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Ofili’s omission from 100m inexcusable – Sports Minister
Nigeria’s Sports Minister John Enoh has said Favour Ofili’s exclusion from the women’s 100 metres at the Paris Olympic games is inexcusable which must attract sanctions.
Watch: Paris Olympics 2024 Photographers Break Chinese Table Tennis Champion's Paddle
China's table tennis world number one Wang Chuqin suffered a shock defeat in the men's Olympic singles on Wednesday, a day after having his bat broken. Wang won mixed doubles gold on Tuesday in Paris but his elation quickly turned to anger after a photographer accidentally snapped his bat while jostling to take a picture. Less than 24 hours later, Wang went out in the round of 32 of the singles after a 4-2 defeat to Truls Moregard of Sweden. The 26th-ranked Moregard sank to the floor in disbelief and put his hands on his head, before doing a tour of the crowd, who rose in appreciation after roaring on the underdog throughout. It capped a mixed couple of days for Wang, 24.
Britain's nightmare run continues as Reid loses, Australia's Parker wins
PARIS : Three years after Britain finished second overall in the boxing competition in Tokyo with six medals, the country was left reeling on Wednesday after Chantelle Reid became the nation's fifth straight fighter to be eliminated at the Paris Olympics.
"God Level, Mad, Insane": Lakshya Sen's Miraculous Back-hand Shot In Win vs Jonatan Christie Is Viral. Watch
Ace India shuttler Lakshya Sen defeated Indonesia's Jonatan Christie 21-18, 21-12 in the badminton men's singles Group L match and secured a place in the pre-quarters at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Lakshya clinched a win over Christie in 50 minutes at the La Chapelle Arena on Wednesday. The Indian shuttler dominated the Indonesian and won the first game 8-2. Lakshya capitalised in the second to close out the match against Jonatan Christie.
Paris Olympic Games 2024, Day 5 Live Updates: Carlos Alcaraz Breaks In 2nd Set; Lovlina Borgohain 1 Win Away From Medal
Olympics 2024 Day 5 Live Updates: Top-seed Carlos Alcaraz is cruising in his men's singles tennis pre-quarterfinals clash against Roman Safiullin, taking the first set 6-4. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain is one win away from securing a medal after advancing to the quarterfinals of the women's 76kg category. In archery, Deepika Kumari reached the Round of 16 after registering a comfortable 6-2 win over Quinty Roeffen of the Netherlands. Shuttlers Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu advanced to the Round of 16 of the men's and women's singles' draw at Paris Olympics. Sen defeated third seed Jonatan Christie in straight sets after Sindhu had won her much-easier tie against Estonia's Kuuba Kristina. Meanwhile, Indian shooter Swapnil Singh secured his place in the 50m Air Rifle 3 Positions final. (India's Day 5 Schedule | Medal Tally)
Irish success has been years in the making, says McSharry
PARIS : Ireland's swimming success at the Paris Olympics has been years in the making rather than being any surprise breakthrough, women's breaststroke bronze medallist Mona McSharry said on Wednesday.
Paris Olympics: Lovlina Borgohain Reaches 75kg Quarterfinals, One Win Away From Medal
Tokyo Olympics bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) began her quest for a second successive Games medal confidently as she out-punched Norway's Sunniva Hofstad in her opening bout on Wednesday. Borgohain prevailed 5-0 in the contest and she is now just one win away from adding to her Tokyo bronze, which was claimed in the 69kg category, and achieve a feat that is unprecedented in Indian boxing. But her path is not an easy one as she will take on top-seeded Chinese Li Qian in the last-eight stage on August 4. A win in this bout would ensure at least a bronze medal for her.