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Saturday, September 6, 2025
TopicParis Olympics 2024

Topic: Paris Olympics 2024

How PR Sreejesh became the ‘custodian’ of India’s hockey dreams & proved himself wrong

Now a double Olympic medallist, Sreejesh guarded the goalposts for the men's hockey team with all his might for a long and gruelling 18 years. His legendary career is one for the books.

‘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.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.