Indian sprinter Preethi Pal made her mark at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris by becoming the first Indian woman to win two track & field medals in either the Paralympics or Olympics. She achieved this feat by winning bronze in the women's 200m T35, with a personal best of 30.01 seconds, and also taking home bronze in the women's 100m-T35. Born with physical challenges and facing doubts about her survival, Preethi showed incredible strength and resilience to become a successful athlete under the guidance of her mentor, Paralympian Fathima Khatoon. With dedicated training and fine-tuning of her running techniques, Preethi proved that she is a true fighter on the track.
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra impressed with a throw of 89.49m, securing second place in the Lausanne Diamond League on Thursday. This was his best throw of the season and second-best ever. Despite not winning the gold, Chopra still made history at the Paris Olympics, becoming the second Indian and third overall athlete to win back-to-back medals in the Olympics. He will now proceed to the Diamond League 2024 final in Brussels next month.
Manu Bhaker, the double-medalist at the Paris Olympics 2024, recently celebrated Raksha Bandhan and took to Instagram to share her holiday updates where she revealed her plans to learn martial arts. The Olympic winner disclosed that now is the perfect time to do so. The Indian shooting sensation won two medals at Paris Olympics 2024, including one in the mixed team event along with Sarabjot Singh.
LeBron James, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, recently secured his third Olympic gold medal with Team USA's victory over France at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Reflecting on his Olympic career, LeBron shared his thoughts on which of his three gold medals holds the most significance for him. While each win holds a special place in his heart, LeBron specifically highlighted his first gold at the 2008 Beijing Games, which was seen as a major comeback for Team USA. With this latest victory, LeBron continues to solidify his status as a legend in the sport.
The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony at Stade de France, attended by celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Billie Eilish. The event also saw India's Manu Bhaker and PR Sreejesh carrying the flag, while the USA emerged as the overall winner in the medals tally tied with China at 40 gold medals each. The Olympic flag was then handed over to the Mayor of Los Angeles, the venue for the next Olympics in 2028.
After two weeks of fierce competition, the 2024 Olympic Games have come to a close. Minnesota athletes stood out with their exceptional performances, bringing home a total of 12 medals. Among them was Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx, who claimed gold alongside Team USA in the women's basketball final. This marked Collier's second Olympic appearance and Team USA's eighth consecutive gold in the event. Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony "Ant-Man" Edwards also secured a gold medal for Team USA in the men's basketball finals, further solidifying their dominant streak in international sports.
India made its mark at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of six medals. The shooting team led the way with three bronze medals, followed by Neeraj Chopra's silver in javelin throw. Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat and the men's hockey team each secured a bronze medal in their respective events. As the multi-sport event comes to a close, let's take a look at the achievements of all Indian athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has revealed the roster for Team USA for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, which features a record-breaking number of women athletes. With 314 women and 278 men, this will be the fourth consecutive Summer Olympics where Team USA has sent a predominantly female team. The team includes 66 Olympic champions and is predicted to top the medal table with 123 medals, including 37 gold. Excitement is building as the opening ceremony approaches on July 26, with athletes already assembling in Paris for the games.
As the Paris Olympics 2024 nears its end, Indian athletes are gearing up for their final events, with wrestler Reetika Hooda facing off against Nagy Bernadett from Hungary in the Women's 76kg freestyle category. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Vinesh Phogat's appeal hearing for a potential medal in the Women's 53kg freestyle event. As the two wrestlers carry the country's hopes, they draw inspiration from the impressive performances seen in various disciplines at the quadrennial event.
Capping off a remarkable career, Cuban wrestler Mijain Lopez secured his fifth successive Olympic gold medal in the men's 130kg Greco-Roman wrestling final at the Paris 2024 Games. Following his decisive win against Chile's Yasmani Acosta, the 41-year-old announced his retirement on the mat, removing his shoes as a symbolic gesture. Lopez's feat makes him the first athlete to achieve five consecutive gold medals in the same event at the Olympics.