Tag: Olympics
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Olympian Ryan Wedding-Linked Medals, 62 Motorcycles, Drugs Seized By Mexican Authorities
Mexican authorities have seized medals, 62 motorcycles, and drugs linked to former Winter Olympian Ryan Wedding, in a move to hunt the Canadian fugitive. It is alleged that Wedding turned into a drug trafficker and orchestrated the murders of various witnesses after his Winter Olympics appearance in 2022 Salt Lake City. However, the Mexican government…
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What is June 23, The Olympic Day?
Olympic Day, celebrated on June 23, marks the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin, which led to the revival of the modern Olympic Games. It’s a global celebration of the Olympic Movement and its values of excellence, friendship, and respect. The day promotes participation in sport regardless of…
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Olympians Mandeep Singh-Udita Duhan To Tie The Knot
Indian hockey team’s Mandeep Singh and Udita Duhan are set to tie the knot at a gurdwara in Model Town on March 21. The India men’s team forward and Indian women’s defender were a part of the national contingent in Tokyo 2020. Jalandhar based Mandeep won the bronze medal at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024…
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Mirabai Chanu Trains For New Weight Category After IWF Ruling
Away from the ongoing 38th National Games, Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Mirabai Chanu has resumed training after opting out of the World Weightlifting Championships 2024 in December to prioritise her long-term rehabilitation programme. Vijay Sharma, India’s chief weightlifting coach, who will be at the Monal Hall, MPSC, Rajat Jayanti Khel Parisar in Dehradun for the…
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Yohan Blake Tips Rohit Sharma To ‘Continue Playing His Game’
Yohan Blake, two-time Olympic medalist, has tipped Team India captain Rohit Sharma to focus on his strengths and play his natural game despite the murmurs around him Down Under. The Indian captain has not breached the 10-run mark in his last five innings in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His captaincy has also come under the…