IOC apologises for South Korea ‘mistake’ during Olympics opening ceremony
During the event, the South Korean delegation was mistakenly identified as representing North Korea, with which South Korea is technically still at war.
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Oh Sang-uk, first South Korean to win gold in men’s sabre individual, honours ex-teammates
At the moment of victory, the 27-year-old Oh's mind was not just on gold, but also on his two retired teammates who had shared so much of his journey with him.
Judoka Tsunoda wins gold; win marks Japan’s 500th Summer Olympic Medal
Natsumi Tsunoda, 31, defeated Mongolia’s Baasankhuu Bavuudorj in the final. She is the oldest member of Japan’s women’s judo team and is competing in her first Olympics.
Manu Bhaker becomes first Indian woman shooter to clinch Olympic medal
Manu finished third behind the Korean duo of Oh Ye Jin (243.2, an Olympic record) and Kim Yeji (241.3) who bagged the gold and silver medals respectively.
The Chinese-Parisian
Exploring the deep-rooted cultural connections between China and Paris in the lead-up to the 2024 Olympic Games.
Olympics start with soccer win, rugby loss for Japan
In soccer, Japan thrashed Paraguay 5-0 in Group D in Bordeaux. If Japan wins against Mali on Saturday, it will advance to the quarterfinals. In rugby, Japan suffered heavy defeats…
In a first, Indian Olympic contingent to have sleep expert
In the last Games held in Tokyo, India had carved up one gold, two silvers and four bronzes – the country’s best-ever haul at the Olympics.
Thailand hoping to bring home six gold medals from Paris Olympics
As many as 51 Thai athletes will compete, 36 of them participating for the first time.
Bhutan wins 42 medals at the eighth South Asian Karate Championship
The two-day tournament featured four weight categories in cadet, junior, under-21, and senior divisions. Some 244 karatekas from Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka participated…
In true class act, Japanese boxer disowns win vs Filipino foe: ‘I believe I lost’
Two Japanese judges scored it, 78-74, for Kurihara while the other also had it, 78-74, but in favor of Filipino boxer Portes.