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Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field's move to pay $50K US to Paris gold medallists
Olympic sports bodies criticized World Athletics on Friday for promising to pay $50,000 US for each track and field gold medal won at the Paris Olympics.
Singapore kayaker Stephenie Chen punches ticket to Paris Olympics
SINGAPORE: Kayaker Stephenie Chen narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics three years ago but the Singaporean was not to be denied on Saturday (Apr 20).
Wrestling: Vinesh Phogat, Reetika, Anshu Malik Inch Closer To Paris Olympics Qualification
Looking as dominant as ever, Vinesh Phogat made full use of an easy draw to demolish her opponents, placing herself one win away from securing a Paris Olympics quota, while Anshu Malik and U23 world champion Reetika too made it to the semifinals at the Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek Saturday. Vinesh, as is her wont, looked for that one opportunity to subdue her Korean rival and grabbed it after measuring Miran Cheon for about 30 seconds in her opening bout.
"Pistol Shooters Behind Schedule, Don't Know Who Will Go To Olympics": Jaspal Rana
Legendary pistol marksman Jaspal Rana has expressed grave concerns over the delay in naming the Indian shooting contingent for the Paris Olympics, saying it will leave the selected shooters with little time for the final phase of preparations. Several countries, including the US and Italy, and many European powerhouses have announced their squads and their shooters are in the final phase of fine-tuning their skills and programs for the Olympics, even as India commenced its nearly month-long exercise on Friday.
Joy Drop: Excitement builds toward Paris Olympics
Hello, hello! We've hit the 100 days away from the Olympics mark!
Surfing-Toledo enjoying mental health break, ready to win Olympic gold medal
MADRID : Two months after double world champion Filipe Toledo shocked the surfing world by withdrawing from the professional tour to take a one-year mental health break, the Brazilian is in a happy place as he looks forward to the Paris Olympics.
Vinesh Phogat, Reetika, Anshu Malik Secure Paris Olympics Quotas For India
Making a strong comeback to international arena after leading a prolonged protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, celebrated Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat locked Paris Olympics quota in women's 50kg category with a strong show at the Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Saturday. Also punching their tickets to Paris Olympics were Anshu Malik (57kg) and U23 world champion Reetika (76kg), who also reached the final of the tournament with solid performances.