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PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Withdraw From BWF Japan Open

India's top shuttlers including PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy and men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn from the upcoming BWF Japan Open, scheduled to commence on August 24. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Tuesday confirmed that defending champion Axelsen, fresh from winning his second Olympic Games gold medal, will be among the star attractions in the tournament amid massive pull outs from the tournament that will be first major badminton event after the conclusion of Paris Olympics on Sunday.

"Frustrated That I Committed A Betrayal": Vinesh Phogat's World Champion Rival At Paris Olympics Gets Emotional

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the women's 50kg wrestling final at Paris Olympics 2024 came as a massive heart-break for Indian sports fans. However, before that, Vinesh's bouts sent India into euphoria. She pulled off the biggest upset at the Paris Games by outwitting hitherto invincible Yui Susaki with a perfectly planned strategy before edging past Ukraine's Oksana Livach to storm into the women's 50kg semifinal.

Abuja Velodrome used for religious activities, not cycling — Ukpeseraye

Nigerian cyclist, Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye, who recently competed in the Paris Olympics, has stated that Nigeria will continue to lag in cycling until sports administrators end their preference for renting out its velodrome for religious services.

Vinesh Phogat Is Already A Gold Winner For Us: Mahavir Phogat To NDTV

Vinesh Phogat scripted history at the Paris Olympics by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final. She had stunned world No.

3.4 million tune in to RTÉ Olympics coverage

A total of 3.4 million people in Ireland tuned in to watch coverage of the Paris Olympics on RTÉ television, with Kellie Harrington's Olympic gold the most-watched event.

Jordan Chiles should have share of bronze medal in 3-way split, Romanian gymnastics officials say

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Arshad Nadeem Receives 10 Crore Pakistan Rupees And Car With 'Olympics' Number Plate

Arshad Nadeem is currently the most popular Pakistan sportsperson. His exploits at the Paris Olympics 2024 earned his country the first ever individual gold at the quadrennial extravaganza. He threw an Olympic record of 92.97m to end first ahead of India's Neeraj Chopra, who ended with silver with his season best throw of 89.45m. Hailing from the rural area of Khanewal in Punjab, Nadeem had very limited means to train and travel abroad for competitions, with fellow villagers and relatives donating money so that he could compete abroad in his early days.

Ex-NFL star Drew Bledsoe thinks playing Olympic flag football might be fun, would want Tyreek Hill on team

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PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Withdraw From BWF Japan Open

"Frustrated That I Committed A Betrayal": Vinesh Phogat's World Champion Rival At Paris Olympics Gets Emotional

Abuja Velodrome used for religious activities, not cycling — Ukpeseraye

Vinesh Phogat Is Already A Gold Winner For Us: Mahavir Phogat To NDTV

3.4 million tune in to RTÉ Olympics coverage

Jordan Chiles should have share of bronze medal in 3-way split, Romanian gymnastics officials say

Arshad Nadeem Receives 10 Crore Pakistan Rupees And Car With 'Olympics' Number Plate

Ex-NFL star Drew Bledsoe thinks playing Olympic flag football might be fun, would want Tyreek Hill on team