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…
NEW DELHI: India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will carry the hopes of billions as the 26-year-old defending champion seeks his second Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games.Neeraj became India’s second individual Olympic gold medalist, following Abhinav Bindra’s 2008 Beijing Games victory, when he secured the top honors with a throw of 87.58m at…
NEW DELHI: Imane Khelif’s Olympic journey in Paris began with a victory shrouded in controversy, setting the stage for a dramatic and polarizing narrative. The Algerian boxer, who had been reinstated for the Games despite a previous disqualification from the 2023 World Championships due to a failed gender eligibility test, found herself at the centre…
NEW DELHI: Swapnil Kusale clinched India’s first-ever Olympic shooting medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions event on a day when four other medal contenders including PV Sindhu, Nikhat Zareen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty and Sift Kaur Samra were knocked out from their respective events at Paris Olympics on Thursday. Little-known shooter Kusale secured a bronze…
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…
NEW DELHI: Imane Khelif, a 25-year-old Algerian boxer, has become a focal point of controversy at the Paris Olympics, where she recently won her opening bout in the women’s 66kg category in a swift 46 seconds. This victory, however, is overshadowed by the ongoing debate over her gender eligibility, which has divided opinions within the…
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…
NEW DELHI: Swapnil Kusale etched his name in the annals of Indian sports history on Thursday, becoming the first Indian shooter to win an Olympic medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. Kusale secured the bronze medal with a total score of 451.4 in the men’s final.This achievement marks India’s third medal at the…
The Indian shooting contingent continued to fire medals on day six of the Paris Olympics, with Swapnil Kusale winning a bronze medal in men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event with a score of 451.4.China’s Liu Yukun won gold with a total score of 463.6 and Ukraine shooter Serhiy Kulish’s 461.3 clinched him the silver medal.PARIS…
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…
