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Vinesh Phogat accepts ₹4 crore cash prize from Haryana govt: Report

Three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat reportedly submitted a letter to the state sports department to inform them of her decision.

Vinesh Phogat had won the Haryana assembly polls from the Julana seat last year. (PTI)

india news

Published on Apr 10, 2025 10:01 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

If not for sports, I’d probably be a criminal by now: Tebogo

Botswana’s Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo says his medal has given kids at home a direction in life which often drift into a world of crime and drugs

sports

Published on Apr 02, 2025 09:36 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

LVMH ‘silent’ as Paris Olympics medals designed by luxury giant to be replaced

Paris Olympics 2024's medals were designed by LVMH-owned brand. Despite the promise of luxury design, they failed basic quality check.

The Chaumet-designed Paris 2024 Olympic gold, silver and bronze medals, featuring a hexagon-shaped piece of iron taken from the original Eiffel Tower,(Bloomberg)

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 21, 2025 02:31 PM IST

ByAdrija Dey

After Manu, other Indian Olympic winners, want their Paris 2024 medals replaced

The other Indian medal winners from the Paris Olympics Swapnil Kusale & Sarabjot Singh have complained that the colour of their medals had started to come off.

Manu Bhaker poses for a photograph with her bronze medal after finish third in the 10m air pistol women's final round.(PTI)

sports

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 06:59 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Vinesh Phogat resumes training for first time since Paris Olympics ordeal

This was the first time Vinesh Phogat trained since the heartbreaking ordeal in Paris.

India's Vinesh Phogat reacts after the round of 16 of the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling match against Japan's Yui Susaki, at Champ-de-Mars Arena, during the 2024 Summer Olympics(PTI)

sports

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 05:09 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

‘Doping is a big problem in India’: Neeraj Chopra drops bombshell statement

Neeraj Chopra made a huge statement on doping in India, and sent a message to the younger athletes.

India javelin ace Neeraj Chopra in action.(HT_PRINT)

sports

Published on Jan 06, 2025 06:09 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Neeraj Chopra blames injury issues for losing to Arshad Nadeem at Paris Olympics

Ahead of the new season, fans will hope to see Neeraj Chopra cross the elusive 90m mark, a feat which will place him among the all-time greats in the sport.

Silver medallist India's Neeraj Chopra and gold medallist Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem celebrate after the men's javelin throw final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris(PTI)

sports

Published on Jan 05, 2025 08:06 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Manu Bhaker trolled after saying 'lapse on my part' led to award nomination miss

Manu Bhaker trolled after acknowledging that it was a lapse on her part that led to her exclusion from Khel Ratna Award nominees.

Manu Bhaker issued a clarification on her Khel Ratna Award nomination miss(PTI)

trending

Updated on Dec 24, 2024 05:15 PM IST

BySanya Jain

Bhaker snubbed from Khel Ratna; family denies officials' claim: Report

Ace shooter Manu Bhaker has been reportedly snubbed for Khel Ratna Award nomination.

India's Manu Bhaker celebrates with the Indian flag, in Paris.(AP)

sports

Updated on Dec 23, 2024 12:41 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Imane Khelif speaks out after leaked report claimed 'she is a biological male'

Imane Khelif, the Olympic champion, broke her silence over an unconfirmed medical report about the controversial boxer that was released ahead of US election.

Imane Khelif has threatened to sue a French journalist for publishing an unverified report that claimed “she is a biological male.”(Instagram/@beauty.code.officiel)

world news

Published on Nov 13, 2024 08:28 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Raygun quits breaking, blames Paris Olympics 2024 backlash for decision

During the Paris Olympics, Raygun failed to get into the scoreboard in all three of her rounds, and her routine also included moves like a kangaroo hop.

Raygun of Australia in action during the Paris Olympics.(REUTERS)

sports

Published on Nov 07, 2024 05:05 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Harbhajan Singh reacts after medical report claims boxer Imane Khelif is a ‘man’

Harbhajan Singh has now reacted after a medical report claimed that boxer Imane Khelif is a biological man.

Harbhajan Singh and Imane Khelif ((X Images) )

sports

Published on Nov 05, 2024 12:24 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Vinesh Phogat's retirement U-turn predicted after latest Insta post creates buzz

Vinesh's Instagram post left everyone guessing. She did not mention anything about a retirement U-turn but the photo and the words she used were symbolic.

sports

Updated on Nov 05, 2024 08:13 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Imane Khelif says will take legal action over male chromosome claims

Imane Khelif is taking action over reports which emerged in France earlier this week which alleged that the 25-year-old has XY (male) chromosomes

Imane Khelif took gold in the women’s welterweight competition at the Paris Olympics. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP)(AFP)

world news

Updated on Nov 05, 2024 11:08 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Manu Bhaker shoots down trolls after 'over-hyped, drama' remarks

Manu Bhaker came up with the perfect response to her trolls on Instagram.

Shooter Manu Bhaker walks the ramp for Mark & Spencers during the Lakme Fashion Week.(PTI)

sports

Published on Oct 14, 2024 09:38 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Celine Dion’s Paris Olympics performance under fire; several claim it was fake

Back in July, singer Celine Dion made a powerful return to the stage at the Paris Olympics 2024, amid her struggles with stiff person syndrome.

Singer Celine Dion is struggling with stiff person syndrome. (REUTERS)

entertainment

Updated on Oct 12, 2024 10:18 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Written by Sugandha Rawal

Mary Kom takes dig at Vinesh Phogat’s Paris Olympics weigh-in controversy

Boxing legend Mary Kom shared her perspective on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics 2024 weigh-in controversy that cost India a historic medal.

sports

Updated on Oct 04, 2024 01:26 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

India's hockey stars get ignored for Dolly Chaiwala in 'shameful' revelation

Despite their recent back-to-back success, the Indian hockey stars were shockingly ignored by fans at the airport,

Indian hockey team clinched bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics

sports

Published on Sep 28, 2024 06:35 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Manu Bhaker on being trolled for 'showing off' Olympic medals: 'Why will I not?'

Manu Bhaker, India's twin medal winner at the Paris Olympics 2024, has a simple message to trolls.

Manu Bhaker poses with her bronze medals from Paris Olympics 2024.(RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

sports

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 02:39 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Viral Olympic shooter praised by Elon Musk lands acting role - as an assassin

South Korean pistol shooter Kim Yeji has landed her first acting role - as an assassin.

Kim Yeji of South Korea became an online sensation during the Olympics(REUTERS)

trending

Published on Sep 24, 2024 07:20 AM IST

BySanya Jain

Lawyer Harish Salve's big claim on Olympics: 'Vinesh Phogat didn't want to…'

Lawyer Harish Salve claimed that wrestler Vinesh Phogat did not want to challenge the decision to disqualifying her at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat.

india news

Updated on Sep 14, 2024 03:43 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Novak Djokovic revels in Paris Olympics heroics, makes staggering statement

Novak Djokovic spoke about his Paris Olympics 2024 success, where he won gold.

Novak Djokovic poses with his Olympic gold medal.(REUTERS)

sports

Published on Sep 14, 2024 07:49 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Babita Phogat blames Bhupinder Hooda for ‘rift’ in family as Vinesh joins Cong

BJP leader Babita Phogat said that Bhupinder Hooda caused a “rift” in the Phogat family after her cousin, wrestler Vinesh Phogat joined Congress.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat joins the Congress, at AICC headquarters in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Photo/Jitender Gupta)(Jitender Gupta)

india news

Updated on Sep 11, 2024 04:54 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Imane Khelif fights back tears as she discusses impact of Musk's 'cruel' attack

Imane Khelif fought back tears while discussing the impact of Elon Musk's “cruel” remarks against her participation in 2024 Paris Olympics.

Imane Khelif in her recent interview recalled Elon Musk was the first to target her during the hate campaign. She mentioned that the video that he posted was retweeted.(AFP)

world news

Updated on Sep 09, 2024 06:33 AM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Australia coach fired for ‘Go South Korea’ cheer at Paris Olympics

Palfrey said that he hoped South Korea’s Kim Woo-min would win the men’s 400-meter freestyle in Paris, an event that featured two Australian swimmers.

sports

Updated on Sep 06, 2024 08:53 AM IST

AP |

Gasoline attack: Olympic runner hospitalised after being set ablaze by boyfriend

33-year-old Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei was reportedly set on fire by her Kenyan boyfriend just weeks after she participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Rebecca Cheptegei, competes at the Discovery 10km road race in Kapchorwa, Uganda Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. A Cheptegei, a Ugandan athlete living in Kenya was set ablaze by her boyfriend on Sunday Sept. 1, 2024 and is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police said. (AP)

world news

Published on Sep 03, 2024 09:28 PM IST

ByAshima Grover

Turkey’s shooter, famous for his effortless swag, aims to trademark viral stance

Turkey’s Yusuf Dikec won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics but went viral for his casual style during the competition. He wants to patent his viral stance.

Turkish Olympic shooting silver medallist Yusuf Dikec, who became an overnight sensation for his casual style during competition, has applied for a patent. (AFP)

trending

Published on Sep 03, 2024 06:42 AM IST

AFP |

‘They’re used to it': Sarabjot Singh on parents' reaction after winning bronze

Shooter Sarabjot Singh talks about his parents' reaction after he won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 and after he rejected a job offer in Haryana.

Sarabjot Singh won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.

htcity

Published on Sep 02, 2024 01:14 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

Olympic winners Manu Bhaker, Swapnil Kusale & Sarabjot Singh felicitated by NRAI

National Rifle Association of India awarded cash prizes to Paris Olympic winners Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh and Swapnil Kusale

Olympic medal winners Manu Bhaker, Swapnil Kusale and Sarabjot Singh were felicitated by the National Rifle Association of India

htcity

Published on Aug 31, 2024 12:16 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

Shooter Manu Bhaker on meeting Sachin Tendulkar: Have grown up watching him

Olympics medal winner Manu Bhaker relished meeting Sachin Tendulkar and celebrated Avani Lekhra’s gold medal win at the Paris Paralympics, calling it inspiring.

Manu Bhaker met Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday(Instagram)

htcity

Published on Aug 31, 2024 12:15 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

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Three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat reportedly submitted a letter to the state sports department to inform them of her decision.

Botswana’s Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo says his medal has given kids at home a direction in life which often drift into a world of crime and drugs

Paris Olympics 2024's medals were designed by LVMH-owned brand. Despite the promise of luxury design, they failed basic quality check.

The other Indian medal winners from the Paris Olympics Swapnil Kusale & Sarabjot Singh have complained that the colour of their medals had started to come off.

This was the first time Vinesh Phogat trained since the heartbreaking ordeal in Paris.

Neeraj Chopra made a huge statement on doping in India, and sent a message to the younger athletes.

Ahead of the new season, fans will hope to see Neeraj Chopra cross the elusive 90m mark, a feat which will place him among the all-time greats in the sport.

Manu Bhaker trolled after acknowledging that it was a lapse on her part that led to her exclusion from Khel Ratna Award nominees.

Ace shooter Manu Bhaker has been reportedly snubbed for Khel Ratna Award nomination.

Imane Khelif, the Olympic champion, broke her silence over an unconfirmed medical report about the controversial boxer that was released ahead of US election.

During the Paris Olympics, Raygun failed to get into the scoreboard in all three of her rounds, and her routine also included moves like a kangaroo hop.

Harbhajan Singh has now reacted after a medical report claimed that boxer Imane Khelif is a biological man.

Vinesh's Instagram post left everyone guessing. She did not mention anything about a retirement U-turn but the photo and the words she used were symbolic.

Imane Khelif is taking action over reports which emerged in France earlier this week which alleged that the 25-year-old has XY (male) chromosomes

Manu Bhaker came up with the perfect response to her trolls on Instagram.

Back in July, singer Celine Dion made a powerful return to the stage at the Paris Olympics 2024, amid her struggles with stiff person syndrome.

Boxing legend Mary Kom shared her perspective on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics 2024 weigh-in controversy that cost India a historic medal.

Despite their recent back-to-back success, the Indian hockey stars were shockingly ignored by fans at the airport,

Manu Bhaker, India's twin medal winner at the Paris Olympics 2024, has a simple message to trolls.

South Korean pistol shooter Kim Yeji has landed her first acting role - as an assassin.

Lawyer Harish Salve claimed that wrestler Vinesh Phogat did not want to challenge the decision to disqualifying her at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Novak Djokovic spoke about his Paris Olympics 2024 success, where he won gold.

BJP leader Babita Phogat said that Bhupinder Hooda caused a “rift” in the Phogat family after her cousin, wrestler Vinesh Phogat joined Congress.

Imane Khelif fought back tears while discussing the impact of Elon Musk's “cruel” remarks against her participation in 2024 Paris Olympics.

Palfrey said that he hoped South Korea’s Kim Woo-min would win the men’s 400-meter freestyle in Paris, an event that featured two Australian swimmers.

33-year-old Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei was reportedly set on fire by her Kenyan boyfriend just weeks after she participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Turkey’s Yusuf Dikec won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics but went viral for his casual style during the competition. He wants to patent his viral stance.

Shooter Sarabjot Singh talks about his parents' reaction after he won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 and after he rejected a job offer in Haryana.

National Rifle Association of India awarded cash prizes to Paris Olympic winners Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh and Swapnil Kusale

Olympics medal winner Manu Bhaker relished meeting Sachin Tendulkar and celebrated Avani Lekhra’s gold medal win at the Paris Paralympics, calling it inspiring.

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