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"Clicked Picture Without Telling Me, Pretended To Support": Vinesh Phogat Slams PT Usha

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who had a heartbreaking exit from Paris Olympics 2024 over failed weigh-in, has made an explosive revelation from her meeting with PT Usha, the president of Indian Olympics Association (IOA). Vinesh had fallen ill after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 53kg freestyle wrestling final, over increased weight, and was admitted to a poly-clinic in the Olympics village. PT Usha shared a picture on social media where she could be seen interacting with Vinesh in the clinic, but the wrestler has claimed that the photo was clicked without informing her.

Chinese athletes eye new sports at next Olympics, including American-dominant flag football

BEIJING: The dust has barely settled from the recent Paris Olympics, but Chinese athletes are already setting their sights on and training hard for the next Summer Games.

Breakdancing org issues explanation after Raygun tops world rankings - ESPN

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, or B-girl Raygun, holds the top spot in her sport's latest world rankings despite Olympic performances that led to online ridicule.

Led By Young Strikers, India Aim To Maintain Winning Run In Asian Champions Trophy

India's new-found ability to score field goals will be crucial as the defending champions will look to extend their winning streak when they face Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Hulunbuir, China on Wednesday. Field goal conversion was a key concern during India's bronze medal-winning campaign at the Paris Olympics last month, where they netted 15 goals but managed only three from open play. It even prompted the legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who retired after the Games, to stress the need for improvement in this area.

"Olympics Ke Layak To Bano": Saina Nehwal Slams 'Gifted Bronze Medal' Dig

Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal is back defending herself against social media trolls. Over the last month or so, the shuttler has been engaging in a tug of war with fans over various topics. Saina had made certain comments during the recently-concluded Paris Olympics that got her into a bit of trouble with fans on the internet. During a podcast, Saina's husband Parupalli Kashyap brought up the topic, saying he read people think Saina was 'gifted' her bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Fuming at the suggestion, Saina gave a fiery reply to those making such comments.

Khelif's Algeria federation and Japan join World Boxing

BERLIN : Algeria, whose athlete Imane Khelif won gold at the Paris Olympics amid a gender dispute, and Japan have joined World Boxing, increasing the fledgling body's membership to 44 national federations, World Boxing said on Tuesday.

Ex-boyfriend who set fire to Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies from burns

The former partner of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who is accused of killing her by dousing her in petrol and setting her on fire, has died from burns sustained during the attack, the Kenyan hospital where he was being treated said on Tuesday.

Led By Young Strikers, India Aim To Maintain Winning Run In Asian Champions Trophy

India's new-found ability to score field goals will be crucial as the defending champions will look to extend their winning streak when they face Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Hulunbuir, China on Wednesday. Field goal conversion was a key concern during India's bronze medal-winning campaign at the Paris Olympics last month, where they netted 15 goals but managed only three from open play. It even prompted the legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who retired after the Games, to stress the need for improvement in this area.

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"Clicked Picture Without Telling Me, Pretended To Support": Vinesh Phogat Slams PT Usha

Chinese athletes eye new sports at next Olympics, including American-dominant flag football

Breakdancing org issues explanation after Raygun tops world rankings - ESPN

Led By Young Strikers, India Aim To Maintain Winning Run In Asian Champions Trophy

"Olympics Ke Layak To Bano": Saina Nehwal Slams 'Gifted Bronze Medal' Dig

Khelif's Algeria federation and Japan join World Boxing

Ex-boyfriend who set fire to Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies from burns

Led By Young Strikers, India Aim To Maintain Winning Run In Asian Champions Trophy