French economy given a lift by Olympics, says Visa
PARIS : The Paris Olympics is giving a much-needed lift to the French economy thanks to increased consumer spending, according to a report from U.S bank card and financial transactions firm Visa.
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"Gold Laana Hai": Vinesh Phogat Tells Teary-Eyed Mother After Reaching Olympics Final. Watch
She grappled on the streets with an "unjust system" without a care in the world and on Tuesday Vinesh Phogat brought a lot of that panache to the mat as well, taking down one big name after another to become India's first woman wrestler to enter the finals of the Olympic Games. The 29-year-old from Haryana defeated Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba 5-0 in the semifinals where she used brain and brawn in equal measure to be assured of at least a silver in her third Olympic outing.
Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE Updates, Day 12: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Disqualified, Medal Heartbreak
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12, Live Updates: After assuring a medal in women's wrestling on Tuesday, Indian athletes will continue their fight for another medal on Day 12 of the ongoing Paris Olympics. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat stunned the world no. 1 and defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan in the Round of 16, before edging out Ukraine's Oksana Livach in the quarterfinals. She will now be taking on USA's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Olympics 2024 women's wrestling 50kg final. Weightlifter and Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu will be in action. Top names in athletics like Annu Rani, Jyothi Yarraji, and Avinash Sable will also be in action. (India's Day 12 Schedule | Medal Tally)
"Dear Haters...": Vinesh Phogat's Old Post Viral As She Reaches Olympics Final
It took time but ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat gave a fitting response to those who accused her of doing 'politics', 'not focusing on wrestling', as she became the first Indian to qualify for women's wrestling final in Olympics history. The last 18 months or so have arguably been the toughest in Vinesh's career, with her battle against former Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, making the headlines. Now that Vinesh stands on the cusp of earning India's first ever gold medal in wrestling, an old post of her has gone viral on social media.
Japan’s Kei Nishikori scores long-awaited win in Montreal
Japan's Kei Nishikori ended a three-year drought by defeating American teen Alex Michelsen 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the National Bank Open in Montreal.
Brume leads Usoro, Ochonogor into historic Olympics long jump final
Except something goes wrong, it would be difficult for Nigeria not to bag any shade of medal (s) in the long jump event at the ongoing Olympic Games. Reason: For the first time in history, three Nigerians will be competing in the final of the event. The trio consists of Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro, and Prestina Ochonogor.
Vinesh Phogat Shocks Defending Olympic Champion Yui Susaki To Enter Paris 2024 Quarterfinals
Aug 6 Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat shocked four-time world champion and reigning gold-medallist Yui Susaki of Japan on points to enter the quarter-final of the 50kg event at the Olympic Games on Tuesday. Trailing 0-2 after conceding penalty points for passivity, the Indian wrestler came back brilliantly in the last five seconds to take down the top seed by clinching three points to win 3-2.
Watch: Vinesh Phogat's Show Of Strength During Historic Paris Olympics 2024 Win Stuns Internet
Vinesh Phogat scripted history by becoming the first Indian wrestler in history to reach the final of any category at the Olympics. Vinesh was in supreme form as she comfortably defeated Cuba's Yusneylys Guzman Lopez 5-0 in the semifinals to assure India of at least a silver medal in the women's 50kg wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024. The semi-final clash was mostly an one-sided affair with Vinesh controlling the pace and her show of strength left a lot of social media users stunned. Vinesh grappled her opponent down to the ground on couple of occasions and even lifted her off the mat once.