Harbhajan calls for IOC to revoke Imane Khelif’s Oly gold after leaked report

Months after the conclusion of the Paris Games, a fresh wave of controversy emerged surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's gender following the leak of a recent medical report. The report, which French journalist Djaffar Ait Aoudia reportedly obtained, allegedly confirmed that Khelif was biologically male. Also Read: Gender row may hurt boxin

05 November,2024 04:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Manu Bhaker (Pic: File Pic)

"I've already seen downfall, that phase developed patience": Manu Bhaker

Double Olympic medal winner and shooter Manu Bhaker said that the struggles she had faced early in her career have helped her develop patience and resilience. Manu Bhaker scripted history in the Paris Olympics 2024 as she became the first Indian in the post-Independence era to clinch two medals in a single edition. The star shooter is least bothe

03 November,2024 01:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mary Kom (Pic: AFP)

'I can still fight better': Mary Kom slams Indian boxers for poor Olympic show

The six-member Indian boxing contingent, which included two World Champions and two World Championship medallists, was expected to deliver but fell short of securing any medals at the Paris Olympics 2024. Mary Kom, the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Olympics, was not able to participate in this edition due the age limit rule in Boxing as

16 October,2024 03:05 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Ajit Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis, Swapnil Kusale, Eknath Shinde (Pic: X/@AjitPawarSpeaks)

Swapnil Kusale honoured with a cheque of Rs. 2 crore by Maharashtra government

Ace Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale was on Monday honoured with a cheque of Rs. 2 crore by the Maharashtra government. Swapnil Kusale claimed a bronze medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions event of the concluded Paris Olympics 2024. Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar shared a post on "X" which read, "Swapnil Kusale won bronze medal in 50

14 October,2024 12:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Arjun Babuta (Pic: @ArjunBabuta/X)

'Felt as if I had lost someone very close after finishing 4th in Paris': Babuta

Losing an Olympic medal by a few decimal points could be among the most anguishing experiences in life and Arjun Babuta, who missed the bronze in finals of men's 10m air rifle at the Paris Olympics 2024 by a whisker, on Saturday described the moment as if he had lost someone very close. The Chandigarh-based Babuta, who joined a handful of nearly-t

05 October,2024 08:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker hits back at trolls: Flaunting my medals with pride

Paris Olympics double bronze medallist shooter Manu Bhaker responded to internet trolls, that targetted her for flaunting her medals too much, saying “it’s my way of sharing my beautiful journey”. Manu made history by winning two bronze medals at the Games — women’s 10m air pistol and mixed team event. With these vict

26 September,2024 08:05 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
The Indian hockey team are all smiles after winning the Asian Champions Trophy in Hulunbuir, China on Tuesday. Pic/PTI

‘China surprised us'

The Indian hockey team extended its dominance over the Asian Champions Trophy by winning it for a record fifth time, beating China in the final at Hulunbuir, China, on Tuesday. India began the tournament beating China 3-0 after which they routed Japan 5-1 and hammered Malaysia 8-1. They then beat South Korea 3-1 followed by a 2-1 win over Pakistan.

19 September,2024 08:00 AM IST | China | Ashwin Ferro
Harmanpreet Singh

"They defend very well and can counter attack": Harmanpreet Singh

Maintaining a clean slate, favourites India will fancy their chances when they take on a below-par but unpredictable Korea in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) hockey tournament on Monday. Paris Olympics bronze medallist India have been in rollicking form in the tournament so far, registering five wins out of five league matches.

16 September,2024 08:03 AM IST | Hulunbuir (China) | PTI
Olympic rings adorning the Eiffel Tower in Paris (Pic: AFP)

France to bid final farewell to Paris Olympics 2024 with Champs-Elysees parade

France is to bid a final and reluctant farewell to the Paris Olympics on Saturday with a parade on the Champs-Elysees followed by a concert featuring artists from the opening and closing ceremonies. The final event of a highly acclaimed summer of sport has been organised at the behest of President Emmanuel Macron who is set to decorate many of Fra

14 September,2024 11:11 AM IST | Paris | AFP
Manu Bhaker. Pic/PTI

Bhaker rested, Rhythm to compete in two events

Rhythm Sangwan will be the only Indian shooter to compete in two events in the season-ending ISSF World Cup Final (October 13 to 18) here after double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker opted for a three-month rest following her exploits in the Paris Games. Also Read: Chopra, Sable to spearhead Indian challenge The NRAI on Thursday announced a 23

13 September,2024 08:06 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat with Congress leader KC Venugopal. Pic/PTI

Haryana Assembly polls: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join Congress

Ending days of speculation, wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress on Friday ahead of the Haryana Assembly polls. Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence on Friday, following which they joined the Congress at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in the presen

06 September,2024 05:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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