Manu Bhaker's father lashed out after her daughter was overlooked for the Khel Ratna award list. He feels he should have made her a cricketer, which would have given her more recognition. 



Should have made Manu Bhaker a cricketer: Shooter's father lashes out after Khel Ratna snub

On Monday (Dec 23), Manu Bhaker's name was not mentioned in the Khel Ratna award list despite her two bronze medals in the Paris Olympics. In the showpiece event, the 22-year-old won two bronze medals — one in the women's 10m air pistol event and the other with Sarabjot Singh in the mixed 10m pistol event.

Manu Bhaker, the Paris Olympics' double medallist from India, has reportedly not been named in the Khel Ratna nominees' list.



Manu Bhaker, Paris Olympics' double medallist, not named in Khel Ratna nominees' list: Sources

Manu Bhaker has not been named in the Khel Ratna nominees list, i.e. India's highest sporting honour. A 12-member National Sports Day committee, headed by retired Supreme Court judge, Justice V Ramasubramam, did not recommend the shooter's name for the prestigious award despite her recent achievements at the Paris Olympics.

Vinesh Phogat recalled her disqualification ahead of her gold medal match in the 53kg freestyle wrestling final in the Paris Olympics and slammed Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha for offering no support.

One photo was clicked without informing, politics happened: Vinesh Phogat RIPS APART IOA President PT Usha

The city of Paris will honour slain Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue after her, the French capital's mayor Anne Hidalgo announced on Friday.

Paris to name sports venue after murdered Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei

Two-time Olympic medalist in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra of India, has qualified for the Diamond League Final 2024 in Brussels, Belgium, on September 13 and 14.

Indian javelin hero Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final 2024 in Brussels

Paris Paralympics Games 2024 is set to begin on Wednesday, August 28. About 4,400 athletes with disabilities will take part in the competitions across 22 sports, competing in 549 events.

Paris Paralympics 2024 Live Streaming: How to Watch Paris Paralympics 2024 on TV

The North Korean table tennis pair of Kim Kum-yong and Ri Jing-sik, who won the silver medal in the mixed team event at the Paris Olympic Games 2024, could face disciplinary action for smiling while clicking a selfie with rivals – the gold medallist Chinese team and third-placed South Korean team at the podium.

North Korea to punish Table Tennis players for 'smiling' with rivals on Olympic podium

Lakshya Sen missed out on a medal in the recently-concluded Paris Olympics 2024 edition. In the showpiece event, the Indian shuttler beat big guns like Jonatan Christie and Chou Tien-chen to reach the men's singles semifinals.

Paris Olympics will 'hurt for some time', says Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen after fourth spot finish

Australian breakdancer Raygun has spoken out against the "pretty devastating" hatred unleashed online since her widely lampooned Paris Olympics performance. Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, a 36-year-old Sydney university lecturer, has been ridiculed by some and cheered by others for her unique performance in Paris, where she won none of her three face-offs against other B-Girls.

Pretty devastating: Australia breakdancer Rachael Gunn on online hatred for Paris Olympics performance

On Wednesday (Aug 7), India suffered a huge blow as wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified ahead of her gold medal match in the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 edition.

Paris Olympics: You don't need a gold medal...' - PM Modi, Bindra react to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification

Vinesh Phogat in Paris Olympics 2024: From wrestler's historic wins, disqualification, appeal to retirement

Fresh from his success at the Paris Olympics 2024, wrestler Aman Sehrawat was given a promotion by the Northern Railways on Thursday (Aug 14). The 21-year-old wrestler was promoted to the post of officer on special duty (OSD) after securing bronze in men's freestyle 57kg event in the just-concluded Paris 2024 Games.

Post Paris Olympics bronze, wrestler Aman Sehrawat gets Railways promotion

India women wrestler Vinesh Phogat won't be returning to India until the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) announces decision on her appeal against disqualification from Paris Olympics 2024.

Vinesh Phogat disqualification: Wrestler won't be returning 'to India until...'

Danish badminton player Viktor Axelsen shared a video depicting the difference between the quality of medal he won at the Tokyo Olympics and the just-concluded Paris Olympic Games.

Paris Olympics vs Tokyo 2020: Viktor Axelsen sparks debate over medal quality with viral video - Watch

British shooter Amber Rutter said Tuesday she was owed an apology from the sport's global governing body after she missed out on an Olympic gold medal in controversial circumstances.

British shooter Amber Rutter demands apology from IOC for missing Paris Olympics gold

Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony: After an intense series of matches, Paris Olympics 2024 is all set to come to its conclusion with a grand closing ceremony on 11 August 2024 (12 August in India).

Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony 2024 Live-Streaming- When and Where to watch in India

Algeria boxer Image Khelif won the gold in women's welterweight category on Friday (Aug 9) at the Paris Olympics 2024 and delivered a strong message to her critics.

Paris Olympics 2024: 'Meaningless...,' Algeria's Imane Khelif reacts after winning boxing gold amid gender row

After a shocking third finish in the 200m race, USA's Noah Lyles revealed that he tested positive for Covid before his race and, thus, has bowed out of the Paris Olympics 2024 edition on Thursday (Aug 8).

Paris Olympics: Wait, what? Noah Lyles reveals being Covid positive after 200m bronze win, out of tournament

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem created history by securing gold in the men's javelin final at the Paris Olympics on Thursday (Aug 8). Arshad took the first spot and historic gold with a record-breaking throw at the Olympics -- 92.

WATCH: Arshad Nadeem in tears after winning gold with historic throw in Paris Olympics

On Thursday morning (Aug 8), Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling post her Paris Olympics heartbreak. The wrestler, who usually competes in the 53kg category, was scheduled to play her gold medal match in the women's 50kh freestyle wrestling final on Wednesday (Aug 7) before being disqualified for being overweight.

Vinesh Phogat retires: 'You didn't lose' - Sakshee Malikkh lauds wrestler, says 'defeat of whole nation'

One of the two boxers who have sparked a gender eligibility row won again at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday to ensure she has a shot at a gold medal. Taiwanese fighter Lin Yu-ting called it "a tough journey" after claiming a unanimous points decision victory over Esra Yildiz Kahraman of Turkey at 57kg in her semi-final.

Lin Yu-ting moves into Paris Olympic gold medal fight, Quincy Hall lands 400m track title

On Thursday (Aug 8), Harmanpreet Singh-led India will be up against Spain in the men's hockey bronze medal face-off at the ongoing Paris Olympics. After a heartbreaking defeat to Germany in the semifinals, where India lost 3-2, the Men in Blue will be keen to end their run with a bronze medal.

Paris Olympics, IND vs ESP Live streaming: When and where to watch India vs Spain bronze medal hockey match