India’s men’s hockey team is set to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics, aiming for a top-four finish in Pool B to advance. The team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, has a rich Olympic history with 12 medals and will be looking to add another to their impressive tally.
India’s women wrestling team is poised for a breakout performance at the Paris Olympics, with a record five women qualifying, including three who led a historic protest against the Wrestling Federation of India last year. Veteran Vinesh Phogat, despite facing challenges, aims for her third Olympic appearance, while young talents like Antim Panghal and Reetika Hooda are seen as medal contenders. This article analyzes the prospects of each wrestler and explores the challenges and opportunities they face in their respective weight classes.
American sprinter Noah Lyles secured a personal best time of 9.81 seconds to win the 100m at the Diamond League meeting in London. This victory, achieved in a race held just before the Paris Olympics, solidified Lyles’ position as a strong contender for the Games.
France will deploy 15,000 troops as part of Operation Sentinelle to secure the 2024 Paris Olympics, in addition to a massive police presence. This comes after concerns about security following terrorist attacks in the country. The security operation is designed to protect transport hubs, major routes, and key locations throughout the Games.
The wrestling events at the Paris Olympics are scheduled for August 5-11, with India sending six wrestlers, including Antim Panghal and Aman Sehrawat. All matches will take place at the temporary Champ-de-Mars Arena, a 10,000 square-metre facility.
Rafael Nadal overcame a tough challenge from qualifier Duje Ajdukovic to reach the final of the Bastad Open, his first since winning the 2022 French Open. The Spaniard will now face either Nuno Borges or Thiago Agustin Tirante in the final as he seeks his 93rd career singles title.
Dutch athlete Femke Bol dominated the women’s 400m hurdles at the Diamond League in London, setting a new meet record of 51.30 seconds. This victory comes as Bol prepares for the upcoming Paris Olympics, where she aims to improve upon her third-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics.
India’s boxing team has secured six quota places for the 2024 Paris Olympics after a dramatic qualifying period. With a strong team of six boxers, including world champions Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain, India aims to make a significant impact at the Games. However, the team will face stiff competition from experienced and talented boxers from across the globe.
The appointment of Manolo Marquez as the Indian men’s national team head coach while continuing his role with FC Goa echoes a trend of managers juggling club and international duties. This article explores five prominent examples of coaches who successfully managed both club and country responsibilities.
India’s badminton contingent of seven players is set to compete at the Paris Olympics 2024, aiming to continue the country’s medal-winning tradition in the sport. The badminton events will take place from July 27 to August 5 at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena.
