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Neeraj Chopra’s Coach Gives Big Update On Athlete’s Injury Ahead Of Paris Olympics

July 21, 2024 admin

The adductor niggle that has troubled Neeraj Chopra in the past couple of months “is fine” now and the reigning Olympic champion has entered the high intensity phase of his Paris preparations, his German coach Klaus Bartonietz told PTI, dismissing concerns surrounding the Indian star’s fitness. The 26-year-old Chopra, who scripted history by…

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Denied Accreditation, India’s Korean Archery Coach Says He Won’t Continue After Contract Expiry

July 20, 2024 admin

Livid at being denied accreditation for the Paris Games, India’s Korean archery coach Baek Woong Ki on Saturday said he would not continue after his contract expires on August 30, and lashed out at the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for “poor and hasty administration”. Woong Ki, who reached the French capital with the…

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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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“Aura Has Faded But…”: Dhyan Chand’s Son Sends Message To India Hockey Team Ahead Of Paris Olympics

July 19, 2024 admin

The Indian hockey team has been handed an unenviable draw at the Paris Olympics and the legendary Ashok Dhyanchand reckons that the players will have to play “fearlessly” and “without pre-conceived notions” to negotiate the challenge. India had clinched a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 under Manpreet Singh to break…

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“Abki Baar 25 Paar”: India Aim For Best-Ever Paralympics Medal Tally

July 19, 2024 admin

File image of Devendra Jhajharia.© X (Twitter) Indian para-athletes are not only aiming to better the country’s best ever show but are also aiming to surpass the 25-medal mark at the upcoming Paris Paralympics, said PCI President Devendra Jhajharia on Friday. The Indian athletes had scripted history at the delayed Tokyo Paralympics, winning…

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India Hockey Star Sukhjeet Singh, Who Defeated Paralysis, Set To Play In Paris Olympics 2024

July 19, 2024 admin

Six years ago, a back injury had left his right leg temporarily paralysed but Sukhjeet Singh overcame the “toughest” phase of his life to earn a spot in the Olympic-bound Indian men’s hockey squad and is determined to prove his worth in the Games beginning July 26. The 28-year-old forward will be competing…

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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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Neeraj Chopra: Biography, Olympics Journey, Medals, Records, Achievements

July 18, 2024 admin

File image of Neeraj Chopra.© AFP Since August 7, 2021, India’s biggest pride in the world of athletics has been javelin star Neeraj Chopra. At the age of just 23, Neeraj became India’s only second-ever Olympics individual gold medallist. With a throw of 87.58m, Chopra bested Czech duo Jakub Vadlejch and Vitezslav Vesely…

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“Don’t Carry Past Burdens”: Anjum Moudgil Hopes For Good Outing At Paris Olympics

July 17, 2024 admin

Paris Olympics is just around the corner and India is buzzing with excitement and hope, especially when it comes to shooting. Among the shooters carrying the burden of hopes is Anjum Moudgil, who has faced her share of professional setbacks, is approaching the quadrennial extravaganza with a renewed positive mindset and determination. Competing…

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