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Paris Olympics 2024: Avinash Sable Qualifies For 3000m Steeplechase Final

Avinash Sable became the first Indian man to qualify for the 3000m steeplechase final after finishing fifth in his heat but quartermiler Kiran Pahal failed to book an automatic semi-final berth in women's 400m following a seventh place finish in her heat at the Paris Olympics on Monday. Sable, easily the most decorated track and field athlete after Neeraj Chopra in the current contingent, timed 8:15.43 minutes to finish fifth in the second heat to make it to the final round. As per rule, the top five athletes in each of the three heats qualify for the final. However, Sable's heat timing was well below his best effort of 8:09.91 minutes, which he had clocked at the Paris Diamond League last month.

Simone Biles Caps Off Paris Olympics 2024 With Gymnastics Silver Medal, Four In Total

US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles polished off a redemptive Paris Olympics campaign with a floor exercise silver on Monday, shrugging off a balance beam fall to finish runner-up to Brazilian Rebeca Andrade.

Noah Lyles Triumphs In Olympic 100m Thriller After Novak Djokovic 'Golden Slam'

US sprint king Noah Lyles powered to gold by just five thousands of a second Sunday in the closest 100m in modern Olympic history, as Novak Djokovic added a tennis gold medal to his glittering CV. A thrilling ninth day of Olympic action also saw two world records tumble in the Paris pool, the first-ever gymnastics gold for an African nation and the Refugee Team's first medal in history. But as darkness fell, all eyes were trained on the lilac track of the Stade de France, where Lyles, 27, was bidding to end two decades of Olympic sprinting hurt for the US.

International Boxing Association Calls Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-Ting "Male" Amid Paris Olympics 2024 Gender Row

The International Boxing Association (IBA) claimed Monday at a chaotic press conference that tests on two boxers at the centre of a gender controversy at the Paris Olympics show they "are male". The IBA said previously that it disqualified Algeria's Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting from its 2023 world championships after the fighters failed gender eligibility tests, without specifying what the tests were. The boxing in the French capital is run by the International Olympic Committee because of financial, governance and ethical concerns at the IBA.

Ciara Mageean ruled out of 1500m heats due to injury

Ciara Mageean has withdrawn from the 1500m heats due to injury.

"India Should Win Hockey Gold In Olympics": Pakistan Legend

Pakistan hockey legend Hassan Sardar is mighty impressed with India's performance at the Paris Olympics, saying the Harmanpreet Singh-led side has the firepower and potential to win the gold medal at the ongoing Games after a hiatus of 44 years. India will play Germany in the semifinal of the men's hockey on Tuesday in Paris after outplaying Britain in the shoot-out on Sunday. "When Pakistan is not playing cricket or hockey, I always support India. It's a much better side and one of the best Indian teams I have seen. They have improved a lot and they are giving hard times to the Europeans.

Injured Nisha Dahiya's Valiant Effort Wins Internet Despite Paris Olympics 2024 Wrestling Loss

Indian grappler Nisha Dahiya was left sobbing in acute pain after she lost her quarterfinal bout against North Korea's Pak Sol Gum 8-10 in the women's 68 kg freestyle category at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Monday. Leading 8-1 at one point in time with just over 90 seconds left, Nisha sustained a serious injury on her right hand, which left her in agonising pain as she wept inconsolably. Following a medical break, Nisha didn't have any strength left in her right hand and it became a cakewalk for the North Korean, who showed her ruthless streak to get a leg-hold and nine straight points.

India's Red Card Appeal Rejected, Amit Rohidas To Miss Olympics Hockey Semi-Final vs Germany

India's key defender and first rusher Amit Rohidas will miss Tuesday's Olympic men's hockey semifinal against Germany after the country's appeal against his one-match suspension, for being red-carded in the quarterfinal, was rejected by the international body FIH. This means India will have only 15 players available for the key clash, which is a big setback for the eight-time Olympic champions. "Amit Rohidas was suspended for one match for a breach of the FIH Code of Conduct which occurred during the India vs Great Britain match on August 4," a FIH statement read.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Avinash Sable Qualifies For 3000m Steeplechase Final

Simone Biles Caps Off Paris Olympics 2024 With Gymnastics Silver Medal, Four In Total

Noah Lyles Triumphs In Olympic 100m Thriller After Novak Djokovic 'Golden Slam'

International Boxing Association Calls Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-Ting "Male" Amid Paris Olympics 2024 Gender Row

Ciara Mageean ruled out of 1500m heats due to injury

"India Should Win Hockey Gold In Olympics": Pakistan Legend

Injured Nisha Dahiya's Valiant Effort Wins Internet Despite Paris Olympics 2024 Wrestling Loss

India's Red Card Appeal Rejected, Amit Rohidas To Miss Olympics Hockey Semi-Final vs Germany