The gold medal in Paris was Djokovic’s only title of the 2024 season, but it was historic—it completed his career Golden Slam, a feat achieved by winning all four Grand Slam titles and Olympic gold in a career.
Dickson Ndiema is alleged to have sustained the injuries after setting on fire Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who died last Thursday with 80% of burns on her body.
Italian rower Giacomo Perini was disqualified and lost his Paralympics bronze medal after he was found with a mobile phone on his boat in Paris
Indian shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam qualified for the semifinals of men's singles SL3 and SL4 categories respectively.
Following is the India schedule for the third day of competitions at the Paris Paralympics here on Saturday
Tokyo Games silver medallist shuttler Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar continued their impressive run to secure spots in the men's singles.
Ace Indian shooter Avani Lekhara came up with another sterling performance by qualifying for the Women's 10m air rifle final (SH1) in second place at the Paris Paralympics
Sports Schedule of August 30 in 2024 Paralympics being held in Paris.
Afghan Zakia Khudadadi completed a remarkable journey to become the first athlete from the refugee team to win a medal at the Paralympics when she clinched a taekwondo bronze
French president Emmanuel Macron declared the Paralympic Games open on Wednesday after a glorious ceremony in which competitors were celebrated by joyful volunteers and spectators on a sweet summer night.
Bhaker, who hails from Haryana, secured her first bronze medal in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event, marking the start of India’s medal tally at the Games.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived at Delhi's IGI Airport from Paris after the Olympics on August 17. She received a grand welcome from her family and supporters. Congress MP Deepender Hooda and others welcomed her at the airport. Phogat had to stay back in Paris after the Olympics concluded, as she had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a joint silver, which was eventually dismissed on August 16.
Lakshya Sen shared with PM Narendra Modi that he had little awareness of the social media buzz surrounding him during the competition at Paris Olympics 2024.
Nita Ambani, the chairperson of Reliance Foundation and a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), recently made a stunning appearance at the Paris Olympics, capturing everyone's attention with her impeccable sense of style.
Shooter Manu Bhaker emerged as the top performer, securing two medals—a unique achievement for an athlete from independent India. Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw, and the Indian men’s hockey team claimed their second consecutive bronze medal.
According to the rules, the repechage bouts – the winners of which get an opportunity to fight for bronze against the losing semi-finalists – are to be contested between the fighters who lost to the eventual finalists.
Arshad Nadeem made headlines on August 1 with a record-breaking 92.97-metre javelin throw, overcoming India’s Neeraj Chopra to claim the top spot. Nadeem's triumph was a significant milestone for Pakistan, as it was the country’s first Olympic medal in athletics and its first since the 1992 Barcelona Games.
India secures six medals at the Paris Olympics, including one silver and five bronze. Highlights include Neeraj Chopra’s javelin silver, Manu Bhaker’s historic shooting bronze, and the Indian hockey team’s back-to-back Olympic medals. Explore the standout performances and records set by Indian athletes.
Alonso claims that Neymar reacted to one of her Instagram photos and even slid into her DMs. She chose not to reveal further details, stating, "He sent me a DM. That's all I can say," Alonso said on the show Aire de Todos as quoted by Fox Sports Mexico.
Neeraj Chopra achieved a throw of 89.45 metres in Paris, finishing behind Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who set an Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 metres.
The Mission Impossible star, known for his fearless stunts, rappelled down from the stadium roof, leaving spectators in awe. However, the actor experienced an unexpected and unsettling moment when a female fan grabbed him and kissed him forcefully amidst the crowd. The incident, which was captured on video, quickly went viral on social media, sparking widespread discussion. In the footage, Tom Cruise can be seen making his way through the stadium, surrounded by fans eager to snap a selfie with the star.
The controversy surrounding Imane Khelif's match at the Paris 2024 Olympics intensified due to mistaken perceptions about her gender. Some spectators and commentators erroneously believed that Khelif, due to her strong physique and commanding presence in the ring, was a man competing in the women’s category.
'These Olympic medals look great when they're brand new,' Nyjah Huston remarked. 'But after letting them sit on my skin with some sweat and then letting my friends wear them over the weekend, they're apparently not as high quality as you'd think.'
The controversy centres around Khelif, who became a focal point of debate during the Paris Olympics after questions arose about her gender eligibility.
All the strenuous effort paid off when Aman clinched the bronze medal on Friday, defeating Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz.