Vinesh Phogat Row Sparks Parliament Walkout as Opposition Demands Discussion

08 Aug 2024

INDIA bloc members today walked out from Rajya Sabha after they were not allowed to discuss the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics 2024. The grappler was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event for breaching the weight mark. Vinesh was scheduled to take on the...

Mirabai Chanu: ‘Gave It My All but Fell Short of a Medal’ After Fourth Place Finish in Women’s 49kg Weightlifting at Paris Olympics

08 Aug 2024

After securing fourth place in the women's 49kg weightlifting event at the Paris Olympics, Indian lifter Mirabai Chanu expressed her disappointment but remains determined to improve for future competitions. Chanu narrowly missed a medal, finishing with a total weight of 199kg. In a video shared by the Indian Olympic Association...

Paris Olympics: Avinash Sable Places 11th in Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Final

08 Aug 2024

At the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday, India's Avinash Sable finished 11th in the men’s 3000m steeplechase final. Sable clocked a time of 8:14.18 at the Stade de France. Despite starting strong and holding a fourth-place position after the first 1000 meters, he gradually fell behind and slipped out of...

Bollywood Supports Vinesh Phogat After Olympic Disqualification: ‘How Devastated You Must Be’

07 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat, who was on the verge of making history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, faced a heartbreaking disqualification from the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling final for being slightly overweight. The disqualification came as Vinesh was found to be 100-150 grams over the permissible weight limit, despite her rigorous efforts...

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified: What Losing 2-3 Kgs Overnight Does To Your Body?

07 Aug 2024

Indian wrestling star Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after failing to meet the weight requirements for the women’s 50kg category. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) stated, “Despite the best efforts by the team through the night, she weighed in a few grams over 50kg this morning.” Reports...

Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra Qualifies For Javelin Final With 89.34m Throw

06 Aug 2024

Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra made an impressive start in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Games, securing his spot in the final with a standout performance. Chopra, competing in Group B of the qualification round, unleashed a throw of 89.34 meters, surpassing the qualification mark of 84...

Who Is The Viral ‘Muffin Man’ Taking The Paris Olympics By Storm?

06 Aug 2024

Henrik Christiansen, the accomplished Norwegian swimmer, has gained a quirky new title: the “Muffin Man.” Christiansen has sparked a viral sensation centered around a chocolate chip muffin from the Paris Olympics. While many Olympians have voiced their dissatisfaction with the food at the Olympic Village, this particular muffin has emerged...

Gender Controversy In Paris Olympics Boxing: IOC Defends Athletes Amid Ongoing Debate

05 Aug 2024

The ongoing gender controversy in boxing at the Paris Olympics continues to capture attention, despite the International Olympic Committee (IOC) supporting the athletes at the center of the debate—Algeria's Imane Khelif (66kg welterweight) and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting (57kg featherweight). Both boxers have reached the semi-finals, securing medals in their respective...

Jeswin Aldrin Falls Short In Men’s Long Jump At Paris Olympics 2024

04 Aug 2024

Indian long jumper Jeswin Aldrin's journey in the men's long jump event at the Paris Olympics came to an end on Sunday after he fell short of the qualification mark at Stade de France. Despite a promising career, Aldrin could not secure a spot in the final, finishing with a...

The Secret Weapon Powering Lakshya Sen At The Paris Olympics: Find Out Here

04 Aug 2024

As Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen gears up for his pivotal semifinal match against World No. 2 Viktor Axelsen at the Olympics this Sunday, he has the unwavering support of his family and the comfort of home-cooked meals. The Sen family has set up camp in an apartment near the...