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Neeraj Chopra: Biography, Olympics Journey, Medals, Records, Achievements

Since August 7, 2021, India's biggest pride in the world of athletics has been javelin star Neeraj Chopra. At the age of just 23, Neeraj became India's only second-ever Olympics individual gold medallist. With a throw of 87.58m, Chopra bested Czech duo Jakub Vadlejch and Vitezslav Vesely to claim India's first athletics medal in the Olympic Games after independence. Now, heading in to Paris 2024, Chopra is India's brightest hope of another medal, if not another gold, from the Olympics.

Shubhankar Sharma, Several Indian-Origin Players To Vie For 152nd Open At Royal Troon

Shubhankar Sharma will be the only Indian passport holder teeing off at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, Scotland on Thursday even as several Indian-origin players, including Akshay Bhatia, would aim to hold aloft the Claret Jug at the oldest Major over the weekend. Last year Sharma finished tied-eighth at Royal Liverpool for the best-ever finish by an Indian at the British Open. Apart from Sharma, the other Indian touch at Liverpool was Sahith Theegala, who missed the cut. However, this time around, there is a strong Indian flavour in the field, including Theegala, one of the most exciting young stars, Bhatia, the left-hander who defied the popular norm of playing college before turning pro, and Aaron Rai, whose habit of wearing gloves on both hands, turns head in the golfing world.

PV Sindhu: Biography, Olympics Journey, Medals, Records, Achievements

When Saina Nehwal won bronze in the London 2012 Olympics, few would've expected another badminton player, then ranked in the top 30, to eclipse Saina's legacy. 12 years later, Pusarla Venkata Sindhu has done that and much more. Sindhu now stands as one of only two Indians to ever win two individual Olympic medals, and enters Paris 2024 aiming to become the first Indian ever to win three. Come the end of the Paris Olympics, Sindhu could well go down with a greater legacy than any Indian athlete ever.

Gautam Gambhir "Could Pick...": India Coach's Mentor Names Forgotten Pacer For Surprise Call-up

Newly-appointed India head coach Gautam Gambhir has the ability to derive the best out of players when the chips are down, and his affinity to take up challenges head on can make winning a habit for the national team, feels his childhood coach Sanjay Bharadwaj. Gambhir, the World Cup-winning former opener, was given the reins of the India team on Tuesday. He replaced Rahul Dravid, whose tenure ended with the country's title win in the T20 World Cup in Barbados last month.

Recycled Fish Nets And Geothermal Power: Inside The Paris Olympic Village

The athletes' village for the Paris Olympics, which welcomed its first athletes on Thursday, contains a host of innovations intended to make it a model of low-carbon construction.

'Just Another Tournament': India Medal Hope Sift Kaur Samra Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024

Indian rifle shooter Sift Kaur Samra isn't feeling the pressure on her debut Olympics, instead she is approaching the quadrennial showpiece as just another international competition, and said "just the name of the tournament that changes, not the people or the technique". Sift, who is currently in her training base in Luxembourg, will compete in women's 50m rifle 3 positions in Paris Games, starting from July 23 in the French Capital. The Asian Games gold medallist with a World Record of 469.6, said since the Olympics came after four years which is why it is much bigger than the other normal world cups but for her, it's just another competition, and she will follow the same things she did in previous tournaments and training sessions.

"Don't Think Sanju Samson Will Play 2026 T20 World Cup": India Star's Bold Claim

Out-of-favour India spinner Amit Mishra has made a bold claim during a recent interview. The cricketer, who last played for the nation in February 2017, opined that Samson is old now to feature in the 2026 T20 World Cup squad. Mishra claimed that it is Virat Kohli, who put forward this idea of giving young players more chances in the shortest format for India than the older ones. It is worth noting that Samson, 29, was part of India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning team, though he warmed the bench throughout the tournament with Rishabh Pant playing the role of wicketkeeper-batter.

Shivam Dube Hails Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid For 'Unwavering Support'

India all-rounder Shivam Dube -- who was initially struggling with his form in the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and Caribbean -- said that coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma had constantly backed him and their faith in his abilities has helped him to stay focused. The big-hitter, Dube did not have much impact with the bat in the T20 showpiece, scoring 13 runs in eight matches with the highest score 34. But, he proved his worth when it needed the most. His 27 off 16 balls cameo in the summit clash turned out to be vital in India's title triumph.

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Neeraj Chopra: Biography, Olympics Journey, Medals, Records, Achievements

Shubhankar Sharma, Several Indian-Origin Players To Vie For 152nd Open At Royal Troon

PV Sindhu: Biography, Olympics Journey, Medals, Records, Achievements

Gautam Gambhir "Could Pick...": India Coach's Mentor Names Forgotten Pacer For Surprise Call-up

Recycled Fish Nets And Geothermal Power: Inside The Paris Olympic Village

'Just Another Tournament': India Medal Hope Sift Kaur Samra Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024

"Don't Think Sanju Samson Will Play 2026 T20 World Cup": India Star's Bold Claim

Shivam Dube Hails Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid For 'Unwavering Support'