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"Shame On Olympics": Internet Fumes Over Explosive 'Gender Row' Surrounding Imane Khelif In Paris

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who failed a gender eligibility test last year, pummelled her Italian opponent in 46 seconds at the Paris Olympics on Thursday as the controversy threatened to overshadow the sixth day of the Games. It will also renew the debate about the inclusion of competitors in other sports at the Olympics and beyond who have undergone similar eligibility testing. A distraught and hurt Angela Carini shrugged off attempts by Khelif to shake her hand afterwards and the Italian collapsed to her knees and sobbed uncontrollably in the middle of the ring.

"Did Whatever I Could Have Done For India": Swapnil Kusale After Clinching Olympic Bronze

Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale shone at 2024 Paris Olympics with a historic bronze medal in the Men's 50m rifle three positions event on Thursday. Spending much of the early parts of the final in the fifth or sixth position, Swapnil made a dash for the top to clinch the bronze medal. This became India's third shooting medal, as well as the third medal overall, in Paris 2024. "Jo India ke liye kar sakte hain, hamne sab kuch kiya (Whatever I could have done for India, I did)," Swapnil told NDTV in an exclusive interview on Thursday.

"Lucky To Have Few Conversations With Him": Rohit Sharma On Anshuman Gaekwad's Death

The cricketing fraternity in India is in mourning following the death of former cricketer and head coach Anshuman Gaekwad on Wednesday night, and captain Rohit Sharma paid his tribute to him, adding that it was his good fortune to have a few conversations with him. Gaekwad played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India from 1975 to 1987, and went on to be a selector, as well as be the side's head coach from October 1997 to September 1999. He then returned as coach for India in 2000 Champions Trophy on BCCI's request, where they lost to New Zealand in the final.

Waqar Younis Likely To Become PCB's Chief Cricket Officer

Fast-bowling great Waqar Younis is likely to become the new Chief Cricket Officer (CCO) of the Pakistan Cricket Board, having joined the PCB as an advisor to the chairman of cricket affairs temporarily. A source aware of the developments said that the former captain had joined the board in a paid position and not in any advisory position. "Presently, he has been given the title of advisor to the chairman on cricket affairs. But, a new position similar to the one that Rob Key has in the English cricket board is being created for him and would be approved by the Board of Governors," the source said.

Mansukh Mandaviya Lauds Swapnil Kusale For Winning Bronze At Paris Olympics 2024

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hailed India shooter Swapnil Kusale for winning the bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Thursday. Mansukh Mandaviya took to his official X handle and pointed out that Swapnil Kusale is the first Indian to win a medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event. Mandaviya added that Kusale's achievement will make the nation proud. "Congratulations to Swapnil Kusale for winning a historic BRONZE medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the #ParisOlympics2024! The first Indian to win a medal in #Olympics in this event--your achievement makes us incredibly proud," Mansukh Mandaviya wrote on X.

PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao LIVE Score, Badminton Women's Singles, Paris Olympics 2024: Sindhu Out After Loss To He Bing Jiao

PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jao Badminton Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE Updates: PV Sindhu has been knocked out of the Paris Olympics 2024 by China's He Bing Jiao in the Round of 16 on Thursday. The Indian double Olympic medallist lost the match 19-21, 14-21.

Lakshya Sen Enters Men's Singles Quarter-Finals In Paris Olympics, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Bow Out

Lakshya Sen stayed on course for a maiden Olympic medal but Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's dreams came crashing down after a heartbreaking three-game loss in the men's doubles quarterfinals at the badminton competition of the Paris Games in Paris on Thursday. One of the favourites for the gold medal, Satwik and Chirag, the reigning Asian Games champions and Commonwealth Games winners, squandered a first-game advantage to go down 21-13 14-21 16-21 in a hard-fought quarterfinal against world number 3 Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia.

"Matter Of Great Joy": Swapnil Kusale's Coach On Shooter's Olympic Bronze

After India shooter Swapnil Kusale's historic bronze medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics, his former coach Vishwajeet Shinde expressed his feelings saying that his victory has brought great joy to the nation. Kusale became the first Indian shooter to win a medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event. The shooter clinched the bronze medal for India in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men's Final after finishing in third place with an aggregate of 451.4. He secured India's third overall medal in shooting. "I am very happy he got an Olympic medal today. His victory is a matter of great joy for us. This is the result of the hard work he did and I am very happy for him," Vishwajeet Shinde told ANI.

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"Shame On Olympics": Internet Fumes Over Explosive 'Gender Row' Surrounding Imane Khelif In Paris

"Did Whatever I Could Have Done For India": Swapnil Kusale After Clinching Olympic Bronze

"Lucky To Have Few Conversations With Him": Rohit Sharma On Anshuman Gaekwad's Death

Waqar Younis Likely To Become PCB's Chief Cricket Officer

Mansukh Mandaviya Lauds Swapnil Kusale For Winning Bronze At Paris Olympics 2024

PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao LIVE Score, Badminton Women's Singles, Paris Olympics 2024: Sindhu Out After Loss To He Bing Jiao

Lakshya Sen Enters Men's Singles Quarter-Finals In Paris Olympics, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Bow Out

"Matter Of Great Joy": Swapnil Kusale's Coach On Shooter's Olympic Bronze