Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:12pm on 31 Jul 2024,Wednesday Sports
Nita Ambani stole the spotlight at the Paris Olympics, celebrating India’s shooting team at the first-ever India House. She wore a chic pastel co-ord set with floral details, paired with matching flared pants. The outfit showcased her effortless style and grace. Nita completed her look with diamond earrings, a large ring, and high heels. Her makeup featured nude tones and a glowing highlighter, while her hair was styled in a side partition. She felicitated shooter Sarabjot Singh for his bronze medal win, adding a touch of elegance to the celebration.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:42pm on 31 Jul 2024,Wednesday Sports
On Day 5 of the Paris Olympics, Indian athletes achieved notable successes. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain advanced to the quarter-finals in the women’s 75kg category after a commanding performance in her opening bout. Meanwhile, archer Deepika Kumari progressed to the Round of 16 in women’s individual archery. She won her match against Netherlands' Quinty Roeffen 6-2. Deepika took the first set 29-28 but lost the second set 27-28 before winning the third set 25-17. Both athletes’ strong performances are enhancing India’s presence in the competition.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:06pm on 31 Jul 2024,Wednesday Sports
Shooter Manu Bhaker revealed she once made a fake profile to defend PV Sindhu from online haters. "Some haters commented and I got so triggered that I made a fake account to defend her," Bhaker told Sportstar. This revelation came after she won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics. Bhaker clinched her first medal in the women's 10m air pistol event and another in the mixed team 10m air pistol event with Sarabjot Singh. PV Sindhu responded, "Haha what a sweetheart!!! Welcome to the 2 Olympic medal club Manu!! Way to go." Bhaker is still competing in the 25m sports pistol event.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:00am on 31 Jul 2024,Wednesday Sports
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen stunned Indonesia's Jonatan Christie 21-18, 21-12 to reach the pre-quarterfinals of the men's singles badminton event at Paris Olympics 2024. Sen made a remarkable comeback from 0-4 down in the first game to win in straight sets. This is his second win over Christie. PV Sindhu also advanced to the round of 16 with a win over Kristin Kubba. Sen's win comes after his initial victory was discounted due to his opponent's injury withdrawal. The Indian badminton team continues to shine at the Olympics with impressive performances.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:54am on 31 Jul 2024,Wednesday Sports
Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale has secured a spot in the final of the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Kusale finished 7th in the qualification round with a score of 590-38x, showcasing his impressive marksmanship. He will compete in the final on August 1st, aiming to win a medal and boost India's standing in shooting sports. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Kusale and Indian shooting, as he gears up for the ultimate challenge in the final.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:28am on 31 Jul 2024,Wednesday Sports
PV Sindhu advanced to the Round of 16 in women's singles badminton at the Paris 2024 Olympics, defeating Estonia's Kristin Kuuba 21-5, 21-10. The 10th-seeded Indian took just 30 minutes to win. Sindhu will face China's He Bingjiao in the pre-quarterfinals. This victory keeps Sindhu's hopes alive for a third Olympic medal. With a dominant performance, Sindhu secured her spot in the next round, demonstrating her skill and expertise in the sport. The win marks a successful start to Sindhu's Olympic campaign.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:37am on 31 Jul 2024,Wednesday Sports
PV Sindhu welcomed Manu Bhaker to the elite list of Olympic medalists after her historic double bronze win at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Bhaker became the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal, clinching bronze in women's 10m air pistol and mixed team 10m air pistol. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medalist, congratulated Bhaker on her remarkable achievement. Bhaker's feat also made her the first Indian woman athlete to win two medals at the Summer Games in a single edition. Sindhu's welcome marks a proud moment for Indian sports, celebrating Bhaker's outstanding accomplishment.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:38am on 31 Jul 2024,Wednesday Sports
The Olympic women's and men's triathlon races will take place in the Seine River on Wednesday. Despite initial concerns over water quality, latest tests show compliance with standards. A €1.4 billion cleanup effort was undertaken to improve the river's water quality. Elevated bacteria levels had caused a one-day delay in the men's race. Test events were canceled on Sunday and Monday due to water quality issues. The decision to proceed with the Seine swim is a significant milestone for the Paris Olympics and the city's efforts to revitalize its iconic river.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:43am on 31 Jul 2024,Wednesday Sports
Daniel Wiffen, a 23-year-old swimmer from Northern Ireland, won Ireland's first Olympic gold medal in 36 years. He triumphed in the 800m freestyle final at the Paris Games, beating American Bobby Finke by 0.56 seconds. Wiffen set an Olympic record with a time of 7:38.19, securing Ireland's first gold medal of the Games. This historic victory marks Wiffen's first Olympic title and a milestone moment for Irish swimming. Wiffen's win sparks celebration among Irish supporters and cements his place in Olympic history.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:37pm on 30 Jul 2024,Tuesday Sports
On Day 4 of the Paris Olympics 2024, India’s Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh clinched the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, defeating South Korea. This win brings India's total medal count to two, with Bhaker making history as the first Indian athlete to secure two medals in a single Olympic. Boxer Amit Panghal (men’s 51 kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (women’s 57 kg) were eliminated, while Preeti Pawar is scheduled to compete later. Archery competitor Bhajan Kaur advanced to the Round of 16, and the men’s hockey team won 2-0 against Ireland.l obally, Japan leads with 13 medals (7 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze), China follows with 14 medals (6 gold, 6 silver, 2 bronze), Australia has 10 medals (6 gold, 4 silver), and France tops with 17 medals (5 gold, 8 silver, 4 bronze). India is currently 33rd with 2 bronze medals.