The Latest Breaking News from Paris Olympics

Manu Bhaker explains about pistol, hockey team presents signed stick as PM Narendra Modi meets Olympic contingent. Watch

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian contingent that recently returned from the Paris Olympics with six medals, at his residence on Thursday.

The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024

When coach Harendra Singh choked with emotion at PR Sreejesh's felicitation

Former India hockey coach Harendra Singh couldn't hold back his emotions as PR Sreejesh, the player with whom he shares a special bond, walked into the sunset of his career after the Paris Olympics.

The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024

Vinesh will be welcomed like a gold medallist, says her uncle Mahavir Phogat

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected Vinesh Phogat's appeal to be awarded a silver medal in the women's 50kg event at the Paris Olympics after getting disaqualified for being overweight ahead of her gold-medal bout. However, the Indian wrestler's uncle, Mahavir Phogat, has expressed his unwavering support…

The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024

'Maana padak chhina gaya tumhara is andhkaar mein': Bajrang Punia hails Vinesh Phogat as 'kohinoor' after appeal rejection

NEW DELHI: Indian sports fans were stunned on Wednesday as wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a shared silver medal after her disqualification from an Olympic final was rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Paris. The shocking decision came a week after Vinesh…

The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024

PR Sreejesh wants to be on 2026 Hockey World Cup podium in a 'unique' way

NEW DELHI: There's been a clamour for PR Sreejesh to reconsider his decision to retire post the Paris Olympics. But his reaction sums up the call he has taken: "I once got very good advice. You should always leave when people ask 'why' and not when they say 'why not',"…

The Times of India · Aug 14, 2024

Timeline: How Vinesh Phogat's disqualification appeal was dismissed by CAS

NEW DELHI: Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's wait for a 'positive' outcome from her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics, has finally ended after the sports' top court dismissed it on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Aug 14, 2024

Tara Davis-Woodhall and Her Husband Had Sweetest Moment Rewatching Her Win Gold

Tara Davis-Woodhall had a moment she'll never forget at the Paris Olympics when she won the gold medal in the women's long jump and then jumped into her husband

Sports Illustrated · Aug 14, 2024

India needs a system overhaul, not an Olympics bid, says former India No. 1 Nirupama

India finished with six medals, including Neeraj Chopra’s silver in the men’s javelin, besides many other notable performances at the Paris Olympics, but there was an urgent need for a “system overhaul”, said former India No. 1 women’s tennis player Nirupama Sanjeev.

The Times of India · Aug 14, 2024

'India could have won six more medals in wrestling...': WFI president Sanjay Singh hopeful for favorable outcome in Vinesh Phogat's CAS appeal

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Sanjay Singh, has stressed the importance of Vinesh Phogat's ongoing appeal against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics, citing that the outcome is crucial for both the athlete and the nation.

The Times of India · Aug 14, 2024

Vinesh Phogat's CAS appeal verdict deferred again: A timeline of events so far

NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's wait for a 'positive' outcome from her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics has been extended yet again. The CAS has deferred its decision for the third time, now pushing the expected outcome to…

The Times of India · Aug 14, 2024