Tokyo Olympics | Day 10 updates
Kamalpreet gave her best in Olympics: her family
After discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur finished a creditable sixth at the Olympics, her family in Punjab’s Kabarwala village in Muktsar district said that she gave her best, though a medal eluded her.
The 25-year-old Kaur produced a best throw of 63.70m in a rain-interrupted final to end at sixth and equal 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Krishna Poonia's performance in the 2012 London Olympics.
“She gave her best. However, rains came down at the wrong time and this somewhat upset her rhythm,” her father Kuldeep Singh, a farmer, told reporters at his house after the event.
At the same time, he said they were happy with her achievement.
Kaur, who has qualified for the final as second best on Saturday, was never in the running for a medal in the eight rounds of competition which was interrupted by rain for more than an hour.
French boxer who staged sit-in files for re-match
The French boxer who staged an hour-long ringside sit-in after being disqualified for head-butting at the Tokyo Olympics has filed for a re-match of his super heavyweight quarter-final, the international sports arbitration body said on Monday.
Mourad Aliev was disqualified on Sunday for what the referee deemed an intentional head-butt. The Moscow-born Frenchman expressed his contempt for the decision by spitting out his mouth guard and kicking it away, flashing offensive gestures and then shaking and punching a television camera.
Nothing separates us from the best in the world: Nazleen Madraswala
Former India hockey player Nazleen Madraswala feels the women's team's stunning entry into the semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics showed that "nothing separates" the side from the best in the world.
A day after the Indian men's team ended a 49-year drought to make the Olympic semifinals, the women's side scripted history by also entering the last-four, ousting three-time champions Australia by a solitary goal here.
"To be honest, it is just sinking in. It is absolutely a historic day for India, because for me, I think we've come a long way from the last Olympics where we were nowhere in the picture to create this absolutely fabulous performance," the 1982 Asian Games gold medallist told 'sportsaction.in' in a talk show titled 'India Hope at Tokyo'.
Denmark's Axelsen beats reigning champ for badminton gold
Denmark's Viktor Axelsen won Olympic badminton gold on Monday in Tokyo, becoming the first non-Asian man to win the singles title since 1996.
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India's Kamalpreet Kaur finishes at 6th in women's discus throw finals
Bring some gold: Shah Rukh Khan to Indian women's hockey team
Harking back to his role of a tough and dedicated hockey coach in the acclaimed sports drama "Chak De! India", Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Monday encouraged the Indian women's hockey team, who made their maiden entry into the Olympic semifinals, to bring a gold medal.
Kamalpreet Kaur into top-8 in women's discus throw finals
US supports shot putter Saunders after first Olympic podium protest
The US Olympic Committee on Monday backed shot putter Raven Saunders after she made the first protest on a medal podium at the Tokyo Games.
The 25-year-old African-American athlete crossed her arms in an "X" gesture during Sunday's medal ceremony at the Olympic Stadium after claiming silver.
US media outlets reported that Saunders, who is an outspoken supporter of LGBT rights, said her gesture was made in solidarity with "oppressed people".
After clinching a silver medal, she said that she wanted to represent "people all around the world who are fighting and don't have the platform to speak up for themselves"
Kamalpreet Kaur at 7th after 2nd round in women's discus throw finals
Gymnastics: South Korea's Shin takes gold in men's vault
Shin Jea-hwan of South Korea won gold in the men's vault at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.
Denis Abliazin of the Russian Olympic Committee won silver and Artur Davtyan of Armenia took bronze.
Equestrian: Britain win team eventing gold medal
Britain's Oliver Townend, Laura Collett and Tom McEwen won team gold in equestrian eventing at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.
Australia claimed the silver medal and France the bronze.
Men's hockey team eyes end to Olympic medal drought; world champs Belgium in way
Handling the immense burden of expectations would perhaps be the key when the Indian men's hockey team takes on world champion Belgium, aiming to secure a place in the Olympic finals and with it, a medal for the first time in 41 years here on Tuesday.
Bajrang, Vinesh carry medal hopes; Ravi Dahiya too a strong contender
Their remarkable performances in the build-up to the Tokyo Games creating high hopes of multiple medals at the Olympics, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat will have spotlight on them when India's seven wrestlers, beginning with Sonam Malik, open their campaigns here from Tuesday.
Wrestling is one sport which promised at least three podium finishes and anything less than that will be a below par show, irrespective of the colour of the medal.
Apart from Bajrang (FS 65kg) and Vinesh (WW 53kg), Ravi Dahiya (FS 57kg) is expected to deliver at the biggest stage in the next few days.
The 19-year-old Sonam will be first to take mat in the 62kg category, pitted against Mongolia's Asian Championship silver medallist Bolortuya Khurelkhuu.
I was blank for few seconds, didn't know what to do: Sindhu on second Olympic medal
Reigning world champion P V Sindhu on Monday said she was completely blank after winning a second successiveOlympicmedal and it took her a while to realise the enormity of her historic achievement in the ongoing Games.
The 26-year-old Indian on Sunday etched her name among the all-time greats after winning badminton's women's singles bronze medal to add to the silver she won at Rio de Janeiro five years back. She became the first Indian woman and second overall from the country to achieve the feat.
"...I was blank, my coach was in tears, it was a big moment, I hugged him and thanked him. I didn't know what to do for 5-6 seconds, I shouted so all emotions came together at that moment," she said during a virtual press conference. (PTI)
Rajya Sabha lauds Sindhu's Olympic bronze medal
The Rajya Sabha on Monday congratulated badminton ace P V Sindhu for winning a bronze medal at the TokyoOlympics, saying that she has scripted history by becoming the country's first woman to win two individualOlympicsmedals.
When the House met for the day, Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu congratulated Sindhu for her gritty performance on behalf of the House and himself.
The members responded by thumping tables when references were made to Sindhu and her family. (PTI)
Simone Biles to compete in final of beam event: USA Gymnastics
USgymnast Simone Biles will compete in beam finals Tuesday (Reuters)
Indonesians Greysia Polii, Apriyani Rahayu clinch gold in women's badminton doubles
Kim Soyeong and Kong Heeyong clinch bronze in women's badminton doubles
World champ Hassan falls, gets up and wins 1,500 heat
World champion Sifan Hassan made an incredible recovery from a fall at the final bell to win her 1,500-meter heat at the Olympics on Monday.
India will face Argentina in the women's hockey semifinals
Rani Rampal's India will take on Argentina in the women's hockey semifinals on Wednesday
And India have done it! Rani Rampal's Indian eves have reached the semifinals for the first time ever!
Goal! Gurjit Kaur gives India the lead!
India take on Australia in the women's hockey quarterfinals, here's how they've lined up
Argentina qualify for women's hockey semis
Argentina reached the semi-finals of the women'sOlympichockey tournament for the first time since 2012 on Monday thanks to a 3-0 win over Germany, the 2016Olympicbronze medallists.
Argentina now faces a showdown with Australia or India in the semi-final on Wednesday. The Argentina women have never won anOlympichockey gold medal, but clinched silver at both the 2012 London Games and the 2000 Sydney Games. (Reuters)
India's Dutee Chand finishes her 200m race with the season-best time of 23.85 to finish 7th in her heats.
Dutee Chand will compete in 200 m Heats at Tokyo 2020 shortly
Jharkhand CM congratulates Sindhu for winning bronze in Tokyo Olympics
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Sindhu India's pride, one of our most outstanding Olympians, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed ace badminton player P V Sindhu as India's pride after she won bronze in the Tokyo Olympics.
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Sensational Sindhu tames China's Bingjiao to secure second successive Olympic medal
Star Indian shuttler P V Sindhu on Sunday became the second Indian to win two Olympic medals, securing a bronze after a straight-game win over world no.9 He Bingjiao of China in the women's singles third-place play-off.