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New Pakistan Test Coach Jason Gillespie Invites Arshad Nadeem To Pakistan Dressing Room

After a historic Olympic record-breaking javelin throw gold medal at Paris Olympics 2024, Pakistan Test cricket head coach Jason Gillespie has invited Arshad Nadeem to the Pakistan dressing room. Stating that sharing his gold medal would be a "fantastic boost to the team", Gillespie sent an open invitation to Nadeem to visit the Pakistan dressing room. Nadeem threw a magical 92.97m throw to clinch gold, ahead of India's Neeraj Chopra, who finished with silver. In fact, Nadeem threw three of the four best throws of the final.

"Thought She Might Die": Vinesh Phogat's Coach On Night Before Failed Weigh-In

Former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat silenced millions of her critics by defeating the world No. 1 and reigning Olympic champion Yui Susaki at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Vinesh also scripted history by becoming India's first woman wrestler to enter the finals of the Olympic Games. However, in a heartbreaking twist of tale, Vinesh was disqualified on the morning of her gold medal match for being 100 grams overweight. This not only put her out of the gold medal match, but also denied her the opportunity to win silver.

"Prakash Sir Was Strict, Next Time...": PM Narendra Modi To Lakshya Sen At Olympic Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and felicitated India's Paris Olympics athletes on Independence Day at his residence on Thursday. During the meet, PM Modi interacted with several athletes, including star shuttler Lakshya Sen. Lakshya, who made his Olympics debut in Paris, lost the bronze medal match to Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in three games. After Lakshya failed to win a medal, Prakash Padukone, head coach of Indian badminton contingent, was critical of the shuttlers performance at the Paris Olympics, saying that they need to step up and take the responsibility.

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"Matter Of Great Pride": What PM Narendra Modi Said On Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics 2024 Feat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on wrestler Vinesh Phogat for her scintillating show at the Paris Olympics and becoming the first Indian woman grappler to reach the final. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and greeted the Indian athletes and medal winners of the recently concluded Paris Olympics at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in the national capital on Independence Day. While interacting with Indian contingent from the Paris Olympics, PM Modi noted Vinesh's achievement and said, "Vinesh became the first Indian (women) to reach the finals in wrestling, which is a matter of great pride for all of us."

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"Kept On Praying": Arshad Nadeem's Wife's Thoughts During His Final Throw

Athlete Arshad Nadeem is the new talk of the town and celebrations in Pakistan are not going to end anytime soon. Nadeem edged past India's Neeraj Chopra to bag the prestigious gold medal in men's javelin throw event at Paris Olympics 2024. Arshad, by hitting 92.97m, beat Neeraj Chopra, the Tokyo champion, for the top podium spot despite the Indian hitting his season-best 89.45 for silver. Wishes and gifts are pouring in from all over the country for Nadeem with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also felicitating the athlete.

Watch: Australian Breakdancer "Raygun", Mocked Over Her Performance At Paris Olympics, Breaks Silence

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, an Australian woman breakdancer at Paris Olympics 2024, has become a subject of intense social media chatter over her performance at the Games. She was ridiculed on the internet for her unique Paris Olympics routine, triggering memes and jokes from fans all across the globe. Raygun's breaking performance, featuring one move compared to a kangaroo hopping, lost all three of her match-ups against rival dancers, or B-Girls. After receving a lot of backlash, Gunn has now hit back at her critics and asked the media to stop harassing her and her loved ones in a video she posted on social media.

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New Pakistan Test Coach Jason Gillespie Invites Arshad Nadeem To Pakistan Dressing Room

"Thought She Might Die": Vinesh Phogat's Coach On Night Before Failed Weigh-In

"Prakash Sir Was Strict, Next Time...": PM Narendra Modi To Lakshya Sen At Olympic Meet

Markets recap: Risk-on sentiment returns amid optimism over rate cuts

"Matter Of Great Pride": What PM Narendra Modi Said On Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics 2024 Feat

Jim Harbaugh: Colin Kaepernick won't coach Chargers this year - ESPN

"Kept On Praying": Arshad Nadeem's Wife's Thoughts During His Final Throw

Watch: Australian Breakdancer "Raygun", Mocked Over Her Performance At Paris Olympics, Breaks Silence