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273 Million Users: Olympics Website Flooded By Indians During Neeraj Chopra's Javelin Final

Ace Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's silver medal and the hockey team's bronze-medal success have led to a massive spike in the number of users following the progress of the country's athletes on the Paris Olympics website and dedicated app for the Games. Christian Klaue, the International Olympic Committee's Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Director, said on Friday that 273 million users had visited the Olympic website and app, with the maximum number coming from India owing to the success of Neeraj and the hockey team that won its second consecutive bronze medal in the quadrennial showpiece.

"Sports Unites Everyone": Harbhajan Singh Hails Heartwarming Neeraj Chopra-Arshad Nadeem Picture

The camaraderie between Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra and Pakistani javelin ace Arshad Nadeem clearly shows that sport transcends borders and unites people, feels former India spinner Harbhajan Singh. On Thursday, Nadeem clinched the gold medal with a stunning Olympic record throw of 92.97m while defending champion Chopra took the silver with a season's best effort of 89.45m, in Paris. "We have seen some good pictures where Neeraj and Nadeem after the ceremony, they were talking with each other... with both of them holding their own flags and respecting each other as a sportsperson. That's what shows that sports is beyond any boundaries and sports unites everyone, so great message by both of them," Harbhajan said.

"Gift From Me To...": Arshad Nadeem's Message After Setting Olympic Javelin Record On Way To Gold

Arshad Nadeem - this is one name that being spoken about by everyone in the athletics world. At the Paris Olympics 2024, Nadeem threw a Games record of 92.97m to take home the gold in javelin throw. This is Pakistan's first ever individual gold medal at the Olympics. After the medal, Nadeem said the medal was a gift to the country. "First of all, I thank Allah Almighty for this huge success, with the prayers of my parents, prayers of the entire nation and especially the tireless effort of my coach Mr. Salman Iqbal Butt and the support of Dr. Ali Sher Bajwa, I have achieved this massive milestone. Thank you All!" Nadeem Wrote on X.

When Neeraj Chopra Supported Arshad Nadeem's Plea For A New Javelin, Government Funds

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem created history by becoming the first athlete from his country to win an Olympic gold medal. The 27-year-old broke the men's javelin Olympic record with his 92.97m attempt to beat India's Neeraj Chopra to the gold. It was a massive moment. This was the first time in the history of the Olympics that Asian athletes claimed the top two podium positions but the connection between Nadeem and Neeraj goes way back. Both of them have been competing against each other for quite some time and at the World Championships 2023. it was Neeraj who claimed the gold with Nadeem coming second. Over the years, both of them have expressed their appreciation for each other and Neeraj even voiced his support for Nadeem when he needed a new javelin for practice.

Swedish swimmer pulls out of Olympic marathon in Seine over health concerns

Swedish marathon swimmer Victor Johansson has pulled out of the Olympic men's 10km event scheduled for Friday citing concerns about the water quality of the Seine river, Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter reported.

"Defies Logic And...": Sachin Tendulkar On Vinesh Phogat Being 'Robbed Of Deserving Silver'

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has thrown his weight behind wrestler Vinesh Phogat, following her disqualification from the Women's 50kg event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh was disqualified on the morning of his gold medal bout for being 100 grams overweight, shattering the 29-year-old's hopes of winning an Olympic medal. After her disqualification, Vinesh has made an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to be awarded the silver medal. While the appeal was accepted, the CAS said that its one-member Ad-hoc panel will give a verdict on the same before the end of the Paris Olympics.

PR Sreejesh Named India's Co-Flag Bearer With Manu Bhaker For Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday announced the nomination of hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the joint flagbearer with pistol shooter Manu Bhaker at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. IOA president PT Usha said Sreejesh was both an emotional and popular choice within the IOA leadership, including the Chef de Mission Gagan Narang, and the entire Indian contingent. "Sreejesh has served Indian hockey in particular and Indian sport in general admirably through more than two decades," she said.

Indian Men, Women's 4x400m Relay Teams Fail To Qualify For Final Round

The Indian men's 4x400m relay team failed to live up to expectations as it finished 10th overall in the heat race to miss a final round spot in the Paris Olympics on Friday. The Indian quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob and Rajesh Ramesh clocked a season's best of 3 minutes and 0.58 seconds but that was enough only for a seventh-place finish in heat number 2 and 10th overall out of 16 teams. The top three teams in each of the two heats and the next two fastest across the two heats advance to the final.

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273 Million Users: Olympics Website Flooded By Indians During Neeraj Chopra's Javelin Final

"Sports Unites Everyone": Harbhajan Singh Hails Heartwarming Neeraj Chopra-Arshad Nadeem Picture

"Gift From Me To...": Arshad Nadeem's Message After Setting Olympic Javelin Record On Way To Gold

When Neeraj Chopra Supported Arshad Nadeem's Plea For A New Javelin, Government Funds

Swedish swimmer pulls out of Olympic marathon in Seine over health concerns

"Defies Logic And...": Sachin Tendulkar On Vinesh Phogat Being 'Robbed Of Deserving Silver'

PR Sreejesh Named India's Co-Flag Bearer With Manu Bhaker For Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony

Indian Men, Women's 4x400m Relay Teams Fail To Qualify For Final Round