Who is Imane Khelif and the row surrounding the Paris Olympic boxer
An Olympic boxing match between Algerian Imane Khelif and Italian Angela Carini has become one of the most controversial stories of the Paris games.
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"Faced Controversy Regarding My Gender": India's Dutee Chand Reacts To Olympics Boxing Controversy
The Paris Olympic Games remain embroiled in a huge controversy ever since the 'gender row' erupted in women's boxing. Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has been categorised as a 'biological male', after her opponent Angela Carini, from Italy, decided to abandon the game after just 46 seconds. Several renowned personalities, including Elon Musk, have raised their voices condemning the International Olympic Committee's decision to allow Khelif to participate in the women's edition of the sport. Indian sprinter Dutee Chand, who has been at the centre of a similar row in the past, has shared her perspective on the controversy.
Paris 2024: Paul O'Donovan to plan future, Fintan McCarthy 'done' after gold success
Paul O'Donovan will take time to plan his next move while Fintan McCarthy has said he is "done" after the Skibbereen pair retained their Olympic title at Paris 2024.
"My Life Was In Danger": Afghanistan's Fariba Hashimi's Shocking Admission On Taliban
From a secret initiation into the world of cycling, enduring the indignities of being a female athlete to escaping the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and realising their Olympic dreams, Fariba Hashimi and her sister Yulduz have traversed a remarkable journey. Fear was a constant companion for the Hashimi sisters in Faryab, a province in Afghanistan, where the Taliban has banned women from pursuing sports. Even before the Taliban usurped power in 2021 following the collapse of the Afghan National Security Forces and the fall of the government, life was not easy for Fariba and Yulduz.
Italians Paolini and Errani speed into Olympic doubles final
PARIS : Women's doubles pair Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani eased past Czech duo Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova 6-3 6-2 on Friday, to ensure a first tennis medal for Italy since 1924.
Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy row into history with another Olympic gold
Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy rowed into the history books today by retaining their Olympic title in the final of the men’s lightweight double sculls at Paris 2024.
Rowing: Croatia's Sinkovic celebrates birthday with men's pairs gold alongside brother
PARIS: Croatia's Valent Sinkovic celebrated his 36th birthday in style by coming from behind to win a sensational gold in the men's pair together with his brother Martin at the Paris Olympics on Friday (Aug 2).
Rowing: Ireland win men's lightweight double sculls gold
PARIS : Ireland took home the gold medal in the men's lightweight double sculls at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Friday.