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Was just pushing myself due to Olympics, have to take decision on surgery now, says Neeraj Chopra
Chopra was grappling with a persistent adductor issue (related to thigh muscles) in the lead-up to the Paris Games. Despite this, he managed a season-best throw of 89.45m, securing a silver medal and becoming the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win two Olympic medals—the first being his historic gold in Tokyo. Chopra finished behind Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97m, making him his country’s first individual Olympic gold medalist.
Relentless Determination: British Indian Teen Becomes England’s Youngest Chess Grandmaster
Shreyas achieved this pinnacle last week when he was competing in Hull, a moment the family will view with pride. His parents, who were allowed to remain in the UK after the work visa of his IT expert father expired in 2018, have been elated over the success.
Rohit Sharma Clarifies Intentions After Powerplay: 'I Never Planned to Lose My Wicket'
In the series, Rohit emerged as India's top performer, accumulating 157 runs, including two half-centuries, with a strike rate of 141.44 over the three games. Despite his aggressive approach during the Power-play, which did not result in a series victory for India, the rest of the team faltered against the Sri Lankan spin attack.
Neither me nor my sister was detained by French Police: Antim Panghal Clarifies
Antim, who lost to Turkey's Zeynep Yetgh 0-10 in the women’s 53kg wrestling category on Wednesday, became ill afterward. She left the Olympic Village to join her sister at their hotel. “I want to clarify that the reports about my sister or me being detained by police in Paris are false, nothing of this sort happened. Yesterday, I fell extremely sick after losing the bout and had a high fever. So my sister, who was staying in a hotel asked me to come there. I took permission from my coach, which he allowed," said Antim in a video statement on Thursday.
India Secures Back-to-Back Hockey Bronze for First Time in 52 Years, Honors Sreejesh's Final Bow
The third-place match turned out to be an exhilarating one with India beating Spain 2-1. Both goals for India were scored by Harmanpreet Singh through penalty corners in the 30th and 33rd minutes, after an early lead taken by Spain's Marc Miralles, also by way of a penalty stroke conversion in the 18th minute.
Neeraj Claims Silver as Pakistan's Nadeem Breaks Olympic Record for Gold
Nadeem's 92.97 meters in his second throw set an unbeatable benchmark for his rivals. Chopra, pressured, could only get in one valid throw — an impressive 89.45 meters in the second round, good enough to win the silver medal.
Mirabai Chanu Opens Up About Challenges During Paris Olympics: 'Felt Weakness on Stage Due to Menstruation
Mirabai concluded the competition with a total lift of 199 kg, falling short of her Tokyo Olympics total of 202 kg, where she won silver. Her personal best stands at 205 kg, achieved at the 2020 Asian Championship.
Mirabai Chanu Narrowly Misses Second Olympic Medal, Secures Fourth Place
Turning 30 on Thursday, Mirabai lifted a total of 199kg (88kg in snatch and 111kg in clean and jerk) at the South Paris Arena, falling short by 3kg compared to her 202kg lift that earned her a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Out of her six attempts, she successfully completed only three lifts, with just one successful lift in the clean and jerk.
Rohit Sharma Hints at Changing Personnel for Spin-Friendly Pitches in Future Matches
"I don't see there is a lack of effort in how we want to try and play different shots. You saw some of these guys played reverse sweep, paddle and all that — that is not the nature of their batsmanship," Rohit Sharma told the media after his team was dismissed for 138 while chasing 249 in the third ODI on Wednesday.
Paris 2024: Understanding UWW Rules Behind Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification
This meant her all gold medal hopes were lost, and at the same time, it brought out the strict regime of weight followed at the Olympics.
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