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Olympics 2024: Ex-Indian Olympian Predicts Badminton Medal, It’s Not PV Sindhu

July 27, 2024 admin

File image of Satwiksairaj Rankiredddy and Chirag Shetty.© BAI Defending Asian and Commonwealth Games champions in men’s doubles, the former World No.1 pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will start their Paris Olympics campaign against the French duo of Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar later in the day. The Indian long-jumper Murali…

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Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony: Paris Games Officially Open; PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal Lead Indian Contingent

July 26, 2024 admin

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Olympics 2024: Badminton Legend Prakash Padukone Names Three Stars Expected To Win Olympic Medal

July 25, 2024 admin

Badminton legend and ace shuttler PV Sindhu’s mentor, Prakash Padukone believes that India have a strong chance of bagging three medals in badminton in the Paris Olympics including a hat-trick of medals for Sindhu. India has sent a seven-member badminton squad including the high-flying men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty…

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“PV Sindhu Is An Underdog In Paris Olympics”: Ex Badminton Star

July 25, 2024 admin

Former India shuttler Parupalli Kashyap on Thursday dubbed two-time medallist PV Sindhu an “underdog” at the Paris Olympics but said her name still carries a lot of weight and opponents would be wary of her big-match credentials. Eyeing an unprecedented third straight Olympic medal, Sindhu has not been at her best since returning…

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PV Sindhu Aiming For Hattrick Of Olympic Medals In Paris Games

July 25, 2024 admin

From spending time in a hypoxic chamber to sparring with a variety of partners to adapt to different styles, Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu has left no stones unturned to be battle-ready for the Paris Games, where she will be chasing an unprecedented third consecutive Olympic medal. Sindhu’s form has been patchy of…

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Olympics 2024: Indians Eye Double-Digit Medal Haul In Paris Games

July 25, 2024 admin

Jul 25 surprise and a few more would be eyeing the perfect closure to their glittering careers as the 117-strong Indian contingent aims for a better-than-before performance in the Olympic Games, starting here on Friday. India returned from Tokyo with seven medals, and it is only natural that a double-digit performance is now…

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“With The Best”: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy’s Fanboy Moment After Meeting Rafael Nadal In Paris

July 23, 2024 admin

Indian badminton star Satwiksairaj Rankireddy had a fanboy moment in Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympics as he met legendary Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal at the Olympics Village. On Monday, Satwiksairaj shared a picture with Nadal on his Instagram story, with him being ecstatic about posing “with the best”. The Indian contingent…

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Lakshya Sen Working On Net Game Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024

July 19, 2024 admin

Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen on Friday said he has worked on his net game and the recent trait of conceding points late in a contest as he prepares in Marseille, France for the Paris Olympics starting next week. The world No 19 has been drawn in Group L along with Indonesian rival…

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Satwik-Chirag: Biography, Olympics Journey, Medals, Records, Achievements

July 19, 2024 admin

File image of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.© AFP On the shoulders of Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, India has built a strong badminton legacy at the Olympic Games. In each of the last three Olympics, India has come home with a women’s singles medal in badminton: Saina in London 2012, and Sindhu…

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I Am Going All-Out To Win Gold In Paris: PV Sindhu

July 18, 2024 admin

Badminton ace PV Sindhu says she is “going all-out” in her quest to become the first Indian to win an unprecedented third individual Olympic medal in Paris, drawing on her experience from a successful past. Sindhu stands on the brink of history as she pursues the gold medal in the upcoming Games, having…

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