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08 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

'Not Vinesh's fault...': WFI chief blames support staff, demands probe 

President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Sanjay Singh has attributed the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics to her support staff.

08 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

'Wrestling won, I lost…': Vinesh announces retirement after Olympic shock

Wrestling champion, Vinesh Phogat, declared her retirement from the sport, a day after a disqualification at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

08 Aug 2024

Paris Saint-Germain

Who is PSG's new midfield signing Joao Neves? Details here

Paris Saint-Germain bolstered their midfield by roping in Portugal's Joao Neves from Benfica on a five-year contract on August 5.

08 Aug 2024

Mirabai Chanu

2024 Paris Olympics, weightlifting: India's Mirabai Chanu finishes fourth

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu finished fourth in the women's 49kg weightlifting event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

07 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

Injury-ravaged Sri Lanka stun India in three-match ODI series: Takeaways

A down-and-out Sri Lanka side ravaged by perpetual injuries, having suffered multiple batting collapses, stunned Team India in the 2024 three-match ODI series.

07 Aug 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India have lost most wickets to spin in these ODIs

India were swept aside by Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI encounter in the 2024 series held at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

07 Aug 2024

Dunith Wellalage

Dunith Wellalage: First-ever spinner with multiple ODI fifers against India

Spinner Dunith Wellalage starred in Sri Lanka's series-clinching ODI victory against India in Colombo.

07 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

Decoding Indian batters with 2,000-plus ODI runs versus Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma attained a new milestone in the 3rd and final ODI versus Sri Lanka in India's 2024 tour.

07 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

SL win their first ODI series against India since 1997 

Sri Lanka claimed a 2-0 ODI series win over India after beating them in the third and final match.

07 Aug 2024

Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag takes three wickets on his ODI debut: Stats

Indian all-rounder Riyan Parag impressed with the ball on his ODI debut, the third and final game against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

07 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma becomes batter with joint-second-most sixes in ODIs: Stats

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has become the batter with the joint-second-most sixes in One-Day Internationals.

04 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma completes 2,000 ODI runs against Sri Lanka: Stats

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has completed 2,000 runs against Sri Lanka in One-Day Internationals.

07 Aug 2024

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis smashes his 30th half-century in ODIs: Key stats

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis starred with a 59-run knock against India in the 3rd and final ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

07 Aug 2024

Andy Murray

What it's like to be your country's only Olympian

There is no losing when you are the Olympian representing your country.

07 Aug 2024

Avishka Fernando

Avishka Fernando slams meticulous 96 against India: Key stats 

Sri Lanka batter Avishka Fernando smashed a brilliant 102-ball 96 in the 3rd ODI and final against India in Colombo.

07 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

2024 Paris Olympics, badminton: Decoding An Se-young's successful campaign

On Monday, August 5, South Korea's An Se-young came out triumphant in women's singles badminton event.

07 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Explained: How 100 extra grams cost Vinesh Phogat Olympic medal 

In a massive blow to the Indian contingent competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, wrestler Vinesh Phogat got disqualified ahead of her gold-medal match scheduled on August 7.

07 Aug 2024

Narendra Modi

'Explore options…': Modi tells PT Usha on Vinesh's Olympics disqualification

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Wednesday following Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics.

07 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

3rd ODI: SL elect to bat, Riyan Parag makes debut  

Sri Lanka eye their first ODI series win over India since 1997, as the two sides meet in the third and final game.

07 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympics for being overweight

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after she could not make the weight on the morning of her 50 kg gold medal bout.

07 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics, hockey: Germany beat India 3-2 in semi-final

The Indian men's hockey side lost to Germany in the semi-final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It was a rematch of the 2020 Tokyo Games bronze medal match.

06 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

How Vinesh Phogat defied injuries, controversies to reach Olympic final 

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has assured India of its fourth medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

06 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Paris Olympics: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat reaches final, confirms medal

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has assured India of its fourth medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

06 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Olympics: Rivals Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem set for India-Pakistan clash

Reigning champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on August 6.

06 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma joins Chris Gayle in elite six-hitting list (ODIs)

Although India are trailing 0-1 in the ongoing three-ODI series against hosts Sri Lanka, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been in top form.

06 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat beats Oksana Livach, reaches semi-finals

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has reached the semi-finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

06 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra: Decoding the best throws of India's golden boy

India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is determined to defend his title at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

06 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra reaches final with 89.34m throw 

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

06 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Paris Olympics, wrestling: Vinesh Phogat stuns defending champion Yui Susaki

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has reached the quarter-finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

06 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Olympics: Decoding China's sheer dominance in mixed doubles (badminton)

Chinese badminton stars Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong clinched the gold medal in the mixed doubles event of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

06 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics: Belgium triathlete hospitalized after swimming in River Seine 

In a major development, the Belgium triathlon team withdrew from their mixed relay event in the River Seine scheduled for August 5.

06 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Decoding gymnast Sunisa Lee's medal tally at Olympics

Sunisa Lee of United States scripted history in the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics.

06 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Gold-medalist Viktor Axelsen becomes second shuttler with this Olympic feat

Denmark's shuttler Viktor Axelsen claimed the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

06 Aug 2024

Paris

Serena Williams denied entry at Paris hotel? Icon shares ordeal

Retired tennis superstar Serena Williams expressed her disappointment on X/Twitter after she and her two children, Alexis Olympia Jr. (6), and Adira River (11 months), were denied a table at The Peninsula Hotel's restaurant in Paris.

06 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Steeplechaser Avinash Sable scripts history at Paris Olympics: Decoding profile

India's track and field athlete Avinash Sable has made it to the final of the men's 3000m steeplechase final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

05 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic

Gold medalist Novak Djokovic scripted these records at Paris Olympics

Serbian maestro Novak Djokovic finally ended his wait for the coveted Olympics gold medal on August 4.

05 Aug 2024

West Ham United

West Ham sign Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug: Decoding his stats

West Ham United have completed the signing of Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug.

05 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics, badminton: Viktor Axelsen clinches second successive gold medal

Denmark's shuttler Viktor Axelsen has clinched the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

05 Aug 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli struggles to walk, onlookers help 

Vinod Kambli, the former Indian cricketer, continues to be in a downward spiral.

05 Aug 2024

Lakshya Sen

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen misses Olympic medal in Paris: Achievements  

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen missed out on a much-deserved medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.