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Tokyo gold medalist para shuttler Pramod Bhagat suspended for 18 months, to miss Paris Paralympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Pramod Bhagat, the reigning Paralympic champion in badminton, has been suspended for 18 months due to violations of the whereabouts clause, as reported by PTI. The suspension is effective immediately, resulting in Bhagat missing the upcoming Paris Paralympics, a significant loss for India’s medal prospects.The whereabouts clause is a crucial aspect of anti-doping…

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‘Making excuses is where our country will win gold medals’: Gavaskar backs Prakash Padukone over Lakshya Sen criticism | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar voiced his support for badminton legend Prakash Padukone after he called for players to take responsibility and accountability following Lakshya Sen‘s defeat in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics last week.Lakshya let slip an opening game advantage and an 8-3 lead in the second, ultimately losing…

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EXCLUSIVE | ‘If your body supports you… ‘: Saina Nehwal on PV Sindhu’s chances at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Among Indian athletes, badminton queen PV Sindhu was a prominent medal contender heading into the Paris Olympics. Having previously won a silver at the Rio Games and a bronze at the Tokyo Games, Sindhu was expected to secure a podium finish and become the first Indian athlete to win three individual Olympic medals.However,…

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Shocking! Saina Nehwal didn’t know there’s an event called javelin until Neeraj Chopra won Olympic gold | More sports News – Times of India

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Saina Nehwal‘s bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics led to a badminton revolution in India, especially among the women trying to make it big in the sport, which makes her one of the icons of badminton in the country. The 34-year-old from Haryana, who recently turned to politics, is a three-times Olympian besides being…

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‘I sincerely request space and privacy at this time’: Lakshya Sen sums up his disappointing Olympic journey | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen‘s Olympic dream came to a heart-wrenching end as he narrowly missed out on a bronze medal in the men’s singles event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite a valiant effort, Sen finished fourth after a hard-fought 21-13, 16-21, 11-21 loss to Malaysia’s Zii Jia Lee in the bronze medal…

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Lakshya Sen storms into Paris Olympics men’s singles quarterfinals | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Lakshya Sen, a rising star in Indian badminton, secured a resounding victory against his fellow countryman HS Prannoy, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Olympic badminton tournament in Paris on Thursday. The 22-year-old sensation from Almora displayed his prowess on the court, winning in straight games with a score of 21-12, 21-6. Sen’s…

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Paris Olympics: Lakshya Sen stuns Jonatan Christie to enter pre-quarterfinals in men’s singles | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: India’s badminton star Lakshya Sen advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympics men’s singles competition on Wednesday with a straight-game win over Indonesia’s world number 4, Jonatan Christie. Sen, a 22-year-old and a 2021 world championships bronze medallist, showcased his tactical brilliance to defeat Christie 21-18, 21-12.Sen’s victory against Christie is significant as…

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For making a ‘fake’ account to defend her, PV Sindhu calls fellow double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker a ‘sweetheart’ | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has made history at the Paris Olympics, winning two bronze medals and becoming the first Indian athlete from independent India to achieve this feat in a single edition of the Olympics. Her admiration for fellow Indian sports icon PV Sindhu emerged as a touching moment, garnering a warm response…

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