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Kenneth Rooks of the United States shocked the field by finishing second with a personal best time of 8:06.41, in a race typically dominated by African runners. He edged out Kenya's Abraham Kibinoi, who took the bronze with a time of 8:06.47.

29-year-old, who was disqualified for being 100gm overweight ahead of her 50kg category gold medal bout, announces her decision on social media

Despite holding the bronze medal position after her second-to-last attempt, Chanu was overtaken by Thailand’s Surodchana Khambao when she failed to lift her final attempt of 114 kg in the clean and jerk phase. This was a disappointment, especially since Chanu once held the world record for clean and jerk at 119 kg.

The entire nation will likely be glued to their televisions as Neeraj Chopra attempts to recreate the magic that made him the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Chopra has already hinted at his potential with a powerful throw of 89.34 meters in the qualifying round, marking a season-best for the 26-year-old from Haryana.

Telangana's Preetham Mylari Suhas with a timing of 58:85s took the second place in the 100m backstroke event of the swimming nationals in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Wednesday.

Jairam Kashyap and Ravi Teja's impressive show with the bat put Budding Stars on top against Income Taxhe Elite in the B clash of the HCA A1 Div 3 Days Leagues Championship in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

The Indian duo of Sreeja Akula and Archana lost the opening doubles match 5-11 11-8 10-12 6-11 to the German pair of Yuan Wan and Xiona Shan.

Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women's 50kg final, leaving her medal-less within hours of coming close to an unparalleled gold.

"Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India's pride and an inspiration to every Indian. Today's setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair I am experiencing," PM Modi posted on his X handle. He also praised Phogat's resilience and commended her for facing challenges head-on.

She had scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal bout in the event

China remains in second place with 22 gold, 21 silver, and 16 bronze medals, totaling 59. Australia is in third with 14 gold, 12 silver, and 9 bronze medals, for a total of 35. Host France has slipped to fourth with 13 gold, 16 silver, and 19 bronze medals, totaling 48. Britain is in fifth place with 12 gold, 15 silver, and 19 bronze medals, totaling 46.

Receive “centralised” threats meant to generate “psychological terror” in athletes, says Yael Arad, president of the Israeli National Olympic Committee

Tokyo Olympic Games bronze medalists are out of contention for the top two spots but have a chance to redeem themselves in the bronze medal match against Spain on Thursday. The country, which leads in Olympic hockey medals, has the opportunity to win its 14th medal in the sport, with a record of eight golds, one silver, and three bronzes.

The Indian women's table tennis team will look to replicate her impressive victories as they face Germany in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, wrestler Antim Panghal, golfers Aditi Ashok and Disha Dagar, and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will also be in action, making it another pivotal day for India at the Paris Olympics.

Telangana swimmer Kumar TS Tejas bagged a bronze medal in the ongoing 40th Sub-Junior and 50th Junior National Aquatic Championship at Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Tuesday.

Mohd Shafi's figures of 6/57 puts Rohit XI on top against Hyderabad Blues on day one of the Plate C match of the HCA A1 Division 3 Days League Championship in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Vinesh Phogat (50kg) became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of the Olympic Games with a convincing 5-0 win over Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez.

Neeraj achieved the best throw of the qualification across both groups in his first attempt to start his title defence, in style

Kohli looked subdued in the middle, particularly after the fiery starts given by Rohit. Kohli just needed to build on it

On Tuesday, India's biggest hope for a gold medal will launch his much-anticipated campaign in Qualification Group B at 15:20 IST

Telangana’s women’s throwball team won bronze medal in the 16th South Zone National Throwball Championship held in Bengaluru, Karnataka on Sunday.

Future Kids School hoopsters excelled, clinching the boys Under-14, 17 and 19 trophies at the CISCE Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Regional Basketball Championship.

Riding on M Aditya Vardhan's all-round show, Bhavishya School secured a mammoth 192-run win over Chirec International School Gachibowli in the HCA U-16 Inter-School Knockout Tournament in Hyderabad on Monday.

Jhabakh's victory in the premier motorsport event that features best rally drivers from across the country, showcased his precision driving and strategic acumen, as he navigated the challenging terrains, beating 36 competitors.