Lt Col Kabilan Sai Ashok, India's Youngest Boxing Referee at Olympics
In a remarkable achievement, Lieutenant Colonel Kabilan Sai Ashok, a serving Indian Army Officer, became the youngest Olympic referee in boxing from India at the Paris Olympics 2024. This milestone reflects his exceptional dedication, professionalism, and integrity, embodying the high standards of the Indian Army.
Currently serving in Indian Army as Joint Secretary at Services Sports Control Board, Lieutenant Colonel Ashok's participation as an Olympic referee demonstrates his unwavering commitment to moral ethics, fair play, and excellence in sportsmanship. As a referee, he ensures the games are conducted with utmost integrity and impartiality, upholding the true spirit of the Olympics.
Aug 02, 2024
Swapnil Kusale Wins India's Third Shooting Bronze at Paris Olympics
Swapnil Kusale the 28-year-old from Kolhapur, won a bronze medal in the men's 50m 3P final at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre in Paris Olympics.
Last year (2023), Kusale was in the lead in the 50m 3P final in Hangzhou Asian Games before a 7.6 in standing series saw him finish fourth. But the Indian paired up with Akhil Sheoran and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar to win the gold.
Aug 01, 2024
Simone Biles Inspires USA to Olympic Gold
Simone Biles won the fifth Olympic gold of her legendary career as she led the United States to an emphatic victory in the women's gymnastics team final, as Daniel Wiffen made Irish history in swimming.
Wiffen was in tears on the podium at La Defense Arena after becoming the first Irishman ever to win an Olympic swimming gold.
He powered home in the 800m freestyle in 7min 38.19sec, the fifth-fastest time ever, ahead of American defending champion Bobby Finke and Tokyo silver medallist Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy.
North Korea Wins First Olympic Medal in Eight Years with Table Tennis Silver
North Korea won its first Olympic medal in eight years in Paris but had to settle for silver after defeat in mixed-doubles to table tennis superpower China.
China arrived in Paris as the world's undisputed table tennis kings, having won 32 of the 37 available gold since it became an Olympic sport.