Women shuttlers change the script with fourth Games appearances
LONDON : Conventional wisdom dictates that the average retirement age for elite women players in the intense and physically demanding sport of badminton is well under 30 years old.
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'Hopefully We Can Win Two Medals': Yogeshwar Dutt On Indian Wrestling At Paris Olympics
The upheavals in wrestling in the last two years have "severely affected" the growth of the sport in India, feels Olympic medallist grappler Yogeshwar Dutt, though he is still optimistic that the six-member Indian squad can win two medals at the Paris Games beginning on July 26. Sustained protests by six of the country's top grapplers, including Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia and Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat, against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh led to wrestling activities in India coming to a grinding halt for close to a year and a half.
Denied Accreditation, India's Korean Archery Coach Says He Won't Continue After Contract Expiry
Livid at being denied accreditation for the Paris Games, India's Korean archery coach Baek Woong Ki on Saturday said he would not continue after his contract expires on August 30, and lashed out at the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for "poor and hasty administration". Woong Ki, who reached the French capital with the Indian team after overseeing its preparation in Marseille, said he "was removed from the Olympic coaching role at a critical time" and will now be flying back to India with his return ticket already booked.
IOA Releases List Of 117 Athletes, 140 Support Staff For Olympics; Shot-Putter Abha Khatua Missing
India will be represented by 117 athletes at this month's Paris Olympics after the sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 have been approved at "cost to the government" to meet the "requirements" of the travelling sportspersons. The only qualified athlete missing from the list is shot-putter Abha Khatua. The Games will run from July 26 to August 11. Khatua, who made the cut through world rankings quota, has been dropped without any explanation after her name was found missing from the World Athletics' list of Olympic participants a few days ago.
Gagan Narang To Be India's Chef De Mission In Paris Olympics, PV Sindhu To Be Female Flag Bearer
London Olympics bronze medallist shooter Gagan Narang on Monday replaced Mary Kom as India's Chef-de-Mission for the Paris Olympics where ace shuttler PV Sindhu will be the female flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha said the 41-year-old Narang's elevation from deputy CDM's position was an automatic choice in the wake of Mary Kom's resignation. "I was looking for an Olympic medallist to lead our contingent and my young colleague is an apt replacement for Mary Kom," PT Usha said in a press release.
"We Want To Bring Honour To India": Men's Hockey Star Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024
Indian hockey team senior midfielder Manpreet Singh is excited to represent the country in his fourth Olympics in Paris, a remarkable achievement that puts him alongside the legendary Dhanraj Pillay. Set to play in his fourth Olympics, Manpreet expressed his excitement and pride, saying, "Playing in my fourth Olympics is a dream come true and a milestone that fills me with immense pride. It is a testament to years of hard work, dedication, and unwavering support from my family, coaches, and teammates. To follow in the footsteps of a legend like Dhanraj Pillay, who has been an inspiration for countless players including myself, is an honour beyond words."
Alex Morgan's USWNT career, by the stats - ESPN
The 2024 Summer Olympics are quickly approaching. Soccer fans were shocked when four-time Olympic veteran Alex Morgan didn't make the USA women's roster. Morgan has had an illustrious USWNT career.
Paris 2024: Sascoc adds additional 81 athletes to SA's Olympics team
With the Paris Olympics fast approaching, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) on Wednesday announced additional names and sporting codes for next month's multi-sporting event.