Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday
They were each handed a torch in the Jardin des Tuileries after several top sporting names, including French soccer great Zinedine Zidane, Spain's 14-times French Open tennis champion Rafael Nadal, American 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams and Romanian gymnastics great Nadia Comaneci.
Biles, the world's most decorated gymnast, returned for her third Olympics after she abruptly pulled out from the team final at the Tokyo Games suffering from the "twisties", a term used to describe the temporary loss of spatial awareness while performing high-difficulty elements.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
India's tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks
US women dazzle in crystal-studded leos
The gigantic Stade de France resembled a concert hall hosting a party to celebrate the fortnight of sporting excellence as the breathtaking Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics kicked-off with athletes marching into the iconic stadium to thunderous applause in Paris on Sunday.
Simone Biles became the first woman to win four all-around titles at the gymnastics world championships on Thursday.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday
Ariana Kukors, who represented the United States in the 2012 Olympic Games, said Sean Hutchison, then a coach for USA Swimming's national team, began "grooming" her for a sexual relationship when she was 13.
The four-time Olympic gold medalist dazzled fans with her sky-high tumbling and a double-flipping vault so difficult that it has never been performed by another female gymnast.
The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday
Simone Biles withdrew from the vault and uneven bar apparatus finals at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday as the US gymnast continued to wrestle with mental health issues.
Simone Biles's shot at a record five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics suffered a blow on Sunday when the US gymnast failed to qualify for the final on the asymmetric bars.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.
She embodied the Olympic spirit despite missing out on a coveted podium finish and while she was at it, Dipa Karmakar gave Indian gymnastics some unprecedented moments of glory in what can be called a watershed year for the sport.
From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.
No fewer than 14 will be up for grabs as day one promises action across multiple sports: four golds in swimming, two each in cycling, fencing, and judo, and one each in diving, skateboarding, shooting, and rugby sevens.
Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Saturday.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all
Austrian Ski Federation to investigate new claims
Coach Eteri Tutberidze said she was certain Valieva was 'clean and innocent'
Amazon's action follows that of other retailers such as Walmart Inc, Target Corp and Nike Inc.
With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.
All athletes and staff took daily PCR tests during their time in Japan and their movements were heavily restricted.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in world championship history, said she had returned to the gym this week after about seven or eight weeks away
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.
The US women's gymnastics team, anchored by all around world champion Simone Biles, won the team gold medal at the Olympics on Tuesday by the widest margin ever.
It might look like a giant case of chicken pox but in fact the most decorated swimmer, Michael Phelps, is hoping these spots will lead him to innumerable podiums at the Rio Olympics.
Former India skipper Virat Kohli, four-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka of Japan and decorated gymnast Simon Biles of the USA, are some of the star athletes who have been candid about their struggles with mental health.
