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India Hockey Star To Play In Paris Olympics After Doping Ban "Dark Phase"

A frustrating doping ban jolted Jarmanpreet Singh's career in 2016, but he has long forgotten that bitter episode and the defender is all geared up for his Olympics debut in Paris later this month. Jarmanpreet, a regular member of the Indian hockey team in the last few years, was picked in the 16-member Indian team for the Paris Games. "It was not easy. It was one of my darkest phases, with many uncertainties," said Jarmanpreet on the doping ban from 2016 to 2018. "Players don't usually emerge from a setback like this. To sit out of matches for two years is a big gap in the sport," he recalled.

Britain looks to Glover to restore rowing reputation

Britain will be seeking to climb back to the top of the pile when the rowing competitions get under way at the Paris Games, having had their recent period of Olympic dominance brought to an abrupt end by a poor performance in Tokyo.

Neeraj Chopra Opts Out Of Paris Diamond League: Report

Olympic and world champion javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra has opted out of this Sunday's Paris Diamond League, citing the adductor niggle that has been troubling him for the past couple of months, according to a report. Speaking to 'ESPN', Chopra said he is focusing on training and strengthening his blocking leg. "I need to strengthen my blocking leg when I throw because that's when my groin gets pulled. We're working on that to see how we can reduce the impact on the groin and control the pressure on it," he said, explaining the issue for which he will consult "different doctors" after the Paris Games.

Australia hand Jackson fifth shot at basketball gold

SYDNEY : Lauren Jackson will finally get to go to her fifth Olympics after being named in the Australia basketball squad for the Paris Games on Sunday, 27 years after she got her first call-up to the Opals in 1997.

Spain select Olympic squad packed with World Cup winners

Spain head coach Montse Tome will lean heavily on the players who won the Women's World Cup last year after the entire starting 11 from their victory over England in Sydney was included in her 22-woman squad for the Paris Games.

Giannis Antetokounmpo keys Greece win to make first Olympics - ESPN

Giannis Antetokounmpo is now an Olympian.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Eyeing 'Great Things' At Paris Olympics

Star Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty has "cracked" the service variation challenge and is focussing on "comprehensive physical and mental conditioning" to ensure peak performance at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Satwik, 23, and Chirag, 26, have been troubled by the wide variations of tumble, spin and wide serves that their opponents, mainly the Koreans and Indonesians, have employed against them during the recent tournaments. Chirag said they have addressed the "new challenge" and remains confident of negotiating it during the Paris Games.

Hassan entered for four races in Paris

Dutch athlete Sifan Hassan has entered four events at the Paris Games, the marathon plus the 1,500, 5,000 and 10,000 metres, according to entry lists published by World Athletics on Friday.

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India Hockey Star To Play In Paris Olympics After Doping Ban "Dark Phase"

Britain looks to Glover to restore rowing reputation

Neeraj Chopra Opts Out Of Paris Diamond League: Report

Australia hand Jackson fifth shot at basketball gold

Spain select Olympic squad packed with World Cup winners

Giannis Antetokounmpo keys Greece win to make first Olympics - ESPN

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Eyeing 'Great Things' At Paris Olympics

Hassan entered for four races in Paris