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After First-Ever World Cup, Ancient Indian Game Kho Kho Eyeing Entry Into Olympics

The ancient game of kho kho is enjoying a resurgence in India, with organisers of the first international tournament hoping their efforts will secure the sport's place in the Olympics. Kho kho, a catch-me-if-you-can tag sport, has been played for more than 2,000 years across southern Asia but only saw its rules formalised in the early 20th century. It was played as a demonstration sport at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin but did not gather enough support to be included in the Summer Games and since then has been largely eclipsed by India's ferocious love of cricket.

"Want To Change Colour": Olympics Bronze Medalist Swapnil Kusale Makes Vow For LA 2028

Paris Olympics bronze-winning rifle shooter Swapnil Kusale on Friday said he aspires to change the colour of his medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games and credited his coach Deepali Deshpande for his success. While Swapnil won the Arjuna Award here on Friday, his coach Deshpande was conferred the Droncharya Award. "It's a special day for me because my coach Deepali Deshpande also won the Dronacharya Award, and I would like to thank my family and all my well wishers," he said.

"Want To Change Colour": Olympics Bronze Medalist Swapnil Kusale Makes Vow For LA 2028

Paris Olympics bronze-winning rifle shooter Swapnil Kusale on Friday said he aspires to change the colour of his medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games and credited his coach Deepali Deshpande for his success. While Swapnil won the Arjuna Award here on Friday, his coach Deshpande was conferred the Droncharya Award. "It's a special day for me because my coach Deepali Deshpande also won the Dronacharya Award, and I would like to thank my family and all my well wishers," he said.

Manu Bhaker's Paris Olympics Medals Damaged, International Olympic Committee Says This

India's star pistol shooter Manu Bhaker is likely to get her two Paris Olympics bronze medals replaced by identical models as she is among the large group of athletes who have complained that their medals have already deteriorated. A lot of athletes from across the world have also posted pictures of their worn out medals on social media in recent times. It has been learnt that the colour of Bhaker's medals has "come off" and they "have been in that state" for a long while now.

Manu Bhaker's Paris Olympics Medals Damaged, International Olympic Committee Says This

India's star pistol shooter Manu Bhaker is likely to get her two Paris Olympics bronze medals replaced by identical models as she is among the large group of athletes who have complained that their medals have already deteriorated. A lot of athletes from across the world have also posted pictures of their worn out medals on social media in recent times. It has been learnt that the colour of Bhaker's medals has "come off" and they "have been in that state" for a long while now.

'Defective Paris Olympics Medals To Be Replaced', Says IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) told AFP Monday that the "defective medals" from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will be replaced with identical models. "The Paris 2024 Olympic Games Organising Committee is working closely with the Monnaie de Paris (the French state mint), the institution responsible for the manufacture and quality control of the medals, to assess any complaints about the medals and to understand the circumstances and cause of any damage," the IOC said. "Defective medals will be systematically replaced by the Monnaie de Paris and engraved identically.

"Worse Than An Apocalypse Movie": Swimming Great Loses All 10 Olympic Medals In LA Wildfires

Massive wildfires in Los Angeles, California have left thousands shaken and needing to evacuate, and American swimming great Gary Hall Jr has been one of the victims. The Los Angeles wildfires - which has seen the number of people needing to be evacuated rise to 1.4 lakh - have caused devastating loss. Gary Hall Jr, who lived in the affected area of Pacific Palisades in a rented home, has lost several belongings, including a swimming pool and even his ten Olympic medals.

"Worse Than An Apocalypse Movie": Swimming Great Loses All 10 Olympic Medals In LA Wildfires

Massive wildfires in Los Angeles, California have left thousands shaken and needing to evacuate, and American swimming great Gary Hall Jr has been one of the victims. The Los Angeles wildfires - which has seen the number of people needing to be evacuated rise to 1.4 lakh - have caused devastating loss. Gary Hall Jr, who lived in the affected area of Pacific Palisades in a rented home, has lost several belongings, including a swimming pool and even his ten Olympic medals.

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After First-Ever World Cup, Ancient Indian Game Kho Kho Eyeing Entry Into Olympics

"Want To Change Colour": Olympics Bronze Medalist Swapnil Kusale Makes Vow For LA 2028

"Want To Change Colour": Olympics Bronze Medalist Swapnil Kusale Makes Vow For LA 2028

Manu Bhaker's Paris Olympics Medals Damaged, International Olympic Committee Says This

Manu Bhaker's Paris Olympics Medals Damaged, International Olympic Committee Says This

'Defective Paris Olympics Medals To Be Replaced', Says IOC

"Worse Than An Apocalypse Movie": Swimming Great Loses All 10 Olympic Medals In LA Wildfires

"Worse Than An Apocalypse Movie": Swimming Great Loses All 10 Olympic Medals In LA Wildfires