Tag: Olympics
Olympics 2024: Has the last ever boxing gold medallist been crowned at the Paris Games in Bakhodir Jalolov? | Boxing News
Bakhodir Jalolov claimed his second consecutive Olympic super-heavyweight gold medal at Roland Garros on Saturday. The towering Uzbek beat Spain’s Ayoub Ghadfa in dominant fashion, handing his opponent two standing counts in just the first round as he swept to a unanimous decision victory. That final was the last contest of the tournament at Paris…
Read More
Olympics 2024: USA men’s basketball team win fifth straight gold medal after beating hosts France | Olympics News
Steph Curry and LeBron James produced fireworks as the USA claimed a fifth straight gold medal after beating hosts France in Paris. Curry scored 24 points and led the way to a 98-87 win in the final, while Kevin Durant – the first four-time men’s gold medallist in Olympic basketball history – scored 15, as…
Read MoreLiu Huanhua wins China’s 4th weightlifting gold at Paris Olympics
Liu Huanhua of China reacts after a good lift during the men’s 102kg weightlifting event, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) PARIS — Liu Huanhua won China its fourth weightlifting gold medal through the first seven competitions at the Paris Olympics, taking gold in the men’s…
Read More
Olympics 2024: Noah Williams snatches bronze for Team GB in men’s 10m platform diving final | Olympics News
Britain’s Noah Williams snatched a bronze medal in the men’s 10m platform final on the penultimate day of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 24-year-old produced a brilliant comeback to challenge for a podium place towards the end of the competition. Williams was fourth going into the fourth round, but some over-rotation caused him to drop…
Read More
Olympics 2024: Refugee breakdancer Manizha Talash disqualified after unveiling ‘Free Afghan Women’ message | Olympics News
Breakdancer Manizha Talash has been disqualified after unveiling a ‘Free Afghan Women’ message during her Olympic performance in Paris. The World DanceSport Federation said Talash, 21, was thrown out for “displaying a political slogan on her attire”, which is strictly banned under International Olympic Committee (IOC) rules. Rule 50 of the Olympic charter explicitly bans…
Read More
Aira Villegas receives bronze medal in Olympics debut
Bronze medalist of Philippines’ Aira Villegas poses during a medals ceremony for the women’s 50 kg final boxing match at the Paris Olympics 2024, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) MANILA, Philippines— Team Philippines’ Aira Villegas on Saturday officially received the newest addition to her growing hardware: a Paris Olympics 2024…
Read More
Olympics 2024: Great Britain’s Toby Roberts wins climbing gold; Katarina Johnson-Thompson settles for silver | Olympics News
Teenage sport climber Toby Roberts won Great Britain’s 14th gold of the Paris 2024 Olympics after victory in the men’s boulder and lead competition. Roberts, 19, secured 155.2 points to beat favourite Sorato Anraku of Japan, who lost his grip and fell needing only 86 points on the lead wall to relegate Roberts into silver-medal…
Read More Olympics 2024: Great Britain’s Toby Roberts wins climbing gold; Katarina Johnson-Thompson faces Nafi Thiam battle | Olympics News
Teenage sport climber Toby Roberts won Great Britain’s 14th gold of the Paris 2024 Olympics after victory in the men’s boulder and lead competition. Roberts, 19, secured 155.2 points to beat favourite Sorato Anraku of Japan, who lost his grip and fell needing only 86 points on the lead wall to relegate Roberts into silver-medal…
Read MoreTeam Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 August 9
Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 Schedule Philippine Time August 9, Friday 3 pm – Bianca Pagdanganan, Dottie Ardina (PHI) – golf, women’s round 3 FULL PHILIPPINE TEAM SCHEDULE HERE. Paris Olympics medal tally as of August 9, 9 am Team USA still leads the medal board with 30 golds with China closely behind with 29.…
Read More
Olympics 2024: Cindy Ngamba stars for refugee team to finish with historic bronze medal in Paris | Boxing News
Cindy Ngamba’s inspiring Olympic campaign for the refugee team came to an end in Paris on Thursday. She lost a split-decision verdict in the middleweight semi-final to Panama’s Atheyna Bylon at Roland Garros. It means Ngamba finishes with a bronze medal, a historic achievement nevertheless. She is the first refugee athlete to medal at an…
Read More