Olympic gymnast Jade Barbosa is enjoying the Italian honeymoon of her dreams with her husband, Leandro Fontanesi. She shared breathtaking photos from their trip to Ravello on the Amalfi Coast, captivating her two million Instagram followers.
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Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen, a two-time world champion, expresses her disappointment after a shocking early exit from the Tokyo Olympics. Despite the setback, she remains determined to return stronger, seeking a personal coach to help her reach new heights. Zareen plans to explore training abroad and is hopeful that World Boxing’s potential weight category changes will benefit her.
Valarie Allman, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in discus throw, will serve as the international event ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. She joins a strong elite field that includes reigning world record holder Joshua Cheptegai and former world record holder Peres Jepchirchir. The event will take place on October 20th.
Swapnil Kusale’s father, Suresh Kusale, has expressed his disappointment over the Maharashtra government’s Rs 2 crore prize money for his son’s Olympic bronze medal, highlighting that Haryana offers significantly higher rewards for its athletes. He believes Swapnil deserves a greater recognition, including a flat near the sports complex and naming the shooting arena after his son.
PR Sreejesh, the legendary Indian hockey goalkeeper, has embarked on a new journey after retiring from playing. He is now focused on mentoring the next generation of hockey stars, taking on the role of head coach for the junior men’s national team. With the Junior World Cup next year and the upcoming Olympics in Los Angeles and Brisbane, Sreejesh is determined to lay a strong foundation for the future of Indian hockey.
Indian shooter Arjun Babuta narrowly missed out on a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, finishing fourth by just 0.9 points. The experience was emotionally devastating, leaving him numb and questioning his fate. Babuta, who overcame a debilitating back injury and personal struggles to reach the Olympics, believes he could have won gold had he planned better. He is now focusing on improving his equipment and ammunition selection for upcoming competitions.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has intensified its dispute with the International Boxing Association (IBA) by urging national Olympic committees to sever ties with IBA-affiliated boxing federations. This move, which could potentially exclude boxers from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, has been met with fierce criticism from the IBA, who accuses the IOC of ‘gaslighting’ and ‘sporting blackmail’.
Los Angeles is aiming for a car-free 2028 Olympics, but with a failing public transit system and a city deeply entrenched in car culture, this ambitious goal seems more like a pipe dream than a realistic plan.
Nita Ambani, an IOC member, hosted a grand event, ‘United in Triumph,’ to celebrate the achievements of India’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The event, organized by Reliance Foundation, brought together nearly 140 Olympians and Paralympians for the first time, showcasing the unifying spirit of sports.
Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra has set his sights on a podium finish at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, aiming to build on his remarkable Olympic achievements. Despite battling injuries throughout the season, Chopra is confident of returning to peak fitness and improving his technique. He also acknowledged the potential for India to achieve greater success in future Olympic and Paralympic competitions.