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Rohit Sharma Equals Chris Gayle’s Sixes Record, Becomes Second-Higest Six-Hitter In ODI History

09 Aug 2024 10:47 AM IST

Indian captain Rohit Sharma scored 35 runs off 20 balls in the third ODI against Sri Lanka on August 7 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. During his innings, the 37-year-old Rohit hit six fours and one six. His six on the second ball of the fourth over, bowled

Cong gives adjournment notice in LS; demands withdrawal of Mandivya’s statement on Phogat

09 Aug 2024 10:39 AM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore gave the adjournment motion notice regarding the statement of Mandivya in which the sports minister said that “Rs. 70.45575 lakhs has been spent on her as a deflection.” “The recent disqualification of Vinesh Phogat due to a minor weight discrepancy has devastated not only her Olympic

Arshad Nadeem’s Memes Flood On Social Media After Gold Medal At Olympics

09 Aug 2024 10:14 AM IST

Nadeem's victory not only earned him an Olympic record but also marked Pakistan's first-ever track and field medal at the Olympics, ending a 32-year medal drought for the nation. His win sparked widespread celebrations among Pakistani fans, who took to social media platform 'X' to express their joy. Coming on

Neeraj Chopra Hints At Surgery For Chronic Injury After Winning Silver At Paris Olympics

09 Aug 2024 09:00 AM IST

The win of the silver at the Paris Olympics added to his earlier gold, Neeraj Chopra found himself in introspective mood rather than celebratory. Beyond the historic gold-silver double, Chopra faces more immediate concerns. Chopra has been plighted by an old groin problem which has plagued his performance in this

Paris Olympics 2024: Senior Lawyer Harish Salve To Defend Vinesh Phogat At Paris 2024 CAS Hearing

09 Aug 2024 08:30 AM IST

Senior advocate Harish Salve is poised to represent Vinesh Phogat in her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. The Indian team had requested additional time from the Lausanne-based CAS to appoint a representative and were granted a deadline of 9:30

‘I Felt Really, Really Sad’: Neeraj Chopra Reacts To Vinesh Phogat’s Disqualification

09 Aug 2024 07:41 AM IST

On Wednesday morning, while at the breakfast table in the Athletes’ Village, Neeraj Chopra learned about Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification, which occurred just a day before his final event. Vinesh Phogat, who had secured a confirmed medal for India in the 50kg women’s division, was disqualified after being found to be

Arshad Nadeem Breaks Record; Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver At Paris 2024

09 Aug 2024 01:20 AM IST

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem sets a new world record with a 92.97m javelin throw to win gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. India's Neeraj Chopra wins silver with 89.45m.

Arshad Nadeem Sets New Olympic Record With 92.97m Javelin Throw In Paris

09 Aug 2024 00:26 AM IST

Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan broke the Olympic record with a 92.97m javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics, surpassing the previous record of 90.57m set in 2008.

Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing Delayed As India Seeks Legal Representation

09 Aug 2024 00:08 AM IST

Vinesh Phogat's CAS hearing has been rescheduled after the Indian Olympic Association requested more time to appoint a lawyer for her appeal against disqualification.

Paris Olympics 2024: Harmanpreet’s Brace Secures Bronze for India

08 Aug 2024 22:13 PM IST

A brace from skipper Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh’s effortless saves secured a bronze medal for India at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 win over Spain at the Yves du Manoir Stadium on Friday. While playing in an electrifying atmosphere, the Indian team added a fourth medal to their

‘Chak De India’: Indian Hockey Team Groove to the Beats After Historic Bronze Win at Paris Olympics

08 Aug 2024 22:04 PM IST

The Indian hockey team erupted in euphoric celebrations in their dressing room after securing a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The players, having showcased their indomitable spirit and unrelenting determination on the field, let their emotions flow freely as they revelled in the glory of their remarkable achievement. The

Why Do Olympians Bite Their Medals After Winning? – Know Here

08 Aug 2024 21:23 PM IST

After winning medals at the Olympics, athletes often take a bite out of their prizes in front of the cameras. This quirky tradition has several explanations, though its origins remain somewhat unclear. Here’s why it happens: Historical Context and Tradition Testing the Metal: Historically, people have bitten coins to test