Brittney Griner cherishes 3rd gold in aftermath of Russia arrest - ESPN
PARIS — When the American flag rose to the ceiling and «The Star-Spangled Banner» started playing at Bercy Arena on Sunday, Brittney Griner's eyes filled with tears.
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Meet Ukraine Parliament Member Zhan Beleniuk Who Won Bronze Medal At Paris Olympics 2024
Concerned over the future of his country, Ukranian wrestler Zhan Beleniuk announced his retirement after winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Belenuik, a gold and a silver medallist from the Tokyo Olympics 202 and Rio Olympics 2016, respectively, hung his wrestling boots to focus more on his political career. The 33-year-old beat Poland's Arkadiusz Kulynycz 3-1in the bronze medal match in the Men's -85 kg Greco-Roman event. For the unversed, Beleniuk became the first black member in the Ukrainian parliament in 2019.
NBA and WNBA at the Olympics: Rosters, medal counts, more - ESPN
Backed by NBA and WNBA talent, the U.S. men's and women's national basketball teams entered the 2024 Paris Olympics with a combined 11 consecutive Olympic gold medals.
R Praggnanandhaa Eyeing An Improved Finish In Grand Chess Tour Final Outings
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will lock horns with the world's best yet again as he takes on an elite field in the St Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament that gets underway in St Louis, USA. A slight dip in recent results, notwithstanding, Praggnanandhaa will be looking forward to finish on the podium in the final standings of the Grand Chess Tour that also entitles him to earn a bonus cash prize from a kitty of USD 175000. The winner will take home USD 100000 while the runner-up will be richer by USD 50000.
Russian athletes allowed to take part Olympics closing ceremony despite banishment over Ukraine war
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Neutral athletes from Russia, Belarus can take part in closing ceremony, says IOC
PARIS : Russian and Belarusian athletes, competing at the Paris Olympics as neutral individual athletes without their flag and emblem, will be allowed to take part in the Games closing ceremony on Sunday, the International Olympic Committee said on Saturday.
Paris Olympics: Why is breakdancing not being introduced in Paralympic Games too?
Paralympic athletes will not be able to compete in breakdancing as the sport was excluded from this year's event — unlike in the Olympic Games, where it is set to kick off on Friday.