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"PV Sindhu Is An Underdog In Paris Olympics": Ex Badminton Star

Former India shuttler Parupalli Kashyap on Thursday dubbed two-time medallist PV Sindhu an "underdog" at the Paris Olympics but said her name still carries a lot of weight and opponents would be wary of her big-match credentials. Eyeing an unprecedented third straight Olympic medal, Sindhu has not been at her best since returning from a knee injury in February. "It's her third Olympics, she won two medals in the last two Olympics and several world championship medals. So I think she feels she has an edge already even though her ranking doesn't say it or her recent form doesn't say it," Kashyap, an Olympics expert at JioCinema & Sports18, told reporters during an interaction.

Paris 2024: China will livestream the Olympics on the big screen for the first time, but not everyone is game

SINGAPORE: In a first, China will be bringing the Olympics to the big screen, carving out an added channel for people in the country who want to catch the sporting action at Paris 2024 - although local media reports suggest muted demand so far.

Meet the sport psychologists and dieticians helping Singapore’s Olympians to deliver under pressure

PARIS: As the clock ticks down on the Paris Olympic Games, emotions can run high for athletes gearing up for their big moment.

What is kitefoiling, the sport done by Singapore's Olympic medal hope Max Maeder – and just how hard is it?

SINGAPORE: I drifted a few metres from shore, waves slapping my face as I swallowed mouthfuls of seawater, neck aching beyond imagination as I was reminded - for the fiftieth time - to keep my eyes on the parachute-like contraption I was snugly harnessed to.

200 doping tests in 10 days: China's swim team staff cries foul over increased testing before Paris Olympics

SINGAPORE: China’s Olympic swimmers were reportedly tested for doping around 200 times over 10 days after they arrived in Paris for the Games, in a sign of the scrutiny facing the contingent after a recent doping row.

Singapore to hold most of World Aquatics Championships in Kallang for 'logistics and operations efficiencies'

SINGAPORE: Most of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships will be held within Singapore's Kallang precinct to "achieve logistics and operations efficiencies", organisers said on Monday (Jul 22).

He's battling a 'once in a lifetime' illness but Mark Chay's mission to drive sport in Singapore goes on

SINGAPORE: When Mark Chay made his Olympic debut in 2000 at the age of 18, he made a statement by swimming the best time in Asia that year in the 200m freestyle. “It was when I truly believed that I could make an impact on the Asian level,” the Singaporean recalled.

Kim Metraux stretches lead at Dutch Ladies Open, Lauren Walsh makes cut

Kim Metraux followed up a fantastic first day with a five-under-par 67 to extend her advantage at the top of the leaderboard at the Dutch Ladies Open.

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"PV Sindhu Is An Underdog In Paris Olympics": Ex Badminton Star

Paris 2024: China will livestream the Olympics on the big screen for the first time, but not everyone is game

Meet the sport psychologists and dieticians helping Singapore’s Olympians to deliver under pressure

What is kitefoiling, the sport done by Singapore's Olympic medal hope Max Maeder – and just how hard is it?

200 doping tests in 10 days: China's swim team staff cries foul over increased testing before Paris Olympics

Singapore to hold most of World Aquatics Championships in Kallang for 'logistics and operations efficiencies'

He's battling a 'once in a lifetime' illness but Mark Chay's mission to drive sport in Singapore goes on

Kim Metraux stretches lead at Dutch Ladies Open, Lauren Walsh makes cut