Olympics

Manu Bhaker created history by winning a pair of medals, companion Sarabjot

Manu Bhaker created history by winning a pair of medals, companion Sarabjot

Manu Bhaker made history. This time she brought the first medal for the country in the Olympics. She won bronze that day. She won bronze again on Tuesday. This time in a mixed 10-meter air pistol. India defeated South Korea. The result of the game is 16-10. Sarabjot Singh was Manu Bhaker's partner in mixed 10 m air pistol. India's dominance was seen from the very beginning of the bronze match. Never thought this match would slip out of Manu and Sarabjot's hands. By winning the medal on this day, she proved what can be done if you have the…
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International hockey player Sreejesh is retiring

International hockey player Sreejesh is retiring

The Paris Olympics will start on July 26. The first match of the Indian hockey team is against New Zealand on July 27. Just five days before that, the Indian hockey team's experienced goalkeeper, PR Sreejesh, announced his retirement. Sreejesh will not be seen in international hockey. No more standing under the goal post to defend the Indian team's fort. However, Harmanpreet Singhera will not face any problems at the Paris Olympics after announcing his retirement. Sreejesh will pick up the hockey stick after playing in his fourth Olympics. He announced his retirement on social media on Monday. Sreejesh wrote,…
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Winter Olympics Manager of Indian contingent tests positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in Beijing

Winter Olympics Manager of Indian contingent tests positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in Beijing

Mohammad Abbas Wani, the manager of India's Winter Olympics contingent, has tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival at the Beijing Airport here. Abbas Wani is a part of the six-member Indian delegation at the Winter Olympics for which Kashmir skier Arif Khan is the only athlete from the country to have qualified this time. Arif will be competing in Slalom and Giant Slalom events during the Games. The contingent also includes Harjinder Singh, Ludar Chand Thakur, Puran Chand as technician and Rop Chand Negi as its chef de mission, as alpine coach and as team official respectively. Indian Olympic Association…
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India’s first medal in the Olympics was won by Rupo Mirabai Chanur in weightlifting

India’s first medal in the Olympics was won by Rupo Mirabai Chanur in weightlifting

There were huge expectations from weightlifter Mirabai Chanu in the Women’s 49 kg category and she didn’t disappoint as she clinched a Silver medal to open India’s medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Chanu lifted 115 kg in her second attempt and created a new Olympic record. However, when Chanu went for 117 kg, she could not lift the weight and settled for the Silver medal, to win her maiden Olympic medal. China’s Hou Zhihui clinched the gold medal. Cantik Windy Aisah of Indonesia won a Bronze medal in the same category. Could not have asked for a happier…
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