Indian cricketing star Shikhar Dhawan, today announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. The left-handed opener has been a key player in India's top order, amassing over 10,000 runs across formats. Be it in the IPL or playing for the Indian cricket team, Shikhar Dhawan proved his mettle in multiple instances. From numerous injuries to a bitter divorce, affectionately called "Gabbar" by fans, faced numerous challenges on the field and off the field. Known for his aggressive batting style and iconic moustache, Dhawan leaves behind an illustrious career spanning over a decade. Here are the look back into his journey.
24 August,2024 01:17 PM IST
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat received a warm welcome in her native village, Balali, Haryana. Addressing the media, she expressed that her Olympic disappointment has become a deep wound, which will take time to heal. Phogat didn't confirm whether she will quit wrestling or continue but emphasized that her fight is far from over. "This is a long fight, and we have been battling it for the past year. It will continue," she stated.
18 August,2024 11:06 AM IST
Vinesh Phogat verdict by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is due on 16th August. The athlete has undergone a lot of ordeal in the way of clinching the medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Former wrestler Sakshi Malik in a tell-all interview with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor, shares the struggles of being an athlete and more so - struggles that Vinesh went through to lose weight. After the Olympics, there has been a lot of comparison of India’s performance with that of the USA and China. Sakshi analyses India’s performance, talks about how life changes after clinching the Olympic medal and how can India perform better at the International stage.
15 August,2024 02:53 PM IST
Olympic medalist Aman Sehrawat reacted on August 10 to his triumphant Bronze win in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling event at the ongoing Paris Olympics. The star grappler was overwhelmed by his victory and struggled to find words to describe the feeling of standing on the Olympic podium with a medal. Notably, the 21-year-old Indian wrestler secured a 13-5 victory over Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz to win the bronze medal.
10 August,2024 01:40 PM IST
After clinching the Bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian hockey players expressed happiness over their victory. The Indian hockey team's bronze-winning feat at the Paris Olympics 2024 provided unadulterated joy to millions nationwide. Over a special phone call, PM Modi congratulated the hockey team for making the country proud.
09 August,2024 06:53 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.
09 August,2024 12:25 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra, after winning Silver at the Paris Olympics 2024, reflected on his achievement and injury. He committed to evaluating his performance, addressing mistakes, and giving his all to secure another medal for India, ensuring the national anthem plays once more.
09 August,2024 12:13 PM IST
The Indian hockey team secured the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 victory over Spain, thanks to goals from skipper Harmanpreet Singh and crucial saves by PR Sreejesh. This win, celebrated with emotional scenes at the Yves du Manoir Stadium, marks India’s fourth medal at the Paris Games and their first consecutive bronze in 52 years, since the 1972 Munich Games.
09 August,2024 11:58 AM IST
Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the women's 50kg wrestling final. Scheduled to compete against Sarah Ann Hildebrandt for the Gold Medal, Vinesh was found to be 100 grams overweight for her weight category. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised her as a “Champion among Champions,” calling her India's pride and an inspiration to every Indian. PM Modi conveyed his message: “You are India's pride and inspiration…” Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh expressed regret over the situation, stating, "It is extremely unfortunate for our country that even after wrestling so well and qualifying for the finals, she was disqualified for being overweight by 100 grams. The Government of India has provided her with a coach, nutritionist, and physio. All of them are with her in the games village. Her weight was constant for two days but increased overnight. The reasons for this can only be provided by her nutritionist and coach. The WFI is looking into the legal procedures. PT Usha has reached the games village, and we will discuss and decide on how to protest against the IOC and UWW.”
07 August,2024 07:28 PM IST
In a big shocker for India, India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat on whom high hopes were pinned to grab gold being on the cusp of ultimate glory in the Paris Olympic Games has been disqualified from the competition entirely. Vinesh, who was competing in the 50kg freestyle wrestling category, has been disqualified from the competition, for weighing over the limit for her event. Vinesh usually competes in the 53kg category but brought her weight down to 50kg for the Paris Olympics 2024. On Day 2 of her weigh-in, however, Vinesh was found weighing over the desired limit by 100 gms.
07 August,2024 01:30 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
