Paris Olympics 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: Paris Olympics 2024 has concluded after a colourful program. The next Olympics will be played in Los Angeles, USA. America has won the most medals in the medal tally of Paris Olympics 2024. America has won a total of 125 medals including 40 gold. On the other hand, India has won only 6 medals and is at number 71. On the other hand, the test match between South Africa and West Indies has been drawn.
Olympics 2024 ended with a colourful programme
Tom Cruise has entered the closing ceremony of Paris Olympics with his stunt. Tom Cruise is shown going to America carrying the Olympic flag. The closing ceremony of Paris Olympics 2024 has ended with a colourful programme. The next Olympic Games are to be held in Los Angeles.
America is at number one in the medal tally
America has been at the first position in the medal tally of Paris Olympics 2024. America has a total of 125 medals including 40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze medals. China is at the second position. China has won 40 gold, 27 silver and 24 bronze medals. The ranking of the medal tally in the Olympics is based on gold medals. The country that has won the most gold medals is placed at the top. If the number of gold medals is equal, then the decision is taken on the basis of silver medals.
Iman Khalifa filed a complaint after winning gold
Algerian female boxer Iman Khalif was called a biological male. Let us tell you that she won the gold medal in the 66 kg category event of women’s boxing. After winning, Iman Khalif filed a legal complaint for online harassment in Paris on August 11. Iman faced the most trouble in the Olympics when many prominent personalities like JK Rowling and Elon Musk shared posts on X contrary to her case. After which she became a victim of online abuse.
PM Modi appreciated the efforts of the athletes
PM Narendra Modi wrote in his post that at the end of Paris Olympics, I appreciate the efforts of the entire Indian contingent during the games. PM Modi further wrote in his post that all the athletes have given their best and every Indian is proud of them. Best wishes to our sports heroes for their upcoming endeavors. The Indian Prime Minister had shown remarkable support towards Indian athletes.
Ana Barbosu gets bronze medal due to CAS decision
Romanian athlete Ana Barbosu had appealed to CAS regarding wrong scoring in the floor event in Paris Olympics in which she finished fourth. In this event, Jordan Chiles of America got 13.766 points while Ana got 13.700 points. Hearing Barbosu’s appeal, CAS gave the verdict in her favor in which she will now get the bronze medal. During this event, Jordan Chiles had appealed regarding some problem in the floor, after which the panel of judges gave her separate marks on the complaint of ‘degree of difficulty’.
Pakistan is ahead of India in medal tally
In the current Olympics, India won a total of 6 medals, including one silver and five bronze medals. On the other hand, India’s neighbor Pakistan has won only one gold medal. But it has overtaken India in the medal tally. India has not won any gold medal in the Paris Olympics, while Pakistan has hit the jackpot as soon as it won one gold medal. India is at number 71 in the medal tally of Paris Olympics 2024, while Pakistan is at number 62.
Sri Lankan team left for England to play test series
The Sri Lankan team has now left for England after winning the 3-match ODI series at home against India 2-0. Earlier, the Sri Lankan team had expressed security concerns regarding the uproar in England. A total of three matches will be played in this Test series, which is part of the World Test Championship 2023-25. At the same time, England’s legendary former player Ian Bell may enter the support staff of the Sri Lankan team.
Test between South Africa and West Indies ends in a draw
The first Test match between South Africa and West Indies has ended in a draw. There is no result of this match. This is the first time in the year 2024 that a Test match has been drawn. Earlier, all the Test matches held in the year 2024 had results. Keshav Maharaj bowled brilliantly for South Africa. He took 8 wickets. Due to his strong performance, he was given the Player of the Match award. On the fifth day of the match, the West Indies team scored 201 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. After this the match was declared a draw.
Ben Stokes injured
The Test series between England and Sri Lanka will start from August 21 at Old Trafford. A total of three matches will be played in this series. Before the start of this series, the England team has suffered a major setback. Captain Ben Stokes has been injured even before the start of this series. Ben Stokes was taken off the field after suffering a hamstring injury while playing for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred.
Keshav Maharaj completed 250 wickets in international cricket
Keshav Maharaj took 8 wickets in the match against West Indies. With this, Keshav Maharaj completed his 250 wickets in all three formats of international cricket and he has become the second spin bowler from South Africa in this matter. Before him, Imran Tahir was successful in doing this feat. Imran has taken a total of 291 wickets in all three formats in his international career.
