'Serial winner' lifts lid on Ederson inspiration after Man City transfer
Manchester City have completed the signing of Japan international Ayaka Yamashita on a three-year deal.
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Botswana declares half-day holiday to mark first Olympic gold
PARIS: The president of Botswana declared Friday afternoon a public holiday to celebrate Letsile Tebogo taking the country's first Olympic gold medal by winning the 200m sprint in Paris on Thursday (Aug 8).
Arshad Nadeem Reveals 'Cricket Connection' Behind His Gold Medal At Paris Olympics
History-making Pakistan javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem is quite pleased that his rivalry with Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra is becoming as talked about as the cricketing battles between the two feuding neighbours as he believes it will fuel the sporting ambition of youngsters in both the nations. Nadeem bested Chopra for the first time in their 11 face-offs to claim the Olympic gold medal with a sensational Games record of 92.97m on Thursday night. Chopra took the silver with a season's best effort of 89.45m, adding another chapter to their storied rivalry.
India's Full Schedule, Medal Events At Paris Olympics 2024, August 9: Aman Sehrawat Eyes Bronze
India's Full Schedule, Medal Events At Paris Olympics 2024, August 9: India will have the chance to add another medal to its tally as young Indian grappler Aman Sehrawat plays for the bronze medal in men's 57kg wrestling. Earlier, he lost to Japanese top-seed Rei Higuchi in the 57kg free-style semifinal bout as the country's hopes of winning a gold from wrestling suffered a big blow at the Olympics e on Thursday. The 21-year-old Aman will now play for the bronze medal against Puerto Rico's Darian Toi Cruz on Friday.
Italy faces hottest weekend of the year so far as temperatures set to exceed 40C
Temperatures are likely to exceed 40C in southern Italy as this weekend is forecast to be the hottest the country has seen so far this year.
"Till Now, We Were Winning Bronze...": Neeraj Chopra's Father As Son Misses Out On Olympics Gold
Neeraj Chopra, the first Indian to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics, maintained his consistency to bring home a silver medal from the Paris Olympics 2024. He threw a season best 89.45m in the men's javelin throw event but fell short of the gold medal after Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem threw an Olympic record 92.97m in his second attempt. Neeraj Chopra's father Satish Kumar was asked about whether his son was under pressure after Nadeem's monstrous throw.
Paris Olympics Medals Tally: Why Pakistan Are Ranked Higher Than India
The Paris Olympic Games 2024 are nearing their conclusion, with India sitting on a total of 5 medals - 4 bronze and 1 silver. Javelin throw hero Neeraj Chopra was the country's biggest gold medal hope after wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified ahead of her 50kg women's freestyle final. But, Neeraj also couldn't get India the elusive yellow metal, with Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem beating him to the No. 1 spot on the podium. As a result of the results from the men's javelin throw final, Pakistan went higher than India in the overall medals tally. (Paris Olympic Games: Updated Medals Tally)
Italy's so-called "prison decree" causes dividing opinions
The Italian parliament's recent approval of the so-called "prison decree" has ignited a fiery political debate in the country.