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The River Seine was the fickle star of the Paris Olympics, taking centre stage at the opening ceremony and open water swimming and triathlon events despite a running saga over water quality. It was under torrential rain that the Seine appeared before millions of viewers around the world on July 26 for a…
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Representational Image.© AFP Wrestling has been a go-to game for India at Olympics in the past 16 years. The sport has produced medals for the nation in every edition of the Games since 2008. In the last five editions of Olympics wrestling has given India seven medals. Sushil Kumar (bronze in 2008 and…
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New role: Head coach Marquez hopes to take Indian football to new heights during his stint. The newly-appointed national football coach Manolo Marquez has admitted there are challenges ahead for the team but is hopeful of improving both the standards and the standings in his three-year tenure that starts next week. In his first official interaction…
The Indian men’s football team aims to kickstart a new era as Spanish coach Manolo Marquez takes over as the head coach of the nation. Interestingly, Manolo will also continue to coach club side FC Goa alongside his national team role. However, just days into his new role, Manolo has made it clear…
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Sunday he would give “serious thought” about throwing his hat into the ring to succeed Thomas Bach as head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Bach, who has led the Olympic movement since 2013, told a session of IOC members on Saturday that he will not seek…
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The boxing competition at the Paris Olympics is over but the fight now starts for its inclusion at the 2028 LA Games after a damaging gender controversy placed the sport under renewed scrutiny. Boxing is a staple of the modern Olympics, making its debut in 1904 and contested at every Games since, apart from in…
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Bruno Fernandes made the switch to Old Trafford in June 2020.© AFP Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been the center of attention this summer and even attracted interest from clubs outside England trying to secure his signature. The Portuguese is close to signing a new deal valid until June 2027 with an…
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Concerned over the future of his country, Ukranian wrestler Zhan Beleniuk announced his retirement after winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Belenuik, a gold and a silver medallist from the Tokyo Olympics 202 and Rio Olympics 2016, respectively, hung his wrestling boots to focus more on his political career. The…
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Amit Rohidas. | Photo Credit: ANI He endured a couple of sleepless nights while dealing with the trauma of missing out on a crucial Olympics semifinal but Amit Rohidas is indebted to his teammates for not once letting him feel ostracized after his red card led to Indian team playing with 10 men for 42…