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Equestrian world body looks to helmets and vests to keep riders safe
The world's equestrian governing body is developing helmets and airbag vests to keep competitors safe, and while not many riders wear them, that's likely to change.
Ethiopia's Tola wins men's marathon gold
PARIS :Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola won gold in the men's marathon at the Paris Games on Saturday while Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, who had been bidding for an unprecedented third consecutive Olympic crown, failed to finish.
Paris Olympics 2024: Refugee Olympic Team Athlete Disqualified For "Free Afghan Women" Message
Afghan B-Girl Manizha Talash, a member of the Refugee Olympic Team at the Paris 2024 Games, was disqualified after displaying the words "Free Afghan Women" on her cape during her breaking routine in the competition's pre-qualifiers on Friday. Talash, who resides in Spain, took to the floor with a powerful message, wearing a light blue cape emblazoned with the words "Free Afghan Women" in large white letters. The 21-year-old's protest was aimed at drawing global attention to the plight of women under Taliban rule in her homeland. However, her routine against India Sardjoe of the Netherlands ended in controversy when breaking's governing body, the World DanceSport Federation, announced her disqualification for violating Olympic rules prohibiting political statements on the field of play.
"She Lives In A Village...": Neeraj Chopra On His Mother Calling Arshad Nadeem 'Her Son'
Neeraj Chopra said that his mother spoke from her heart when she said that Pakistan athlete Arshad Nadeem was 'like her son' after Pakistan and India claimed the top two medals in men's javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024. Nadeem came up with a monster 92.97m throw to break the Olympic record and clinch the gold while Neeraj's season best 89.45m throw earned him the silver. After the event, Neeraj's mother - Saroj Devi - was asked about Nadeem winning the gold ahead of her son and she responded by saying that 'the one who got the gold is also like our son'. Neeraj said that his mother is not influenced by what's happening on social media and always speaks from her heart.
153 Million Pakistan Rupees, Gold Crown, Highest Civil Award: What Arshad Nadeem Will Get After Olympic Gold
Arshad Nadeem has catapulted to Pakistan sporting hall of fame, as he smashed the Olympic record twice in the javelin throw final at Paris Olympics 2024, en route to clinching gold. Nadeem's throw of 92.97m won Pakistan their first Olympic medal in 32 years, ahead of India's Neeraj Chopra. Following on from the historic win, Nadeem will be richly awarded, with reports stating that several cash prizes and felicitations have already been announced by ministers and personalities in Pakistan. Let's take a look at the list of prizes Nadeem has been confirmed to receive so far.
‘Nigeria’s Ogunleye wins Olympics gold for germany, eid naser grabs silver for Bahrain
Team Nigeria may be heading home after a medalless campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympics for the first time since London 2012, but there are two athletes who have Nigerian blood flowing in their veins who have proved in an environment of good planning and organisation, success will always be guaranteed.
What is POTS, the disease affecting Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky?
Five-time gold medalist Missy Franklin spoke with Fox News Digital about her expectations for Katie Ledecky ahead of the 2024 Summer Games next month in Paris.