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Page 24 - Olympic Games News

Triathlon training cancelled: What is the controversy surrounding Seine?

2024 Paris Olympics: The Olympic triathlon training session was cancelled on Monday for the second consecutive day due to poor water quality of the Seine River

Triathlon training cancelled: What is the controversy surrounding Seine?
Updated On : 30 Jul 2024 | 11:45 AM IST

Triathlon cancels Olympic swim training for 2nd day over poor water quality

World Triathlon made the decision to cancel the swim workout early Monday following a meeting over water quality

Triathlon cancels Olympic swim training for 2nd day over poor water quality
Updated On : 30 Jul 2024 | 11:44 AM IST

Olympics: South Korean athletes introduced as North Koreans, IOC apologises

The International Olympic Committee attributed the mistake to a 'human error' and expressed deep regret over the incident

Olympics: South Korean athletes introduced as North Koreans, IOC apologises
Updated On : 30 Jul 2024 | 11:44 AM IST

Female Olympians hit fashion runway in Paris to celebrate gender parity

For the first time, women have an equal share with men of an entry quota that's 10,500 athletes across 329 events

Female Olympians hit fashion runway in Paris to celebrate gender parity
Updated On : 30 Jul 2024 | 11:43 AM IST

Manu's efforts, Jaspal's blessings got us the medal: Shooter's parents

Manu, on Sunday, became the first woman from the country to win a medal in shooting, showing tremendous fighting spirit to end a 12-year drought in the sport at the quadrennial showpiece.

Manu's efforts, Jaspal's blessings got us the medal: Shooter's parents
Updated On : 30 Jul 2024 | 11:43 AM IST

From Tokyo heartbreak to Paris bull's eye: Olympic journey of Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting and opened the country's tally at the Paris Olympics

From Tokyo heartbreak to Paris bull's eye: Olympic journey of Manu Bhaker
Updated On : 30 Jul 2024 | 11:43 AM IST

Paris Olympics: Andy Murray's tennis career extended with doubles win

Murray and Evans rallied past the Japanese pair of Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori 2-6, 7-6 (5), 11-9 on Sunday

Paris Olympics: Andy Murray's tennis career extended with doubles win
Updated On : 30 Jul 2024 | 11:43 AM IST

Paris 2024: Nadal wins in Olympic singles, to face Djokovic in 2nd round

There is a statue of Nadal outside the arena, and fans gathered around the steel structure Sunday morning, when it was still unclear whether he would be competing later.

Paris 2024: Nadal wins in Olympic singles, to face Djokovic in 2nd round
Updated On : 30 Jul 2024 | 11:42 AM IST

China claims diving record with its 49th Olympic gold medal, surpasses US

After a bit of clarification from the International Olympic Committee, China's mark stands alone

China claims diving record with its 49th Olympic gold medal, surpasses US
Updated On : 30 Jul 2024 | 9:36 AM IST

Paris Olympics 2024 HIGHLIGHTS, Day 3: Alcaraz wins men's singles match

India at Olympics 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: India men's hockey team manage to draw vs Argentina on the back of Harmanpreet Singh's goal.

Paris Olympics 2024 HIGHLIGHTS, Day 3: Alcaraz wins men's singles match
Updated On : 30 Jul 2024 | 7:40 AM IST

Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker becomes first woman shooter to win medal

Manu Bhaker wins first medal for India at the Paris Olympics 2024. With the Bronze medal, Bhaker also ended India's drought from Shooting discipline in previous two Olympics

Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker becomes first woman shooter to win medal
Updated On : 29 Jul 2024 | 9:04 PM IST

Eurosport sacks commentator Bob Ballard over sexist remark on swimmers

After Bob Ballard made a sexist remark about Australia's women swimmers, Eurosport quickly removed him from all remaining Olympic events

Eurosport sacks commentator Bob Ballard over sexist remark on swimmers
Updated On : 29 Jul 2024 | 4:29 PM IST

Convicted child rapist competes in Paris Olympics 2024: Why it is not okay

Despite his criminal history, the Dutch Olympic Committee decided that there is no reason to exclude Van de Velde from the Paris Olympic Games 2024

Convicted child rapist competes in Paris Olympics 2024: Why it is not okay
Updated On : 29 Jul 2024 | 3:50 PM IST

Refugee athletes want more people to compete at the Paris Olympics

I told myself if I continue running this, it is going to change my life, she said. In the Olympics, everyone is looking to me to represent them

Refugee athletes want more people to compete at the Paris Olympics
Updated On : 29 Jul 2024 | 3:13 PM IST

Paris Olympics: Lakshya's win over Cordon deleted as his opponent withdraws

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's men's doubles Group C clash on Monday has been cancelled following the withdrawal of German player Mark Lamsfuss due to injury.

Paris Olympics: Lakshya's win over Cordon deleted as his opponent withdraws
Updated On : 29 Jul 2024 | 12:43 PM IST

Olympics 2024: S Korea edges China to win 10th straight gold in archery

The score was tied in the final after regulation, forcing a shoot-off

Olympics 2024: S Korea edges China to win 10th straight gold in archery
Updated On : 29 Jul 2024 | 11:56 AM IST

Cricket at Olympics: Heard players' conversations in dressing room - Dravid

Dravid hoped that India would win both the men's and women's gold medals at the LA Games.

Cricket at Olympics: Heard players' conversations in dressing room - Dravid
Updated On : 29 Jul 2024 | 11:56 AM IST

Paris 2024: Harmeet's maiden Olympic campaign ends with 2nd round exit

Harmeet came into the Olympics after playing in three preparatory tournaments and undergoing personal training in Germany.

Paris 2024: Harmeet's maiden Olympic campaign ends with 2nd round exit
Updated On : 29 Jul 2024 | 11:56 AM IST

Olympics 2024: Kevin Durant scores 23 points, help US beat Serbia

Durant the all-time leading scorer in US men's Olympic history scored 23 points on 8-for-9 shooting in just under 17 minutes of action Sunday

Olympics 2024: Kevin Durant scores 23 points, help US beat Serbia
Updated On : 29 Jul 2024 | 11:55 AM IST

Economics of Olympics: Why is it so hard for host cities to control costs

Figuring out how to keep host city expenses on budget is vital for the Olympics, which have struggled to find host cities in places where citizens have a say in the decision

Economics of Olympics: Why is it so hard for host cities to control costs
Updated On : 29 Jul 2024 | 11:55 AM IST