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NEW DELHI: The awe-inspiring Stade de France transformed into a grand concert hall, celebrating the conclusion of the Paris Olympics with a spectacular closing ceremony. The event showcased a mesmerizing display of artistry, passing the baton to Los Angeles for the next Olympic Games.The closing ceremony was a captivating affair, seamlessly transitioning through various moods…

NEW DELHI: Among Indian athletes, badminton queen PV Sindhu was a prominent medal contender heading into the Paris Olympics. Having previously won a silver at the Rio Games and a bronze at the Tokyo Games, Sindhu was expected to secure a podium finish and become the first Indian athlete to win three individual Olympic medals.However,…

As curtains fell on Paris Olympics on Sunday, Indian fans were left with a mixed feeling over the country’s performance. For a nation of 1.4bn people, our return of one silver and five bronze is very meagre. That the world’s most populous country couldn’t produce a single gold medal is hard to digest.However, if we…

NEW DELHI: Former India great Harbhajan Singh is of the opinion that Virat Kohli‘s exceptional physical condition will allow him to endure the challenges of playing cricket at the international level for an additional five years. Meanwhile, he also thinks that Rohit Sharma, who currently captains the Indian team in both Test and ODI formats,…

NEW DELHI: Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar voiced his support for badminton legend Prakash Padukone after he called for players to take responsibility and accountability following Lakshya Sen‘s defeat in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics last week.Lakshya let slip an opening game advantage and an 8-3 lead in the second, ultimately losing…

NEW DELHI: Abhinav Bindra, an Olympic gold medallist, acknowledges that Indian shooters had the potential to secure additional medals at the Paris Games. Nevertheless, he maintains that their performance is commendable and deserving of pride.The Indian contingent amassed a total of six medals, with shooting contributing three of them. Manu Bhaker made history by becoming…

NEW DELHI: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is set to return to India alongside Aman Sehrawat, who secured a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Following the conclusion of the Games, the duo will embark on their journey back home. Their flight is scheduled to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi at approximately 10:30…

NEW DELHI: The sports community in India anxiously awaited the Court of Arbitration for Sport‘s (CAS) decision on wrestler Vinesh Phogat‘s appeal against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics gold medal match in the women’s 50kg freestyle event.Vinesh had secured her place in the final with impressive victories, including a win over Japan’s renowned wrestler…

NEW DELHI: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has departed for Germany following his silver medal win at the Paris Olympics. The purpose of his trip is to seek medical advice concerning a potential surgery and to make a decision about his participation in the upcoming Diamond League meetings, as reported by sources.According to a…

NEW DELHI: Vyshak Vijaykumar, the vice-captain and pacer of Gulbarga Mystics, is ready to showcase his skills and bolstered self-assurance in the upcoming Maharaja Trophy Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) T20 tournament.During the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Vyshak played four matches for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise, which boasts a star-studded lineup including…