After clinching a bronze medal in the 10 M Air Pistol Mixed team event, shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh met the Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday.
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut congratulated Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday following his silver medal in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024.
A two-time Olympian, Vivek Sagar is a resident of Itarsi in Narmadapuram district. He plays as a midfielder for the Indian national team. Earlier, he won a bronze medallist at the Tokyo Olympics and now at the Paris Olympics.
Neeraj Chopra fell short of retaining his gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the ongoing marquee event securing silver with a best throw of 89.45 meters.
The rising star from Botswana stormed to victory in an African record of 19.46 seconds in front of a roaring Stade de France crowd denying pre-race favourite Noah Lyles the coveted sprint double.
IOC Refugee Olympic Team athlete Cindy Winner Djankeu Ngamba and Australia's Caitlin Parker have earned bronze medals in women's 75kg boxing on Thursday, 8 August at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
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.
"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!"
Indian sprinter Jyothi Yarraji, who competed in the women's 100m hurdles in the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, finished seventh in Heat 5 clocking a time of 13.16 seconds