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‘What happens on the border is…’: Neeraj Chopra opens up on India-Pakistan rivalry on and off the pitch | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Indian javelin star and Olympic silver medallist Neeraj Chopra recently addressed the India-Pakistan rivalry in sports, emphasizing the importance of separating athletic competition from geopolitical tensions. His comments came after his mother, Saroj Devi, expressed warm congratulations to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem for winning gold in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris 2024…

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Explained: Why wrestler Reetika Hooda lost in quarters despite a tied 1-1 bout against Aiperi Medet Kyzy at Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: India’s hopes of a second wrestling medal at the Paris Olympics took a major blow on Saturday after Reetika Hooda lost in the women’s 76kg quarterfinal match against top seed Aiperi Medet Kyzy.The 21-year-old U23 world champion put up a great fight against a Kyrgyzstan wrestler but the bout ended at a tied…

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Indian Olympic medallist Sarabjot Singh rejects government job, says the job is good but… | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: 22-year-old Indian shooter and Olympic bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh has made headlines by turning down a prestigious job offer from the Haryana government. Sarabjot, who was offered the position of Deputy Director in the Sports Department, has chosen to prioritize his shooting career instead.“The job is good, but I will not do it…

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4.6 kgs lost in 10 hours: How Aman Sehrawat worked overnight to get ready for his bronze medal match | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Aman Sehrawat, after losing in the men’s 57kg wrestling semifinal on Thursday, was 4.5 kilograms over the permissible weight limit (61.5kg) but guided by his Indian coaches, he successfully shed the excess weight within 10 hours, enabling him to compete for and win the bronze medal on Friday. Working relentlessly overnight, the Aman’s…

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‘Time for Umpire’s Call’: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar says robbing Vinesh Phogat of a deserving silver defies logic, sporting sense | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Amid Vinesh Phogat‘s disqualification row at the Paris Olympics, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday put his weight behind the wrestler, saying she definitely deserves a silver medal. In a shocking turn of events on Wednesday, the 29-year-old grappler was disqualified for being 100gm overweight ahead of her 50kg category gold medal bout…

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Vinesh Phogat wins over reigning gold-medallist Yui Susaki to advance to the Paris Olympics quarter-final | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turn of events, top Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat defeated Japan’s Yui Susaki, the reigning gold-medallist and four-time world champion, on points to advance to the quarter-final of the 50kg category at the Olympic Games on Tuesday. Despite being behind 0-2 after receiving penalty points for passivity, the Indian wrestler staged…

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From reel to real: ‘Chak De India’ star writes Amit Rohidas’ suspension letter | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: India’s key defender and first rusher Amit Rohidas will not be able to participate in Tuesday’s Olympic men’s hockey semifinal against Germany. This is due to the rejection of India’s appeal against his one-match suspension by the international body FIH.Rohidas was red-carded in the quarterfinal match, which means India will have only 15…

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif secures medal at Paris Olympics amid gender row | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif on Saturday secured a medal at the Paris Olympics after defeating Anna Luca Hamori of Hungary in the women’s 66-kilogram quarterfinals. Khelif’s victory comes amid intense scrutiny and online abuse over misconceptions about her gender, turning the issue into a broader debate about identity in sports.Khelif won her quarterfinal…

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