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Star Grappler Vinesh Phogat Enters Maiden Olympic Semi-Final

Seasoned Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat entered her maiden Olympic semifinals in the 50kg category after notching up stunning victories over defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan and higher-ranked Ukrainian Oksana Livach along the way on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Vinesh defeated Livach, a former European champion and 2018 world championship bronze-medallist, 7-5 in a hard-fought quarterfinal bout to get closer to an elusive Olympic medal in her third attempt.

Cole Hocker grabs shock USA gold in 1,500m race

Britain's Josh Kerr claimed 1,500 metres silver after the United States’ Cole Hocker stormed to a shock gold in Olympic record time.

Olympic Games: From drones to special shoes, here’s how tech has been used to get ahead

Before the Paris Olympic Games officially began, the Canadian women's football team were embroiled in a scandal involving a drone flown over an opponent’s practice.

French museum network, including those hosting Olympic events, hit by ransomware attack

A ransomware attack targeted Paris' Grand Palais and other museums in France's national network, including some venues for the Olympic Games.

Kellie Harrington insists magical night in Paris was her 'last hurrah'

Kellie Harrington says she is "98% sure" she will now retire from boxing after winning her second Olympic gold with a split-decision victory over China's Wenlu Yang on Tuesday night.

Paris 2024: Irish pursuit cyclists pipped in qualifying

The Irish women's track cycling pursuit team have out of the Olympic Games despite setting a new national record with a time of 4:12.447.

Whale Upstages Athletes During Olympic Surfing Competition

The Olympic surfing competition has been one of the most interesting parts of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. That's because instead of trying to catch barrels, bruh, on the English Channel or somewhere in the Mediterranean along the south of France, surfers are thousands of miles away from the City of Lights doing their thing in Tahiti, part of French Polynesia.

Brazil stuns World Cup champion Spain to set up Olympic women's soccer final with U.S.

Brazil will meet the United States in the final of the Olympic women's soccer tournament after beating world champion Spain 4-2 on Tuesday.

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Star Grappler Vinesh Phogat Enters Maiden Olympic Semi-Final

Cole Hocker grabs shock USA gold in 1,500m race

Olympic Games: From drones to special shoes, here’s how tech has been used to get ahead

French museum network, including those hosting Olympic events, hit by ransomware attack

Kellie Harrington insists magical night in Paris was her 'last hurrah'

Paris 2024: Irish pursuit cyclists pipped in qualifying

Whale Upstages Athletes During Olympic Surfing Competition

Brazil stuns World Cup champion Spain to set up Olympic women's soccer final with U.S.