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Reetika Hooda Secures Historic Olympic Quota in Wrestling's Heaviest Weight Class

Reetika Hooda Secures Historic Olympic Quota in Wrestling’s Heaviest Weight Class

By May 2, 2024 0

Reetika Hooda, India’s rising wrestling sensation, has etched her name in history by securing an Olympic quota in the 76kg weight division for the Paris Games. This marks the first time India will be represented in this weight class at the Olympics.

Hooda’s journey to the top has been marked by unwavering determination and a fearless spirit. She believes in facing the toughest opponents to achieve greatness. Her recent success at the Olympic qualifiers in Bishkek, where she overcame formidable wrestlers like Davaanasan Enkh Amar and Juan Wang, is a testament to her exceptional talent.

National coach Virender Singh Dahiya hails Hooda as the brightest Indian talent in women’s wrestling. He praises her physical strength and mental fortitude, noting that she remains composed even when trailing in bouts.

Hooda’s inspiration stems from Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik and two-time world champion Amit Elor. She admires Elor’s technical prowess and calm demeanor during matches.

Her coach at Chotu Ram Stadium, Mandeep Singh, highlights Hooda’s positive mindset and unwavering belief in her abilities. He credits her with never shying away from strong opponents and constantly striving to improve.

The turning point in Hooda’s career came with her gold medal victory at the U23 World Championships in 2023. This triumph instilled in her the belief that she could achieve Olympic glory.

Hooda’s mother has played a crucial role in her success, providing unwavering support and meticulous attention to her diet and hydration.

With her Olympic quota secured, Hooda’s focus now shifts to winning an Olympic medal. Her unwavering determination and exceptional talent make her a formidable contender for the podium in Paris.

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Indian Athletes Seek Improvement in Domestic Season Opener

Indian Athletes Seek Improvement in Domestic Season Opener

By May 2, 2024 0

The Indian Grand Prix 1 in Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium marked the commencement of the domestic athletics season, but the performances fell short of expectations for athletes aiming to qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Despite the lowkey performances, the season is still in its early stages, and athletes have five more AFI-sanctioned events to meet the June 30 deadline for Paris qualification. Among those hoping to improve their performances are jumpers Shaili Singh, Eldhose Paul, Praveen Chithravel, and Abdulla Aboobacker.

Shaili Singh, the women’s long jump hopeful, won in Bengaluru with an opening jump of 6.52m, but it fell short of the automatic qualification mark of 6.86m. She has struggled to find consistency at the senior level, despite flashes of brilliance.

In the men’s triple jump, Commonwealth Games champion Eldhose Paul and Asian Games bronze medalist Praveen Chithravel failed to breach the Paris qualifying mark of 17.22m. Chithravel, who has crossed 17m this year, remains India’s best hope in the event.

Other Indian athletes yet to qualify for Paris include javelin thrower Annu Rani and 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji. Rani, who won gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games, has been training in Europe under the guidance of Werner Daniels. Yarraji, a serial national record breaker, is likely to qualify on rankings, as she is currently 18th on the ‘Road to Paris’ list.

With the qualification clock ticking, Indian athletes will be looking to raise their performances in the upcoming events and secure their spots at the Paris Olympics.

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Indian Badminton Secures Five Olympic Quotas for Paris 2024

Indian Badminton Secures Five Olympic Quotas for Paris 2024

By May 1, 2024 0

Indian Badminton Secures Five Olympic Quotas for Paris 2024

Indian badminton has achieved a significant milestone with five players securing quotas for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) released the ‘Race to Paris’ Ranking List, which determines the qualification for the Games.

Former world champion PV Sindhu, a silver medalist at the 2016 Olympics and a bronze medalist at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, has secured her quota by finishing 12th in the rankings. In the men’s singles, HS Prannoy (ranked 9th) and Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen (ranked 13th) have also earned quotas for India.

In the doubles competitions, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have secured the third spot in the men’s doubles list, while Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto have finished 13th in the women’s doubles. Chirag and Satwik became the first Indian doubles pair to reach world number one last year, while Ashwini and Crasto have won two Super 100 championship titles and finished as runners-up in a Super 300 tournament.

With a total of seven badminton quotas, India could field its joint-biggest badminton contingent in the Olympics, having played with seven shuttlers at the 2016 Rio Olympics. This achievement is a testament to the growing strength of Indian badminton and the players’ determination to excel on the world stage.

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Novak Djokovic Eyes Olympic Gold in Paris 2024

Novak Djokovic Eyes Olympic Gold in Paris 2024

By April 23, 2024 0

Novak Djokovic, the legendary Serbian tennis player, is setting his sights on a coveted prize: an Olympic gold medal. With 24 Grand Slam titles to his name, Djokovic is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. However, an Olympic gold medal remains the elusive piece missing from his illustrious trophy cabinet.

Djokovic’s quest for Olympic glory began at the 2008 Beijing Games, where he won a bronze medal. However, he failed to reach the podium in his subsequent three Olympic appearances. Undeterred, Djokovic is determined to make his fifth Olympics, in Paris 2024, his most successful yet.

“I hope I can play my best tennis at the Olympics,” Djokovic said after being named the 2023 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year. “I see the French Open, Wimbledon, the Paris 2024 Olympic and the US Open as the most important block of tournaments in 2024.”

Djokovic’s focus on the Olympics is evident in his schedule. He plans to play the Rome Masters before Roland-Garros, which begins on May 25. This will give him ample time to prepare for the Olympic tennis tournament, which will be held from July 28 to August 4.

Djokovic is aware that time is not on his side. At 36 years old, he knows that this may be his last chance to win an Olympic gold medal. “Who knows if I will get another chance to play at the Olympic Games,” he said. “I really wanted to play at least until the L.A. Olympic Games [in 2028], but you never know.”

Despite the challenges, Djokovic remains optimistic about his chances. “If I didn’t think [a gold medal] was possible, I probably wouldn’t be playing the Olympic Games,” he said. “You have to believe that everything is possible in life.”

Djokovic’s pursuit of an Olympic gold medal is a testament to his unwavering determination and his insatiable hunger for success. As he prepares for his fifth and potentially final Olympic appearance, the tennis world will be watching with bated breath, eager to witness whether the Serbian legend can finally add the elusive gold medal to his remarkable legacy.

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Indian Race Walkers Secure Paris Olympics Berth in Mixed Relay

Indian Race Walkers Secure Paris Olympics Berth in Mixed Relay

By April 22, 2024 0

Priyanka Goswami and Akshdeep Singh, India’s national record holders in women’s and men’s 20km race walk, respectively, have secured an Olympic berth for India in the newly introduced marathon race walk mixed relay. The duo finished 18th at the World Race Walking Team Championships in Antalya, Turkey, on Sunday, earning one of the 22 Paris Olympics spots available.

The mixed event, which will make its Olympic debut this summer, involves male and female walkers alternating in distances of 12.195km, 10km, 10km, and 10km. Priyanka and Akshdeep clocked 3:05:03, placing them among the top 22 teams.

“It was a good performance considering we were doing this for the first time,” said Priyanka. “We have a greater chance in this relay event at the Olympics to aim for a higher finish.”

Akshdeep, who set a new national record in January, and Priyanka, a 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medalist, held their own in a world-class field. They were placed 20th around the halfway mark before moving up to 18th and remaining there at the finish.

Both Indians found the stop-start format of the race challenging. “It’s a new event for us,” said Akshdeep. “After my first leg, I had a 45-minute break where my body had cooled down quite a bit. Now that we have experienced this, we can train accordingly and do even better at the Olympics.”

In addition to the mixed relay qualification, Priyanka and Akshdeep have also made the cut for the individual 20km event in Paris. Servin Sebastian produced the best finish by an Indian in the individual 20km races, placing 20th with a time of 1:21:39.

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India's Olympic Wrestling Hopes Crushed in Asian Qualifiers

India’s Olympic Wrestling Hopes Crushed in Asian Qualifiers

By April 19, 2024 0

India’s hopes of securing an Olympic quota in men’s wrestling at the Asian Qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, were dashed after Aman Sehrawat, the lone Indian to reach the semi-finals, was pinned by Uzbekistan’s Gulomjon Abdullaev in the 57kg freestyle category.

Sehrawat, the reigning Asian champion, had a promising start, defeating Kazakhstan’s Yerassyl Mukhtaruly and South Korea’s Sunggwon Kim in the earlier rounds. However, Abdullaev proved to be an insurmountable obstacle.

The Uzbek wrestler, known for his aggressive style, attacked Sehrawat’s right leg early on and executed a single-leg takedown. He then threatened to run away with the bout by grabbing both of Sehrawat’s legs. Despite Sehrawat’s attempts to ward off the attack, Abdullaev secured a four-point duckunder.

Sehrawat’s coach, Lalit Kumar, attributed the loss to Abdullaev’s superior experience and aggressive tactics. “Abdullaev was the only real challenger that Aman had,” Kumar said. “He has always had a measure of Indians.”

Sehrawat’s plan was to take the bout to the second period, where Abdullaev’s energy levels typically decline. However, the Indian wrestler was unable to recover from Abdullaev’s early attacks.

Kumar also noted that Sehrawat was carrying a niggle in his groin and hamstring, which may have affected his performance.

The defeat leaves India with no Olympic quotas from the Asian Qualifiers. The team will now have to rely on the World Qualifiers in May for their final chance to secure a spot at the Paris Games.

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Indian Wrestlers Chase Paris Games Quota at Asia Olympic Qualifiers

Indian Wrestlers Chase Paris Games Quota at Asia Olympic Qualifiers

By April 18, 2024 0

Indian Wrestlers Aim for Paris Games Quota at Asia Olympic Qualifiers

The road to the Paris 2024 Olympics begins in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as 17 Indian wrestlers, including two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat, embark on their quest for quota places at the Asia Olympic qualifiers starting Friday.

With 36 quotas up for grabs in 18 weight categories across freestyle, women’s, and Greco-Roman disciplines, India will be represented in all but one weight category. Antim Panghal has already secured a quota in women’s 53kg after her bronze medal performance at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships.

The spotlight will be on Vinesh Phogat, a former Asian Games and Commonwealth Games medalist, who has been at the forefront of Indian wrestlers’ protests against the former national federation president. Despite recent controversies, the 29-year-old will be eager to prove her worth and earn a spot in her third Olympics.

Other Indian wrestlers to watch include Reetika Hooda (76kg), Anshu (57kg), Mansi (62kg), and Nisha (68kg) in the women’s categories. In the men’s freestyle category, Aman Sehrawat (57kg) will be the center of attention after defeating Tokyo Olympic medalist Ravi Dahiya in the national trials. Sujeet will lead the challenge in the 65kg category, while Deepak Punia (86kg), Jaideep (74kg), Deepak (97kg), and Sumit (125kg) will also aim for quota places.

In Greco-Roman, Sumit (60kg), Ashu (67kg), Vikas (77kg), Sunil (87kg), Nitesh (97kg), and Naveen (130kg) will represent India.

The continental qualifiers will feature no gold medal, repechage, or bronze-medal bouts. Instead, the winners of both semi-finals in each Olympic weight class will earn a quota for their countries at the Paris Games.

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Palak Gulia Secures India's 20th Paris Olympic Quota in Shooting

Palak Gulia Secures India’s 20th Paris Olympic Quota in Shooting

By April 14, 2024 0

Palak Gulia, the reigning Asian Games champion, has secured India’s 20th Olympic quota in shooting for the 2024 Paris Games. The 18-year-old from Haryana clinched the bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship (Rifle and Pistol) in Rio De Janeiro on Sunday.

Gulia, who had won an individual gold and team silver in the 10m air pistol at the Hangzhou Asian Games, overcame a slow start in the 24-shot final. She displayed nerves of steel to climb steadily up the leaderboard and eventually score 217.6.

Gulia eventually bowed out after the 22nd shot to settle for third place. Armenia’s Elmira Karapetyan won gold, while Thai teenager Kamonlak Saencha clinched the silver and the second available quota place.

India has now clinched a maximum of 16 Paris Olympic spots available to a country in pistol and rifle events. The country’s shotgun shooters can still earn four Paris berths in men’s and women’s trap and skeet events when the ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship (Shotgun) commences in Doha on April 19.

Gulia and Sainyam had qualified for the eight-woman final on Saturday placed sixth and seventh respectively with identical scores of 578. Save Karpetyan, who had already booked her quota in earlier competitions, all other finalists could claim the available Paris berths.

Both Gulia and Sainyam had a forgettable start to the final, but came back strongly even as Saencha and the experienced Veronika Major of Hungary threatened to pull away from the field in the early stages with some sublime shooting.

Gulia and Sainyam were struggling to get past the fifth position before the eliminations started. However, things turned the Indians’ way as Major suffered a meltdown. Ahead of the 19th shot, Gulia took a 0.6 lead over Major with Sainyam exiting in fifth position. The Hungarian could not hit the 10-ring as the Indian did it once and sealed the quota place.

Karapetyan (240.7) clinched gold on the final shot as Saencha (240.5) crumbled with a poor shot which fetched her 8.6.

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Olympic Triple Jump Champion Yulimar Rojas Suffers Achilles Injury, Misses Paris Games

Olympic Triple Jump Champion Yulimar Rojas Suffers Achilles Injury, Misses Paris Games

By April 13, 2024 0

Reigning Olympic triple jump champion Yulimar Rojas has suffered a devastating blow to her career, as she has torn her Achilles tendon and will miss the Paris 2024 Games. The 28-year-old Venezuelan underwent surgery in Madrid on Thursday after sustaining the injury during a training jump in Spain.

Rojas, who won the silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and the gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021, expressed her heartbreak in a statement on social media. “My heart is broken and I want to say sorry that I will not be able to take part in Paris 2024,” she wrote.

The injury occurred as Rojas landed from a training jump, causing intense pain. The diagnosis confirmed a tear to her left Achilles tendon. Rojas is also the world record holder in the event with a jump of 15.74m in 2022 and was voted the World Athlete of the Year for women’s field events last year.

The news has sent shockwaves through the athletics world, as Rojas was a hot favorite to retain her Olympic title in Paris. In Venezuela, she is a national heroine, with her face adorning frescoes and commercials. She is the only woman and the only track and field athlete to win Olympic gold for her country.

Fellow Venezuelan athletes and officials have expressed their support for Rojas. Ruben Limardo, a fencing gold medalist in London 2012, said, “Yuli, every step we take, we will do so in thinking that you are with us in body, soul, and heart. Warrior, you can rise and fly again.”

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro also offered his support, saying, “All my love, my solidarity, my support. We love you and we know your commitment and your discipline. You are a warrior of life, an example for young people.”

Rojas’s injury is a reminder of the fragility of athletic careers and the challenges that athletes face in pursuing their dreams. Despite the setback, Rojas remains an inspiration to her fans and her country. Her determination and resilience will undoubtedly guide her through this difficult time.

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Indian Table Tennis Duo's Olympic Mixed Doubles Hopes Crushed

Indian Table Tennis Duo’s Olympic Mixed Doubles Hopes Crushed

By April 12, 2024 0

Manika Batra and G Sathiyan’s Olympic mixed doubles aspirations have been dashed after their disappointing performance at the World Mixed Doubles Olympic Qualification tournament in Havirov. The Indian duo, who had set their sights on the 2024 Paris Games, crashed out in the quarter-finals of their knockouts group, failing to secure one of the four Paris quotas available.

Their exit marks a significant setback for India’s hopes of winning a table tennis medal at the Olympics. Sathiyan and Sharath Kamal had previously identified mixed doubles as India’s most realistic chance of a podium finish, given the 16-team format.

The pair’s recent form has been a cause for concern. After a promising start following the Tokyo Olympics, they have struggled to maintain their momentum. In the four major WTT events they competed in this year, they failed to progress beyond the first round.

Injuries and dips in form have also played a role in their decline. Manika dealt with an ankle issue last year, while Sathiyan has been battling a back injury. The lack of training time as a pair has also been a factor, as they are based in different cities.

Despite their efforts to blend their schedules, they have been unable to translate their individual success into a strong mixed doubles partnership. Sathiyan and Manika are still likely to compete in other events at the Paris Olympics, but their mixed doubles dream has come to an end.

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