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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.
Paris Olympics: Mirabai Chanu Falls Short of Medal in Weightlifting
Chanu concluded the competition with a total of 199 kg across the two phases. Her personal best, achieved during the 2020 Asian Championship, stands at 205 kg.
Wellalage’s Five-Wicket Haul Powers Sri Lanka to 110-Run Victory Over India, Secures 2-0 Series Win
It was Sri Lanka posting a challenging target after their highest total of the series, 248/7, on the back of half-centuries from Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis. But once again, the Indian batsmen had no answer to the spinning threat as Wellalage returned magical figures of 5-27. Only four Indian batsmen made it to double figures as they were bowled out for the lowest total of the series—138 in 26.1 overs.
Vinesh Phogat Seeks Joint Silver Medal in Appeal to CAS After Olympic Disqualification
Yes, we are aware of the appeal. It has been filed by her team," an IOA source, part of the visiting Indian delegation.
Vinesh Phogat Announces Retirement, Citing Loss of Strength
Ma, wrestling has won, I have lost. Please forgive, your dreams and my courage, everything is broken," Vinesh wrote in her retirement announcement, while addressing her mother, Premlata, on X. "I don't have any more strength now. Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024. I shall be indebted to you all. Forgive," she added.
Algeria's Imane Khelif Reaches Paris Olympic Final Amidst Gender Eligibility Controversy
This will be the first time Imane will contest an Olympic final, having been stopped in the quarterfinals in Tokyo three years ago. She meets Liu Yang of China in the gold medal bout and will look to deliver the first-ever gold medal in boxing for Algeria.
Rishabh Pant Embraces 'If Neeraj Chopra Wins' Trend Ahead of Paris Olympics Javelin Final
Among those joining the buzz is Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant. Pant has announced a special giveaway: he will award Rs 100,089 to a lucky individual who likes and comments on his tweet if Chopra secures the gold. Additionally, the top ten commenters will win flight tickets.
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