Tag: Paris Olympics
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Top 10 moments from Paris Olympics 2024 you should not miss
The Paris 2024 Olympics have been full of unforgettable moments, from Yusuf Dikec’s swag to Arshad Nadeem’s historic Javelin throw. Here are the best moments of the event: 1-Arshad Nadeem’s historic Javelin throw Pakistani javelin star Arshad Nadeem was competing against the world’s top Javelin players, including India’s Neeraj Chopra, who already had a lead of 9-0 against…
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‘Share receipts’; Gohar Rasheed demands proof from people announcing rewards for Arshad Nadeem
Renowned actor Mirza Gohar Rasheed has asked everyone who promised rewards for Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem, to show proof that they will keep their promises. Taking to Instagram, he asked those who announced rewards to “share receipts” to prove they will actually give them. Arshad’s record breaking feat at the Olympics led to a…
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Woman of steel; Imane Khelif wins gold at Olympics
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, target of racist attacks on her gender, has won the gold medal in the women’s boxing competition. In the final of the boxing 66 kg category match, a visibly pumped up Imane defeated China’s Yang Liu by 5-0. The Algerian boxer has been the victim of a racist storm questioning her…
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Celebrities go crazy after Arshad Nadeem’s historic Olympic gold medal
Arshad Nadeem made history by winning an Olympic gold medal for Pakistan after 29 years, after he pulled off an Olympic record breaking 92.9 meters throw. In a highly tough competition, India’s Neeraj Chopra who was defending his gold medal from Tokyo 2020 threw his best of 89.45 meters for silver, while Grenada’s Anderson Peters took…
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Indian female wrestler disqualified from Olympics after reaching finals
Indian female wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the women’s 50kg wrestling finals at the Paris Olympics 2024 despite qualifying for the finals. During the weigh-in, she was 100 grams over the limit. The 29-year-old experienced athlete was having an incredible run after facing bullying on the streets of Delhi for months. She defeated…
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‘I want to inspire’: Algeria’s woman boxer fighting prejudices
Born in a poor village some 300 kilometres from Algiers, boxer Imane Khelif had to overcome obstacles in a conservative country where women are considered unfit for the sport. With braided hair and a powerful 1.79 metre (5 foot 9 inch) physique, the 25-year-old is the object of a Paris Olympic Games gender controversy. With smiles…
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Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Aya Nakamura may headline Paris Olympics opening ceremony
World-famous stars are in line to perform at Friday’s opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which will take place along the Seine River. The exact line-up is a tightly guarded secret, but here are three performers strongly rumoured to be appearing: Lady Gaga One of the world’s biggest-selling artists, pop queen Lady Gaga – real…