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Ethiopia’s Lamecha Girma ‘In Good Shape’ After Paris Olympics 2024 Steeplechase Fall

August 8, 2024 admin

Ethiopian steeplechase world record holder Lamecha Girma© AFP Ethiopian steeplechase world record holder Lamecha Girma is recovering from a heavy fall at the Paris Olympics and is “in good shape”, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. Girma was left prone on the track after falling at a hurdle during Wednesday night’s 3000m race before being…

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Wrestler Aman Sehrawat Enters Paris Olympics 2024 Semi-Final In Men’s 57kg Freestyle

August 8, 2024 admin

Young Indian grappler Aman Sehrawat rekindled India’s hopes of a medal in wrestling, demolishing former world champion Zelimkhan Abakarov of Albania by technical superiority to seal a place in the 57kg free-style semifinal at the Paris Olympics here on Thursday. Aman was in imperious form as he toyed with Abakarov in the second…

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India vs Spain Men’s Hockey Bronze Medal Live, Paris Olympics 2024: India Eye Back-To-Back Bronze, Take On Spain

August 8, 2024 admin

India vs Spain LIVE Score, Men’s Hockey, Paris Olympics 2024© AFP India vs Spain Hockey Bronze Medal LIVE Score, Paris Olympics 2024: The Indian men’s hockey team aims to bow out with a bronze around their necks as they take on Spain in the third-place match at the Paris Olympics. After a painful loss…

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“This Is Not The End”: PR Sreejesh Pens Goodbye Note Ahead Of Final Career Match

August 8, 2024 admin

Hours before his last hurrah, celebrated India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh described his international career as “nothing short of extraordinary” and expressed his gratitude to the countrymen for believing in him. The 36-year-old from Kerala will hope to end his illustrious 18-year-long career with a medal when he steps on to the field…

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India vs Spain LIVE Streaming, Men’s Hockey Bronze Medal Match, Paris Olympics 2024 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

August 8, 2024 admin

India vs Spain, Men’s Hockey Bronze Medal Match, Paris Olympics 2024, Live Streaming: India’s excellent men’s hockey campaign could not end in an Olympic final, as the team lost 3-2 to Germany in the Paris Olympics 2024 semi-final. Instead, now India will aim to win bronze for the second successive edition. The Harmanpreet…

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Wrestler Antim Panghal To Get 3-Year Ban For Indiscipline At Olympics: Report

August 8, 2024 admin

Already out of her Women’s 53kg contest, Indian wrestler Antim Panghal is reportedly staring at a 3-year ban. Antim is said to have caused embarrassment to the Indian Olympic contingent by trying to facilitate her sister’s entry into the athletes’ village through her accreditation card. A report in news agency PTI has claimed…

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“Vinesh Phogat Wasn’t At Weigh-Ins…”: Gold-Winning Wrestler Narrates Olympics Disqualification Chaos

August 8, 2024 admin

American wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt has opened up on Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Women’s 50kg event at Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight, and was replaced by Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the bronze medal match. Hildebrandt defeated Guzman Lopez in the final to…

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“Those Who Are Trolling…”: Bajrang Punia’s Fiery Comment After Vinesh Phogat’s Olympics Disqualification

August 8, 2024 admin

File image of Bajrang Punia.© X (Twitter) “Those who are trolling have no idea about wrestling or how weight can be reduced. These are the people who are giving opinions now, they’re not upset because a medal has been lost,” said Punia. “There is a two-hour gap between the weigh-in and the start…

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“On 3rd Day Of My Period, Had Weakness”: Mirabai Chanu On 4th Place Finish In Paris Olympics

August 8, 2024 admin

Paris : Another heartbreak unfolded for India at the Paris Olympic Games as weightlifter Mirabai Chanu missed out on a medal by a narrow margin of 1 kilogram. After finishing fourth in the women’s 49kg weightlifting event at the Paris Games, Mirabai expressed her disappointment but vowed to work harder for future competitions. Chanu…

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Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates, Day 13: Aditi, Diksha Begin Golf Round 2, Neeraj In Action Later

August 8, 2024 admin

Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE Updates, Day 13 Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 LIVE Updates: Following on from a day of hurt, Vinesh Phogat’s decision to retire from wrestling after the disqualification heartbreak at Paris Olympics 2024 has started the day with dampened spirits. Yet, Day 13 of the Olympics brings new hope, particularly towards…

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