at Paris Paralympics

Paralympic Committee of India Appoints Satya Prakash Sangwan as Chef de Mission for Paris Paralympics The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has appointed Satya Prakash Sangwan as the chef de mission of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Paris Paralympics. Sangwan, who is the PCI's vice president, brings

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Hans Niemann's Chess Scandal: Controversy and Redemption

Two years ago, the chess world was rocked by a major scandal involving American grandmaster Hans Niemann and world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. Niemann's victory over Carlsen in the Sinquefield Cup sparked accusations of cheating, which Niemann denied. Despite the lack of evidence, the controversy has continued to

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Ducati to Build Race Track and Training Center in Greater Noida

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has offered a 200-acre land parcel for free to Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati. The land is located in Sector 22F along the 165km Yamuna Expressway and is suitable for Ducati's plans to develop a race track and training center for motorbikes.

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Olympic Champions Descend on Lausanne for Diamond League Showdown

The Lausanne Diamond League meeting, scheduled for Thursday, will witness a star-studded lineup featuring 18 Olympic and world champions. Among them are Armand Duplantis, Letsile Tebogo, and Jakob Ingebrigtsen, who will headline the event. Duplantis, the reigning Olympic pole vault champion, will participate in a City Event on Wednesday before

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Aman Sehrawat: From Adversity to Olympic Glory

Aman Sehrawat's journey to Olympic glory is a testament to his resilience and unwavering determination. Hailing from humble beginnings, the 21-year-old wrestler overcame adversity to become India's youngest Olympic medalist. Growing up in a financially challenged household, Aman's parents passed away when he was

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Indian Wrestler Ronak Dahiya Bags Bronze at U17 World Championship

India's Ronak Dahiya has etched his name in the annals of wrestling history by securing a bronze medal in the 110 kg Greco-Roman category at the ongoing U17 World Wrestling Championship in Amman, Jordan. This triumph marks India's first medal at the championship. Dahiya, who is