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SPORTS - October 2019

Oct 2019

Aug 10, 2024

Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver in Javelin Throw

Neeraj Chopra came up with a season best throw of 89.45m and clinched the silver in javelin throw event at Paris Olympics 2024. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, however, did better as he set a new Olympic record mark of 92.97m and took home the gold. He is now the first individual Olympic gold medallist from Pakistan. Arshad Nadeem broke the earlier Olympic record of 90.57 - set in 2008 Beijing Olympics by Norway's Andreas Thorkildsen. Grenada's Anderson Peters took the bronze (88.54m).

Aug 09, 2024

India's Men Hockey Team Wins Bronze

The Indian men's hockey team defeated Spain 2-1 and clinched the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. It was their second consecutive bronze medal at the Olympics as they also finished third at the Tokyo Olympics.
It was the final match for Sreejesh who has already announced his retirement and after the match, the entire team paid an emotional tribute to the celebrated Indian hockey team goalkeeper. The entire team bowed down in front of the goalkeeper as show of their respect after the match.

Aug 08, 2024

Vinesh Phogat Announces Retirement after Paris Olympics Disqualification

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling after a gruelling experience at the Paris Olympics that saw her being disqualified from the tournament after making the final.
Vinesh failed to make weight during the second weigh-in (on the day of the final) and was disqualified from the tournament, losing her assured medal too along the way.
Vinesh had become the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final in wrestling. Sakshi Malik, the only other woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal for India, had clinched a bronze medal at Rio 2016.

Aug 07, 2024

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified in Paris Olympic 2024

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics after failing to meet weight requirement for her 50 kg gold medal. As per the report, Phogat was reportedly over the permissible weight limit by just 100 grams, which may lead to her disqualification. According to competition rules, she will not be eligible for a silver medal, leaving only gold and bronze winners in the 50 kg category.
According to competition rules, Phogat will not be eligible even for a silver medal and the 50 kg will have just gold and bronze medal winners.
As per rule, wrestlers have to stay within their weight category on both days of the competition.

Aug 06, 2024

Mondo Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record Ninth Time to Win Gold at Paris Olympics

Mondo Duplantis wins gold at Paris Olympics. Pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis soared to new heights and literally redefined the limits of human possibility by breaking his own world record in pole vault at the Paris Olympics.
Swedish sensation Mondo Duplantis cleared an astonishing 6.25 meters on his third and final attempt, solidifying his status as the undisputed king of the event.
This marks the ninth time that Mondo Duplantis shattered the world record, a streak which first started on February 8, 2020.
This was Mondo Duplantis' second consecutive Olympic gold medal. Behind Mondo Duplantis, American Sam Kendricks claimed silver, while Emmanouli Karalis of Greece secured the bronze.

Novak Djokovic Clinches First Olympic Gold Medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Novak Djokovic of Serbia secured his first Olympic gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The tennis legend overcame Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in a gripping men's singles final at Roland Garros, cementing his status in the annals of tennis history.

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