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Elliot Giles: from camping in Swiss Alps to a place in Olympic 800m semi-finals

Three weeks ago Elliot Giles was on a camping holiday in the Swiss alps but on Wednesday the British athlete advanced to the semi-finals from his heat of the men’s 800m at the Paris Olympics

The Guardian - UK

Australian Hockey Team Member Detained In Paris For Drug Allegations

Australian field hockey team member detained in Paris for suspected cocaine purchase. Australian Olympic Committee providing support and conducting inquiries.

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India must protest 'very, very strongly' against Vinesh Phogat's disqualification: Sunil Gavaskar

MUMBAI: Terming Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 50 kg gold medal bout in the Paris Olympics on grounds of being overweight "unfortunate and unfair," legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday urged India to protest "very, very strongly" against the controversial decision.

The Times of India

Montag, Cowley snare bronze in marathon walk relay

Australia's Jemima Montag and Rhydian Cowley have won the bronze medal in the inaugural Olympic marathan race walk relay in Paris.

AAP

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Paris Olympics: Vijender Singh suspects sabotage

NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian boxer Vijender Singh has claimed that because top athletes like her are accustomed to losing weight before important contests, it is possible that weightlifter Vinesh Phogat was sabotaged when he was disqualified from the Olympics final.

The Times of India

Australian Hockey Player Arrested In Paris For Allegedly Trying To Purchase Cocaine

A member of the Australian Olympic hockey team has been arrested by French police for allegedly attempting to purchase cocaine.

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Hockey ace Tom Craig stripped of athlete privileges

Veteran Australian hockey player Tom Craig says he's embarrassed his Olympic teammates, his friends and his sport after being arrested buying cocaine.

AAP

Vinesh Phogat disqualified ahead of Gold medal match at Paris Olympics

In a big blow to India's medal hopes from the wrestling arena, grappler Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event. Vinesh was scheduled to take on United States's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Changing of the guard: Defending Olympic champions Italy pushed to team pursuit bronze medal final against Denmark

Australia crush world record at Paris Olympics, due to face-off against Great Britain in gold medal final

The Independent UK

Paraguayan swimmer denies being kicked out of Olympic Village for creating ‘inappropriate atmosphere’

Luana Alonso has clarified that she was not suspended from the Paris 2024 Olympics, while her career in swimming hangs in the balance

The Independent UK

From six medals to one: What went wrong for Team GB’s Olympic boxers?

After a haul of six medals in Tokyo three years ago, GB’s boxers leave Paris with just one: Lewis Richardson’s well-earned bronze

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics: Ten things to know

India received the most heartbreaking news from Paris on Wednesday when Vinesh Phogat, who had created history the day before by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final, was disqualified from the 50kg freestyle event after being found overweight.

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Vinesh Phogat hospitalised after disqualification from Paris Olympics: Reports

NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was hospitalized on Wednesday in Paris, just minutes after being disqualified from the women's 50kg freestyle final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Paris Olympics: Wrestling weigh-in rules explained

India's star wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics just ahead of her gold medal match on Wednesday. Phogat, who had made history by becoming the first Indian female grappler to reach an Olympic final, was found to be overweight by a mere 100 grams during the…

The Independent UK

Jessica Ennis-Hill backs Katarina Johnson-Thompson to win heptathlon gold

The 31-year-old starts her bid for Paris 2024 glory at the Stade de France on Thursday.

Golf Monthly

Lydia Ko Wins Gold And Secures Spot In LPGA Hall Of Fame

Lydia Ko clinched an historic gold at Le Golf National as Germany's Esther Henseleit and China's Xiyu Lin claimed silver and bronze in a thrilling final day

Dynamite News

Double Medalist Manu Bhaker returns to grand welcome: "Happy to get so much love..."

Bhaker will return to Paris on August 10 as she is the flag bearer of the Indian contingent during the closing ceremony of the games. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat in Paris Olympics 2024: 10 things children should learn from the Indian wrestler

Vinesh Phogat, one of the finest wrestlers in India, entered her maiden Olympic semifinals in Paris. The 29-year-old Vinesh stunned defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan and higher-ranked Ukrainian Oksana Livach to cruise to the women's 50 kg semi finals on Tuesday.

France 24

Paris probes threats to Israeli Olympic athletes amid tensions over Gaza war

Paris prosecutors are investigating death threats and other offenses against athletes from Israel's Olympic team amid tensions over the Gaza war and increasing fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East.

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