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In the city of diamonds and dhandho, two gems aim for gold in Paris
July 21, 2024 8:03 am
Surat, a city with practically zero Olympic sports history and negligible infrastructure, will now boast of two Olympians.
Nikhat Zareen at Paris Olympics: Who will be Indian boxer's top rivals for a medal?
July 21, 2024 12:59 am
Two-time World Champion boxer Nikhat Zareen will finally be making her debut in the Olympics with the tag of favourite in the 50-kg category.
Outraged over Olympic snub, India's Korean archery coach to leave after contract expires
July 21, 2024 8:10 am
Baek Woong Ki alleges he was in Paris waiting for his accreditation when federation officials asked to leave at the last minute.
Paris Olympics 2024: Olympian Matt Dawson amputates finger to compete for Kookaburras
July 20, 2024 4:05 pm
Australian hockey star Matthew Dawson opted to amputate his ring finger to ensure his participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics, choosing this extreme measure over a cast to join the Kookaburras in their quest for gold.
Paris Olympics: The essential, 37-point, know-it-all's guide to the Paris 2024 Games
July 21, 2024 12:24 am
Ahead of the Paris Olympics, here’s the only guide you need which breaks down India’s history at the Olympics; details what makes Paris Olympics different from previous Games; gives you all the facts and stats; and tells you a lot more like what’s the India House in Paris and how you can live stream the Olympics.
From Neeraj Chopra to Vinesh Phogat: How much money has Sports Ministry spent on India's Paris Olympic-bound athletes
July 21, 2024 12:24 am
As the Paris Olympics approach, the Indian Express tracks down the investments made by the sports ministry in Indian athletes and the 16 sports disciplines where Indian participants have secured qualification spots for the upcoming games.
Paris Olympics Athlete Village diaries: Anti-sex beds or sustainability at heart?
July 21, 2024 12:24 am
The beds at the Paris Olympics Athlete Village, it was reported, would be small in size and made from materials that would deter athletes from having sex during competition.
Victor Wembanyama, 7-foot-5-inch-tall French giant with wingspan of 8 feet, stands in way of USA's 5th straight basketball gold
July 21, 2024 12:25 am
In the last couple of years, that veneer of invincibility that the American basketball team wore since the heady days of the Dream Team at the Barcelona Olympics has started to fade.
Paris Olympics, hockey: With Hardik as heartbeat, India will aim for the sky with aerial passes as a key tactic
July 20, 2024 2:10 pm
There’s been a marked shift in India’s style of play: the fast counter-attacking side has developed another weapon — the aerial balls to beat closely guarded spaces on turf.
Neeraj Chopra at Paris Olympics: Who are javelin thrower’s biggest rivals at Paris 2024?
July 20, 2024 7:18 am
As Neeraj Chopra makes a bid to win back the gold medal he won at Tokyo Olympics three years ago, a look at the throwers he will have to beat at Paris 2024.
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Political PulseUpdated: July 21, 2024 07:41 IST
TMC is preparing for the July 21 Martyrs’ Day rally in Kolkata, where Mamata Banerjee will address the public for the first time after the party's recent wins. Opposition leaders like Akhilesh Yadav will also attend. The rally will focus on resolving internal issues and preparing for the 2026 Assembly polls.
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