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One Last Battle? Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic In Olympics 2024 Second Round Showdown

Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster showdown with Novak Djokovic at the Paris Olympics as the Spaniard battled to victory over Marton Fucsovics in the first round on Sunday. Nadal had left his participation in the singles in doubt until the last minute because of a thigh injury, and was made to work hard for his 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 victory. The 38-year-old looked to be cruising after racing through the first set on Court Philippe Chatrier, the site of his 14 French Open titles, before Fucsovics dug his heels in. The Hungarian world number 83 raised his level after a poor start and forced Nadal to a third set.

Accused Of Mocking Christianity In Opening Ceremony, Paris Olympics Organisers Send Apology

Organisers of the Paris Olympics said Sunday they were "really sorry" for any offence caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony but denied "any intention to show disrespect to any religious group." Some Catholic groups and French bishops have condemned what they saw as "scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity" in the parade on Friday choreographed by theatre director Thomas Jolly. Criticism has focused on a scene involving dancers, drag queens and a DJ in poses that recalled depictions of the Last Supper, the final meal Jesus is said to have taken with his apostles.

Emails Threatening Israeli Athletes Sent To Olympics Delegation, Investigation Underway

France has opened an investigation into death threats against three Israeli athletes after threatening emails were sent to the Olympic delegation, the Paris prosecutor's office said on Sunday. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin reported the incident and the investigation will be led by the national anti-online hate body, the office added. According to a source close to the case, no link with Iran or another foreign country has yet been established. There is also no link between this incident and the illegal leak of Israeli athletes' private data on social media on Friday.

Simone Biles Fights Through Calf Pain, Continues Great Olympics Gymnastics Form

Simone Biles made a stunning return to Olympic competition on Sunday, powering through left calf pain to get her multiple-medal bid off to a rousing start. The US superstar, aiming to add to the four gold medals she won in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, tweaked her left calf warming up for her second apparatus, the floor exercise. It didn't stop her from soaring through her signature Yurchenko double pike vault -- now known as the Biles II -- which even with a big step back on landing earned a 9.4 for execution for a massive total of 15.800 points.

PM Modi Speaks To Olympian Manu Bhaker On Winning Bronze At Paris Olympics 2024

Manu Bhaker Bronze: PM Narendra Modi spoke to Olympian Manu Bhaker about winning a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol at the Paris Olympics 2024. Manu Bhaker made history by clinching India's first medal of the Paris Olympics.

Watch: Japanese Judo Star Uta Abe's Emotional Outburst After Paris Olympics 2024 Loss Is Viral

Japan's defending Olympic judo champion Uta Abe crashed out of the Paris Olympics 2024 in the second round of the women's under-52kg competition after a shock defeat on Sunday. Abe, who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago on the same day that brother Hifumi Abe won the men's under-66kg category, lost to Uzbekistan's Diyora Keldiyorova. Abe is a four-time world champion and was one of the favourites to take gold at the Champ de Mars Arena. But she left the mat in tears after losing her match by ippon. Hifumi Abe was due to face Hungary's Bence Pongracz in the round of 16 later Sunday.

Bhagwad Gita To 400 Euro Fines: Manu Bhaker's Journey To Olympics Medal

An elite athlete gets to bite an Olympic medal after years of blood and sweat and it was no different for 22-year-old Manu Bhaker, who relied on the teachings of Bhagwat Gita to fulfil a long-cherished dream. The first Indian woman to win a shooting medal at the Summer Games, the Jhajjar-born was rated highly ever since she burst on the scene with the gold in the 10m air pistol at the 2018 Youth Olympics. Umpteen medals followed on the international stage but the ultimate prize eluded her. After the heartbreak of her first Olympics in Tokyo, where she ended up in tears, Bhaker finally realised her dream with a bronze in the 10m air pistol event here on Sunday.

Belgian Grand Prix: George Russell Claims 'Awesome' One-Stop Win In Mercedes One-Two Triumph

George Russell claimed a memorable if unexpected victory ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in a thrilling finish to Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, having started sixth on the grid. The 26-year-old Briton came home 0.526 seconds ahead of the seven-time world champion, who controlled most of the race before being called in for a second stop, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri finishing third, just 1.173 seconds adrift of Russell. Russell drove the 44-laps race with only one pit stop which led to him going 34 laps on his second set of tyres, a strategic decision taken during the contest enabling him to take the lead and an unexpected third career victory. "Amazing, amazing result," shrieked Russell.

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One Last Battle? Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic In Olympics 2024 Second Round Showdown

Accused Of Mocking Christianity In Opening Ceremony, Paris Olympics Organisers Send Apology

Emails Threatening Israeli Athletes Sent To Olympics Delegation, Investigation Underway

Simone Biles Fights Through Calf Pain, Continues Great Olympics Gymnastics Form

PM Modi Speaks To Olympian Manu Bhaker On Winning Bronze At Paris Olympics 2024

Watch: Japanese Judo Star Uta Abe's Emotional Outburst After Paris Olympics 2024 Loss Is Viral

Bhagwad Gita To 400 Euro Fines: Manu Bhaker's Journey To Olympics Medal

Belgian Grand Prix: George Russell Claims 'Awesome' One-Stop Win In Mercedes One-Two Triumph