Jul 6, 2024
Neeraj Chopra, the javelin sensation, is determined to etch his name in the annals of Indian sports by achieving an unprecedented feat - securing consecutive gold medals. The athlete, who last competed at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland, on June 18, where he clinched the gold with an impressive throw of 85.97m, is currently honing his skills in Germany.
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Sindhu is presently undergoing training alongside her coach, Agus Dwi Santoso, and her team in Saarbrucken, Germany. The badminton star has been absent from competition since the Indonesia Open concluded last month. In her recent tournaments, she has struggled to find her best form. Despite these setbacks, Sindhu continues to be one of India's top prospects for a medal at the upcoming Olympics.
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Satwik and Chirag have been absent from competition since their early exit at the Singapore Open in May, where they suffered a first-round defeat. This hiatus has taken a toll on their world ranking, causing them to slip from the coveted No. 1 position to the third spot.
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Mirabai has her sights set on securing another Olympic medal in Paris, following her remarkable achievement of winning silver in Tokyo. The path to this goal has been challenging for Mirabai, as she has had to overcome a difficult time dealing with injuries since her triumph in the previous Olympics.
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Lovlina, who secured a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, participated in the recent Grand Prix tournament held in the Czech Republic. During the event, she faced three opponents, emerging victorious in one bout while suffering defeats in the other two. Despite the mixed results, her solitary win proved sufficient to earn her a silver medal in the competition.
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Harmanpreet Singh has been named the captain of the team, with PR Sreejesh being the sole goalkeeper selected. The Indian team had a disappointing performance in the European segment of the Pro League, securing the seventh position, only managing to surpass Spain and Ireland in the standings.
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Phogat is set to participate in the upcoming Spain Grand Prix. While preparing for the event in Bengaluru, she reached out to the Sports Ministry on Tuesday, requesting assistance with her visa application process. Within a matter of hours, her visa was successfully granted, enabling her to proceed with her plans to compete in the international tournament.
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Sift, who clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games, secured her spot on the Paris team in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event. Her exceptional performance throughout the rigorous four-stage Olympic selection trials earned her the coveted position.
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Aditi has secured her spot to compete for India at the Olympics for the third consecutive time. Although her qualification was virtually assured, it was officially validated through the recent release of the Olympic Golf Rankings. With a world ranking of 60, Aditi's position at 24 in the Olympic rankings guaranteed her participation in the upcoming Games.
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Nikhat Zareen, a two-time world champion boxer, is set to make her Olympic debut in Paris, where she'll strive to add to her impressive collection of accolades and achieve even greater success.
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