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Published on Jul 18, 2024 08:00 PM IST

Mondo Duplantis is the God of pole vault and will be looking to reach new heights in Paris.

Paris Olympics 2024: Know your athlete - Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal will be eyeing his third Olympic gold in Paris, in what is also probably his swansong year.

Rafael Nadal bites his gold medal for the photographers after beating Fernando Gonzalez of Chile during their Gold medal singles tennis at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.(AP)

Published on Jul 18, 2024 06:49 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo shows heartwarming side in viral-worthy moment with daughter

Cristiano Ronaldo shared a viral-worthy moment with his daughter on Instagram.

Cristiano Ronaldo had a heartwarming moment with his daughter.

Published on Jul 18, 2024 05:23 PM IST

How the Olympics have changed between Paris 1924 and Paris 2024

The 2024 Olympics marks the third time that Paris hosts the Games and the city's first in 100 years.

Paris will be just the second city after London to host the Olympics thrice.(AFP)

Published on Jul 18, 2024 03:55 PM IST

Ruud left in splits with Alcaraz ‘calling him for tips’ query, hailed by Nadal

Casper Ruud had a funny response when he was asked if Carlos Alcaraz called him to ask for tips ahead of Paris Olympics, where he will partner Rafael Nadal.

Casper Ruud was asked if Carlos Alcaraz inquired for tips about partnering Rafael Nadal.

Published on Jul 18, 2024 03:30 PM IST

How long is Messi out of action? Inter Miami head coach gives huge update

Lionel Messi is out of action due to injury and was on the sidelines during Inter Miami's recent MLS win.

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami reacts during the first half of a game against Toronto FC.(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jul 18, 2024 01:13 PM IST

The wind beneath Lakshya’s wings

Vimal Kumar has coached Lakshya Sen for over a decade, watching him transition from a gifted tween to a fearless 22-year old at his first Olympics

Lakshya Sen hits a return to China's Li Shifeng during their quarter-final match at the Thomas and Uber Cup badminton tournament in Chengdu, China. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 18, 2024 05:44 AM IST

BySusan Ninan

Paris 2024: IOA blame game on support staff accreditation

Korean archery coach not named in Indian contingent; Antim blames IOA officials for delay in visas of her personal support staff

Korean coach Baek Woongki, under whom India achieved impressive result, has been left out of Indian contingent for Paris Olympics. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 18, 2024 05:24 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Golf: McIlroy, Woods spice up The Open

Rory McIlroy aims to bounce back at the Open Championship after US Open disappointment, while Tiger Woods eyes a 16th major title at Royal Troon.

Rory McIlroy hits off the 17th tee during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland on Wednesday. (AP)

Updated on Jul 17, 2024 10:25 PM IST

ByJoy Chakravarty

For Esha, an Asian Games template for her first Olympics

The 19-year-old 25m pistol shooter carries a seasoned athlete’s composure going into her maiden Games

(NRAIPistol competitor Esha Singh, at 19 the youngest in India’s 21-member shooting squad, is hoping to build on her fine 2023 Asian Games at the Paris Olympics.)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:23 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

At Paris 2024, India to prioritise mental health

For the first time, a psychiatrist and sports psychologist will accompany the country’s athletes at the Olympics

The athletics contingent, one of the biggest Indian groups at the Olympics, will hope to benefit from the mental health professionals travelling with the squad to the Games. (SAI)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 08:58 PM IST

BySusan Ninan

Real Madrid extend Luka Modric's contract until the end of 2025 season

Madrid said it and Modric agreed to extend the player's contract until June 2025.

Real Madrid's Luka Modric reacts during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Villareal and Real Madrid(AP)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 08:00 PM IST

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Paris Olympics 2024: Know your athlete - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will be participating in her final Games at the 2024 Paris Olympics, before retirement.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, of Jamaica during a race.(AP)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 05:39 PM IST

Paris Olympics 2024: Know your athlete - Simone Biles

Simone Biles will be looking to cement her status as the greatest gymnast of all time at the Paris Olympics.

US gymnast Simone Biles celebrates with her gold medal after the women's individual all-around final of the Artistic Gymnastics at the Olympic Arena during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.(AFP)

Updated on Jul 17, 2024 04:47 PM IST

What to expect from Nadal, Biles and other veterans at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Rafael Nadal, Simone Biles and some other seasoned veterans will be looking to have huge impact at the Paris Olympics.

The spotlight will be on Rafael Nadal and Simone Biles in Paris.

Updated on Jul 17, 2024 03:20 PM IST

Paris Olympics: From river Seine to the Eiffel Tower - All you need to know

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony will be new experience for everyone, as it won't just be held in a stadium.

The Olympic Rings on The Eiffel Tower in Paris ahead of the forthcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. (AFP)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 02:24 PM IST

Nadal makes staggering Alcaraz prediction, makes Sinner comparison

Rafael Nadal made a huge prediction for Carlos Alcaraz and also compared him to Jannik Sinner.

Rafael Nadal compared Carlos Alcaraz to Jannik Sinner.

Published on Jul 17, 2024 01:15 PM IST

Anjum Moudgil overcomes mental demons to secure place in Paris Games

Former world no.1 Moudgil, a world championships and Commonwealth Games medallist, competed in two events during the last edition in Tokyo

Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:56 AM IST

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Rafael Nadal on US Open entry list but doubts over his participation remain

Rafael Nadal is on the US Open entry list, although that doesn't mean he will play there.

Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:46 AM IST

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Argentina's Enzo Fernandez apologises for racist song targeting France players

Enzo Fernandez didn't make any excuse for the racist comments he and his other teammates made in the viral video.

Enzo Fernandez of Argentina gestures during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 match.(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 07:49 AM IST

Lionel Messi likely to miss at least two games for Inter Miami with ankle injury

The team said Tuesday that Messi suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle, and his availability will be assessed periodically as rehab progresses.

Argentina's Lionel Messi touches his ankle sitting at the bench during a Copa America soccer final match against Colombia in Miami Gardens(AP)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 07:27 AM IST

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McIlroy aims to end decade-long drought as Scheffler eyes first British Open

The final major of 2024 gives McIlroy a chance to forget blowing two short putts at Pinehurst last month which cost him the chance to end a long major drought

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy(REUTERS)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 07:22 AM IST

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Manu Bhaker lines up her shot at redemption at Paris Olympics

After their bitter split ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games, the young pistol shooter is now reunited with her long-time mentor Jaspal Rana, evolved and ready for the Paris Games

Manu Bhaker decided to start working with coach Jaspal Rana again in 2023. (instagram)

Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:12 AM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Jarmanpreet: Doping setback to chasing hockey Olympic medal

The key defender in India’s Paris Games hockey squad has risen after his career was almost wrecked as a junior

Defender Jarmanpreet Singh has emerged a key member of the Indian men’s hockey squad that hopes to win a medal for the second successive Olympics in Paris. (HI PHOTO)

Published on Jul 16, 2024 10:34 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Golf: Shubhankar is keeping an ‘Open’ mind

Shubhankar Sharma takes a mature approach to Royal Troon, skipping practice before Open Championship, confident in his early preparation and physical rest.

Shubhankar Sharma will be determined to produce another good showing after finishing tied-8th in the 2023 Open Championship. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 10:17 PM IST

ByJoy Chakravarty

Wrestler Anshu hopes to make Japanese lessons count

The training trips to Yokohama has given the youngster belief she can win a 57kg Olympic medal in Paris

India’s 57kg wrestler Anshu Malik is confident her training stints in Japan with help win a medal at the Paris Olympics (File photo) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jul 16, 2024 10:15 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Twelve Final Days: As always, Roger elevates, Roger rescues

The documentary on Federer’s walk into retirement is lifted by a ‘generous sparkling of gems’ across its 100 minutes, writes columnist Sharda Ugra

Prime Video’s Federer: Twelve Final Days captures the build-up to his retirement. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 10:04 PM IST

BySharda Ugra

And slowly fade the legends--Djokovic, Ronaldo, Woods...

There is something unsettling about watching a sporting legend flail and fail, like Djokovic against Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final

Serbia's Novak Djokovic during the men's singles final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. (REUTERS)

Published on Jul 16, 2024 09:01 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Mbappe recreates Ronaldo's famous gesture as Real Madrid unveil France captain

Kylian Mbappe received a Cristiano Ronaldo-like welcome at Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid officially unveiled the France captain as their new No.9.

Mbappe finished his speech by asking the crowd to join him and chant “Hala Madrid”(AP-X)