Olympic
Paris Welcomes the 2024 Games with Thunderous Applause; Fans Go Wild for Nadal and Gaga
The highlight of the evening was an electrifying performance by American singer and songwriter Lady Gaga. Her dazzling show set the tone for a nearly three-hour celebration of French culture and heritage.
Andy Murray Announces Retirement Following Paris Olympics: 'Proud to Compete One Last Time'
The 37-year-old Scot made his Olympic debut at the 2008 Beijing Games and is due to play in singles and doubles events in Paris for a fifth Olympic appearance.
Abhinav Bindra Makes History as First Indian Recipient of Olympic Order
Bindra, a member of the IOC Athletes Commission, is the first Indian to get this premier award with the decision being ratified at the IOC Executive Board meeting in Paris last Saturday. One and all hailed the news with several government-related social media handles sharing the news.
BCCI's Generous Support: Rs 8.5 Crore Contribution to IOA for Paris Olympics, Confirms Secretary Jay Shah
In a statement, Shah said he was proud of the move and reiterated BCCI's commitment to continuing to support such remarkable athletes who do India proud at the global level. Financial support underlines BCCI's support for 117 athletes to take part in the Paris Olympics, with a supporting team of 140 members to be a strong, 257-member contingent.
Potential Olympic Fallout: Dick Pound Warns US Over Chinese Swimmer Probe
Pound, who is also the first president of the World Anti-Doping Agency, noted that the U.S. move to investigate the doping allegations leveled against 23 Chinese swimmers using The Rodchenkov Act may be contrary to the world anti-doping code.
Star-Studded Lineup: Sinner, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Nadal Lead Men's Draw; Swiatek and Gauff Highlight Women's Singles at Paris Olympics
It is the only nation on the women's side to boast two players in the top ten of the singles rankings, with No.5-ranked competitor Jessica Pegula and the young Coco Gauff. Other such nations include Poland and Italy, with one male and one female in the singles top ten, according to current rankings released by the WTA and ATP, respectively.
Lovlina Borgohain Secures Silver Medal in Grand Prix 2024 Tournament
Lovlina Borgohain gave it her all in the final bout of day 15 of the competition but lost short by 2-3 against Li Qian of China, thereby settling for a silver finish. The Grand Prix tournament, which starts in the period June 12-15, is a round-robin competition among the best boxers in the 75 kg women's weight category that covers Borgohain, Ngamba, Qian, and Chantal Reid. Thanks to World Boxing, the competition resumed some of the most exciting bouts in addition to high class boxing. Borgohain's feat came as assurance that is she wasn't done yet on the biggest stage for boxers after inspiring display in Olympics in Tokyo.
Vinesh Phogat Clarifies Participation in Multiple Weight Categories Amid Doping Test Questions
Taking to social media, Vinesh issued a statement refuting allegations of skipping a dope test. "Contrary to circulating rumors, I want to clarify that I, like all other finalists, underwent doping tests after both the senior nationals last month and the recent trials," she clarified.
Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya's Setback: Missing Paris Olympics Qualifiers After Trial Loss
Bajrang Punia, who secured a bronze medal in Tokyo, found himself defeated by Rohit Kumar in the men's freestyle 65kg category during the trials held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) center. Similarly, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, the silver medalist from Tokyo, suffered an 8-10 loss to Udit from Haryana in the 57kg category.
Abhinav Bindra Chosen as Torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Honoring a Sporting Legend
Expressing his excitement, Bindra shared the news on his Instagram handle, saying, "Excited to share that I’ll be a torchbearer for the @paris2024 Olympic Games, a beacon of peace and perseverance across the globe. This flame represents our collective spirit and the power of dreams. A great privilege and honour!"
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