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‘Miracles do happen, but only few can make it happen’

Updated on Aug 07, 2024 06:27 AM IST

Vinesh’s opening gambit, and the subsequent romp into the final has injected the wrestling contingent with some much-needed zest.

Vinesh Phogat and Yusneylys Guzman Lopez compete in the 50kg semi-final of the Paris Olympics. (PTI)
ByRutvick Mehta

A touch artiste’s timing goes awry

More than what Padukone, a hero to all but more so for Indians growing up after hockey’s fall & before cricket’s rise, said, it was the when & where that stung

Prakash Padukone. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 06:27 AM IST
ByDhiman Sarkar

Chanu looks to channelise Hangzhou hurt to Paris podium

The Tokyo silver medallist has been struggling with fitness this season but will back herself to rise on the big stage

Mirabai Chanu Saikhom. (REUTERS)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 11:06 AM IST
ByShantanu Srivastava

The joy, empathy and hypocrisy of the Paris Olympics

Thousands of fans have flocked to venues, bursting into celebrations as the world’s finest athletes win, others agonise over near misses

Spectators build the atmosphere ahead of the wrestling events at the Champ-de-Mars Arena during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. (AFP)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 06:20 AM IST

Paris 2024: How Vinesh scripted one of the great Olympic upsets

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat pulls off an audacious upset at the Paris Olympics by defeating unbeaten Japanese opponent Yui Susaki.

Vinesh Phogat celebrates after winning her semi-final against Cuba's Yusneylys Guzman Lopez, in Paris on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 12:23 AM IST
ByRutvick Mehta

India’s Paris Games shooting show reward for learning from Tokyo

After going two Olympics without a medal, India won three medals and produced solid efforts in many other events

Swapnil Kusale of India won bronze in 50m rifle 3 positions at the Paris Olympics. India won three medals in shooting (EPA-EFE)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 05:22 AM IST
ByAvishek Roy

Vinesh Phogat's redemption: Getting bullied in protests to Olympic medal winner

Months after being mercilessly dragged and shoved on Delhi's streets, Vinesh Phogat became a giant slayer at the Paris Games 2024.

Vinesh Phogat is the lioness of India who won back-to-back matches at the Olympics, wrestler Bajrang Punia said. (AFP-PTI)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 09:38 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Vinesh Phogat assured of Olympic medal after semi-final win, to wrestle for gold

Vinesh Phogat has made it to the final of the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling, which means she will return from Paris Olympics with at least a silver medal.

Vinesh Phogat! You absolute champion.(Getty)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 10:48 PM IST

India's dismal badminton campaign in Paris ends with worst show since 2008

Prakash Padukone, was disappointed with the way Indian players have performed at the Olympics, falling short at the times it mattered the most.

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a shock defeat in the quarterfinal of men's doubles(AFP)
Published on Aug 06, 2024 10:04 PM IST

Olympics declares ‘Neeraj Chopra day’ as India's golden boy enters javelin final

August 6, 2024 was named as “Neeraj Chopra day” by the Olympics X handle as India's golden boy stormed into men's javelin final with a season-best 89.34m throw.

India's Neeraj Chopra during the Men's javelin throw qualification round at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris(PTI)
Published on Aug 06, 2024 08:43 PM IST

India vs Germany Highlights Hockey, Paris Olympics: IND lose 2-3 to GER

India vs Germany Highlights Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: India fought hard till the last second, but clinical Germany managed to register a 3-2 win.

Live India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024(AP)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 01:07 AM IST

Asli cheez abhi baaki hai: Neeraj after making javelin final

Neeraj Chopra tops javelin qualification at Paris Olympics with a season's best throw of 89.34m. Final set for August 8 looks stacked for fireworks.

Neeraj Chopra during the javelin throw qualification round in Paris on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 07:46 PM IST

Prakash Padukone gets pasting from Ashwini Ponnappa for slamming Lakshya Sen

Ashwini Ponnappa lashed out at Prakash Padukone for criticising Lakshya Sen for missing out on a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Ashwini Ponnappa lashed out at Prakash Padukone for criticising Lakshya Sen for missing out on a bronze medal at Paris Olympics
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 07:33 PM IST

How Vinesh Phogat outsmarted the mighty Susaki in last 5 seconds

Vinesh Phogat shocked defending Olympic champion Yui Susaki at the Paris Games. After two remarkable wins, Phogat cruised to the women's 50kg semifinals.

India's Vinesh Phogat reacts after the round of 16 of the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling match against Japan's Yui Susaki(PTI)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 11:06 AM IST
By | Written by Siddharth Thakur

British Rower first to win medals in men's and women's events at Paris Olympics

Fieldman led Great Britain's Women's Eight team to a bronze medal, adding to his previous success of coxing the men's team to a bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics.

eam Great Britain pose with their bronze medals during the medal ceremony for the Men's Eight Final.(Getty)
Published on Aug 06, 2024 07:22 PM IST

Armand Duplantis solidifies legacy with world record gold

This new record marks the ninth time Duplantis has set a world record, surpassing his previous record of 6.24 meters

Armand Duplantis of Sweden celebrates after winning gold and establishing a world record.(REUTERS)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 06:41 AM IST

Cindy Djankeu Ngamba becomes 1st athlete from Refugee Olympic Team to win medal

Djankeu Ngamba will now play in the semi-finals on Thursday, where she will face Panama's Atheyna Bylon for a chance to compete for the gold medal.

Team's Cindy Winner Djankeu Ngamba celebrates after winning against Canada's Tammara Amanda Thibeault (AFP)
Published on Aug 06, 2024 06:47 PM IST

He Bing Jiao's gesture of solidarity for Carolina Marin is winning hearts

During the medal ceremony, Bing Jiao held a pin representing Spain, Marin's home country, as a gesture of respect and solidarity.

China's silver medallist He Bing Jiao reacts with her medal on the podium at the women's singles badminton medal ceremony during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (AFP)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 06:47 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: Meet Mark Chestnut, Team USA fan from near Chicago

"A dozen Olympics, just one opening ceremony. They are better on TV, waste of money live," says Chestnut.

Mark Chestnut lives very near Chicago but has made the trip to Paris for his beloved Team USA.(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 06, 2024 06:33 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: Bengaluru girl missed out on volunteering because…

Dhara Rathi, 25, is a marketing executive at Cargill in Lille, France.

Dhara Rathi missed her chance of volunteering at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 06, 2024 06:26 PM IST

Neeraj hurls season-best throw to shush doubters, an 89.34m alarm for opponents

Neeraj Chopra stormed into the men's javelin final of the Paris Olympics 2024 with a season-best throw of 89.34m, topping the qualification.

Neeraj Chopra stormed into the men's javelin final with a season-best throw of 89.34m(PTI)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 07:37 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat stuns 4-time world champion, Olympic gold medallist in last 5 secs

India's Vinesh Phogat defeated No. 1 seed Yui Susaki in the Round of 16 and then Oksana Livach in the QF to reach the semis of the women's 50kg wrestling.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Wrestling - Women's Freestyle 50kg 1/8 Final - Yui Susaki of Japan in action with Vinesh Vinesh of India. (REUTERS)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 07:47 PM IST

Paris 2024: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin final with just one throw

Defending Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra throws 89.34m in qualification round of the men’s javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics

Neeraj Chopra in action during the men's javelin throw qualification at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. (AP)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 04:29 PM IST

Paris 2024: Vinesh beats the legendary Susaki to enter wrestling quarters

With 0-2 down against the Japanese defending Olympic champion,

India's Vinesh Phogat after defeating Japan's Yui Susaki in the round of 16 of the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling. (AP)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 06:03 PM IST

'Not able to figure out what went wrong in Lakshya Sen's head'

Lakshya Sen's coach was left shocked at his performance as he reckoned that he was well in contention for any of three medals at the Paris Olympics

 Lakshya Sen of India reacts during the match against Zii Jia Lee of Malaysia. (REUTERS)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 03:15 PM IST

Paris Olympics javelin qualification highlights: Neeraj Chopra enters final

Neeraj Chopra kickstarted his quest with a massive throw of 89.34m after Kishore Jena finished 9th in Group A.

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for the men's javelin throw final while Kishore Jena finished 9th in Group A(PTI)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 05:32 PM IST
By, New Delhi

India's unfortunate tryst with fourth-place heartbreaks at Paris Olympics 2024

A look at all five 4th place finishes by India at the Paris Olympics, and the remaining 17 across all edition of the Games.

Paris Olympics is where India have suffered the most 4th-place finishes. This will sting(Agencies)
Published on Aug 06, 2024 11:56 AM IST
ByVishakha Deshpande, New Delhi

Lakshya gets support from Bindra in 'incredible' message after Padukone's rant

Amid the rising support over Prakash Padukone's statement, India’s lone Olympic gold medalist in shooting Abhinav Bindra, came in support of Lakshya Sen

Abhinav Bindra backs Lakshya Sen after Prakash Padukone's rant
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 02:18 PM IST

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 11 Highlights: Vinesh storms into history books

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 11 Highlights: Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian woman to reach the Olympic finals in wrestling.

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 11 Highlights: Vinesh Phogat started the day by doing the impossible and ended it by breaking an Olympic glass ceiling for Indian women. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 12:55 AM IST
ByNeelav Chakravarti,

Vinesh Phogat faces Susaki, who won gold in Tokyo without losing single point

Vinesh Phogat will open her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign against defending champion Yui Susaki.

Vinesh Phogat is up against Yui Susaki.
Published on Aug 06, 2024 09:26 AM IST
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