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Manu Bhaker on course for a record third medal at Paris Games, Lakshya Sen in semis, Indian men’s hockey team breaks Aussie jinx in Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Manu Bhaker positioned herself for a historic third successive Olympic medal while Lakshya Sen progressed to the badminton semifinals after claiming a historic win at the Paris Games on Friday. The Indian hockey team also ended a 52-year drought defeating Australia 3-2 in their final Pool B game. But despite the achievements, India…

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‘Biological male’ Imane Khelif wins Paris Olympics boxing bout in 46 seconds; Elon Musk, JK Rowling cry foul as Twitter erupts | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Paris Olympics has been hit by another major controversy as Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, alleged to be a ‘biological male,’ defeated Italian boxer Angela Carini in a women’s boxing bout within 46 seconds on Thursday. The incident has led to a heated debate on social media, drawing in comments from high-profile personalities like…

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Manu Bhaker: Chased by 40 brands for endorsements, fee swells from Rs 20 lakh to crores after Olympic medals in Paris | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: If the life of a sportsperson were to be likened to an amusement park ride, nothing would fit the script more than the rollercoaster that entertains crowds who never realise what it takes to build the machine that can endure those twists and turns day in and day out to deliver the perfect…

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Who is Yusuf Dikec? The casually styled Turkish shooter who won over Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, meme compilation | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Yusuf Dikec, a Turkish pistol shooter, has become an internet sensation due to his laid-back demeanour while competing at the 2024 Olympics, where he won a silver medal. Images circulating on social media show Dikec shooting with one hand in his pocket, wearing a simple T-shirt, glasses, and a stoic expression. Despite his…

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Sunil Chhetri on India in Olympics: ‘I don’t care if people kill me for this’ – Watch | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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Sunil Chhetri, one of India’s iconic footballers, retired from the sport earlier this year leaving behind a legacy that saw him stand next to legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the list of players with most international goals.Appearing on a podcast that was published last month before the Paris Olympics started, Chhetri was…

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Boxer Nishant Dev enters quarterfinals of 71kg men’s boxing in Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: India’s Nishant Dev on Wednesday advanced to the quarterfinals in the boxing 71kg men’s competition, defeating Jose Gabriel Rodriguez Tenorio of Ecuador at the Paris Olympics. Dev edged Rodriguez 3-2 via a split decision.Starting aggressively, Dev landed straight and precise punches to comfortably secure the first round. However, his Ecuadorian opponent saved his…

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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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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ son-in-law to compete in Paris Olympics 2024: Here’s the country he will represent and more – Times of India

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Nayel Nassar, the husband of tech billionaire Bill Gates‘ eldest daughter Jennifer, is set to represent Egypt in the equestrian jumping event at the Paris Olympics. The Egyptian-American equestrian has previously competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, achieving 16th and 24th positions in the team and individual events, respectively. Nassar’s participation in the Paris Olympics…

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Trailblazer Manu Bhaker first Indian to win two medals at same Olympics post-Independence | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Shooting sensation Manu Bhaker made more history on Tuesday, becoming the first Indian to win two medals in a single Olympics post-Independence. Manu, who had already made headlines by becoming the first woman shooter to win a medal with her bronze in the 10m air pistol individual event, added another bronze in the…

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