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Shooters had scope for more but can be proud of Olympic campaign: Bindra

India clinched six medals overall with three in shooting as Manu Bhaker became the first-ever athlete from the country post Independence to earn two podium finishes in a single edition of Olympics.

I'm taking a short break to get physically and emotionally fit: Anshu Malik

Anshu, 23, showed great determination but could not breach the defence of USA's vastly experienced Helen Louise Maroulis, losing 2-7 in the 57kg pre-quarterfinals.

Five-time Olympic medalist Tom Daley announces retirement from diving

The 30-year-old British diver competed at five Games, making his debut at Beijing 2008 and winning gold and bronze in Tokyo, silver in Paris and bronzes at London 2012 and Rio 2016.

Neeraj Chopra's homecoming delayed, in Germany to consult doctors

A family source told PTI that he has left for Germany and is unlikely to return to India for at least one month. Indian Olympic Association sources also confirmed that Chopra has left for Germany.

Para shuttler Bhagat to miss Paris Paralympics, handed 18-month suspension

Bhagat won a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics in men's singles SL3 category, beating Daniel Bethell of Great Britain in the final.

Akhilesh slams IOA over prez's statement on Phogat, calls it reprehensible

In a veiled attack on the Narendra Modi government, Yadav also said that if there was an Olympics for political conspiracy, those in power at the Centre would win without competing

Indian boxing contingent disappoints despite high hopes at Paris Olympics

Boxing became a medal hope for India after Vijender Singh's historic bronze at the 2008 Beijing Games. MC Mary Kom added a women's bronze to it in 2012.

US Olympic champion Noah Lyles feared bronchitis after positive Covid test

Despite fears of bronchitis and conflicting reports about his fever, Lyles won a bronze medal just two days after his positive test.

From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 Olympics

The city will become the third in the world to host the games three times as it adds to the storied years of 1932 and 1984. Here's a look forward and back in time at the Olympics in LA.

Aman to Kusale: A Look at India's medal winners at 2024 Paris Olympics

From the men's hockey team to Manu Bhaker, here is the full list of medal winners for India at the 2024 Paris Olympics

France's beautiful dream fades as Paris Games give way to political crisis

Talks over government jobs and budget cuts loom, with voter anger sure to follow

Vinesh & her team responsible for weight cut, not IOA medical team: PT Usha

"Each Indian athlete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in such sport had his or her own support team. These support teams have been working with the athletes over so many years," Usha said on Sunday

Olympics 2024: Paris, the city of love bids adieu, next stop Los Angeles

The closing ceremony celebrated the power of diversity and solidarity: just like the Olympics Games, which is considered the greatest intangible work of humankind for peace

US ties China in Olympics gold medal count after women's hoops win

The U.S. women's basketball team held off France on Sunday to win gold in the final event of the Paris Olympics, and that hardware was needed for the Americans to tie China for the most with 40.

Olympics 2024: Cities and countries makes subtle case to host 2036 Olympics

The 2036 Olympics host will be known long before 2029 and strongly shaped by the high bar Paris has set

Olympics: Pak javelin thrower Nadeem's father-in-law to gift him a buffalo

Muhammad Nawaz told the local media in Nadeem's village on Sunday that gifting a buffalo is considered "very valuable" and "honourable" in their village

Extraordinary Paris Olympics 2024 draws to a close with spectacular show

Closing ceremony was enchanting in the way it ebbed and flowed with the mood of the evening, with a fair sprinkling of Hollywood, including megastar Tom Cruise, adding to the vibrancy.

Olympics 2024: Check out India's final position in medals tally at Paris

India in the 2024 Paris Olympics finished 23 spot lower than they did at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Olympic gold medals are worth more than ever after cost of metals surged

Even after adjusting for inflation, the value of medals is still the highest ever, with Olympians benefiting from both the sharp rally in bullion prices and increasingly hefty medals

Visitors to Paris museums, restaurants up 25%: France tourism minister

Tourism Minister Olivia Gregoire said that the number of people staying at hotels in French cities hosting Olympic events had risen 16%