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The Ministry of Sports Development, yesterday, disclosed that the National Anti-doping Committee (NADC) tested female boxer, Cynthia Ogunsemilore, three times before the commencement of the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games, claiming that in two of the tests the now suspended pugilist tested negative to banned substances.
Despite losing their second group match to Spain on Sunday, the Super Falcons still have a “mathematical chance” to make it to the quarterfinals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Manika Batra made history by becoming the first Indian table tennis player to reach the singles pre-quarterfinals at the Olympic Games with a fluent 4-0 win over world number 18 and home favourite Prithika Pavade here on Monday. The 29-year-old Manika dominated from start to finish for an 11-9 11-6 11-9 11-7 win over Prithika, who has Indian roots. It turned out to be one of the most memorable matches for an Indian table tennis player in Olympics history. Manika had reached the round of 32 at the Tokyo Olympics and she bettered that performance on Monday.
PARIS: Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez had double reason to celebrate after picking up her first victory at an Olympics in the women's sabre event on Monday (Jul 29) as she revealed that she did so while seven months pregnant.
Former pistol great Jaspal Rana's obsession and single-minded dedication to the sport has been his hallmark all along his entire journey from the time he emerged on the scene as a precocious talent, annihilating junior records and winning a bagful of international medals. But the one piece of metal that was missing from his trophy cabinet was an Olympic medal. On Sunday, the Padma Shri awardee realised that dream when Manu Bhaker stood on the podium, the bronze sitting nicely on her neck and Jaspal clapping for her in the stands.
PARIS: Japan's reigning Olympic all-around gymnastics champion Daiki Hashimoto had been on an emotional roller-coaster for months.
Ryan Murphy from the USA celebrates with his bronze medal. (Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images)
PARIS: Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs gave the United States gold and silver in the women's foil on Sunday (Jul 28) as France had another night of frustration in their quest for a Paris Olympics fencing title with Japan's Koki Kano winning the epee final.