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Double Trap Great Peter Wilson Applies For Post Of Indian Shooting Coach

Legendary double trap marksman Peter Wilson of Great Britain, who guided country-mate Nathan Hales to trap gold at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics, has shown interest in the Indian team coaching job and wants to train the shooters for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Wilson, 37, was the youngest competitor in double trap at the 2012 London Olympics to win a gold medal. He holds the world record in double trap and took up shooting after a snow-boarding accident left him unable to play cricket.

Not Shah Rukh Khan Or Ranbir Kapoor, Neeraj Chopra Names This Bollywood Star For Arshad Nadeem's Biopic

India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem are fierce competitors on the field of javelin but off the ground both share a really good bond. The two players hold a lot of respect and love for each other, so much that it remains unaffected by the outcome of the results of the events they compete in, together. In the recently-concluded Paris Olympics 2024, Arshad claimed the gold medal in the javelin throw event while Neeraj bagged the silver. An interview of the duo after the medal ceremony is going viral on social media. In the clip, an anchor of the host broadcaster asked Neeraj about who he would want to play the role if a biopic is made on Arshad. The Indian athlete picks Amitabh Bachchan.

"Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Bigger": Ex-Pakistan Star Slams India vs Australia Hype

It's been more than week since Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem pipped Neeraj Chopra of India to claim the men's javelin throw gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Nadeem broke the Olympic record with a monstrous throw of 92.97m, and followed it up with another 91.79m throw in his final attempt. Defending champion Neeraj, on the other hand, could only manage 89.45m which saw him miss out on gold and had to settle for a silver. Meanwhile, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has compared the rivalry between Arshad and Neeraj to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

"Clueless Against Spinners": Rishabh Pant Faces Major Criticism After Delhi Premier League Debut

Indian cricket team wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant scored 35 off 32 balls for Purani Dilli 6 in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) match against South Delhi Superstarz on Saturday. While the pace of the innings was not similar to Pant's general approach, his struggles against spin drew major criticism on social media. Pant's knock had 4 fours and one six but ended up with a strike rate of just 109. Pant had a good showing at the T20 World Cup 2024 but was unable to play big knocks - something that the fans pointed out as the expectation was for him to score big at the top of the innings.

Watch: Vinesh Phogat Receives Hero's Welcome From Fans At Delhi Airport, Breaks Down

Former India wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived in New Delhi on Saturday, following her disqualification from the just-concluded Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday, August 17, with thousands gathered outside to welcome her.

"Will Feed Her Churma, Halwa....": Vinesh Phogat's Mother Gets Emotional As Wrestler Returns From Paris

Harvinder and Premlata, the brother and mother of former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, expressed happiness at her warm welcome back home after Paris Olympics heartbreak, where she became the first Indian woman to reach the final of the wrestling competition but got disqualified for breaching the weight limit. Vinesh arrived at Delhi's Indira Gandhi National Airport on Saturday to a rousing reception.

PKL Player Auction: Sachin Tanwar Bags Highest Bid As 12 Franchises Spend Rs 30 Crore For 118 Players

The 12 franchises of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 broke the bank as they spent more than Rs 30 crore in buying 118 players sold over the two days of the Player Auction, which concluded in Mumbai on Friday. Eight players crossed the Rs 1 crore mark for the first time in PKL history while Sachin Tanwar (Tamil Thalaivas - INR 2.15 crore) emerged as the most expensive player. Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh (Haryana Steelers - INR 2.07) emerged as the most expensive foreign player while Sunil Kumar (U Mumba - INR 1.015 Crore) became the most expensive Indian defender ever. Ajith V. Kumar became the most expensive player in Category C in this year's Player Auction after he was acquired by Puneri Paltan for INR 66 lakh, meanwhile, Jai Bhagwan was bought by Bengaluru Bulls for INR 63 Lakh.

Sumit Antil, Bhagyashree Jadhav Named India's Flag-Bearers For Paris Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Tokyo Paralympics gold medal winner Sumit Antil and Asian Para Games silver medalist Bhagyashree Jadhav will be Indian flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics. "Antil and Bhagyashree have been consistent performers over the years. They will be Indian flag-bearers at the Paris Paralympics' athletes march past," Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) chief Devendra Jhajharia told PTI. Haryana's javelin thrower Sumit won the Tokyo Paralympics gold medal with a world record throw of 68.55 metres in the F64 category.

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Double Trap Great Peter Wilson Applies For Post Of Indian Shooting Coach

Not Shah Rukh Khan Or Ranbir Kapoor, Neeraj Chopra Names This Bollywood Star For Arshad Nadeem's Biopic

"Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Bigger": Ex-Pakistan Star Slams India vs Australia Hype

"Clueless Against Spinners": Rishabh Pant Faces Major Criticism After Delhi Premier League Debut

Watch: Vinesh Phogat Receives Hero's Welcome From Fans At Delhi Airport, Breaks Down

"Will Feed Her Churma, Halwa....": Vinesh Phogat's Mother Gets Emotional As Wrestler Returns From Paris

PKL Player Auction: Sachin Tanwar Bags Highest Bid As 12 Franchises Spend Rs 30 Crore For 118 Players

Sumit Antil, Bhagyashree Jadhav Named India's Flag-Bearers For Paris Paralympics Opening Ceremony