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Olympic Gold Medalist Arshad Nadeem Faces Backlash for Meeting Alleged LeT Affiliate
In the video, Haris Dar can be seen sitting next to Arshad Nadeem in his hometown of Mian Channu, Punjab. Sources from the area claim he was a significant political figure who had come to provide his congratulations to Nadeem on his outstanding performance.
Paris Bids Farewell to the Olympics, Passing the Torch to LA for 2028 Games
The closing ceremony gave a dazzling show with an audience of over 70,000 public turnout, besides 270 artists and performers.
Imane Khelif Triumphs with Gold at Paris Olympics Despite Gender Controversy
This very clear-cut triumph in the welterweight category was a historic milepost in itself: Khelif became the first woman from both Africa and the Arab world to clinch an Olympic boxing gold.
Youngest Indian Olympic Medallist: Aman Sehrawat Clinches 57kg Freestyle Bronze
Sehrawat, who turned 21 on July 16 celebrated his birthday with a convincing 13-5 win over Darian Cruz of Puerto Rico in an engaging third-place contest. Incidentally, P.V. Sindhu was the youngest Indian Olympic medallist before this. Sindhu won a silver at the 2016 Games at the age of 21 years, one month, and 14 days.
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.
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.
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.
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