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  • Novak Djokovic ditches 24 Grand Slams, rates Paris Olympics gold as 'pinnacle' of his career

    Novak Djokovic ditches 24 Grand Slams, rates Paris Olympics gold as 'pinnacle' of his career

    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.

  • Man accused of setting on fire a Ugandan Olympic athlete dies of burns

    Man accused of setting on fire a Ugandan Olympic athlete dies of burns

    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.

  • Forgotten phone costs Italian rower bronze medal

    Forgotten phone costs Italian rower bronze medal

    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

  • Badminton at Paralympics: Nitesh Kumar, Sukant Kadam enter men's singles SL3 and SL4 semifinals

    Badminton at Paralympics: Nitesh Kumar, Sukant Kadam enter men's singles SL3 and SL4 semifinals

    Indian shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam qualified for the semifinals of men's singles SL3 and SL4 categories respectively.

  • India's Day 3 Schedule and Events at Paralympics 2024 on 31 August

    India's Day 3 Schedule and Events at Paralympics 2024 on 31 August

    Following is the India schedule for the third day of competitions at the Paris Paralympics here on Saturday

  • Badminton at Paralympics: Suhas, Nitesh, Thulasimathi seal semifinal spot; Manasi, Manoj out

    Badminton at Paralympics: Suhas, Nitesh, Thulasimathi seal semifinal spot; Manasi, Manoj out

    Tokyo Games silver medallist shuttler Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar continued their impressive run to secure spots in the men's singles.

  • Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal qualifies for 10m air rifle final at Paris Paralympics

    Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal qualifies for 10m air rifle final at Paris Paralympics

    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

  • India at Paris Paralympics 2024: August 30, schedule, match timings and live streaming

    India at Paris Paralympics 2024: August 30, schedule, match timings and live streaming

    Sports Schedule of August 30 in 2024 Paralympics being held in Paris.

  • Afghan Khudadadi becomes first refugee to win Paralympic medal after chaotic journey

    Afghan Khudadadi becomes first refugee to win Paralympic medal after chaotic journey

    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

  • Joyful ceremony kickstarts Paris 2024 Paralympics

    Joyful ceremony kickstarts Paris 2024 Paralympics

    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.

  • Watch: Double-Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker dances to the tune of 'Kala Chashma'

    Watch: Double-Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker dances to the tune of 'Kala Chashma'

    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.

  • Our Fight Isn’t Over Yet, Says Vinesh Phogat Upon Returning to India After Olympic Disqualification

    Our Fight Isn’t Over Yet, Says Vinesh Phogat Upon Returning to India After Olympic Disqualification

    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 tells PM Modi: 'Prakash sir took my phone at Paris Olympics'

    Lakshya Sen tells PM Modi: 'Prakash sir took my phone at Paris Olympics'

    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 shines in a vintage retro style indigo saree designed by Ritu Kumar at Paris Olympics

    Nita Ambani shines in a vintage retro style indigo saree designed by Ritu Kumar at Paris Olympics

    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.

  • Manu Bhaker to Neeraj Chopra - Olympics heroes to receive these accolades for their medal-winning performances

    Manu Bhaker to Neeraj Chopra - Olympics heroes to receive these accolades for their medal-winning performances

    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.

  • United World Wrestling’s insistence on following rules may play into Vinesh Phogat’s hands in her appeal to be awarded silver

    United World Wrestling’s insistence on following rules may play into Vinesh Phogat’s hands in her appeal to be awarded silver

    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.

  • Pakistani-American entrepreneur blasted for announcing Maruti Alto gift for gold medalist Arshad Nadeem

    Pakistani-American entrepreneur blasted for announcing Maruti Alto gift for gold medalist Arshad Nadeem

    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 Shines with Six Medals at Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, and Hockey Team Lead the Charge

    India Shines with Six Medals at Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, and Hockey Team Lead the Charge

    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.

  • 'He sent me a DM': Paraguayan Swimmer Luana Alonso claims Neymar Jr messaged her amid Paris Olympics controversy

    'He sent me a DM': Paraguayan Swimmer Luana Alonso claims Neymar Jr messaged her amid Paris Olympics controversy

    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 reveals next big wish after Paris Olympics silver medal

    Neeraj Chopra reveals next big wish after Paris Olympics silver medal

    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.

  • Fan’s unwanted kiss on Tom Cruise sparks outrage after Paris Olympics stunt

    Fan’s unwanted kiss on Tom Cruise sparks outrage after Paris Olympics stunt

    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.

  • Michele Morrone apologizes to Imane Khelif after controversial comments on Olympic match

    Michele Morrone apologizes to Imane Khelif after controversial comments on Olympic match

    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.

  • American skateboarder slams quality of bronze medal after Paris Olympics: 'Looks like it went to war'

    American skateboarder slams quality of bronze medal after Paris Olympics: 'Looks like it went to war'

    '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.'

  • UK Biologist Richard Dawkins claims Facebook deleted his account over comments on Imane Khelif

    UK Biologist Richard Dawkins claims Facebook deleted his account over comments on Imane Khelif

    The controversy centres around Khelif, who became a focal point of debate during the Paris Olympics after questions arose about her gender eligibility.

  • Aman Sehrawat lost 4.6kg in 10 hours before his bronze medal match at Paris Olympics 2024. Know how?

    Aman Sehrawat lost 4.6kg in 10 hours before his bronze medal match at Paris Olympics 2024. Know how?

    All the strenuous effort paid off when Aman clinched the bronze medal on Friday, defeating Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz.

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