Despite lacking a proper running track, Tuvalu will send Karalo Maibuca to compete in the men’s 100m at the Paris Olympics. The athlete trains on the airport runway and aims to improve his national record in the face of limited resources.
Results for: Olympics
Despite a major doping scandal involving 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2020-2021, China has named 11 of them in its Olympic swimming squad for the upcoming Paris Games. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accepted China’s argument that the positive tests were due to food contamination and did not sanction the athletes. The decision has been met with criticism, particularly from the United States, and has raised concerns about fairness in international swimming competition.
Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic and world champion, won the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 in Finland with a stunning throw of 85.97m. The victory comes after a recent fitness scare, showcasing Chopra’s resilience and dominance in the javelin throw.
Reigning Olympic javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra secured gold at the 2024 Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland. Chopra threw a best of 85.97m in his third attempt, showcasing his dominance throughout the competition. The victory marks a strong return for Chopra, who had recently recovered from a minor injury, and further solidifies his position as a gold medal contender at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Former world number one Novak Djokovic has confirmed his participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics, aiming to secure a coveted gold medal. Despite recently undergoing knee surgery, Djokovic remains determined to compete in the prestigious event.
The 2024 Olympics in Paris are poised to be the most fashionable games yet, with luxury brands like Ralph Lauren, Ben Sherman, Berluti, and Stephan Ashpool designing uniforms for various national teams. From tailored blazers to denim moto-inspired jackets, the collections showcase a blend of tradition and contemporary style.
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced the Indian Shotgun team for the Paris 2024 Olympics, including Prithviraj Tondaiman in men’s Trap, Rajeshwari Kumari in women’s Trap, Anantjeet Singh Naruka in men’s Skeet, Raiza Dhillon and Maheshwari Chauhan in women’s Skeet. The team will be competing in their first Olympics and aiming for a second Olympic medal in the discipline.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra is set to compete at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 in Finland, marking his return to competition after a brief injury layoff. He will face off against rising star Max Dehning, who recently became the youngest man to throw over 90m.
Fresh off his historic French Open win, Carlos Alcaraz has shifted his focus to conquering the grass-court season, eyeing a repeat of his 2022 Queen’s Club and Wimbledon double. He also expressed excitement about partnering with Rafael Nadal in the upcoming Olympics, aiming to learn from the 14-time Roland Garros champion.
Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain secured a silver medal at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in the Czech Republic after losing a close bout against China’s Li Qian in the women’s 75kg category. This follows Borgohain’s bronze medal win at the Tokyo Olympics and her qualification for the Paris Games.