On Vinesh Phogat’s CAS verdict, Bajrang Punia says, ’jinko medal chahiye kharid lena ₹15-15 mein’

Tokyo Olympics bronze medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia wrote a heartfelt note on Vinesh Phogat’s CAS verdict after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024, calling her “Kohinoor and pride of the country”. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Punia wrote, “I believe your medal was snatched away in this darkness, You are shining like…

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PT Usha backs IOA medical team amid row over Vinesh Phogat’s weight at Olympics: ‘Athlete, coach responsible…’

Amid criticism over Vinesh Phogat’s weigh-in mishap, Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha stated on Sunday that it is the athlete’s duty to manage their weight while also condemning the attacks on the medical team, particularly Chief Medical Officer Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala. In an official statement, Usha said, “…the responsibility of weight management of athletes…

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Afghan refugee breaker disqualified for wearing ”Free Afghan Women” cape

B-Girl Talash competes while wearing an outfit that reads “Free Afghan women” during the B-girls Pre-Qualifier on Friday (August 9, 2024). | Photo Credit: Getty Images Refugee breaker Manizha Talash, or “b-girl Talash,” was disqualified from the first-ever Olympic breaking competition on Friday (August 9, 2024), after she wore a cape that said “Free Afghan…

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Paris Olympics day 10 LIVE updates: Lakshya Sen eyes bronze, Wrestling campaign begins

Paris 2024 Olympics flag bearer Sharath Kamal tries his hand at painting with Bihar’s first YouTuber In an unexpected fusion of athletic talent and creativity, 10-time national champion and 4-time Olympian Sharath Kamal recently joined a thrilling artistic session with Bihar’s first YouTuber, Artkala. This blend of the two worlds of sports and art resulted…

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Paris Olympics Day 9 LIVE updates: U.S. track star Noah Lyles to go for glory in men’s 100m today

Katie Ledecky capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win an event at four straight Summer Games, holding off Ariarne Titmus to win the 800-meter freestyle. It was Ledecky’s second gold medal in Paris and ninth of her remarkable career, which marked another milestone. She became only the sixth Olympian to…

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Chinese media, social media users back Pan Zhanle against claims his record-breaking 100m swim not ‘humanly possible’

Gold medal winner Pan Zhanle, of China, stands on the podium following the men’s 100-meter freestyle final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, on July 31, 2024 | Photo Credit: AP China’s state media, athletes and netizens rallied to support Olympic swimming champion Pan Zhanle after critics including an Australian swim commentator said his world record…

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Paris Olympics day 6 LIVE: Indian shuttler Prannoy sets date with compatriot Lakshya Sen in Round of 16

11 a.m.– Athletics – Men’s 20 km Race Walk Final- Akshdeep Singh, Vikas Singh, Paramjeet Bisht 12:30 p.m.– Golf – Men’s Round 1- Gaganjeet Bhullar, Shubhankar Sharma 12:50 p.m.– Athletics – Women’s 20 km Race Walk- Priyanka Goswami 1 p.m.– Shooting – 50 m Rifle 3 Positions Men’s Final- Swapnil Kusale 1:30 p.m.– Hockey –…

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Paris Olympics: Lakshya Sen stuns World No. 3 Christie to enter men’s singles pre-quarterfinals

India’s Lakshya Sen plays against Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie during their men’s singles badminton group stage match at Porte de la Chapelle Arena during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Paris, France. | Photo Credit: AP India’s Lakshya Sen progressed to the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympics men’s singles badminton competition with a stunning…

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