August 2, 2026
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Paris 2024 Olympics, Day 10: Indians in action — August 5 schedule, full list of events, venues, timings in IST, live streaming info

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The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics will take place in Paris from July 26 to August 11 this year. The Paris Olympics will feature 32 sports, including the 28 “core” disciplines, that include breaking, skateboarding, surfing and sports climbing. On August 5, Indian athletes will be in action across multiple disciplines such as shooting, badminton, athletics and…

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Paris Olympics: Sreejesh was India’s saviour vs Great Britain, Rohidas’ red card uncalled for, says Dilip Tirkey

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Former India captain and Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh, who made several saves including in the penalty shootout, was the ‘God of hockey’ for the national team which recorded a magnificent win over Great Britain in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics at the Yves du Manoir Stadium here on Sunday. A…

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Amit Rohidas red card: Hockey India files official appeal after Paris Olympics quarterfinal match against Great Britain

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Hockey India (HI) on Sunday officially lodged an appeal over concerns about the quality of umpiring and decision making in the ongoing Paris Olympic Games 2024 (Men’s tournament). “The complaint focuses on a critical match between India and Great Britain, where several inconsistencies in officiating potentially influenced the game’s outcome,” the governing body’s statement said….

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Will Amit Rohidas play hockey semifinal match after getting red card against Great Britain?

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Amit Rohidas was shown a red card during India’s Paris 2024 Olympics quarterfinal hockey match against Great Britain on Sunday. His suspension for the match meant India played nearly three quarters with 10 players. Harmanpreet Singh and side still managed to qualify for the semifinal courtesy of a 4-2 penalty shootout win. India will now…

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Paris Olympics: Sreejesh was stumbling block for Great Britain, Indian hockey’s golden era is back: Gurbux Singh

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Former India hockey captain Gurbux Singh effused praise on seasoned goalkeeper PR Sreejesh for his spectacular saves in the Paris Olympics quarterfinal match against Great Britain on Sunday. The hockey icon also believes India’s consecutive appearances in the semifinal of the Summer Games also mark the return of the golden era for Indian hockey. India…

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Toni Kroos named Germany’s player of the year, Xabi Alonso wins coaching accolade for success at Leverkusen

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Toni Kroos has been voted Germany’s player of the year for the 2023-24 season while Xabi Alonso won the coaching accolade for leading unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title. The 34-year-old Kroos won the award organized by German sports magazine Kicker for the second time Sunday after being voted player of the year in…

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