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Paris Olympics: Set for a win, Nisha Dahiya sustains injury, loses quarter-final

Nisha Dahiya looked set to secure a semifinal berth in the women’s wrestling 68kg division in her debut Olympic Games on Monday. She had scored a come-from-behind victory in her pre-quarterfinal against Ukraine’s Sova Rizhko 6-4 after trailing 1-4 at half time and looked in menacing touch while taking on…

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics day 11: USA’s Thomas wins 200m gold, Hocker stuns in 1500m, GB’s Richardson loses boxing semi-final – as it happened

Cole Hocker stunned Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen to win the men’s 800m, while Gabby Thomas took the women’s 200m and Winfred Yavi the women’s 3000m

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024

‘Three years of going flat stick’: Australia’s swimmers need break before 2028 Olympics

After winning seven gold medals in Paris, Australia’s swimming team plan to rest then reset for Los Angeles in 2028… but they don’t plan to rest on their laurels

The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024

Paris Olympics: This Indian hockey team won't need Dr Kalra's 'sesame pills' ahead of semi-final against Germany

NEW DELHI: The Grambusch brothers, Mats and Tom, were writing Germany's comeback scripts for fun at the World Cup last year. It had a happy ending as well. The Germans lifted the trophy in a final that can only be described as 'madness refusing to end'. The penalty shootout went…

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2024

Paris Olympics: Defending champion Neeraj Chopra ready to begin his quest for another gold

PARIS: A phone call woke me up early in the morning. This was in July of 2016. "You must meet this guy. He is tall, he is good looking, he is humble. Above all, he is your future athletics superstar. Javelin phekta hai. It will be a great photo-op too."…

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2024

Peter Bol gets chance to let his running do the talking at Paris 2024 after doping saga

After winning hearts with a fourth-place finish in Tokyo, the 800m runner arrives at his third Olympics having been through a messy fight with Wada

The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024

Fox emerges from sister's shadow to make own history

Long overshadowed by her superstar sister, Noemie Fox has grabbed her first chance at Olympic glory and come away as the first-ever kayak cross champion.

AAP · Aug 6, 2024

'I really want to say sorry': Boxer Lovlina Borgohain's emotional message after Paris Olympics exit

NEW DELHI: Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain was eliminated from the Paris Olympics after a defeat to China’s Li Qian in the women's 75kg quarterfinal at the North Paris Arena. Lovlina’s 1-4 split decision loss marked the end of India's boxing campaign in Paris, with no medals secured.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2024

Chinese Gymnast Copying Italian Celebration on Olympic Podium Was Incredibly Wholesome

Silver medalist Yaqin Zhou tried to follow in the Italian gymnasts' footsteps on the podium.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 6, 2024

'It is friendly when ... ': Neeraj Chopra and his rivalry with Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem

NEW DELHI: Kishore Jena, one of India's top javelin throwers, recently shared his thoughts on the anticipation surrounding Neeraj Chopra, known as the 'Golden Boy,' and the competition with Pakistan's star athlete, Arshad Nadeem.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2024