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"Went From A Tin Roof To An AC Hall": Sakshi Malik On Life-Changing Olympic Medal

Rio Games bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik feels winning an Olympic medal not only transforms an athlete's life but also impacts society, creating numerous opportunities for children. Sakshi became the first woman wrestler to secure an Olympic medal, winning a bronze at the Rio Games in 2016. "An Olympic dream is not just an athlete's dream; it's the dream of an entire family. Winning an Olympic medal transforms not only the life of the athlete but also the lives of their family, society, and village," Sakshi said at a media event in Mumbai organised by JSW Sports on Friday.

Avinash Sable Says He Can Win Medal In Steeplechase At Paris Olympics

India's top 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable does not want to be just a participant at the Olympics and believes he can a win a medal at the Paris Games beginning later this month. The 29-year-old Sable, who recently broke his own national record, will be competing in his second Olympics. He had failed to make it to the finals at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. "I don't want to just participate, I believe I can win a medal. I am working hard with my eyes set on that goal, if everything falls into place I win a medal," Sable said when asked about the Paris Olympics.

Avinash Sable Says He Can Win Medal In Steeplechase At Paris Olympics

India's top 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable does not want to be just a participant at the Olympics and believes he can a win a medal at the Paris Games beginning later this month. The 29-year-old Sable, who recently broke his own national record, will be competing in his second Olympics. He had failed to make it to the finals at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. "I don't want to just participate, I believe I can win a medal. I am working hard with my eyes set on that goal, if everything falls into place I win a medal," Sable said when asked about the Paris Olympics.

Diamond League 2024: Top Olympic-Bound Athletes To Battle For Glory In Monaco

Just a few days to go before the Olympic Games in Paris, some of the top stars of track and field will gather at the Stade Louis II in Fontvieille in Monaco for the ninth meet of the 2024 Diamond League on Friday, hoping to test their skills before the mega event. With the elite track and field event featuring several Paris 2024-bound athletes, competing in 14 Diamond disciplines, fans can expect some tough competitions before the year's biggest sports extravaganza.

India Hockey Star To Play In Paris Olympics After Doping Ban "Dark Phase"

A frustrating doping ban jolted Jarmanpreet Singh's career in 2016, but he has long forgotten that bitter episode and the defender is all geared up for his Olympics debut in Paris later this month. Jarmanpreet, a regular member of the Indian hockey team in the last few years, was picked in the 16-member Indian team for the Paris Games. "It was not easy. It was one of my darkest phases, with many uncertainties," said Jarmanpreet on the doping ban from 2016 to 2018. "Players don't usually emerge from a setback like this. To sit out of matches for two years is a big gap in the sport," he recalled.

"Hoping To Host Olympics In 2036": Prime Minister Narendra Modi Makes Big Announcement

Confident that India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics will be successful, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged athletes bound for this month's Paris Games to share their views on the arrangements in the French capital to help his government's ambitious plan to bring the quadrennial showpiece in New Delhi. In an interaction with Paris-bound athletes, conducted both in person and online on Thursday, Modi said those travelling to the French capital would do the country a huge service by providing inputs from their experience.

Ahead Of 'Pool Of Death' In Paris Olympics, India Men's Hockey Coach Gives Golden Advice

Head coach Craig Fulton is well aware of the expectations from the Indian men's hockey team in the upcoming Paris Olympics and his mantra to his players is to play the game and not bother the occasion. “I agree that the expectations are higher after Tokyo bronze but the bottom line is that the team has been progressing well. They are in the top eight and from 12th in London (2012) to 8th in Rio (2016) to bronze in Tokyo (2020). It was a big jump and now we are preparing for Paris," the South African coach told PTI Bhasha in an interview.

"Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Our Best Bet": Badminton Great Leroy D'Sa Ahead Of Paris Olympics

There is nobody more qualified in Indian badminton than Leroy D'Sa to talk about doubles in badminton. The only Indian shuttler to win four medals at the Asian Games, D'Sa is one of the finest doubles players the country has ever produced, and his success came at a time when doubles was the ignored art. D'Sa had to regularly set up scratch partnerships with top male and female singles players like Prakash Padukone, Ami Ghia, and Kanwal Thakur Singh to win medals in Asian Games doubles and mixed doubles.

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"Went From A Tin Roof To An AC Hall": Sakshi Malik On Life-Changing Olympic Medal

Avinash Sable Says He Can Win Medal In Steeplechase At Paris Olympics

Avinash Sable Says He Can Win Medal In Steeplechase At Paris Olympics

Diamond League 2024: Top Olympic-Bound Athletes To Battle For Glory In Monaco

India Hockey Star To Play In Paris Olympics After Doping Ban "Dark Phase"

"Hoping To Host Olympics In 2036": Prime Minister Narendra Modi Makes Big Announcement

Ahead Of 'Pool Of Death' In Paris Olympics, India Men's Hockey Coach Gives Golden Advice

"Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Our Best Bet": Badminton Great Leroy D'Sa Ahead Of Paris Olympics