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FRANCE-India was predicted to win at least two gold medals and earn ten medals overall going into the Paris Olympics. This was a relatively accurate appraisal, given that the group of 117 participants included some elite athletes. Rather than being hype, it was founded on sound study. What were India's high points in Paris? As the Games draw to an end tonight, it is evident that India's performance has fallen short of expectations. It stings not to come back with a gold medal. And that's why

FRANCE-At the halfway mark of the duet artistic swimming competition at the Paris Olympics on Friday, the twins from Austria and the Netherlands were closely trailing China's team. What made the duet event special for China? The technical routine was dominated by the sibling teams, with a fourth pair of twins from Ukraine placing sixth. China had taken a commanding lead in the team competition on Wednesday, but several couples had a chance to win gold before Saturday's free routine, with the duet pair only 9.5

FRANCE-Imane Khelif undoubtedly intended all attention to be directed at her in-ring prowess as she embarked on her Olympic trip. It seems like wishful thinking now. Can Khelif's story spark lasting change? Misconceptions regarding Khelif's gender and whether she should be allowed to compete in women's boxing at all have cast a cloud over what should have been one of the best days of her life fighting for an Olympic gold medal. After the Algerian's first opponent, Angela Carini, withdrew from their 66kg match after 46

FRANCE-Following reports of insubordination during the Paris Olympics 2024, an Indian wrestler provided clarity.  What happened to Panghal? The Indian Olympic Association has denied rumors that they want to ban Antim Panghal for the Paris Olympics incident, in which her sister was arrested for entering the Olympic village, notwithstanding her clarifications. But the Indian wrestler would face consequences from the IOA for the problem. When Panghal's sister Nisha was discovered by security guards using her credentials fraudulently to access the Olympic village, Panghal found herself in

FRANCE-Due to worries about the quality of the water in the Paris canal, a test run intended to let Olympic swimmers become acquainted with the marathon swimming route in the Seine River was postponed on Tuesday 6 August 2024. Is the Seine river safe for olympic swimmers? In an early-morning meeting, World Aquatics decided to call off the drill, the organization said in a statement. Since both the marathon swimming competition and the swimming leg of the triathlon are scheduled to take place in the river,

FRANCE-Just over halfway into the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, there have already been a number of genuinely unforgettable moments as well as plenty of controversy.  What sparks controversy on social media? After the Opening Ceremonies, there has been a great deal of discussion about it on social media. The regulations governing the 100-meter sprint were questioned by users on the platforms nearly as quickly as gold medallist Noah Lyles. The record makes it obvious that a runner's body, not their foot, must cross the

PAIRS-The "hate speech" that boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting received during the Paris Olympics, according to IOC President Thomas Bach, is "totally unacceptable." Are protections for athletes adequate? At a press conference held halfway through the games, Bach said, "We will not participate in a politically motivated cultural war," while simultaneously attempting to draw a line under days of intense international criticism on the gender of the female boxers. The head of the International Olympic Committee declared, "What is going on in this context in

FRANCE-The Paris Olympics 2024 have been greatly impacted by the Israel-Palestine conflict, which has transformed the worldwide athletic event into a platform for political expression and unrest.  Can the Olympics remain neutral on Israel-Palestine? Though the games were supposed to be a celebration of harmony and nonviolent competition, the conflict's enduring geopolitical problems have tarnished them instead. Israeli athletes have encountered several difficulties, such as hostile spectators, heightened security, and opponent withdrawals. The humanitarian toll from the conflict, which has been ongoing since its inception in

FRANCE-On one of the warmest days of the Games, picture yourself enduring a 45-minute bus trip from the Olympic Village to the Table Tennis Arena. Additionally, the coach lacked air conditioning. One Indian fighter described it as a "trip to hell." Why are athletes facing food shortages? Although there was a little ventilation vent, the windows could not be opened. As a result, it was quite stuffy. Before I even stepped into the arena, I was perspiring. The Indian athlete remarked, It was cooler outside than

FRANCE-Some individuals with DSDs are reared as females despite having XY sex chromosomes, male blood testosterone levels, and the capacity to use the testosterone that is already present in their bodies. How do DSD rules impact athletes? Two boxers who were disqualified from last year's world championships are competing in the Paris Olympics, reigniting the debate over whether athletes with differences in sexual development (DSD) may compete in women's sport. A collection of uncommon disorders affecting genes, hormones, and reproductive organs is known as Differences in