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Manu Bhaker Aims For Multiple Olympic Medals

Ace Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker has set her sights on winning multiple medals at the Olympics in the future following her historic feat at the Paris Games. The 22-year-old scripted history to become the first Indian athlete in post-independence era to win two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games. Bhaker won a bronze each in the women's 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event -- where she had paired with Sarabjot Singh. She also came close to winning a third bronze in 25m pistol before finishing a creditable fourth in Paris.

Manu Bhaker Marrying Neeraj Chopra? Shooter's Father Breaks Silence On Rumours

Spotting India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra with Manu Bhaker and the pistol shooter's mother after the Paris Olympics 2024, internet went in overdrive on Monday. Neeraj was spotted at an event after the conclusion of the Paris Games, where Manu and her mother were also present. The manner in which the three were interacting with each other sent social media in to a wild speculation mode, with many suggesting that marriage could be on the cards for Neeraj and Manu. However, the pistol shooter's father has put the speculations to bed, saying his daughter isn't even old enough for such a moment in her life.

A hero's welcome: Canadian Olympians return home after record-setting Summer Games

The arrival terminals at airports in Toronto and Montreal were filled with cheers on Monday as fans and family gathered to give a hero's welcome to Canadian Olympians returning home from the Paris Games with a record-breaking medal haul.

Tom Cruise leaps into action as Los Angeles takes on Olympic mission

Hollywood's top gun Tom Cruise rappelled from the roof of the Stade de France into the Paris Games closing ceremony on Sunday (Aug 11) before speeding off with the Olympic flag in a dramatic handover that began the countdown to the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Former Olympic Champion Tom Daley Retires From Diving

Former Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley announced his retirement from diving on Monday following the Paris Games. Daley, who won five Olympic medals during his decorated career, revealed the decision to call time on the sport during an interview with British Vogue. The 30-year-old bowed out after winning silver in the Olympic men's synchronised 10m platform in France, having clinched the gold medal in the same event at the Tokyo Games three years ago. "I have to make the decision at some point, and it feels like the right time. It's the right time to call it a day," Daley said. Daley emerged as the star of British diving after first competing at the Olympics in the 2008 Beijing Games aged just 14.

Success of Irish Olympians has 'inspired the nation', says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Simon Harris told the homecoming for Team Ireland following the Olympic Games that Ireland's athletes have inspired children around the country, saying they now believe they can grow up to represent Ireland and win medals.

A Rs 52 Lakh Watch At Paris Olympics 2024? Neeraj Chopra's Accessory While Competing Sets Social Media Abuzz

Neeraj Chopra once again provided a silver lining to India's campaign at the Olympics by winning the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Games. The star athlete threw a season best distance of 89.45m to take home the silver in javelin throw. Neeraj has been one of the most consistent athletes for India winning medals at all major events including the World Championships, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

Have the Olympics alienated the general public from breakdancing?

From the Australian b-girl with the meme-worthy “kangaroo” dance move to the silver-medal-winning Lithuanian in a durag, breaking's Olympic debut had a few moments that raised questions from viewers about whether the essence of the hip-hop art form was captured at the Paris Games.

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Manu Bhaker Aims For Multiple Olympic Medals

Manu Bhaker Marrying Neeraj Chopra? Shooter's Father Breaks Silence On Rumours

A hero's welcome: Canadian Olympians return home after record-setting Summer Games

Tom Cruise leaps into action as Los Angeles takes on Olympic mission

Former Olympic Champion Tom Daley Retires From Diving

Success of Irish Olympians has 'inspired the nation', says Taoiseach

A Rs 52 Lakh Watch At Paris Olympics 2024? Neeraj Chopra's Accessory While Competing Sets Social Media Abuzz

Have the Olympics alienated the general public from breakdancing?