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Neeraj Chopra’s Message Ahead Of CAS Verdict: “Don’t Forget What Vinesh Has Done For India…”

In an emotional message ahead of CAS's verdict on Vinesh Phogat, Indian Olympian Neeraj Chopra said people should not forget what Vinesh has done for the county. On Sports Court CAS's hearing of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Olympic Silver medallist, Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said, "All of us know that if she gets the medal it will be really good. She would have got the medal if such a situation did not arise.

How Villagers, Relatives Pooled In Money To Help Arshad Nadeem Train

Not from the most privileged background, Arshad Nadeem had to put up a fight for the bare minimum in his career. When it comes to sports, Nadeem was a natural athlete who played cricket, football, and a number of other games. But, it was as a javelin throw athlete that he really found his calling. As Arshad clinches Pakistan's first-ever individual gold medal in the Paris Olympic Games, the stories of his hardships have flooded social media. One such story was narrated by his father Muhammad Ashraf, about how villagers and relatives pooled in money for Arshad to help him train.

6, 6, 6, 6, 6: Kieron Pollard Smashes Rashid Khan To The Stands In The Hundred 2024

West Indies' T20 great Kieron Pollard has smashed Afghanistan's Rashid Khan for five consecutive sixes in The Hundred Men's Competition 2024. Playing for Southern Brave, Pollard's late onslaught ensured that his side got over the finish line, chasing a tricky target of 127 in 100 balls against Trent Rocket. Southern Brave were struggling at 78/6 after 76 balls, before Pollard went berserk on one of the best spinners of this generation. Pollard becomes one of very few batsmen to hit five sixes in a row.

Reetika Hooda Shows Promise Before Quarterfinal Exit In Paris Olympics 2024

Indian wrestler Reetika Hooda on Saturday bowed out of the Paris Olympics after impressing in her narrow quarterfinal defeat at the hands of top seed Aiperi Medet Kyzy in the women's 76kg event in Paris. The repechage route for Reetika was closed by American Kennedy Blades, who defeated the Kyrgyzstan wrestler Aiperi 8-6 in an energy-sapping semifinal. Reetika's defeat means India's campaign at the Games ended with six medals - one short of its tally at the Tokyo edition. Up against the Asian Games champion and World Championship silver medallist, Reetika managed to restrict her formidable rival to standing wrestling but eventually lost the bout on criteria after it ended 1-1.

"I Am A Woman": Imane Khelif's Message After Winning Paris Olympics 2024 Boxing Gold

Algerian gender-row boxer Imane Khelif said that winning Paris Olympics gold on Friday was the perfect response to "attacks" and "bullying", and declared: "I am a woman like any other." Khelif comprehensively won the women's 66kg final at Roland Garros, having been the focus of intense scrutiny in the French capital in the past fortnight. Together with Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting, who fights in the 57kg women's final on Saturday, Khelif was disqualified from last year's world championships after they failed gender eligibility testing. However they were cleared to compete in Paris, setting the stage for one of the biggest controversies of the Games.

Indian Hockey Team Members Return Home Amid Much Fanfare

The Olympic bronze medal winning Indian men's hockey team including captain Harmanpreet Singh arrived from Paris in New Delhi on Saturday morning. The Indian team extended its record medal haul to 13 with a 2-1 victory over Spain in the third place match in Paris on Thursday. However, not all members of the bronze medal winning team made their way back home as a few vital cogs remained in the French capital for the closing ceremony of the Games. India's ‘Wall', goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was named as the joint flag bearer for the closing ceremony along with Paris Games' double medallist Manu Bhaker and remained in Paris.

Olympics Chief Thomas Bach Says Will Not Seek Third Term

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said at the Paris Games on Saturday he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term. "New times are calling for new leaders," the 70-year-old German lawyer, who has been in charge since 2013, told a session of IOC members in the French capital. Bach said he was asked to stay in his role but insisted he would not attempt to extend his mandate by changing the Olympic charter that limits the president to a maximum of 12 years in the role.

Abhinav Bindra Hhonored With Olympic Order At IOC Session In Paris

India's first individual Olympic Gold medalist Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris. The Olympic Order is the highest honour bestowed by the IOC, recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Olympic Movement. Reflecting on this honour, Bindra stated, "This recognition is not just a personal milestone but a testament to the spirit of perseverance and dedication that sports instil in us all. I am deeply honoured to be recognized by the IOC, and I dedicate this to all the athletes and sports enthusiasts who strive to uphold the Olympic ideals."

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Neeraj Chopra’s Message Ahead Of CAS Verdict: “Don’t Forget What Vinesh Has Done For India…”

How Villagers, Relatives Pooled In Money To Help Arshad Nadeem Train

6, 6, 6, 6, 6: Kieron Pollard Smashes Rashid Khan To The Stands In The Hundred 2024

Reetika Hooda Shows Promise Before Quarterfinal Exit In Paris Olympics 2024

"I Am A Woman": Imane Khelif's Message After Winning Paris Olympics 2024 Boxing Gold

Indian Hockey Team Members Return Home Amid Much Fanfare

Olympics Chief Thomas Bach Says Will Not Seek Third Term

Abhinav Bindra Hhonored With Olympic Order At IOC Session In Paris