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Afghanistan Judoka Traverses Five Countries Before Realising Paris Olympics Dream

For most athletes, a journey to Olympics under normal circumstances involves gruelling training, discipline and some perseverance but when the aspirant hails from war-torn Afghanistan, it ends up being a 6000km voyage to safety and sporting opportunities. Afghan judoka Sibghatullah Arab fled Taliban in 2021, took refuge in five different countries before settling in Germany, covering 6000km. Arab will be representing the IOC (International Olympic Committee) refugee team in the men's 81kg category at the Paris Olympics.

Table Tennis Star Harmeet Desai's Maiden Olympic Campaign Ends With Second Round Exit

India's Harmeet Desai suffered a 0-4 loss against world no. 5 Felix Lebrun of France in the second round of the men's singles table tennis competition, ending his maiden Olympic campaign here on Sunday. The 31-year-old from Surat couldn't settle into a rhythm to go down 8-11 8-11 6-11 8-11 against the 17-year-old local hopeful in 28 minutes, which brought the curtains down on India's campaign in men's singles competitions.

Rahul Dravid's Reaction To Manu Bhaker Wining Olympics Medal Is Pure Gold

Cricket legend Rahul Dravid, who knows a thing or two about handling pressure and meeting expectations, on Sunday complimented Manu Bhaker for the manner in which she overcame a forgettable outing at her maiden Olympics to win a historic bronze in this edition of the Games. Bhaker became the first Indian woman shooter to claim an Olympic medal by finishing third in the 10m air pistol event, an achievement that opened the country's account in the ongoing Games and ended a 12-year wait for its shooters.

Despite Winning 21-8, 22-20, Lakshya Sen's Victory 'Deleted' By Paris Olympics. Here's Why

Ace India shuttler Lakshya Sen's dominating win over Guatemala's Kevin Cordon in the badminton men's singles Group L match at the ongoing Paris Olympics has been 'deleted after the Guatemalan pulled out of the multi-sport event due to a left elbow injury. According to Olympics.com, Cordon withdrew himself from the ongoing Paris Olympics for which his upcoming Group L matches against Indonesia's Jonatan Christie and Belgium's Julien Carraggi will not be played. As per the BWF General Competition Regulations for group stage play, the result from the match between Lakshya Sen and Kevin Cordon was deleted.

India's Full Schedule, Medal Events At Olympics 2024 Day 3: Ramita Jindal, Arjun Babuta Eye Glory

India's Schedule, Medal Events At Olympics 2024 Day 3: After Manu Bhaker's bronze medal-winning show in 10m air pistol on Sunday, all eyes will be on Ramita Jindal and Arjun Babuta, who will be competing in the 10m air rifle women's and men's categories respectively. Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh along with Rhythm Sangwan and Arjun Singh Cheema will compete in 10m air pistol mixed team qualification. The top two teams will be assured of medals. The Indian men's archery team will be playing in the quarter-finals too.

"Will Leave Shooting, Go Abroad", Said Manu Bhaker In 2023. This Changed Her Mind

Manu Bhaker, India's ace pistol shooter who bagged the country's first medal at the 2024 Olympic Games, has not always had the easiest route to the top. Her father revealed that she wanted to change her sport after her 2020 Tokyo heartbreak. The 22-year-old, who won the hearts of millions of Indians on Sunday by winning a bronze medal in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event on Sunday, confirmed that till last year, she was thinking of quitting shooting for good.

Rafael Nadal Says Novak Djokovic 'Clear Favourite' In Olympics Blockbuster

Rafael Nadal insists Novak Djokovic will be the favourite when they clash at the Paris Olympics, after the Spaniard battled to victory over Marton Fucsovics in the first round on Sunday. Nadal had left his participation in the singles in doubt until the last minute because of a thigh injury, and was made to work hard for his 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 victory. The 38-year-old -- who has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles on the clay of Roland Garros -- believes old rival Djokovic will be favourite when they meet for the 60th time.

Paris Olympics Organisers Make Another Blunder, Play Wrong National Anthem

South Sudan's opening Olympic basketball match was overshadowed by an embarrassing anthem blunder by organisers on Sunday. The African nation's basketball team looked distraught after the wrong anthem was played as they lined up before their clash with Puerto Rico. South Sudan fans at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq jeered from the stands after the blunder. The mistake was swiftly rectified and the correct anthem was played, with Puerto Rico's players and supporters applauding in unison.

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Afghanistan Judoka Traverses Five Countries Before Realising Paris Olympics Dream

Table Tennis Star Harmeet Desai's Maiden Olympic Campaign Ends With Second Round Exit

Rahul Dravid's Reaction To Manu Bhaker Wining Olympics Medal Is Pure Gold

Despite Winning 21-8, 22-20, Lakshya Sen's Victory 'Deleted' By Paris Olympics. Here's Why

India's Full Schedule, Medal Events At Olympics 2024 Day 3: Ramita Jindal, Arjun Babuta Eye Glory

"Will Leave Shooting, Go Abroad", Said Manu Bhaker In 2023. This Changed Her Mind

Rafael Nadal Says Novak Djokovic 'Clear Favourite' In Olympics Blockbuster

Paris Olympics Organisers Make Another Blunder, Play Wrong National Anthem