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On Fan's 'Virat Kohli Ke Do Chakke Yaad Aate?' Query, Haris Rauf's Reaction Is Viral

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf was targetted by a fan during a recent match of a franchise-based league. Rauf, who was fielding near the boundary rope, was reminded of Virat Kohli's iconic six off his bowling during the T20 World Cup in 2022. For the unversed, Kohli hit Rauf for back-to-back sixes during India's intense run-chase against Pakistan. One of those sixes landed straight on the sightscreen after Kohli stepped aside to non-chalantly pull Rauf's short-pitched delivery straight down the ground.

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.

"Those Who Placed Thorns...": Bajrang Punia Makes 2nd Statement As Vinesh Phogat Scripts History

Tokyo 2020 Olympic medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia has shared yet another strong comment on social media regarding Vinesh Phogat after the latter reached the final of the women's 50kg freestyle category at the Paris Olympics 2024. Bajrang and Vinesh were part of many top-level wrestlers who had protested on the streets against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh, accusing him of sexual harassment towards women wrestlers. Now, with Vinesh guaranteed a medal at Paris 2024, Bajrang Punia has made sure that the mistreatment towards Vinesh isn't forgotten.

Ashwini Ponnappa's Fiery Reply To Prakash Padukone's Criticism Of Lakshya Sen, Other Stars

Venting out his frustration at Indian badminton stars' near-misses in the Paris Olympic Games, Prakash Padukone on Monday said it's high time that players learn to withstand pressure, become accountable and start delivering results after receiving support. Padukone's comments came after Lakshya Sen succumbed to pressure in his bronze medal match against Lee Zii Jia, meaning the entire Indian badminton contingent drew a blank at the Paris Games. However, Indian shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa, a part of India's badminton contingent in the 2024 Olympics, isn't happy seeing Padukone throwing shuttles under the bus.

Vinesh Phogat Wins 50kg Semi, Becomes First Indian Woman Wrestler To Enter Olympics Final

Vinesh Phogat (50kg) became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of the Olympic Games with a convincing 5-0 win over Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez here on Tuesday. With this win in the semifinal, Vinesh guaranteed herself at least a silver medal. Both wrestlers got off to a cautious start but a passivity clock on Lopez meant that Vinesh got on the board with one technical point after the Cuban didn't take a risk. Vinesh was leading 1-0 at the end of the first period.

After Winning 10,000m, Joshua Cheptegui Pulls Out Of 5,000m In Paris Olympics 2024

Newly-crowned Olympic 10,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei will not defend his 5,000m title in Paris, he announced on Instagram Tuesday. "I'm so proud of having won Olympic gold in the 10,000m," said Cheptegei, who won silver in the event in the Tokyo Games. "So proud for Uganda. After the world junior 10,000m title, three times the world 10,000m titles, the world 10,000m record, this gold medal in an Olympic record time completes my collection.

17-Year Old From China Wins Third Olympics Gold In Diving

The 17-year-old diving prodigy Quan Hongchan on Tuesday won her second gold at the Paris Olympics and third of her career to maintain China's perfect record in the sport in the French capital. Quan sealed a China one-two in the women's 10m platform, her winning total of 425.60 points keeping team-mate Chen Yuxi at bay for silver with 420.70. North Korea's Kim Mi Rae took bronze on 372.10, and promptly burst into tears. Quan also won the 10m platform at the Tokyo Olympics, when she was just 14, and then took gold in the women's synchronised 10m platform in Paris with Chen.

Vinesh Phogat Achieves Historic First, Assured Of At Least Silver

Vinesh Phogat defeated Yusneylis Guzman Lopez (Cuba) 5-0 to enter Olympics 2024 women's wrestling 50kg final at the Paris Olympics 2024. With that historic achievement, Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian woman to enter wrestling final at the Olympics.

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On Fan's 'Virat Kohli Ke Do Chakke Yaad Aate?' Query, Haris Rauf's Reaction Is Viral

Star Grappler Vinesh Phogat Enters Maiden Olympic Semi-Final

"Those Who Placed Thorns...": Bajrang Punia Makes 2nd Statement As Vinesh Phogat Scripts History

Ashwini Ponnappa's Fiery Reply To Prakash Padukone's Criticism Of Lakshya Sen, Other Stars

Vinesh Phogat Wins 50kg Semi, Becomes First Indian Woman Wrestler To Enter Olympics Final

After Winning 10,000m, Joshua Cheptegui Pulls Out Of 5,000m In Paris Olympics 2024

17-Year Old From China Wins Third Olympics Gold In Diving

Vinesh Phogat Achieves Historic First, Assured Of At Least Silver