Simbine, Rooskrantz named Team SA's flag bearers for Paris Olympics
SA sprinter Akani Simbine and gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz will carry the South African flag at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games.
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Raducanu 'stands by decision' which ended Murray's Wimbledon career
Emma Raducanu defended her controversial decision which ended Andy Murray's Wimbledon career by withdrawing from their mixed doubles match on the eve of her fourth round singles defeat against Lulu Sun.
Full List Of Indian Athletes Who Have Sealed Paris Olympics Berth
The highly anticipated Olympics 2024 are all set to kick-start from July 26 and will conclude on August 11. The Olympics will be hosted in Paris and a total of 206 countries will be participating from all over the world. The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature 45 different sports, including 41 that are considered mainstay Olympic sports. Four new sports like breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing have also been included in this edition' roster. India will be sending close to 120 athletes to Paris for the upcoming Olympic games in French capital.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Eyeing 'Great Things' At Paris Olympics
Star Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty has "cracked" the service variation challenge and is focussing on "comprehensive physical and mental conditioning" to ensure peak performance at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Satwik, 23, and Chirag, 26, have been troubled by the wide variations of tumble, spin and wide serves that their opponents, mainly the Koreans and Indonesians, have employed against them during the recent tournaments. Chirag said they have addressed the "new challenge" and remains confident of negotiating it during the Paris Games.
Post-pandemic Paris Olympics signal return to 'normal' for athletes and fans
Any athlete with Olympic dreams knows the feeling of lungs burning, arms and legs turning to jelly, as they near the closing moments of another grueling race or excruciatingly close match. For that last shot of adrenaline, they often tap into the energy provided by the roaring crowd.
Boxer Waseem Abu Sal to make history when he represents Palestine at Paris Olympics
Waseem Abu Sal will become the first boxer to represent Palestine at the Olympics after accepting a wildcard pick to compete at the Paris Games.
We have full confidence in WADA after Chinese swimmers' report, IOC says
BERLIN: The International Olympic Committee on Thursday (Jul 11) backed the World Anti-Doping Agency following an independent report that said the global anti-doping body had not mishandled the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who had tested positive for doping.
Bayern announce signing of winger Olise from Crystal Palace
Bayern Munich have signed winger Michael Olise on a five year deal from Crystal Palace, the Bundesliga club said on Sunday.