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.
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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.
Team Singapore’s monumental effort for Olympic glory
With one gold, two silvers and two bronzes, it sits 98th out of 153 territories that have won Olympic medals according to online database Olympedia. Not bad for an island nation…
China House opens in Paris
The pavilion set up at the Hotel Salomon de Rothschild highlights the country's rich history and modern achievements.
Lionesses forward Danelle Tan leaves Dortmund to pursue first professional contract
On July 22, it was confirmed that the 19-year-old Singaporean forward will be leaving German club Borussia Dortmund to pursue a career in the top-tier A-League Women.