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Page 14 - Olympic Games News

2022 Olympic champion US figure skaters finally get their medals in Paris

The special medal ceremony allowed the nine Americans to parade on a runway in the bright Paris sunshine, gaze at the Eiffel Tower and bask in warm cheers from the fans packed into the stands.

2022 Olympic champion US figure skaters finally get their medals in Paris
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 12:49 PM IST

US exits beach volleyball in Paris without a medal after men's QF loss

The 21-14, 21-16 loss to the Qatari team of Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan in the QF on Wednesday made it the first American medal shutout since the sport was added to the Olympic program.

US exits beach volleyball in Paris without a medal after men's QF loss
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 12:41 PM IST

Olympics: Oleksandr punches his way to gold after heartbreak in Tokyo

The middleweight from Ukraine decided he would wait three years to make it right. Khyzhniak got his epic redemption Wednesday night at the Paris Games with a gold medal finally around his neck.

Olympics: Oleksandr punches his way to gold after heartbreak in Tokyo
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 12:36 PM IST

Land of Usain Bolt shines in field events, Jamaica bags Olympic discus gold

Roje Stona's gold in the discus throw Wednesday gave Jamaica its fourth medal in the field events at the 2024 Olympics after winning just two in history.

Land of Usain Bolt shines in field events, Jamaica bags Olympic discus gold
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 12:26 PM IST

Olympic champion Andrade inspires girls at her hometown gym in Brazil

The 25-year-old Andrade won four more medals at the Paris Olympics, including gold in the floor exercise with a narrow victory over star U.S. gymnast Simone Biles.

Olympic champion Andrade inspires girls at her hometown gym in Brazil
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 12:15 PM IST

Olympic doubles bronze medalists Fritz-Paul win singles matches in Montreal

The ninth-seeded Fritz beat Mariano Navone of Argentina 6-4, 6-1 and the 10th-seeded Paul topped Luciano Darderi of Italy 6-4, 7-6 (2).

Olympic doubles bronze medalists Fritz-Paul win singles matches in Montreal
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 11:56 AM IST

You didn't lose, yet you've been defeated: Bajrang Punia on Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh, who was disqualified for being 100gm overweight ahead of her 50kg category gold medal bout in the Olympics on Wednesday, announced her decision to retire on social media.

You didn't lose, yet you've been defeated: Bajrang Punia on Vinesh Phogat
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 11:38 AM IST

Olympics Hockey Bronze medal match: India vs Spain live timings, streaming

India vs Spain: The live match for the bronze medal will begin at 5:30 PM IST. India has won the men's hockey gold eight times, with their last gold medal coming in 1980.

Olympics Hockey Bronze medal match: India vs Spain live timings, streaming
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 11:14 AM IST

Why Vinesh Phogat chose the 50 kg weight category amidst uncertainty

Vinesh Phogat, who typically competes in the 53 kg category, decided to switch to the 50 kg weight category for her bid in the Paris Olympic Games

Why Vinesh Phogat chose the 50 kg weight category amidst uncertainty
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 10:24 AM IST

Vinesh Phogat to be felicitated like a medallist: Haryana CM Saini

She will be offered the same reward that the state government offers to Olympic Games silver medallists, the chief minister added

Vinesh Phogat to be felicitated like a medallist: Haryana CM Saini
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 9:37 AM IST

Paris Olympics: Meet Neeraj Chopra's rivals for Javelin throw gold medal

Neeraj Chopra's Javelin throw final at Paris Olympics 2024 will begin at 11:55 PM IST on August 8. Who are the Neeraj Chopra's top competitors? Check details here

Paris Olympics: Meet Neeraj Chopra's rivals for Javelin throw gold medal
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 9:28 AM IST

Olympics 2024: Lin Yu reaches gold-medal bout amid gender misconceptions

Lin and Khelif have dominated all of their Olympic bouts despite the massive distractions created

Olympics 2024: Lin Yu reaches gold-medal bout amid gender misconceptions
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 9:16 AM IST

Olympics 2024: Algerians rally behind gold as Khelif advances to final

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has called Khelif via telephone to cheer her on and backed her amid the criticisms

Olympics 2024: Algerians rally behind gold as Khelif advances to final
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 9:05 AM IST

Paris Olympics: Quincy Hall wins gold in 400 meters, makes strong comeback

Hall is the first American since LaShawn Merritt in 2008 to capture gold in the one-lap race

Paris Olympics: Quincy Hall wins gold in 400 meters, makes strong comeback
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 8:55 AM IST

Olympics 2024: China wins gold in artistic swimming, US bags silver

China dominated in the absence of Russia, which had won every gold medal in artistic beginning with the 2000 Sydney Games

Olympics 2024: China wins gold in artistic swimming, US bags silver
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 8:38 AM IST

Don't have strength for more: Vinesh Phogat bids adieu to wrestling

The 29-year-old, who was disqualified for being 100gm overweight ahead of her 50kg category gold medal bout

Don't have strength for more: Vinesh Phogat bids adieu to wrestling
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 8:35 AM IST

Rules can't be changed retrospectively: UWW prez on Vinesh disqualification

Lalovic told Usha and WFI president Sanjay Singh that the rules are in place for the benefit of athletes

Rules can't be changed retrospectively: UWW prez on Vinesh disqualification
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 8:10 AM IST

Paris Olympics 2024: India schedule on August 8, live time (IST), streaming

India at Olympics: Neeraj Chopra to men's hockey team- check India's schedule, live match timings on Day 13 of the Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: India schedule on August 8, live time (IST), streaming
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 8:05 AM IST

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu fails to win 2nd Olympic medal, finishes fourth

Chanu, who turns 30 on Thursday, lifted a total of 199kg (88kg+111kg) at the South Paris Arena. It was 3kgs less than what she heaved at the Tokyo Olympics, 202 kg for a silver medal.

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu fails to win 2nd Olympic medal, finishes fourth
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 7:34 AM IST

Olympics 2024: Avinash Sable finishes 11th in 3000m steeplechase final

The 29-year-old Sable clocked 8 minutes 14.18 seconds while crossing the finish line after running in the lead briefly in the dramatic race.

Olympics 2024: Avinash Sable finishes 11th in 3000m steeplechase final
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 7:32 AM IST