Mona McSharry enjoying all the moments on the road to Paris
A second Olympic Games is just around the corner for Mona McSharry. An opportunity then to improve on the eighth-place finish in the 100m breaststroke final in Tokyo.
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Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh Sets New World High Jump Record For Perfect Olympic Boost
Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh gave herself the perfect pre-Olympic tonic by setting a new world record in the women's high jump at the Diamond League meet in Paris on Sunday. Just three weeks out from the Paris Games, reigning world champion Mahuchikh set a new best of 2.10 metres. That mark beat by 1cm the previous record set by Bulgaria's Stefka Kostadinova at the 1987 world championships in Rome, one of track and field's longest-standing. "I feel fantastic because it was an incredible jump and I managed to do it in my first attempt," Mahuchikh said.
"Weight Gain Helped Me Improve": Boxer Lovlina Borgohain On Olympic Medal Chances
Bronze medallist at the Tokyo Olympic Games, woman boxer Lovlina Borgohain has expressed "confidence" in winning a gold medal in the upcoming Paris Olympics. Borgohain's confidence is backed by a series of remarkable performances, including a gold medal at the 2023 World Boxing Championships and a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games. In a conversation on JioCinema's 'The Dreamers,' she expressed her aspirations to clinch gold at the upcoming edition of the Games. Borgohain's transition from the Welterweight (69 kg) to the Middleweight (75 kg) category marked a turning point in her career.
Ireland confirm equestrian teams for Paris Games
Ireland confirmed their equestrian lineup for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer, with teams set to compete in show-jumping, eventing and the individual dressage.
Taliban don't recognise women on Afghan Olympic team, says sport official
Afghanistan's Taliban government does not recognise the three female athletes who will represent the country at the Paris Olympic Games this month, a spokesman for their sports department said.
Ireland's boxing contingent confirmed for Paris Games
The 10 boxers who will compete for Ireland at the Paris Games have been confirmed, with Tokyo medallists Kellie Harrington and Aidan Walsh back to pursue more glory.
Colombia's Bernal, former Tour de France champion, will miss Paris Games
The Colombian Cycling Federation (FCC) announced on Thursday that cyclist Egan Bernal will not be taking part in the Paris Olympic Games because he did not receive permission from his team, Ineos Grenadiers.
India's Shotgun Squad For Paris Olympics 2024 Announced
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), post a meeting of the national selection committee on Tuesday, revealed the Indian Shotgun team for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Senior trap shooter Prithviraj Tondaiman has made the cut in the men's Trap, while Rajeshwari Kumari will take aim in the women's Trap. Anantjeet Singh Naruka will be India's sole men's Skeet shooter while Raiza Dhillon and Maheshwari Chauhan in women's Skeet, complete the five quota places that the Shotgun squad had earned.