Amita Berthier exits Paris Olympics after narrow loss to world number 11 Lauren Scruggs
PARIS: The disappointment etched on Amita Berthier's face was a testament to the 23-year-old's growth as a fencer.
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French joy as Ferrand-Prevot solos to mountain bike gold
ELANCOURT, France : Pauline Ferrand-Prevot delivered France's second gold medal of the Paris Olympics as she took a high-quality field apart to win the women's cross-country mountain bike race on Sunday.
Accused Of Mocking Christianity In Opening Ceremony, Paris Olympics Organisers Send Apology
Organisers of the Paris Olympics said Sunday they were "really sorry" for any offence caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony but denied "any intention to show disrespect to any religious group." Some Catholic groups and French bishops have condemned what they saw as "scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity" in the parade on Friday choreographed by theatre director Thomas Jolly. Criticism has focused on a scene involving dancers, drag queens and a DJ in poses that recalled depictions of the Last Supper, the final meal Jesus is said to have taken with his apostles.
Paris 'sorry' for any offence over Olympic opening ceremony
PARIS: Paris Olympics organisers said on Sunday (Jul 28) they were "really sorry" if any offence was caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony while denying any intention to "disrespect" religion after complaints from French bishops.
Projecting the best NBA players at the 2024 Paris Olympics - ESPN
Not every player in the 2024 men's Olympic basketball tournament does his usual work in the NBA, nor is every single NBA star present at these games. (Looking at you, Kawhi Leonard.) But with the U.S. in its typical perch as gold medal favorites — pre-tourney hiccups against South Sudan notwithstanding — and international players gaining more prominence in the league, NBA performance is as important as ever when assessing the Olympic field.
PM Modi Speaks To Olympian Manu Bhaker On Winning Bronze At Paris Olympics 2024
Manu Bhaker Bronze: PM Narendra Modi spoke to Olympian Manu Bhaker about winning a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol at the Paris Olympics 2024. Manu Bhaker made history by clinching India's first medal of the Paris Olympics.
Watch: Japanese Judo Star Uta Abe's Emotional Outburst After Paris Olympics 2024 Loss Is Viral
Japan's defending Olympic judo champion Uta Abe crashed out of the Paris Olympics 2024 in the second round of the women's under-52kg competition after a shock defeat on Sunday. Abe, who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago on the same day that brother Hifumi Abe won the men's under-66kg category, lost to Uzbekistan's Diyora Keldiyorova. Abe is a four-time world champion and was one of the favourites to take gold at the Champ de Mars Arena. But she left the mat in tears after losing her match by ippon. Hifumi Abe was due to face Hungary's Bence Pongracz in the round of 16 later Sunday.
"You Lost Silver By 0.1 Points...": PM Narendra Modi's Call With Manu Bhaker After Olympics Medal Win. Watch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called up Manu Bhaker after her historic bronze medal at the Paris Olympics and extended greetings for winning India's first medal at the 2024 games. Haryana-based Manu Bhaker made the nation proud on Sunday as she clinched the bronze medal in women's 10 m air pistol at the Paris Olympics 2024. PM Modi told Manu that the entire nation was proud of her.