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Watch: Arshad Nadeem breaks down after his historic Olympic gold for Pakistan in Paris

Arshad Nadeem did for Pakistan what no other athlete from the country had done ever before in individual events at the Olympics -- winning a gold medal. But the 27-year-old Nadeem not just defied one of the strongest fields in the 12-man javelin throw final at recent editions of the…

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2024

Watch: Happy for both Neeraj and Nadeem, he is also our child, says Chopra's mother

NEW DELHI: Saroj Devi, the mother of Neeraj Chopra, was overjoyed to hear that her son had won a silver medal. She also expressed joy for Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, who defeated the Indian reigning champion in Paris by breaking the Olympic record, comparing him to her "child".

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2024

Olympics 2024 LIVE! Bronze for Emma Finucane and Emily Campbell on final day of Paris Games

Team GB end up with one more medal overall than Tokyo Games, but eight fewer golds

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2024

Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back

For the more than 100,000 years humans have been on Earth, we have looked up at night and seen the stars and our celestial home, the Milky Way galaxy. Cultures all around the world have stories and records incorporating this majestic, sublime sight.

The Conversation · Aug 9, 2024

Paris Olympics: Did Vinesh Phogat's support team mishandle weight issue?

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat's heartbreaking disqualification from the Paris Olympics hours ahead of her final bout has led to questions regarding what could have gone wrong in her weight management which resulted in India missing out on a possible gold medal.

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2024

The goalpost was my home for the last 24 years: Sreejesh

PARIS: PR Sreejesh had a few moments of introspection when he sat inside the goal at half time. But at the end of 60 minutes at Yves du Manoir on Thursday, he was on top of the goalpost all over again. It was deja vu - the keeper had relived…

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2024

NBC’s ‘Gold Zone’ Has Perfected Live Olympics Coverage, and There’s No Going Back

It was hard not to get hooked on the Summer Games in Paris this year, as the network’s streaming product provided a wide-ranging and compelling viewing experience.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 9, 2024

Don't ridicule us for not winning: Avinash Sable

PARIS: National record holder Avinash Sable, who settled for the 11th place in the men's 3000m steeplechase final, took a swipe at trolls and critics who are ridiculing Indian athletes and felt it will take time for the country's top stars to create a bigger impact on the world stage.

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2024

No final flourish, but Aman Sehrawat on track for medal at Paris Olympics

Wrestler loses semifinal to Rio Olympics silver medallist, to fight for bronze today

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics day 14: Imane Khelif secures boxing glory, Thiam beats Johnson-Thompson to gold – as it happened

Imane Khelif triumphed in the women’s 66kg category, while Nafissatou Thiam edged epic duel with Team GB star

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024