IOC pledge to replace any 'defective' Paris 2024 medals
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said that the "defective medals" from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will be replaced with identical models.
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Last Year Was Bit Tough, But The Fire Inside Me Still Burning: Lakshya Sen
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen opened up about the heartbreak of missing out on a maiden Olympic medal after coming so close, admitting that 2024 was a bit tough for him but the "fire inside him is still burning" to bounce back stronger in this new Olympic cycle. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Laskhya made history by becoming the first Indian to make the men's singles semifinals at the Summer Games. En route, he upset some big-name opponents, including Jonatan Christie in the group stage and compatriot H.S. Prannoy in the Round of 16.
I've Fire In Me, Much More To Achieve: PV Sindhu Begins Training Under New Coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has begun a new chapter under renowned Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama and said she still has the fire to achieve more in the last phase of her career. The 29-year-old from Hyderabad, a former world champion, has worked with multiple coaches but still endured a challenging season which included a medal-less Olympic campaign. Sindhu, who will be returning to action at the India Open Super 750 after missing the Malaysia Open last week following her wedding last month, has begun training under coach Irwansyah, who is credited with the rise of men's singles stars Jonatan Christie and Anthony Ginting.
Hassan excited over London Marathon return
MANCHESTER, England : Two years after Sifan Hassan raced to a memorable London Marathon victory after stopping twice to stretch her hip in a remarkable debut at the distance, the Dutch multi-distance phenomenon is back this year and excited to see what she can do.
As Djokovic's career nears the end, his unrivaled greatness stands out even more - ESPN
MELBOURNE, Australia — It's five days from the beginning of the Australian Open and Novak Djokovic has just emerged from the shadows of the Rod Laver Arena players tunnel for the first of his pre-tournament practice sessions. He strides to his bench and dumps enough baggage for a two-week vacation before lacing his shoes and deliberately pirouetting toward the net, taking in a 360-degree view of the court and stadium that have defined his renowned career.
India Open: Spotlight On Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty As Jumbo Indian Contingent Aims To End Two-Year Title Drought
The contingent is the biggest ever but focus would be on a handful of tried-and-tested names, especially the men's doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, when Indian shuttlers go up against a world-class field in the India Open Super 750 tournament beginning in New Delhi on Tuesday. Despite the name, Indian success at the tournament hasn't been particularly regular with none from the host nation winning any title in the past two editions. The 46-strong group that will take the court this week would be desperate to make some amends after an ordinary Olympic campaign six months ago.
IOC to replace swimmer Hall's Olympic medals lost in Los Angeles wildfire
American former swimmer Gary Hall Jr. is set to receive replicas of the 10 Olympic medals he lost in the Los Angeles wildfires that destroyed his home, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has said.
Sailing-Faster foils to test SailGP crews chasing a win in New Zealand
LONDON : SailGP crews will be grappling with new higher-speed "T-foils" on their F50 catamarans for the first time in Auckland at the weekend, after a successful training outing on Monday.