After facing criticism for his coaching decisions during Team USA's gold medal run at the Paris Summer Olympics, Steve Kerr found himself in the spotlight once again as his former player Jayson Tatum had a record-breaking performance on the opening night of the NBA season. Fans took to social media to sarcastically thank Kerr for fueling Tatum's game, and potentially, the success of the Boston Celtics this season. Despite the controversy, Tatum chose to take the high road and let his performance on the court speak for itself.
The Serbian superstar, Nikola Jokic, recently revealed that the loss to Team USA in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics was the hardest blow of his professional career. Despite his numerous individual and team achievements, Jokic still carries the pain of falling short against Team USA, even though his team had already beaten them in the group stage. In an interview with Mozzart Sport, Jokic spoke about the defeat, saying it was one of the toughest in their careers and describing it as a "big chance" that they ultimately couldn't capitalize on.
As the Paris 2024 Olympics continues, America's Simone Biles secured her third gold medal of the Games with an impressive vault performance. In the women's vault final, Biles showed her dominance yet again, as Great Britain's Max Whitlock secured a spot in the pommel horse final. Only available for viewing to UK users, check out highlights of Biles' gold-winning routine and catch up on her thoughts on the competition thus far.
The highly anticipated Hockey FIH Pro League is back for its sixth season, promising more thrilling matches and changes to the format. After an exciting Paris Olympics 2024 hockey tournament, the winners of both the men's and women's divisions will earn direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. In addition, all participating teams will host matches in their home countries, bringing fans closer to the action. A new scheduling system will also make it easier for fans to follow the league, with matches split between December/February and June. With the inclusion of new teams like Spain and Ireland for the women's and men's divisions respectively, the upcoming season is shaping up to be the best one yet.
The Indian Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification and subsequent retirement from the ongoing Paris Olympics has sparked a political debate. Opposition parties have accused the ruling BJP and Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, of being involved in a conspiracy against Phogat. The BJP's response to the incident has been seen as "arrogant" and has opened discussions about the treatment of athletes and the role of government in their training and performance.
In a major boost for the Congress party ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections, Olympic wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have joined the party. At a press event, both wrestlers spoke out against the BJP, accusing them of not standing with them during their protests against sexual harassment allegations against former WFI chief Brij Bhusan Singh. They also called out the BJP's IT cell for allegedly celebrating Phogat's disqualification at the Paris Olympics, and stressed that the Congress and other parties were the ones who stood with them.
After a tragic disqualification from the Paris Olympics due to being slightly over the weight limit, top Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from the sport. The wrestling community is stunned by her unexpected decision. Fellow athlete Bajrang Punia's tweet shows the support and admiration she has from her colleagues, raising questions about who or what truly defeated Vinesh Phogat.
Vinesh Phogat, a former India wrestler and Officer on Special Duty with the Indian Railways, has announced her resignation from the position due to personal reasons. Her resignation has led to speculation about her potential entry into the Congress party, particularly after meeting with party leader Rahul Gandhi earlier this week. Phogat, who recently retired from wrestling following a disqualification at the Paris Olympics, cited family circumstances as the reason for her decision to resign. As the situation develops, the sports and political communities will be watching closely to see Phogat's next steps.
In a surprising move, former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her resignation from the Indian Railways, citing personal reasons. The speculations are rife that she will be joining the Congress party. The 30-year-old wrestler had recently retired from wrestling after being disqualified from the 50kg gold medal match at the Paris Olympics. This decision comes as a shock to many, as Vinesh had previously appealed against her disqualification.
The two individuals, identified as Ahmed Rubel and Mohammad Khukan, were arrested by Indian authorities while trying to cross the Indo-Nepal border without proper visa documentation. The incident took place near the Bargadwa border outpost and the suspects have been handed over to local police for further questioning. This highlights the ongoing issue of illegal immigration and the importance of securing borders, especially in the context of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2024 Union Budget announcements.