Sports
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After Phogat’s disqualification, PM Narendra Modi offers support
Following wrestler Vinesh Phogat disqualification in the 50 kg women’s wrestling event in the ongoing Paris Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha to enquire…
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Olympics: Jyothika is dreaming big; backs her wish with determined efforts
When most women athletes in the 400-metre run start tiring and slightly slow down in the last 50 metres Jyothika Sri Dandi of India does the opposite. “This unique and natural gift…
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Paris Olympics: Taapsee Pannu, Riteish Deshmukh hail wrestler Vinesh Phogat
Paris: As Vinesh Phogat created history by becoming India’s first female wrestler to qualify for an Olympic final, members of the Indian film industry lauded the 29-year-old over her big feat. Taking…
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Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympics, semifinal loser to fight for gold
Paris: In a big blow to India’s medal hopes from the wrestling arena, grappler Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday was disqualified from the 50 kg women’s wrestling event. Vinesh was scheduled to take…
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Paris Olympics: Wrestling champion Vinesh Phogat fought on 2 fronts
New Delhi: Vinesh Phogat is used to being described as stubborn. She quite likes it actually. And why wouldn’t she? It’s her stubbornness that helped her survive intimidation, police detention, backlash over…
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Paris Olympics: Indian hockey suffers 2-3 defeat to Germany in semis
Paris: The Indian men’s hockey team played its heart out but went down 2-3 to World Champion Germany in the second semifinal at the Paris Olympic Games here on Tuesday, the players…
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Vinesh Phogat to fight for gold at Paris Olympics, creates history
New Delhi: Vinesh Phogat defeated Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba with a score of 5-0, advancing to the final of the women’s wrestling 50kg category at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a…
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Paris Olympics: Vinesh shocks defending champion to enter quarters
Paris: Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat shocked four-time world champion and reigning gold-medallist Yui Susaki of Japan on points to enter quarter-finals of the 50kg category event in the Olympic Games here…
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Neeraj Chopra qualifies for finals with monster first throw of 89.34m
Paris: Defending champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for the men’s javelin throw final of the Olympic Games with a season’s best effort of 89.34m here on Tuesday. Much like his performance in the…
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Paris Olympics: USA, China in Top-2, India slip to 60th
Paris: Coming into the Day 11 of the competitions at the Paris Olympics, the USA and China remain in top two in the medal tally with a total of 79 and 53…
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Paris Olympics, Medal Tally: China remains at top with 21 gold; India at 59th spot
Paris: With gold medals in badminton, artistic gymnastics, table tennis and shooting, China maintained their hold on the No.1 spot in the medals tally with 21 gold in a total of 52…
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All eyes are now on Neeraj Chopra; his fan Asraf Ali cycled 22,000 km to meet him
After disappointing performances by many Indian athletes, all eyes are turning expectantly towards our ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. One of his most ardent fans is Fayis Asraf Ali of Kerala. To meet his…
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It wasn’t just a win, it was a statement: India coach Craig Fulton
Paris: “It was not just a win, it was a statement,” gushed head coach Craig Fulton after the Indian hockey team emerged victorious after playing more than 40 minutes of a tense…
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Olympics: Sen falls to Axelsen in semis to play bronze-medal playoff
Paris: India’s dream of a first-ever Olympic gold in badminton will remain unfulfilled after Lakshya Sen suffered a straight-game defeat to reigning champion Viktor Axelsen in the men’s singles semifinals at the…
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Paris Olympics: India storms into men’s hockey semifinals, beats Great Britain
Paris: India beat Great Britain 4-2 in penalty shoot-out to enter the semifinals of the men’s hockey event at the Paris Olympics, having played with 10 men for more than 40 minutes…
