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Paris Olympics: Kishore Jena fails to qualify for men's javelin final, fin
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Kishore's best attempt of 80.73 m could give him only the ninth spot. Only four competitors from group A advanced to the medal round. And to advance to the final round for the medal, the athlete will have to finish among the top 12 best athletes across both groups A and B, as per Olympics.co
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Paris Olympics: India athlete Avinash Sable qualifies for men's 3000m stee
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
India athlete Avinash Sable stormed into the final of the men's 3000m steeplechase after finishing fifth in the ongoing Paris Olympics at the Stade de France.
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UAE riders to compete in individual Paris Olympics showjumping event Monda
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The UAE National Show Jumping Team will compete on Monday in the individual event at the Palace of Versailles as part of the 33rd edition of the Olympic Games hosted by the French capital, Paris, from July 26 to August 11, with the participation of 10,500 athletes.
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UAE athletes dominate at Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
UAE jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts athletes took home two major wins at the fifth Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) on Friday evening at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City. The night featured 14 high-level jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts matchups.
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Praying for silver and gold also: Mary Kom wishes Indian athletes success
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
As the Paris Olympics continue to unfold, Indian boxing icon Mary Kom has expressed her heartfelt wishes for the country's athletes, highlighting a desire for greater success beyond the three bronze medals already secured.
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Air conditioners provided by Sports Ministry to Indian athletes in Olympic
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Race walker Priyanka Goswami has said that the air-conditioners provided to the Indian athletes in the Paris Games village by the Sports Ministry have helped them get proper rest and they were not able to get good sleep earlier due to heat
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"We must celebrate all our Olympians irrespective of results": Gagan Naran
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Former Indian Olympic medalist shooter and country's chef-de-mission at Paris Olympics Gagan Narang has urged people to celebrate all athletes representing India at the mega sporting event, saying that while medals are important, it is equally important to acknowledge athletes' efforts for t
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"You have been a true inspiration": Federer pens down farewell note for An
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
As Andy Murray announced his retirement, former Swiss tennis player Roger Federer congratulated the British and said that he inspired him and many other athletes out there.
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Sports Ministry provides India athletes with 40 air conditioners to ensure
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Amid hot and humid conditions in Paris, the Sports Ministry provided India athletes with 40 air conditioners to ensure that they have a comfortable stay at the Olympic Village.
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Every person has right to practise sport: IOC responds to controversy over
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
All athletes participating in the boxing tournament of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 comply with the competition's eligibility and entry regulations, as well as all applicable medical regulations set by the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit (PBU). As with previous Olympic boxing competitions, the gen
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Punjab MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney raises concern over disparities in Khelo
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A Member of Parliament from Punjab, Vikramjit Singh Sahney voiced his concerns over significant disparities in the allocation of funds under the Khelo India Scheme and highlighted the challenges faced by states like Punjab in nurturing athletic talent due to disproportionate funding.
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"Indian athletes are icons of today, tomorrow and forever": Nita Ambani du
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
India has made a fine start at the Paris Olympics with two medals already in the first few days of competition. On Jul 30th (Tuesday), as India won its second medal, Indian athletes received a rousing welcome at the inaugural India House in the presence of fans and administrators at Parc
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