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Manu Bhaker Breaks Silence On Viral Video With Neeraj Chopra. Says, "During Events..."

Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by becoming the first Indian since independence to win two medals in one edition of the game. In all India finished with six medals, with Manu winning two. She won a bronze in women's individual 10m air pistol and also in the 10m air pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh. She was also chosen as India's flag-bearer at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony.

France launches probe over alleged cyberbullying of Olympic gender-row boxer Khelif

France has launched a cyberbullying probe following a complaint by Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif, who was at the centre of a gender controversy at the Paris Olympic Games, prosecutors have said.

"Wrestlers' Protests Behind Ordinary Show In Paris Olympics": Federation Chief Sanjay Singh

Though Vinesh Phogat still stands a chance at being awarded a silver medal for her performance at the Paris Olympic Games, India's official medal count from wrestling reads just one bronze medal at the moment. Aman Sehrawat, competing in his maiden Olympic Games, bagged a bronze medal from the event, though the general perception of Indian wrestlers' performance in the Paris Games is ordinary. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief feels the ordinary show is only because of the protests that wrestlers were involved in.

Dutch convicted rapist considers quitting beach volleyball after Olympics criticism

AMSTERDAM : Netherlands beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, a convicted rapist, says he will consider quitting the sport if his participation in international tournaments continues to meet objections.

Vinesh Phogat Sets India Return Condition, Says Report. Won't Come Back Until...

Due to the delay in the verdict on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics, she will not return to India until the decision is announced. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has further postponed the verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal regarding her disqualification from the women's 50 kg final at the Paris Olympics to August 16. According to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the verdict, originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 13 at 9:30 pm IST, has been delayed to August 16.

Sports enthusiasts seek forensic probe into Team Nigeria’s poor performance

Some Sports stakeholders in the country have called for a forensic probe into the poor performance of Team Nigeria at the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

"Absolutely Shocked": Ashwini Ponnappa Blasts Sports Ministry's 'Ridiculous' Claim

Indian doubles badminton specialist Ashwini Ponnappa on Tuesday said she received little to no individual financial assistance from the sports ministry in the build up to Paris Olympics and even her request for a coach was turned down ahead of the just-concluded Games. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) had come out with a document, detailing the financial support provided to the Paris-bound Indian athletes. It mentions that Ashwini was provided Rs 4,50,000 under TOPS and Rs 1,48,04,080 under Annual calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC), which included the procurement of Game Ready recovery equipment, international competitions and sparring partner in the Tokyo cycle.

"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.

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Manu Bhaker Breaks Silence On Viral Video With Neeraj Chopra. Says, "During Events..."

France launches probe over alleged cyberbullying of Olympic gender-row boxer Khelif

"Wrestlers' Protests Behind Ordinary Show In Paris Olympics": Federation Chief Sanjay Singh

Dutch convicted rapist considers quitting beach volleyball after Olympics criticism

Vinesh Phogat Sets India Return Condition, Says Report. Won't Come Back Until...

Sports enthusiasts seek forensic probe into Team Nigeria’s poor performance

"Absolutely Shocked": Ashwini Ponnappa Blasts Sports Ministry's 'Ridiculous' Claim

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