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As the Olympic Games 2024 approach, India is gearing up to send its largest-ever contingent to the prestigious event. With a rich pool of talented athletes, India is pinning its hopes on its star performers to bring home the coveted Olympic medals. Neeraj Chopra: The Javelin Thrower with a Golden Touch Neeraj Chopra, the 24-year-old javelin thrower from Haryana, is one of India’s brightest medal hopes. Chopra, who won the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games, has been in scintillating form, breaking his own national record multiple times. With a personal best of 88.07m, Chopra is confident of breaching the…

Introduction The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, are scheduled to take place in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024. India, with its rich sporting history and growing Olympic presence, is expected to send a strong contingent to the Paris Olympics. In this article, we will provide you with all the necessary information about India’s participation in the Paris Olympics 2024. India’s Olympic History India has been participating in the Olympic Games since 1900, with a total of 28 medals won so far. The country’s first Olympic medal was won by Norman Pritchard, a…

In a surprising move, Ajit Agarkar, the Chairman of Selectors, has revealed that Suryakumar Yadav, the newly appointed T20I captain, is not being considered for the ODI team at the moment. This decision has raised eyebrows, especially since Suryakumar had the backing of the selectors and the new coach, Gautam Gambhir. Middle-Order Packed with Quality Batters According to Agarkar, the reason for Suryakumar’s exclusion from the ODI team is that the middle-order is packed with quality batters. “We haven’t discussed Surya for ODIs at this point in time. Shreyas (Iyer) and KL (Rahul) are back and they had a great (ODI)…

As the Paris Olympics 2024 draw near, India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has opened up about the pressure he’s feeling ahead of the prestigious event. In a recent statement, Chopra acknowledged that managing pressure will be inevitable once he enters the Games Village and starts focusing on his event. The 26-year-old Olympic and world champion has been dealing with an adductor issue for some months, which has influenced his competition schedule. Despite these challenges, he continues to prioritize his health and performance, with an eye towards achieving optimal conditions for the Olympic Games. Chopra recently clarified that the Paris…

The recent incident between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir has sparked a lot of controversy in the cricketing world. The two Indian cricket legends, who have been at loggerheads in the past, were involved in a heated exchange during a recent IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The Incident The incident started when Gambhir, the mentor of LSG, celebrated his team’s narrow win over RCB by gesturing towards the RCB fans, putting a finger on his lips to silence them. This did not go down well with Kohli, who decided to give it back…

Lewis Hamilton has stated that he and his team are “mega-motivated” for the 2024 F1 season, which will be his final campaign with Mercedes before his switch to Ferrari in 2025. The Briton was speaking as the Silver Arrows launched their new car, the W15, at Silverstone. A New Era for Mercedes Given the struggles faced with its predecessors – the W13 and W14 – in 2022 and 2023, Mercedes have worked to dial out the inconsistencies of their previous challengers, as well as addressing what they have labelled as a “spiteful” rear-end. With his blockbuster move to the Scuderia on the horizon, Hamilton…

Paris Olympics 2024: Know the dates, venue, new events and where to watch The Paris 2024 Olympic Games offer an unforgettable experience. The Paris Olympics 2024 represent a historic return of the Games to the iconic French capital, marking its third hosting after memorable editions in 1900 and 1924. This centennial event promises to captivate the world with 17 days of extraordinary athletic achievements, embodying the values of excellence, friendship, and respect. Over 17 days, the world will witness a celebration of athletic prowess and sportsmanship, emphasising excellence, friendship, and respect. A total of 329 medal events will take place across 35…

Gautam Gambhir named new Indian cricket team head coach Gambhir takes over as head coach from Rahul Dravid, who stepped down from the role after India’s T20 World Cup win. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday announced Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team. Gautam Gambhir named new Indian cricket team head coach Taking to his Twitter account, Shah posted, “It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr. Gautam Gambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close. Having endured the…

BCCI’s prize money for ICC titles: How much MS Dhoni’s teams received in comparison to Rs 125 crore for Rohit Sharma’s team The Indian cricket team triumphed in the T20 World Cup 2024, securing a victory against South Africa in the final, which ended an 11-year wait for an ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy. To celebrate this achievement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a reward of Rs 125 crore for the entire 42-member contingent. Prize money awarded for India’s previous ICC titles under MS Dhoni’s leadership. For their win in the 2007…

Women’s Asia Cup: No major surprises as India name 15-member squad to be led by Harmanpreet Kaur India’s Squad for the Women’s Asia Cup With the country still celebrating one T20 World Cup triumph, the attention starts to turn towards another in 2024. With not long left for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, India’s squad is starting to take shape as a largely expected group of 15 players, to be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, were picked for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. The tournament will be played in Sri Lanka from July 19 and is the…