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Watch: Manu Bhaker Explains About Pistol, Hockey Team Presents Signed Stick As PM Narendra Modi Meets Olympic Contingent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with the Indian contingent which returned from the just-concluded Paris Olympics with six medals with history-scripting shooter Manu Bhaker showing her pistol with which she won two bronze, at his residence in New Delhi. The Indian men's hockey team, which won its second consecutive bronze at the Paris Games, presented the PM with a stick signed by all the players. The players, including the just-retired PR Sreejesh and captain Harmanpreet Singh, were seen posing with the PM with the bronze medals on their necks.

Hockey India Honours Goalkepeer PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Hockey India on Wednesday decided to retire the jersey number of goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh at the senior level after he bid adieu to the game following his starring role in the country's second consecutive Olympic bronze at the just-concluded Paris Games. Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said going forward no senior team player will be given the number 16 jersey although it will remain in circulation at the junior level. While lauding the veteran's contribution to the game, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said Sreejesh has earned the right to be considered the "God of Modern Indian Hockey".

Hockey India Honours Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Hockey India on Wednesday decided to retire the jersey number of goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh at the senior level after he bid adieu to the game following his starring role in the country's second consecutive Olympic bronze at the just-concluded Paris Games. Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said going forward no senior team player will be given the number 16 jersey although it will remain in circulation at the junior level.

Olympic silver medallist Jo-Ane van Dyk's parents will be reimbursed, Gayton McKenzie promises

Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has vowed his department will reimburse Olympic silver medallist Jo-Ane van Dyk's parents for the money they used to help her prepare for the Paris Games.

Hockey India Honours Goalkepeer PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Hockey India on Wednesday decided to retire the jersey number of goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh at the senior level after he bid adieu to the game following his starring role in the country's second consecutive Olympic bronze at the just-concluded Paris Games. Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said going forward no senior team player will be given the number 16 jersey although it will remain in circulation at the junior level. While lauding the veteran's contribution to the game, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said Sreejesh has earned the right to be considered the "God of Modern Indian Hockey".

"Snoring Audio" Behind Arshad Nadeem's Independence Day Message Has Fans In Splits

Pakistan's Golden Boy Arshad Nadeem has been a constant present on social media ever since he returned home from Paris. His men's javelin throw gold medal in the Olympic Games earned Pakistan a historic feat in world athletics history. While Arshad is bound to be in the spotlight, courtesy of his performance in the Paris Games, he has often been at the center of some hilarious incidents back home. In a fresh video that has surfaced on social media, Arshad sent out an Independence Day message to his fans in Pakistan.

Imane Khelif Names Elon Musk, JK Rowling In Lawsuit Over Olympics Gender Row

The Paris Olympics 2024 concluded with Algerian boxer Imane Khelif winning the gold medal. Often being labelled a 'biological male', Imane saw noise erupt whenever she won a boxing bout. But, she decided to keep quiet, not letting her performances inside the ring get impacted by the chatter outside the arena. However, as the Paris Games were concluded Khelif decided to file a lawsuit over the gender row during the Olympic Games, while also naming Tesla owner Elon Musk and famous British author JK Rowling in it.

France Reports Over 140 Cyberattacks Linked To Olympics 2024

French authorities said on Tuesday that more than 140 cyberattacks were reported during the Paris Olympics, but none of them disrupted the competitions. In the runup and throughout the Olympic Games, France's cyber security agency had been on high alert for attacks that had the potential to disrupt the organising committee, ticketing or transport. Between July 26 and August 11, government cyber security agency Anssi recorded 119 reports corresponding to low-impact "security events" and 22 incidents in which "a malicious actor" successfully targeted a victim's information system. The attacks mainly targeted government entities as well as sports, transport and telecoms infrastructure, the agency said.

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Watch: Manu Bhaker Explains About Pistol, Hockey Team Presents Signed Stick As PM Narendra Modi Meets Olympic Contingent

Hockey India Honours Goalkepeer PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Hockey India Honours Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Olympic silver medallist Jo-Ane van Dyk's parents will be reimbursed, Gayton McKenzie promises

Hockey India Honours Goalkepeer PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

"Snoring Audio" Behind Arshad Nadeem's Independence Day Message Has Fans In Splits

Imane Khelif Names Elon Musk, JK Rowling In Lawsuit Over Olympics Gender Row

France Reports Over 140 Cyberattacks Linked To Olympics 2024