Following Neeraj Chopra's silver win at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, President Droupadi Murmu lauded the Indian javelin thrower, saying that his feat would inspire generations.
Chopra's best throw came on his second attempt, but he struggled with four consecutive foul throws, which prevented him from winning gold. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem won gold with a throw of 92.97 meters, breaking the previous Olympic record held by Denmark's Andreas Thorkildsen in Beijing
After their bronze medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics, India hockey team coach Shivendra Singh said that they have played one-sidedly throughout the Summer Games.
Celebs including Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Samantha Prabhu, took to their social media to celebrate this historic achievement, expressing their admiration and support for the team's incredible performance.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi lauded the Indian men's hockey team on Thursday for winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 win over Spain at the Yves du Manoir Stadium
With Vinesh Phogat announcing her retirement from wrestling after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics final, the Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh said that the Indian grappler should rethink the decision.
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker met Union Minister of Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari in the national capital on Thursday.
While playing in an electrifying atmosphere, the Indian team added a fourth medal to their tally at the Paris Olympics, after being down 0-1 after the first quarter.
"Delighted to meet India's ace shooter, Manu Bhaker, who scripted history at the Paris Olympics by winning two Bronze medals for the country. Every Indian is elated by her incredible performances. Best wishes for her future endeavours," Singh said.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Haryana minister Moolchand Sharma on Thursday said that Vinesh Phogat is the pride for the state and the country and there should be no politicisation of her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024.
Saini on Thursday said that Vinesh performed brilliantly and is a champion for all of us. All the respect, rewards and facilities that the Haryana government gives to the Olympic silver medalist will be gratefully given to Vinesh Phogat as well. We are proud of you Vinesh!"