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Paris Olympics 2024 Photographers Break Chinese Table Tennis Champion’s Paddle – Watch

July 31, 2024 admin

China’s table tennis world number one Wang Chuqin suffered a shock defeat in the men’s Olympic singles on Wednesday, a day after having his bat broken. Wang won mixed doubles gold on Tuesday in Paris but his elation quickly turned to anger after a photographer accidentally snapped his bat while jostling to take a picture. Less than 24 hours later, Wang went out in the…

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After Rain, Fans Suffer From Scorching Heat In Paris Olympics 2024

July 30, 2024 admin

After heavy rain drenched last week’s opening ceremony, the Paris Olympics on Tuesday wrestled with entirely different conditions as temperatures soared to 35 degrees Celsius. Just to add to the mix, France’s meteorological service put the capital on a major storm alert, warning thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail and lightning were likely in the…

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Olympics 2024: Simone Biles Leads USA To Gymnastics Women’s Team Gold

July 30, 2024 admin

Simone Biles led the United States to a dominant victory in the women’s gymnastics team final on Tuesday, laying the ghosts of Tokyo to rest as she claimed a fifth career Olympic gold medal. Three years after Biles battled a disorientating mental block in Tokyo, pulling out of the team final in which…

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Egyptian Fencer Nada Hafez Competes In Paris Olympics 2024 During Pregnancy – Post Is Viral

July 30, 2024 admin

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez in action during Paris Olympics 2024© AFP Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez revealed that she competed at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant after she crashed out in the last 16 of the women’s sabre individual event. The 26-year-old, who was competing in her third Olympics, won her first…

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Simone Biles Chases First Paris Olympic Gold, Triathlon Postponed

July 30, 2024 admin

Simone Biles is tipped to win her first Olympic gymnastics gold since 2016 on Tuesday, while Paris organisers postponed the men’s triathlon by a day over pollution in the Seine just hours before it was due to start. America’s Biles appears to be back at the peak of her powers as she leads…

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“It’s For Ukraine”: Olga Kharlan Celebrates Special Olympic Bronze

July 30, 2024 admin

Ukraine’s Olga Kharlan may have missed out on the individual Olympic gold medal she craved but she said her bronze in Monday’s sabre final was “really special”, dedicating it to her war-torn country. The 33-year-old produced a remarkable comeback from 11-5 down to wrest the bronze from South Korea’s Choi Se-bin in front…

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Manika Batra Makes Table Tennis History, Becomes first Indian To Reach Olympics Round Of 16

July 30, 2024 admin

Paris: Manika Batra made history by becoming the first Indian table tennis player to reach the singles pre-quarterfinals at the Olympic Games with a fluent 4-0 win over world number 18 and home favourite Prithika Pavade here on Monday. The 29-year-old Manika dominated from start to finish for an 11-9 11-6 11-9 11-7 win…

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India’s Full Schedule, Medal Events At Paris Olympics 2024 Day 4: Eyes On Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh

July 30, 2024 admin

India’s Schedule, Medal Events At Paris Olympics 2024 Day 4: Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh© Twitter India’s Schedule, Medal Events At Paris Olympics 2024 Day 4: On the fourth day of the medal events at the Paris Olympics 2024, all eyes of the Indian fans will be on the 10m air pistol mixed…

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After Olympics Loss vs Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal’s Big Announcement On Retirement

July 29, 2024 admin

Rafael Nadal reacts after his defeat to Djokovic in Paris Olympics 2024.© AFP Rafael Nadal said he will make a decision on his future “after the Olympics” in the aftermath of a shattering straight-sets defeat to old rival Novak Djokovic at the Paris Games on Sunday. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner and…

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Covid Strikes Paris Olympics: British Star Swimmer Tests Positive After Winning Silver

July 29, 2024 admin

Adam Peaty tested positive for Covid at the Paris Olympics on Monday, the British team said, a day after winning silver in the 100m breaststroke despite apparently feeling under the weather. The decorated 29-year-old “is hopeful to be back in competition for the relay events later in the swimming programme”, according to a…

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