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Imane Khelif 'Gender Row': IOC Breaks Silence On Algerian Boxer's Paris Games Participation

On Thursday, Italian boxer Angela Carini quit her 66 kg women's category boxing match against Algeria's Imane Khalif on Thursday, handing the latter, who was banned from competing in world championships following failures in testosterone and gender eligibility tests, a win in the opening round. Algeria's Khelif won the fight within just 46 seconds after her opponent quit. A very few punches were thrown before Carini abandoned the match, which is a rare occurrence in Olympic boxing.

Leon Marchand Seeks Fourth Paris Olympics Gold As Sha'Carri Richardson Begins 100m Bid

France's golden boy Leon Marchand returns to the pool Friday seeking a fourth swimming title at the Paris Olympics while Sha'Carri Richardson launches her bid for 100m glory as track and field action gets under way. The 22-year-old Marchand has taken his home Games by storm, starting with gold in the 400m individual medley before an unprecedented double in the 200m butterfly and 200m breaststroke. Spurred on by a deafening crowd at La Defense Arena, he will chase another gold in the 200m medley, an event he won at the 2022 and 2023 world championships.

"Had Not Eaten Last 2 Days, Didn't Even Drink Water": Nikhat Zareen On Her Paris Olympic Elimination

Weary from a challenging loss, Nikhat Zareen valiantly restrained her tears as she recounted the trials she faced both within the ring and in the 48 hours preceding the pre-quarterfinal bout against China's Wu Yu, until she finally succumbed to her emotions. Touted as one of India's strongest medal prospects before the Games, Nikhat bowed out of the Olympics after a heartbreaking 0-5 loss to the top-seed Chinese pugilist at the North Paris Arena on Thursday. "I will come back strong," she said at least five times, probably trying to convince herself and everyone else around her that the Olympic road does not end here for her.

India's Schedule, Paris Olympics August 02: Manu Bhaker Begins Campaign For 3rd Medal, Lakshya Sen In Quarter-Final

India's full schedule at Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7: The day 7 of medal events at the Paris Olympics 2024 will see some important events taking place. Manu Bhaker, who has already won two bronze medals, will compete in the qualification round of women's 25m pistol qualification shooting. In the badminton men's singles quarterfinal, Lakshya sen will face Chou Tien Chen (Chinese Taipei). The Indian men's hockey team will take on Australia in its last group stage match. India's final position in the Pool will depend on this match.

"I Should Have...": PV Sindhu's Blunt Admission After Paris Olympics 2024 Exit

PV Sindhu has no regrets regarding her preparations for the Games as she did everything she could to be in the best shape but admitted defence let her down in the pre-quarterfinal against China's He Bing Jiao, here Thursday. Sindhu ran the Chinese world number 9 close in the first game but unending unforced errors meant that Bing Jao ran away with the match 21-19 21-14 in 56 minutes. Sindhu even dictated a few points but had no answer to Bing Jiao's superior attack.

Who Is Imane Khalif? The Algerian Boxer At Center Of 'Gender Controversy' In Paris Olympics

A new storm has erupted at the Paris Olympics Games 2024 over boxer Imane Khalif's participation in the quadrennial event as a woman boxer, despite possessing male chromosomes. It all started when Imane took on Italian boxer Angela Carini, who decided to abandon the match after just 46 seconds, in order to 'preserve her life'. It isn't the first time that Imane has been at the center of such a controversy, having previously been disqualified from competing in the 2023 championships over gender eligibility issues.

Paris Olympics 2024: Swapnil Kusale's Father Makes Big Revelation, Says "Didn't Even Call..."

The parents of Olympic shooting bronze medalist Swapnil Kusale on Thursday said they were sure he would win a medal for the “tricolour and the country”. “We let him focus on his work and didn't even call him yesterday so that he should not get distracted,” Swapnil's father Suresh Kusale told reporters in Kolhapur, soon after their son won a bronze for India in Paris. “For the last 10 to 12 years, he was mostly away from home, focusing on his marksmanship. I was sure he would win a medal for India and wouldn't let the tricolour down. “People have been calling up incessantly to congratulate us,” said Suresh, a school teacher. As Swapnil shot to glory in the 50m rifle 3 positions event, taking India's tally to three at the Paris Games on Thursday, his family and friends exploded in joy at his home in Kolhapur district.

Olympics 2024: No Medal For India In Men's 20km Race Walk, Best Finish Of 30th

India's Vikash Singh and Paramjeet Singh finished at lowly 30th and 37th positions respectively while national record-holder Akshdeep Singh pulled out after the 6km mark as Indian race walkers produced a disappointing performance in the 20km event of the Olympics here on Thursday. Vikash clocked 1 hour 22 minutes and 36 seconds while Paramjeet crossed the finish line in 1:23:48sec in the race won by Brian Daniel Pintado (1:18:55) of Ecuador. Caio Bonfim (1:19:09) of Brazil and reigning world champion Alvaro Martin (1:19:11) of Spain took the silver and bronze medals respectively while Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Massimo Stano (1:19:12) of Italy was fourth.

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Imane Khelif 'Gender Row': IOC Breaks Silence On Algerian Boxer's Paris Games Participation

Leon Marchand Seeks Fourth Paris Olympics Gold As Sha'Carri Richardson Begins 100m Bid

"Had Not Eaten Last 2 Days, Didn't Even Drink Water": Nikhat Zareen On Her Paris Olympic Elimination

India's Schedule, Paris Olympics August 02: Manu Bhaker Begins Campaign For 3rd Medal, Lakshya Sen In Quarter-Final

"I Should Have...": PV Sindhu's Blunt Admission After Paris Olympics 2024 Exit

Who Is Imane Khalif? The Algerian Boxer At Center Of 'Gender Controversy' In Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics 2024: Swapnil Kusale's Father Makes Big Revelation, Says "Didn't Even Call..."

Olympics 2024: No Medal For India In Men's 20km Race Walk, Best Finish Of 30th