Paris 2024: Olympic debutant tests positive for steroids
An Olympic debutant from Iraq, Sajjad Sehen, has recorded the first positive doping test of Paris 2024 , the (ITA) said on Friday.
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TV Sting Operation To Olympic Medal: India Men's Hockey Team Striker Lalit Upadhyay's Inspiring Journey
From being a hapless victim of a sting operation at the start of his career to becoming an Olympic medallist, Indian men's hockey team striker Lalit Upadhyay has worked hard to rebuild his career and considers all the setbacks as blessings in disguise. At the the age of 17 in 2008, Lalit's fledging career came to a sudden halt when he was embroiled in an unnecessary scandal for no fault of his. Posing as an agent, a reporter from a TV channel offered then Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) secretary K Jothikumaran a sponsorship deal only if a player of their choice was taken into the Indian team, and Lalit's name was taken as a bait.
"Went From A Tin Roof To An AC Hall": Sakshi Malik On Life-Changing Olympic Medal
Rio Games bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik feels winning an Olympic medal not only transforms an athlete's life but also impacts society, creating numerous opportunities for children. Sakshi became the first woman wrestler to secure an Olympic medal, winning a bronze at the Rio Games in 2016. "An Olympic dream is not just an athlete's dream; it's the dream of an entire family. Winning an Olympic medal transforms not only the life of the athlete but also the lives of their family, society, and village," Sakshi said at a media event in Mumbai organised by JSW Sports on Friday.
Paris Olympic, Paralympic medals embedded with pieces of the Eiffel Tower
An Olympic medal inlaid with a piece of the Eiffel Tower. How's that for a monumental prize?
Four-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala retires after 19 seasons - ESPN
Andre Iguodala, a four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, has announced his retirement nearly two decades after entering the league.
Paris Olympics committee unveils 'joyful' designs for 2024 sporting events
Organising Committee president Tony Estanguet said the release of the designs was a marker in the countdown to the event which opens on July 26, 2024.
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot becomes first Ineos Grenadiers female rider, targeting gold at Paris 2024 Olympics
Ineos Grenadiers have confirmed Pauline Ferrand-Prevot will join their off-road squad for the 2023 season, with the Frenchwoman becoming their first female rider. Ferrand-Prevot, 30, will arrive on a two-year deal as she bids to end her hunt for Olympic gold at Paris 2024. Ad She won the inaugural UCI Gravel World Championships last week in a dramatic sprint finish, capping a remarkable two months that has seen her win four world titles.
Joel Embiid has Olympic-sized decision to make: France or USA
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Joel Embiid has two choices: the red, white and blue of the U.S., or the blue, white and red of France.