The 37-year-old Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, withdrew before her semi-final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games due to an injury. There will be no storybook ending in the 100m for sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. The 37-year-old Jamaican, who won Olympic gold in the 100m at Beijing 2008 and London 2012, withdrew before her semi-final at … Read more
Lakshya Sen will face a tough challenge against Viktor Axelsen of Denmark, the reigning Olympic champion. Lakshya Sen has made a significant mark in Indian badminton by reaching the semifinals of the men’s singles at the Paris Olympics. His hard-earned victory over Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei marks him as the first Indian male … Read more
In the 25m pistol qualification, Manu Bhaker scored 294 in the precision round and 298 in the rapid round. Manu Bhaker of India advanced to her third final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, finishing second in the women’s 25m pistol shooting qualification on Friday. Bhaker, who has already secured two medals at Paris 2024, achieved … Read more
Boxer Imane Khelif made her professional debut at the 2018 World Championships, finishing 17th, and secured the 19th spot in the 2019 edition. A significant controversy has emerged at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 concerning the participation of boxer Imane Khelif in the women’s events, despite her having male chromosomes. The issue gained traction when … Read more
Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, along with Sevval Ilayda Tarhan, clinched the silver medal in the mixed team 10-meter air pistol event. Turkish pistol shooter Yusuf Dikec has become a sensation on social media for his laid-back demeanor while securing a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics. Widely shared images depict Dikec shooting in a T-shirt, … Read more
“This medal means a lot. It is not a gold, but I am pleased I got a medal. To get an Olympic medal is a dream,” Swapnil Kusale said. Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale clinched the bronze medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions final at the Paris 2024 Olympics shooting competition on Thursday. This … Read more
Anshuman Gaekwad represented India in 40 Test matches and 15 ODIs between 1975 and 1987. Anshuman Gaekwad, the former Indian cricketer and national head coach, passed away at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with blood cancer. Gaekwad, who had recently been in London, died in Baroda following a brief stint in the … Read more
Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez competed in the Paris 2024 Olympics while seven months pregnant, showcasing remarkable strength and resilience. Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez has shared the surprising news that she was seven months pregnant while competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics. During the women’s individual sabre competition, Hafez defeated USA’s Elizabeth Tartakovsky in the first … Read more
Manu Bhaker creates history by becoming the first female Indian athlete to win two medals in single Olympics. Manu Bhaker made history for India by becoming the first female athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. She secured a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event on … Read more
Simone Biles appeared to injure her leg during a warm-up for the floor exercise, her second apparatus of the night. On her first day of competition at the 2024 Olympic Games, gymnast Simone Biles appeared to injure her leg during a warm-up routine. Despite initial concerns, she completed her routines and secured first place. Biles’ … Read more