Johnson-Thompson leads after Paris Olympics first heptathlon events
Agency : Britain’s world title holder Katarina Johnson-Thompson led the Paris Olympics 2024 women’s heptathlon through the first two events on Thursday, with Belgium’s twice...
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Indian wrestler Phogat retires after Paris Olympics disqualification
AFP, New Delhi : India’s heartbroken Vinesh Phogat on Thursday announced her retirement from wrestling, a day after being disqualified from the women’s 50kg wrestling...
Kennedy soars to Paris Olympics pole vault title
Agency : Australia’s Nina Kennedy soared to the gold medal in the Paris Olympics women’s pole vault on Wednesday, a year after she shared top...
I wanted to quit several times, says Olympics 200m champion Thomas
Agency : Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas wanted to walk away from athletics on several occasions, she said on Tuesday after her dominant victory at...
PCB announces squad
Agency : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a 17-member squad on Wednesday for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting on August 21. Shan...
BCB unsure about Shakib’s availability
Agency : Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)’s official Shahriar Nafees stated the board will hold a discussion with Shakib Al Hasan regarding his participation in the...
Yavi strikes late to win steeplechase gold
Agency : Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi produced a stunning final kick as she stormed to an Olympic record to capture the women’s 3,000m steeplechase title at...
Brazil women shock world champions Spain 4-2 to reach Olympic final
Agency : Brazil reached the Olympic women’s football final as they claimed a stunning 4-2 win over world champions Spain in Marseille on Tuesday and...