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Nethra Kumanan Placed 24th After Race 6 In Women's Dinghy Sailing; Vishnu Saravanan 23rd In Men's Event

India's Nethra Kumanan had a tough day in office in the women's dinghy sailing event's opening series at the Paris Olympics as she slipped to 24th spot after Race 6 in Marseille, France on Saturday. Having finished 11th after three races on Friday, the 26-year-old slipped to 24th after three more races on Saturday. While Nethra was placed 19th after Race 4, she dropped to 25th after Race 5 before regaining some composure and finishing a spot above after Race 6. As for the men's dinghy event, Vishnu Saravanan was placed 23rd after Race 6 on Saturday.

'Overwhelmed' Carlos Yulo Wins Historic Gymnastics Olympic Gold For Philippines

Carlos Yulo triumphed on Saturday in the men's floor exercise of the gymnastics in Paris for only the second Olympic gold in the history of the Philippines. The 24-year-old broke down in tears after matching the achievement of weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who won gold at the Covid-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games. "I just went for it, I didn't hesitate," said Yulo. The former world champion perfectly executed his routine, ending with a sure-footed landing to score 15.000 points. It sealed the first gymnastics Olympic medal ever for the Philippines.

Watch: Olympics Gender Row Boxer Imane Khelif Cries After Getting Assured Of Bronze

The Algerian boxer embroiled in a major gender controversy guaranteed herself at least bronze at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, bursting into tears after winning her quarter-final. Imane Khelif, who has found herself in the eye of a global storm along with another boxer from Taiwan, beat Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori with a unanimous points decision to reach the semi-finals of the women's 66kg category. The duo embraced at the end, before the judges' verdict was delivered, and an animated Khelif left the ring in tears.

"Feels Like Destiny": Gagan Narang Recalls Playing Against Olympics Medal Winner Swapnil Kusale

Former Indian shooter and Olympic medalist and country's chef-de-mission for Paris Olympics 2024 Gagan Narang lauded the Indian shooting contingent for their fantastic performances at the ongoing marquee competition and also recalled competing with bronze medalist Swapnil Kusale in 2017. The Indian shooting contingent at the ongoing Paris Olympics has surpassed expectations, with three Bronze medals in the kitty so far. Though Manu Bhaker narrowly missed out on adding a third medal to her kitty as she finished fourth in the 25m pistol shooting on Saturday, she will return home as the only Indian to have ever won two medals at the same Olympic Games.

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz Eye Power And Glory In Olympic Gold Medal Duel

Novak Djokovic insists Carlos Alcaraz will be the "favourite" for Olympic gold on Sunday in the latest instalment of tennis's generational power grab. At 37, Djokovic would be the oldest Olympic tennis singles champion since the sport returned to the Games at Seoul in 1988. At 21, Alcaraz would be the youngest of all time. A win for the Serb would be his first gold medal at the fifth attempt and represent a significant upgrade on the bronze he won at Beijing in 2008.

In-Form India Aim To Beat Great Britain And Reach Olympics 2024 Hockey Semi-Final

High on confidence after the historic win over Tokyo Games silver medallist Australia in their final pool match, India would look to carry on the momentum and seal a win against Great Britain in the quarterfinals of the men's hockey competition of the Paris Olympics here on Sunday. India saved their best for their last Pool B match, stunning Australia 3-2 to record their first win over the Kookaburras in the Olympic Games in 52 years. India had last defeated nemesis Australia way back in the 1972 Munich Olympics before the playing surface shifted to astro-turf.

"Honour Of Lifetime": Manu Bhaker On Possibility Of Being India's Flag-Bearer At Olympics Closing Ceremony

It was not as good an ending to Manu Bhaker's campaign at the Paris Olympics as she would have liked. The shooter, who scripted history with her two bronze medals at the event, missed out on a historic third as she ended at the fourth position in a high-quality final of women's 25m pistol competition. Manu first clinched a bronze in women's 10m air pistol event before claiming the same honour in the mixed team 10m air pistol, while partnering with Sarabjot Singh.

'Almost Unbearable': Nikhat Zareen Pours Heart Out After Olympics 2024 Boxing Defeat

Nikhat Zareen described her pre-quarterfinal defeat at the Paris Games as the most excruciating loss of her career and the Indian boxing star vowed to return with renewed passion to achieve her dream of winning an Olympic medal. Nikhat, who was a strong medal contender before the Games, bowed out of the 50kg women's boxing competition following an unanimous decision loss to top seed reigning Asian Games champion Wu Yu of China.

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Nethra Kumanan Placed 24th After Race 6 In Women's Dinghy Sailing; Vishnu Saravanan 23rd In Men's Event

'Overwhelmed' Carlos Yulo Wins Historic Gymnastics Olympic Gold For Philippines

Watch: Olympics Gender Row Boxer Imane Khelif Cries After Getting Assured Of Bronze

"Feels Like Destiny": Gagan Narang Recalls Playing Against Olympics Medal Winner Swapnil Kusale

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz Eye Power And Glory In Olympic Gold Medal Duel

In-Form India Aim To Beat Great Britain And Reach Olympics 2024 Hockey Semi-Final

"Honour Of Lifetime": Manu Bhaker On Possibility Of Being India's Flag-Bearer At Olympics Closing Ceremony

'Almost Unbearable': Nikhat Zareen Pours Heart Out After Olympics 2024 Boxing Defeat