April 19, 2025

Paris Olympics

'I prepared for chaos, but that was...': Gold medalist Sarah Ann Hildebrandt on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News

‘I prepared for chaos, but that was…’: Gold medalist Sarah Ann Hildebrandt on Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News

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NEW DELHI: American wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt won the gold medal in the 50kg category at the Paris Olympics after Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight. Hildebrandt, who had been preparing for the final, faced an unexpected situation when Phogat was replaced by Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, whom Hildebrandt…

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'Overweight' Vinesh Phogat likely to be disqualified, may miss medal at Paris Olympics: Report | Paris Olympics 2024 News

‘Overweight’ Vinesh Phogat likely to be disqualified, may miss medal at Paris Olympics: Report | Paris Olympics 2024 News

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India’s Vinesh Phogat, who on Tuesday entered the final of the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics, was found overweight on the second day of the competition and has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics. As a result, she won’t contest in the final today and will miss a historic podium finish.The…

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EXPLAINED: How the men's javelin throw qualification at Paris Olympics works as Neeraj Chopra gets ready to defend his Tokyo gold medal | Paris Olympics 2024 News

EXPLAINED: How the men’s javelin throw qualification at Paris Olympics works as Neeraj Chopra gets ready to defend his Tokyo gold medal | Paris Olympics 2024 News

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NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra will make his much anticipated appearance at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday when he begins the defence of his historic Tokyo Games gold medal with the qualification round in the French Capital. Also competing alongside Neeraj will be Kishore Jena, who qualified for the Paris Games with his silver medal at…

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Amit Rohidas banned for one match, to miss hockey semifinals against Germany at Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News

Amit Rohidas banned for one match, to miss hockey semifinals against Germany at Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News

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NEW DELHI: The Indian hockey team player Amit Rohidas has been suspended for a single game at the Paris Olympics. As a result, he will be absent from India’s crucial semi-final encounter against Germany, scheduled for Tuesday.The suspension comes as a consequence of Rohidas being shown a red card during India’s quarter-final match against Great…

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Boxer Nishant Dev bows out of Paris Olympics after quarterfinal loss | Paris Olympics 2024 News

Boxer Nishant Dev bows out of Paris Olympics after quarterfinal loss | Paris Olympics 2024 News

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NEW DELHI: Nishant Dev‘s Olympic debut ended in disappointment as he suffered a narrow split decision loss against Mexico’s Marco Verde Alvarez in the men’s 71kg quarterfinal on Saturday at the North Paris Arena.Despite holding the lead after the opening round, the 23-year-old world championship bronze medallist was unable to maintain his advantage.In the early…

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Explained: What 'high levels of testosterone' means amid gender row in boxing at Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News

Explained: What ‘high levels of testosterone’ means amid gender row in boxing at Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News

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NEW DELHI: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif‘s shock 46-second win over her Italian opponent at the Paris Olympics on Thursday sparked a row, as she was previously disqualified due to reportedly high testosterone levels.Far-right Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was among the critics, questioning Khelif’s participation in the Games. The controversy has highlighted broader discussions about…

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'You've done what no Indian shooting pair has done before': Sports fraternity lauds Manu-Sarabjot for Paris Olympics bronze win | Paris Olympics 2024 News

‘You’ve done what no Indian shooting pair has done before’: Sports fraternity lauds Manu-Sarabjot for Paris Olympics bronze win | Paris Olympics 2024 News

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NEW DELHI: Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh‘s remarkable achievement at the Paris Olympics has sparked a wave of celebration within the sports community. Their bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event has prompted athletes and fans alike to take to social media to share their elation and admiration for the young duo’s…

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