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…
NEW DELHI: Star India shuttler Lakshya Sen pulled off a jaw-dropping no-look, behind-the-back shot during his men’s singles badminton competition at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Wednesday.In his final group game against Indonesia’s world No.4 Jonatan Christie, Sen came up with the mind-boggling behind the back clutch shot.The Sen magic shot came in the first…
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…
NEW DELHI: At just 22 years old, Manu Bhaker has already cemented her place in Indian sporting history. With two bronze medals secured at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the women’s 10m air pistol and the mixed 10m air pistol events, she has become the first athlete from independent India to achieve such a feat…
NEW DELHI: India’s Bhajan Kaur secured her place in the pre-quarterfinals by defeating Poland’s Wioleta Myszor in straight sets in a commanding performance during the Round of 16 Elimination Round. Demonstrating superior skill and consistency, Kaur won the match with a clean 6-0 scoreline. Throughout the three sets, she posted scores of 28, 29, and…
