[ad_1] File photo of Neeraj Chopra. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra’s propensity to live in the moment and the remarkable consistency in his throws make him stand out among some of the best javelin exponents in the world, feels Athletics Federation of India chief Adille Sumariwalla. Rumours have swirled around…
[ad_1] File photo of Amit Panghal. | Photo Credit: PTI Former Commonwealth Games champion boxer Akhil Kumar believes a battle-hardened Amit Panghal, who persevered through the setback of being dropped from the national team before roaring back to qualify for the Olympics, will be among the most mentally strong Indian athletes competing in the Paris…
[ad_1] Sukhjeet Singh | Photo Credit: The Hindu Six years ago, a back injury had left his right leg temporarily paralysed but Sukhjeet Singh overcame the “toughest” phase of his life to earn a spot in the Olympic-bound Indian men’s hockey squad and is determined to prove his worth in the Games beginning July 26….
[ad_1] This photograph shows the Eiffel Tower, decorated with the Olympic rings for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris, on July 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP Thousands of French security forces locked down a six-kilometre (four-mile) stretch of central Paris on Thursday ahead of the hugely complex Olympics opening ceremony next week….
[ad_1] P.V. Sindhu | Photo Credit: Getty Images Badminton ace P.V. Sindhu says she is “going all-out” in her quest to become the first Indian to win an unprecedented third individual Olympic medal in Paris, drawing on her experience from a successful past. Sindhu stands on the brink of history as she pursues the gold…
[ad_1] Sarabjot Singh | Photo Credit: A.M. Faruqui Pistol shooter Sarabjot Singh has some undisclosed goals to achieve in the Paris Olympics. Unlike athletes who speak of their target of winning medals in the Olympics, Sarabjot, who will compete in men’s 10m air pistol, has set different goals for himself. “Mine is a little different….
[ad_1] Constructive measures: Paris Mayor Hidalgo is keen to see swimming in the Seine at the Paris Games. | Photo Credit: AFP Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took the plunge on July 17 when she jumped into the river Seine in Paris to show the water was clean enough to host Olympic swimming events starting later…
[ad_1] CAPF dogs Vast and Denby along with their handlers in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. They are part of the 10 canine teams that have landed in France for providing security to various venues for the Paris Olympics beginning from July 26. | Photo Credit: PTI Ten specially-trained Indian CAPF and special…
[ad_1] The Olympic rings are set up at Trocadero plaza which overlooks the Eiffel Tower, a day after the official announcement that the 2024 Summer Olympic Games will be in the French capital, Paris. | Photo Credit: AP India will be represented by 117 athletes at this month’s Paris Olympics after the Sports Ministry cleared…
[ad_1] Javelin thrower Kishore Jena. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak Asian Games silver medallist javelin thrower Kishore Jena says he was on verge of quitting the sport in 2023 after a string of poor performances but he heeded to his father’s advice, leading to a revival of his career. Jena admitted that Neeraj Chopra’s Tokyo…
