Paris: In a thrilling upset at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat made her third Olympic appearance one to remember by defeating the defending champion, Yui Susaki of Japan, in the women’s 50kg freestyle round of 16 wrestling match
Paris: Odisha-born Javelin thrower Kishore Jena’s Olympic journey faced a setback as he finished ninth in Group A of the men’s javelin throw qualification event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Jena’s best attempt of 80.73m, achieved on his first throw, was insufficient to secure a spot in the final.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to host the prestigious 40th Sub Junior and 50th Junior Aquatic Nationals Championship 2024 at the state-of-the-art aquatic center at Kalinga Stadium from 6-11 August. Over 1000 participants will compete for medals and aim to set new records during the six-day event. This championship is crucial for swimmers as it…
Paris: Indian badminton sensation Lakshya Sen suffered a heart-wrenching defeat in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024, losing to Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia. Sen, who had shown remarkable form throughout the tournament, was defeated 21-13, 16-21, 11-21 in a gripping encounter.
Paris: Indian shooters Maheswari Chauhan and Ananjteet Naruka narrowly missed adding to the national medal tally, finishing fourth in the mixed skeet team event at the Paris Olympics on Monday. The Indian duo was edged out by the Chinese pair of Jiang Yiting and Lyu Jianlin.
Paris: The Indian women’s table tennis team made a spectacular debut at the Paris Olympics, edging out World No. 4 Romania 3-2 in a thrilling Round of 16 match at the South Paris Arena on Monday. The Indian squad, featuring Sreeja Akula, Archana Kamath, and Manika Batra, demonstrated exceptional teamwork and determination to secure their…
Chateauroux (France): Indian shotgun shooters Anant Jeet Singh Naruka and Maheshwari Chauhan have advanced to the skeet mixed team bronze medal playoff at the Paris Olympics after finishing fourth in the qualification round on Monday. This marks a significant moment as the duo attempts to secure India’s maiden medal in the skeet competition and the…
Paris: Seasoned defender Amit Rohidas has been suspended for one match at the Paris 2024 Olympics hockey tournament, resulting in his absence from India’s semifinal match against Germany, scheduled on Tuesday. This suspension follows Rohidas’ receipt of a red card during the quarter-final match against Great Britain on Sunday. “Amit Rohidas was suspended for one…
Colombo: In a thrilling second ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka secured a 32-run victory over India, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. India began their chase of Sri Lanka’s target of 240 runs with confidence, only to falter dramatically under pressure from Jeffrey Vandersay’s stellar bowling performance. Captain Rohit Sharma…
Paris: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has declared the gender tests conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA) on two female fighters at last year’s World Championships illegitimate and lacking credibility. This revelation has reignited the controversy surrounding the disqualification of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s double-world champion Lin Yu-ting, both of whom were…
