On day 13 of the Paris Olympics 2024, India's last wrestler, Reetika Hooda, was eliminated in the quarterfinals while golfer Aditi Ashok finished at a tied-29th place and Diksha Dagar at a tied-49th place. With only one day left, Indian fans will have to rely on other countries' results to see if any wrestler can make it to the final and bring home a medal. Meanwhile, Aman Sehrawat secured a bronze medal for India in the men's 57kg freestyle category on Friday, bringing the total medal tally to six - five bronze and one silver. Follow the latest updates and results of India's athletes at the Paris Olympics 2024.
The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature the long-awaited breaking competition and American B-Boy Jeffro is set to make his debut against French breaker B-Boy Lagaet in the men's qualification rounds. Fans can tune in to NBC and streaming on Peacock from July 26 to August 11 to catch all the breaking action.
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, B-Girl Manizha Talash from the Refugee Olympic Team was disqualified after displaying a political message during her breaking routine. Talash's message aimed to highlight the plight of women under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, but it led to controversy when she was disqualified for breaching Olympic regulations. In other Olympic news, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif made history by claiming the first Olympic gold medal in boxing for a woman from Africa and the Arab world.
Breakdancing made its Olympic debut at the Paris Olympics and one athlete, Rachael Gunn, is catching the attention of social media with her impressive routine. The Australian finished 16th in the competition that saw Japan's Ami Yuasa take gold. Gunn's unique moves, such as the "kangaroo," are making waves on social media and she encourages others to "be different" and see where it takes them.
In a groundbreaking moment for the Olympics, street dancing has made its debut at Paris 2024 with Japan's Ami Yuasa taking home the first ever gold medal in the women's final. The electrifying performance showcased Yuasa's skill and passion for breaking, drawing cheers and amazement from the crowd. With this historic moment, breaking has officially cemented its place among the esteemed Olympic sports.
Breaking, a popular form of street dance, has made its debut at the Olympics in Paris. While Team GB didn't qualify, dancers at Glasgow's Studio 22 are continuing to train and perfect their moves. With breaking now being an official Olympic sport, teacher and B-girl Emma Ready hopes it brings more attention and funding to the scene. Our BBC reporter, Cameron Angus-Mackay, gets a taste of this new addition to the Olympics and how it's not as easy as it looks.
Breaking, the dynamic and acrobatic street dance that originated in the Bronx in the 1970s, will make its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games. Known for its energetic battles between B-boys and B-girls, breaking requires a combination of agility, strength, and creativity. Its inclusion in the Olympics has been met with excitement and is expected to be held in the iconic La Concorde square, where other urban sports have already made their mark. Get ready to witness a fusion of music, dance, and athleticism in this thrilling and fast-paced competition.
In a historic moment for both India and Pakistan, Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra emerged victorious at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning gold and silver respectively in the men's javelin throw. Nadeem's win also marked Pakistan's first individual gold medal at a Summer Games, breaking a 32-year medal drought. This achievement holds significant meaning in the rivalry between the two nations, where sports have often been used as a means of political and social tension.
In a thrilling competition, Sweden's Armand Duplantis set a new world record of 6.25 meters in the pole vault event at the Paris Olympics. This marks his ninth time breaking the record and makes him the first man to retain the gold medal in over 70 years. Duplantis also paid tribute to Turkey's Yusuf Dikec, who went viral for his casual silver medal win, by imitating his iconic shooting pose during his victory celebration.
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, popularly known as "Mondo", cemented his legacy as the greatest pole vaulter in history by winning back-to-back Olympic gold medals and breaking his own world record with a final leap of 6.25 metres in the Paris Games. This victory was also the first time a man has won consecutive Olympic pole vault titles since 1956. The 24-year-old's dominant performance was met with deafening cheers from the Parisian crowd, and he expressed his childhood dream of breaking the world record at the Olympics had come true.