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Commentator Bob Ballard Removed for Sexist Remark During Olympics Commentary Veteran commentator Bob Ballard has been removed from the commentary panel by broadcasters after making a sexist remark on air during a swimming event at the Olympics. During the Australia women's 4x100m freestyle swimming relay team's
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India's Harmeet Desai's Olympic debut in men's singles table tennis came to an end on Sunday after a disappointing 0-4 loss to world no. 5 Felix Lebrun of France in the second round. The 31-year-old from Surat struggled to find his rhythm against the
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The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, and India is poised to make a strong showing in several sports. On Monday, shooting and archery will take center stage, with the potential for multiple medals. Shooting: Manu Bhaker, who won India's first medal in Paris on Sunday, will team up
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Manu Bhaker and Jaspal Rana's unique training regimen has been instrumental in their success in shooting. During each training session, they set a specific target score. If Manu fails to achieve it, she incurs a fine equivalent to the deficit in points. This fine is either donated or
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South Sudan's historic Olympic debut in men's basketball was marred by an unfortunate glitch, but the team's resilience and determination shone through as they secured their first Olympic victory. Prior to the game against Puerto Rico, the wrong national anthem was played for South
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The Paris Olympics opening ceremony, a daring and unconventional spectacle, has sparked controversy and drawn criticism from some Catholic groups and French bishops. The ceremony, choreographed by theater director Thomas Jolly, featured scenes that were perceived as mocking Christianity, particularly a performance involving dancers, drag queens, and a DJ in
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The Paris La Defense Arena witnessed an electrifying night of swimming, with the Americans and Australians making their presence felt. The highly anticipated 400m freestyle race between Katie Ledecky, Ariarne Titmus, and Summer Mcintosh lived up to its billing. Titmus, the reigning Olympic champion, dominated the race from start to
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Yazan Al Bawwab, a 24-year-old Palestinian swimmer, made a powerful statement at the Paris Games by representing his homeland, despite its lack of basic amenities like food and water. His sole Olympic race, the 100 meters backstroke, lasted less than a minute, but his presence in the water carried a
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Indian Women's Archery Team Suffers Quarterfinal Heartbreak at Paris Olympics The Indian women's archery team's Olympic dreams were shattered on Sunday as they succumbed to a disappointing 0-6 defeat against the Netherlands in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. The trio of Ankita Bhakat,
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Simone Biles, the legendary gymnast, has made a triumphant return to the Olympics in Paris, overcoming a minor calf injury to post the top score in the all-around competition. This performance marks a stark contrast to her experience in Tokyo three years ago, where she withdrew from multiple finals due
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Indian shooter Ramita Jindal has secured a spot in the final of the women's 10m air rifle event at the ongoing Paris Olympics, while her compatriot Elavenil Valarivan faced disappointment once again. Jindal, who started the event strongly, finished in fifth place with a score of 631.5.
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Indian Athletes Face Uniform Disappointment at Paris Games As the Indian contingent embarks on its quest for medals at the Paris Games, a disheartening issue has emerged off the field. Several athletes have expressed disappointment over the quality of dresses and attires provided for them. Former badminton star Jwala Gutta