Olympics wrap up: India’s Olympic ranking dropped below 70 after 24 years
Olympics wrap up: India secured six medals at the Paris Olympics 2024, however, the nation's ranking was lower compared to the 2016 Rio Olympics. We certainly earned a larger number of medals compared to Rio, however, we fell significantly lower in the standings.
Olympics wrap up: Manu Bhaker and PR Sreejesh carried the Indian flag
This occurred 24 years later, when India’s Olympic ranking fell below 70. India was ranked 71st during the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and the Atlanta Olympics in 1996. India ranked 67th in Rio 2016 and 65th in Athens 2004 simultaneously. A total of 117 players from India were sent to Paris this year. This number matched the Rio Olympics precisely. We achieved a greater number of medals compared to Rio, however, our ranking was significantly lower. India placed 71st in Paris.
Olympic games wrapped up on Sunday
The grand sports Olympics also known as ‘Mahakumbh’, lasting more than two weeks, has officially concluded. Manu Bhaker, the female shooter who earned two medals at the Paris Olympics, along with veteran Indian men’s hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, served as Indian flag bearers during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The upcoming games will take place in Los Angeles, USA in 2028.
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Vinesh Phogat will be awarded with a gold medal
A major announcement has been made in Haryana regarding star wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was ruled out of the final at the Paris Olympics for exceeding the weight limit. Sarva Khap held a mahapanchayat concerning Vinesh Phogat. A major choice has been made during this Mahapanchayat. Upon Vinesh Phogat’s return, the public will greet her warmly. Additionally, Vinesh Phogat is set to receive a gold medal in a ceremony representing Sarva Khap.
Read more: Vinesh Phogat appealed for silver medal in Court of Arbitration for Sports
Bangladesh announces team for Pakistan tour
The situation in Bangladesh has deteriorated following the coup, with ongoing incidents of arson and vandalism. In the midst of everything, Bangladesh Cricket Board has revealed the squad for the upcoming two-game Test series during their tour of Pakistan. Shakib Al Hasan has made a comeback to the Test team following an extended absence.
No Indian cricketer could score a century in ODI
For the first time in the past 38 years of Indian cricket history, no Indian player has achieved a century in ODI cricket this year. This year, Captain Rohit Sharma played the biggest inning for India, scoring 64 runs.
Despite it being only August, the Indian cricket team will not have any ODI matches to play in 2024. This year, Team India will participate in Test and T20 matches exclusively. The most recent occurrence of this in Indian cricket history took place in 1985.
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