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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
TopicParis Olympics 2024

Topic: Paris Olympics 2024

‘Harassment & mental trauma’: Policy body demands probe into issues faced by women wrestlers

People’s Commission on Public Sector and Public Services says independent panel should investigate role of government agencies in sexual harassment row, 'sad goings on' at Olympics.

General Chaos has strategic advice for Bangladesh & why Indian rupee would survive any weigh-in

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Hockey’s PR Sreejesh & shooter Manu Bhaker to be India’s flag-bearers at Olympics closing ceremony

Sreejesh retired from the sport after India’s bronze medal-winning feat at the ongoing Games. IOA President PT Usha said Sreejesh was 'both an emotional and popular choice'.

Nadeem won Olympic gold with ‘little Pakistan govt support’. Approached media for new javelin

Pakistan’s politicians and celebrities are effusive in their congratulations for Nadeem. But fans were quick to point out that the system failed him.

Rivalry with Neeraj good, inspiring youngsters in India, Pakistan: Nadeem

Nadeem bested Chopra for the first time to claim Paris Olympic gold medal in javelin with a sensational record of 92.97 metres.

Neeraj Chopra clinches silver at Paris Olympics, says it was Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem’s day to win

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won silver with a best throw of 89.45 meters. His best came on his second attempt, but four consecutive fouls hindered his chances of winning gold.

What is Court of Arbitration for Sport – Vinesh Phogat’s only hope for a silver medal in Paris

The ace grappler has moved CAS for a joint silver after her shock disqualification before the final for being 100 grams overweight.

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra aims for Paris gold, hopes to repeat Tokyo feat

Chopra threw 89.34 metres in the qualification round but also has some tough competition in the finals.

US wrestler suggests rule changes after Vinesh Phogat’s Olympics setback — ‘maybe this’ll wake up IOC’

Jordan Burroughs, 2012 Olympics gold medalist who has supported Phogat via social media, says wrestling needs 'more than 6 weight classes', also proposed changes for United World Wrestling.

‘I don’t have the strength anymore’: Phogat bids adieu to wrestling, day after setback at Paris 2024

During the morning weigh preceding the final match against Sarah Hildebrandt, Vinesh Phogat was 100 grams above the prescribed weight.

On Camera

Trudeau is nursing snakes in his own backyard. Misguided Sikhs in Canada are losing the plot

By turning a blind eye to the snakes in his own backyard, Trudeau is setting the stage for a disaster of epic proportions for his country, his people, and the world at large.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

India carries out 1st patrol in Depsang since disengagement with China, to take things ‘slow’

While there are patrolling points (PP) 10, 11, 12, 12A and 13 in the Depsang Plains, the patrol in the region Monday was carried out to only one point as decided by India and China.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.