Amid the ongoing discussions on the Olympics gender controversy, Italian PM Meloni expressed her anger over the issue. Italian PM Georgie Meloni waded in on the debate calling the match unfair. She further stated that ‘athletes who have, male genetic characteristics shouldn’t be allowed to compete in women's competitions’. Angela Carini quit her 66 kg women’s category boxing match against Algeria’s Imane Khelif sparking gender row at the Paris Olympics. The Italian boxer quit the match within 46 seconds into the match handing Imane Khelif a win in the opening round. Notably, Imane Khelif who’s a biological male was banned from competing in world championships following failures in testosterone and gender eligibility tests. The match sparked a gender row drawing adverse reactions from fans all around the world questioning the gender of Khelif. Post Backlash, IOC responded to controversy over Algerian Boxer Khelif stating ‘Every person has right to practise sport’.
12 September,2024 11:38 AM ISTIn 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.
12 September,2024 11:38 AM ISTNeeraj 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.
12 September,2024 11:38 AM ISTWishes are pouring in for Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra after he clinched the silver medal in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 09 dialled Neeraj Chopra and congratulated him for winning the Olympic Silver Medal. He also enquired about his injury and lauded the sportsman spirit shown by his mother.
12 September,2024 11:37 AM ISTOlympic 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 ISTAfter 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 ISTNeeraj 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 ISTThe 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 ISTMahavir Singh Phogat, a Dronacharya awardee and wrestling coach, along with others at his sports academy in Charkhi Dadri, celebrated joyfully as his niece, Vinesh Phogat, won her quarterfinal match and advanced to the semifinals in the women's 50 kg freestyle category at the Paris Olympics 2024. Mahavir Singh Phogat criticized the former President of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, describing Vinesh's victory as a 'slap in his face'.
07 August,2024 12:23 PM ISTThe Olympics 2024 has been keeping sports enthusiasts hooked on the wins, the misses and everything around it. Be it American gymnast Simone Biles’s greatest comeback or the gender controversy, the International event has been keeping fans engaged and talking about the event from its highs to lows. Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor spoke to Indian Gymnast Dipa Karmakar in an exclusive interview about the ongoing event, India’s performance, Simone Biles win and the ways to improve India’s performance at the worldwide event. Watch this exclusive video interview to know Dipa Karmakar’s views on the ongoing Olympics in Paris and the impact of India.
02 August,2024 06:30 PM ISTTurkish shooter Yusuf Dikec recently won a silver medal in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 and his casual winning style has got the internet talking. What stood remarkable was that he clinched the medal without wearing any fancy gear and that too at the age of 51. The shooter has become an overnight internet sensation following his silver medal win at the Paris Olympics. Another shooter that had gone viral was Kim Ye Ji, born in 1992, for her distinctive shooting style. She had won a silver medal in the women’s 10-meter air pistol event.
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