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Vinesh Phogat Indian wrestling sensation Vinesh Phogat was shockingly disqualified from the Olympics final after failing to make weight, missing out on a chance to compete and likely losing her silver medal. Despite extreme measures to meet the limit, Phogat weighed 150 grams over, marking a dramatic end to her historic Olympic journey.
Aug 7, 2024
Rana Reider American sprint coach Rana Reider has been expelled from the Olympics following accusations of sexual and emotional abuse by three female athletes. Reider, who coached top sprinters Marcell Jacobs and Andre De Grasse, had his accreditation withdrawn by the Canadian Olympic Committee. This development follows Reider's previous sanction by US SafeSport and ongoing scrutiny from World Athletics.
Aug 6, 2024
Thomas Ceccon A picture of Olympic Gold Medalist Thomas Ceccon sleeping in the park has garnered huge attention. Several Olympic athletes have openly complained about poor living conditions, including inadequate air conditioning and subpar food, leading some to sleep outdoors or seek alternate accommodations. The Indian sports ministry intervened by sending portable air conditioners to improve conditions for its athletes.
Aug 5, 2024
Imane Khelif Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's 2024 Olympic match against Italy's Angela Carini, which ended with Carini forfeiting after 46 seconds, sparked controversy and false claims of Khelif being a 'biological male.' Despite a 2023 gender eligibility test ban, Khelif is confirmed not to be transgender, raising debates about gender, biology, and fairness in sports. IOC has also confirmed that no transgender athlete is participating in games.
Aug 2, 2024
Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent Hamas leader, was killed on Wednesday in Tehran by an explosive device planted two months earlier. The bomb, which caused extensive damage, was detonated remotely in a guesthouse managed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Haniyeh's assassination, attributed to Israeli involvement by both Iranian and Hamas officials, threatens to destabilize the region and disrupt Gaza cease-fire talks.
Aug 2, 2024
A major gender controversy erupted at the Paris Olympics 2024 when Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, previously disqualified for failing a gender test, knocked out Italian boxer Angela Carini, who then abandoned the bout. The incident has sparked widespread debate and high-profile reactions, including from author J.K. Rowling and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Aug 2, 2024