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"Back-To-Back Olympics Medals In Hockey A Big Thing": India Captain Harmanpreet Singh

India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh on Wednesday said that his side was unlucky to lose to Germany in the Paris Olympics semifinal despite creating several chances but termed the back-to-back bronze winning performance a "huge achievement". India repeated their 2021 Tokyo Games performance in Paris, defeating Spain to win consecutive bronze medals for the first time in 52 years. The keenly-contested semifinal earlier saw India going down to reigning world champions Germany 2-3 to set up a bronze-medal match with Spain.

India's Paris Olympics Star Archana Kamath, 24, Decides To Quit, Would Rather Study In US

India's women's table tennis team made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, making it past the Round of 16 for the first time ever in the nation's history. India eventually lost the women's team battle to Germany in the quarter-finals, where Archana Kamath was the only paddler to have won a game. India eventually lost the match 1-3 and bowed out of the competition. Though reaching the quarter-finals was historic in India's table tennis history at the Olympic Games, Kamath wanted more. With there being no guarantee of a medal in the LA Games in 2028, the young paddler has decided to quit table tennis professionally and instead study abroad.

Neeraj Chopra's Brand Valuation To Go Over Rs 330 Crore, Manu Bhaker Signs Endorsement Worth...

The success of Indian athletes at the Paris Olympics 2024 are set to bring alone huge boosts to their brand value. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and shooter Manu Bhaker - both of whom now have two Olympic medals - are experiencing the biggest surges in their brand value. Neeraj won silver in javelin at Paris 2024, whilst Manu was India's breakout star, winning two bronze medals and finishing fourth in a third category. Whilst Neeraj is set to go beyond many cricketers in his valuation, Manu is also signing up for big deals.

"What Was Your Conversation With Neeraj Chopra?" Reporter Asks Manu Bhaker's Mom. Shooter Does This

For Manu Bhaker, the Paris Olympics 2024 was a hugely successful one. The pistol shooter won two bronze medals to become the first athlete from India since independence to clinch two medals in one Olympics. Already a known name, for her exploits at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the World Championships, Manu Bhaker is now expected to do even better at the next global events.

"Back-To-Back Olympics Medals In Hockey A Big Thing": India Captain Harmanpreet Singh

India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh on Wednesday said that his side was unlucky to lose to Germany in the Paris Olympics semifinal despite creating several chances but termed the back-to-back bronze winning performance a "huge achievement". India repeated their 2021 Tokyo Games performance in Paris, defeating Spain to win consecutive bronze medals for the first time in 52 years. The keenly-contested semifinal earlier saw India going down to reigning world champions Germany 2-3 to set up a bronze-medal match with Spain.

Vinesh Phogat's Brand Value Soars, Wrestler Increases Per Endorsement Fee From Rs 25 Lakh To...

Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat couldn't be rewarded with a medal despite her progression to the final of the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Vinesh's disqualification from the vent, owing to a failed weigh-in by just 100 grams, left the entire India heartbroken. Hopes of being honoured with a silver medal did arise after Vinesh challenged the decision at the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS), but that verdict also went against her. Though the Paris Games produced quite a dramatic and bitter turn in her career, Vinesh is still seen as a winner back home.

Olympics To Cricket: Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein Mimic Shooter Yusuf Dikec's Viral Pose

The Paris Olympics 2024 has given sports lovers and fans around the world many memories to reminisce about. But perhaps the most iconic moment of the event did not come from a medal or a record, but from the shooting pose of Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, which has gone viral worldwide. Dikec's seemingly laid back approach en route to silver in the 10m air pistol mixed team event has become one of the world's most trending celebrations. Now, it has passed onto the world of cricket. And who else, but the West Indians to implement it!

Manu Bhaker Shakes A Leg On 'Kala Chashma' Song - Video Breaks Internet

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker scripted history by becoming the first athlete from independent India to win two individual medals in the same edition of the Olympics. Bhaker enjoyed a sensational run of form at the Paris Olympics 2024 as she won bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event and the 10m air pistol mixed team event along with Sarabjot Singh. Manu came extremely close to adding another medal to her tally but finished fourth in the 25m women's pistol. She has been enjoying a lot of attention since coming back home from the Olympics and in a video going viral on social media, she was seen grooving to the famous song "Kala Chashma" along with some school kids during a felicitation ceremony.

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"Back-To-Back Olympics Medals In Hockey A Big Thing": India Captain Harmanpreet Singh

India's Paris Olympics Star Archana Kamath, 24, Decides To Quit, Would Rather Study In US

Neeraj Chopra's Brand Valuation To Go Over Rs 330 Crore, Manu Bhaker Signs Endorsement Worth...

"What Was Your Conversation With Neeraj Chopra?" Reporter Asks Manu Bhaker's Mom. Shooter Does This

"Back-To-Back Olympics Medals In Hockey A Big Thing": India Captain Harmanpreet Singh

Vinesh Phogat's Brand Value Soars, Wrestler Increases Per Endorsement Fee From Rs 25 Lakh To...

Olympics To Cricket: Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein Mimic Shooter Yusuf Dikec's Viral Pose

Manu Bhaker Shakes A Leg On 'Kala Chashma' Song - Video Breaks Internet