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Sreejesh named India's flagbearer with Manu Bhaker for closing ceremony

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

Fans cheer Neeraj Chopra as he gets emotional after winning silver medal; hugs Pak's Arsahd Nadeem after Javelin throw

'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

'Fake or real? Account hacked': Rishabh Pant to give Rs '100089' prize money on engagement on his post if Neeraj Chopra wins Gold [Reactions]

'Fake or real?': Rishabh Pant post about Rs '100089' giveaway if Neeraj Chopra wins Gold puzzles netizens [Reactions]

"If Neeraj Chopra wins a gold medal tomorrow. I will pay 100089 Rupees to the lucky winner who likes the tweet and comments the most. And for the rest, the top 10 people trying to get the attention will get flight tickets. Let's get support from India and outside the world for my brother," Pant's X post read.

Aug 8, 2024

Paris Olympics: CAS likely to hear Vinesh Phogat's appeal against disqualification

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is likely to accept Vinesh Phogat's hear against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 50kg women's wrestling gold medal bout.

Aug 8, 2024

India's Aman Sehrawat and North Macedonia's Vladimir Egorov compete in the round of 16 of the men's freestyle 57kg wrestling match

Paris Olympics: Aman Sehrawat enters semifinals of men's 57kg freestyle wrestling

Aman Sehrawat advanced to the men's 57kg wrestling quarterfinal after beating European Championships gold medallist Vladimir Egorov of North Mcedonia at the Paris Olympics.

Aug 8, 2024

'Unbecoming conduct', Dhankar leaves chair briefly as Oppn raises din in RS over Phogat issue

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday briefly left the House while condemning the behaviour of some opposition members, who staged a walkout over the chair's refusal to allow discussion on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics.

Aug 8, 2024

Paris Olympics: 'Felt weakness on stage, it was third day of my period', reveals Mirabai Chanu

It was a heartbreak for Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu in the Paris Games as she finished fourth in the women's 49 kg weightlifting final here on Wednesday. After the final, Manipuri lifter revealed that she felt weakness on stage as it was the third day of her menstruation.

Aug 8, 2024

'She took this kind of decision out of anger': Vinesh Phogat's uncle Mahavir urges her to not retire; wants her to play for Olympics 2028

'She took this decision out of anger': Vinesh Phogat's uncle urges her to not retire; wants her to prepare for 2028 Olympics

If the CAS rules in Vinesh's favour, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will have to award a joint silver medal to her.

Aug 8, 2024

Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek

Abhishek Banerjee demands Rajya Sabha berth for Vinesh Phogat

Amid the political slugfest over ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics hours before her gold medal match, Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday called for a consensus approach by the Union government and the opposition on how her contributions to the sport can be acknowledged.

Aug 8, 2024

Paris Olympics Medal Tally: USA, China remain in Top 2, India slip to 67th

The USA and China continued to be in the top two of the Paris Olympics medal tally, entering Day 13 of the competition with a total of 94 and 65 medals, respectively.

Aug 8, 2024

"Looks like sabotage to me": Vijender Singh, Swara Bhasker, Huma Qureshi, Taapsee Pannu react to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification

From Vijender Singh, Swara Bhasker, Huma Qureshi to Taapsee Pannu; celebs and sportspeople have reacted to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification.

Aug 8, 2024

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

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

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

'Fake or real?': Rishabh Pant post about Rs '100089' giveaway if Neeraj Chopra wins Gold puzzles netizens [Reactions]

Paris Olympics: CAS likely to hear Vinesh Phogat's appeal against disqualification

Paris Olympics: Aman Sehrawat enters semifinals of men's 57kg freestyle wrestling

'Unbecoming conduct', Dhankar leaves chair briefly as Oppn raises din in RS over Phogat issue

Paris Olympics: 'Felt weakness on stage, it was third day of my period', reveals Mirabai Chanu

'She took this decision out of anger': Vinesh Phogat's uncle urges her to not retire; wants her to prepare for 2028 Olympics

Abhishek Banerjee demands Rajya Sabha berth for Vinesh Phogat

Paris Olympics Medal Tally: USA, China remain in Top 2, India slip to 67th

"Looks like sabotage to me": Vijender Singh, Swara Bhasker, Huma Qureshi, Taapsee Pannu react to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification

Saina Nehwal slams Vinesh Phogat: "There has been a mistake on her part too"

'You have NO RIGHT to hold the medal': John Abraham happily poses Manu Bhaker; flaunts her Olympic medal; gets trolled

Vinesh Phogat fasted for 12 hrs, hair was cut, sleep deprived, clothes shortened to bring weight down [Details]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious