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Aman Sehrawat sets sight on 'gold medal' in LA 2028 Olympics

The youngest Indian to win an Olympic medal, Aman Sehrawat has already set his sights on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and vows to bag a gold medal in the next Games.

Aug 14, 2024

Know all about inguinal hernia that Neeraj Chopra is suffering from

For elite athletes, the impact of an inguinal hernia can be significant, affecting performance and requiring careful management, said doctors in the wake of reports on Neeraj Chopra suffering from a long-standing inguinal or groyne hernia.

Aug 13, 2024

2024 Olympics declared closed, Paris passes baton to LA, host of 2028 Games

'Au revoir' Paris 2024! After 16 days of world-class competition across 32 sports and 329 events, the 33rd Summer Olympics came to a close on Sunday.

Aug 12, 2024

The firsts, near misses & a debacle: India conclude Paris Olympics campaign with 6 medals

India's Paris Olympics campaign concluded as Reetika Hooda fell short in the wrestling quarterfinals, and golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar finished out of medal contention.

Aug 11, 2024

Paris Olympics, Medal Tally: China on top, USA second, India ranks 71st

China moved past USA to sit on top of the Paris Olympics medal tally, enter the concluding day of the Games on Sunday with 39 golds, 27 silver and 24 bronze medals.

Aug 11, 2024

Paris Olympics: 'I hope my bronze will inspire young generations,' says Aman Sehrawat

Aman Sehrawat, after securing a historic bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling on his Olympic debut, wants the young Indian wrestlers to take inspiration from his medal and work hard in the game.

Aug 10, 2024

Paris Olympics: Imane Khelif clinches gold despite gender row

Imane Khelif of Algeria claimed Olympic women's boxing gold at Paris 2024 beating Chinese world champion Yang Liu 5-0 in the 66kg final, a year after being disqualified from the World Championships due to a gender eligibility controversy.

Aug 10, 2024

Afghan B-Girl Manizha Talash disqualified in Olympics after "Free Afghan Women" protest

Afghan B-Girl Manizha Talash, a member of the Refugee Olympic Team at the Paris 2024 Games, was disqualified after displaying the words "Free Afghan Women" on her cape during her breaking routine in the competition's pre-qualifiers on Friday.

Aug 10, 2024

Paris Olympics: Decision in Vinesh Phogat case to be announced by 9:30 pm

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will announce its decision on wrestler Vinesh Phogat case at 6:00 pm local time (9:30 pm IST) on Saturday.

Aug 10, 2024

'Of love, hugs and victory': Abhishek Bachchan hugs emotional Neeraj Chopra; Lara Dutta, Mahesh Bhupathi posed with silver medalist

Abhishek Bachchan is seen greeting Neeraj Chopra and hugging him. The actor was in the stadium when Neeraj Chopra clinched the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal.

Aug 10, 2024

PM Modi dials Neeraj Chopra, hails sportsman spirit of Olympian's family

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to the Paris Olympics silver medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and hailed the sportsman spirit of his family.

Aug 9, 2024

Paris Olympics, Medal Tally: USA cross 100 medals, India moves to 64th

The USA extended its lead on top of the Paris Olympics medal tally, crossing 100-medal mark to enter the Day-14 of the competitions.

Aug 9, 2024

Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony: Sreejesh to be India's flagbearer with Manu Bhaker

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday announced the nomination of hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the joint flagbearer with pistol shooter Manu Bhaker at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Aug 9, 2024

Happy with silver, but gold winner also my child, says Neeraj Chopra's mother

Thousands of kilometres away but always close at heart, joy and celebrations busted on Friday in a village of Haryana's Panipat as the family of Neeraj Chopra, who won the silver medal in the men's javelin final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with the athlete's gracious mother saying the "guy who got gold is also my child".

Aug 9, 2024

'Chin up, smile, Golden Boy':Disheartened Neeraj Chopra gets emotional after winning silver medal; hugs Pak's Arshad Nadeem after Javelin throw

Neeraj Chopra after the silver medal said, "We all feel happy whenever we win a medal for the country...It's time to improve the game now...We will sit and discuss and improve the performance...India played well (at the Paris Olympics)....The competition was good (today)...but every athlete have their day, today was Arshad's day...I gave my best."

Aug 9, 2024