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From cricket and chess to the Olympics and Paralympics, Indian sports icons showcased their prowess on the global stage, delivering moments that will be etched in history. Here’s a look at the year’s most significant achievements.

Closing ceremony caps two-and-a-half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a boisterous, star-studded show in France's national stadium

Aman entered the Olympics with hopes of winning gold, but his bronze medal is still a significant achievement. "I'm very happy and want to dedicate this medal to the country," Aman said. "Though I aimed for gold and was defeated in the semifinals, winning a medal on my Olympic debut is still special."

Khelif quickly took control, dominating the first two rounds with a commanding lead. Her aggressive strategy, fueled by the enthusiastic Roland Garros crowd, allowed her to dominate the bout. Despite Yang’s attempts to counter with her southpaw jab and sharp combinations, Khelif’s relentless pressure and powerful punches kept her opponent on the defensive.

The hosts, led by Thierry Henry, struck early, thrilling the Parisian crowd. Spain swiftly responded with three quick goals before halftime, taking a 3-1 lead. Despite the deficit, France refused to back down on home soil.

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.

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

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

Telangana's boxer Nikhat Zareen, one of the strong medal contenders from India, bowed out of the Paris Olympics after she faced China's pugilist Wy Yu in a 0-5 bout. "Sorry Guys", an emotional Nikhat Zareen said after conceding to Wu Yu

With her medal, 22-year-old Manu became the fifth Indian shooter to win an Olympic medal, joining RVS Rathore (2004), Abhinav Bindra (2008), Gagan Narang (2012), and Vijay Kumar (2012).

The Group C match, scheduled for 12:00 pm (IST) at La Chapelle Arena Court 3, has been declared null and void due to the injury withdrawal of the German pair.

Ramita Jindal will aim to follow Manu's lead in the Women's 10m Air Rifle final at 13:00 IST. Having qualified with a strong score, Ramita hopes to maintain her momentum in the final. Ramita Jindal will aim to follow Manu's lead in the Women's 10m Air Rifle final at 13:00 IST. Having qualified with a strong score, Ramita hopes to maintain her momentum in the final.

Paris: Playing in his first Olympic Games, India’s star badminton player H.S Prannoy says he made a patchy start but recovered well in time to win his opening match in the men’s singles group stage in the Olympic Games on Sunday. In a late match, Prannoy defeated Fabian Roth of Germany 2-0 (21-18, 21-12) in […]

HS Prannoy opened his maiden campaign in Olympics with a straight-game win over lesser-ranked Fabian Roth of Germany in men's singles competition.

Indian women's archery team endured a forgettable outing as they went down 0-6 to the Netherlands in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics.

Manu Bhaker became the first Indian woman shooter to claim an Olympic medal by snaring a bronze in the 10m air pistol on Sunday.

India's sole representative in the event, Balraj, finished second in the men's single sculls repechage with a time of 7:12.41.