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USA Win 4x400m Relay Gold In Paris Olympics 2024, Botswana Runners-Up

Rai Benjamin anchored the United States to victory in the Paris Olympics 2024 men's 4x400m relay in Paris on Saturday. Benjamin, the winner of the 400m hurdles gold, helped the US quartet also featuring Christopher Bailey, Vernon Norwood and Bryce Deadmon to an Olympic record of 2 minutes and 54.43 seconds. Botswana, with 200m champion Letsile Tebogo on their fourth leg, took silver in an African record of 2:54.53, while Great Britain claimed bronze in a European record of 2:55.83. The US team's individual 400m gold medallist in Paris, Quincy Hall, was not a starter in the relay.

Hate Directed At IOA Medical Team Is Unacceptable And Worthy Of Condemnation: PT Usha

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Dr PT Usha on Sunday clarified that the responsibility of weight management of athletes in sport like wrestling, weightlifting, boxing and judo is that of each athlete and his or her coach and not that of the IOA-appointed Chief Medical Officer Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala and his team. Dr Usha said that each Indian athlete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in such sport had his or her own support team. These support teams have been working with the athletes over so many years, as per a statement from IOA.

"We Were Hopeful For Gold": Aman Sehrawat's Sister Pooja

After Aman Sehrawat's bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics, the Indian wrestler's sister Pooja Sehrawat said that she was very that her brother could win a medal for the country. Sehrawat, making his Olympic debut, secured the medal with a 13-5 victory over Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz on Friday, marking India's first wrestling medal at the Paris 2024 Games. Speaking to ANI, Pooja said that they were hoping for the gold medal. She added that the people in the village are happy.

A Look At Chhatrasal, The Breeding Ground For Indian Wrestling Talents

Wrestling has been a go-to game for India at Olympics in the past 16 years. The sport has produced medals for the nation in every edition of the Games since 2008. In the last five editions of Olympics wrestling has given India seven medals. Sushil Kumar (bronze in 2008 and silver in 2012), Yogeshwar Dutt (bronze in 2012), Sakshi Malik (bronze in 2016), Ravi Kumar Dahiya (silver in 2021), Bajrang Punia (bronze in 2021) and Aman Sehrawat (bronze in 2024) are the names who have earned the accolades for the country at the sports biggest extravaganza.

USA Fend Off France For Women's Olympic Basketball Gold

The United States held off France 67-66 to win an unprecedented eighth successive women's Olympic basketball gold on Sunday and extend their run of victories at the tournament to 61 games. A'ja Wilson scored a game-high 21 points for the Americans who won the title for the 10th time overall, surviving a buzzer-beating shot from France's Gabby Williams. The hosts needed a three to force overtime but Williams' foot was on three-point line as she let go off the ball, so her shot counted for just two points in a dramatic finale.

With Hockey Bronze, PR Sreejesh Poses In Traditional Costume In Front Of Eifel Tower

A picture of legendary India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is going viral on social media. The former India player, who was part of the team that got a podium finish at the Paris Olympics, could be seen standing in front of the Eiffel Tower, showing his bronze medal. What also grabs atttention in the picture is the traditional costume that the star could be seen wearing. Notably, Sreejesh called time on his international career with the conclusion of India's campaign at Paris Olympics.

Athletics Body Chief Sebastian Coe To Give IOC Presidency Tilt 'Serious Thought'

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Sunday he would give "serious thought" about throwing his hat into the ring to succeed Thomas Bach as head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Bach, who has led the Olympic movement since 2013, told a session of IOC members on Saturday that he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term. "New times are calling for new leaders," the 70-year-old German lawyer said. Coe, whose third and final term as athletics chief ends in 2027, has long been suggested as a successor to Bach.

Australian Breakdancer Trolled After Paris Olympics 2024 Performance. Her Reply Is Viral

An Australian woman breakdancer ridiculed on social media for her unique Paris Olympics routine has hit back at her critics. Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's breaking performance, featuring one move compared to a kangaroo hopping, lost all three of her match-ups against rival dancers, or B-Girls. Her moves unleashed a string of social media memes and unfavourable comparisons, including one on X of Homer Simpson rolling around the floor. Gunn, a 36-year-old Sydney university lecturer, was also criticised by some for wearing her green-and-gold team uniform, shunning the urban streetwear favoured by others. "Looking forward to the same level of scrutiny on what the bboys wear tomorrow," the Australian replied on Instagram late on Friday night in Paris.

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USA Win 4x400m Relay Gold In Paris Olympics 2024, Botswana Runners-Up

Hate Directed At IOA Medical Team Is Unacceptable And Worthy Of Condemnation: PT Usha

"We Were Hopeful For Gold": Aman Sehrawat's Sister Pooja

A Look At Chhatrasal, The Breeding Ground For Indian Wrestling Talents

USA Fend Off France For Women's Olympic Basketball Gold

With Hockey Bronze, PR Sreejesh Poses In Traditional Costume In Front Of Eifel Tower

Athletics Body Chief Sebastian Coe To Give IOC Presidency Tilt 'Serious Thought'

Australian Breakdancer Trolled After Paris Olympics 2024 Performance. Her Reply Is Viral