Women shuttlers change the script with fourth Games appearances
LONDON : Conventional wisdom dictates that the average retirement age for elite women players in the intense and physically demanding sport of badminton is well under 30 years old.
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Paris Olympics 2024: Where India's Medals Could Be Won Or Lost
India head into the Paris Olympics 2024 aiming to better their record tally of seven medals from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Two medals in wrestling, one each in badminton, weightlifting and boxing, a return to silverware in men's hockey and a glorious gold by Neeraj Chopra in javelin, were the events where India shone brightest in Tokyo. Coming into Paris, India remain strong contenders in each of those areas, but may well cause a surprise in a few more events.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Live
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Streaming and Live Telecast: While the 2024 Paris Olympics officially begins on Friday, July 26, India's events will start a day earlier with archery on July 25. The Paris Olympics will bring together over 10,000 athletes across 206 National Olympic Committees. India will be vying to create new records in Paris, following on from their best-ever tally of seven at Tokyo 2020. A 117-strong contingent will represent the tricolour in Paris, with the likes of javelin star Neeraj Chopra, badminton stars PV Sindhu, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu among the favourites to bring home a medal.
Lakshya Sen Working On Net Game Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024
Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen on Friday said he has worked on his net game and the recent trait of conceding points late in a contest as he prepares in Marseille, France for the Paris Olympics starting next week. The world No 19 has been drawn in Group L along with Indonesian rival Jonatan Christie (WR 3), Guatemala's Kevin Cordon (WR 41) who finished fourth in Tokyo Olympics, and Belgium's Julien Carragi (WR 52). "We have focused a lot on overall improving the game and we had a good time for the last 6-7 weeks where I could really work on all the areas of the game," Sen replied to a PTI query during a virtual interaction.
Satwik-Chirag: Biography, Olympics Journey, Medals, Records, Achievements
On the shoulders of Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, India has built a strong badminton legacy at the Olympic Games. In each of the last three Olympics, India has come home with a women's singles medal in badminton: Saina in London 2012, and Sindhu in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. Yet, even as Sindhu goes for a third successive Olympic medal in Paris this summer, the baton to carry forward India's legacy may have already been passed on to two young men.
I Am Going All-Out To Win Gold In Paris: PV Sindhu
Badminton ace PV Sindhu says she is "going all-out" in her quest to become the first Indian to win an unprecedented third individual Olympic medal in Paris, drawing on her experience from a successful past. Sindhu stands on the brink of history as she pursues the gold medal in the upcoming Games, having won a silver and bronze in 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo edition respectively. In an exclusive conversation on JioCinema's 'The Dreamers,' Sindhu spoke about her unwavering focus on making history at Paris, though it is going to be an extremely difficult task for the Indian star.
Sport-Pickleball league unveils first tournaments outside US for 2025
The pro tour for pickleball, the popular paddle sport similar to tennis, table tennis and badminton, will make its first foray outside the U.S. with events in Australia, India, Canada, Asia and Europe next year, organizers said on Thursday.
I Am Going All-Out To Win Gold In Paris: PV Sindhu
Badminton ace PV Sindhu says she is "going all-out" in her quest to become the first Indian to win an unprecedented third individual Olympic medal in Paris, drawing on her experience from a successful past. Sindhu stands on the brink of history as she pursues the gold medal in the upcoming Games, having won a silver and bronze in 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo edition respectively. In an exclusive conversation on JioCinema's 'The Dreamers,' Sindhu spoke about her unwavering focus on making history at Paris, though it is going to be an extremely difficult task for the Indian star.