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Amit Panghal And Nishant Dev: Know Your Indian Men Boxers In Paris Olympics 2024
Ever since Vijender Singh in Beijing 2008, no male Indian boxer has won a medal at the Olympics.
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Can Indian Wrestlers Deliver In Paris Or Medal-Winning Trend Under Risk
Indian wrestlers have delivered a medal every single time at the Olympics since the 2008 Beijing edition.
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Why Did Abhinav Bindra Retire Early? Fan Asks. Shooting Legend Replies
Abhinav Bindra started a revolution for Olympic sport in India by winning a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games
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Another Uyghur Torchbearer Of 2018 Beijing Olympics Detained By China
A Uyghur doctor, who served as a torchbearer in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, is serving an 18-year jail sentence, said a media report.
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China's Warnings To Athletes Over Free Speech During Olympics: Report
Beijing Winter Olympics reveal a very different face of China as during the Summer Olympics in 2008, authorities had not imposed severe restrictions on locals and did not warn visiting athletes over speaking against Beijing.
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On This Day In 2008: Abhinav Bindra Became First Indian To Win Individual Olympic Gold
On this day, 13 years ago, Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal. Bindra achieved the feat in 2008 Beijing Olympics in 10 metre Air Rifle shooting event.
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Winning Gold At Beijing Olympics "Created Large Void In My Life": Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra said that after winning the Gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he felt like he had no goal in life and wanted to quit the sport.
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Hesitant Rafael Nadal Joins Chorus Of Concern About Tokyo Olympics
Two-time Olympic champion Rafael Nadal on Tuesday became the latest top tennis player to admit that he had not yet decided whether he would participate in the Tokyo Games this summer.
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"Remember Crying For No Reason": Sania Mirza Opens Up On Battle With Depression
Sania Mirza revealed how she went through depression for three-four months after having to pull out of the 2008 Olympics due to a wrist injury.
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On This Day In 2008, Abhinav Bindra Became First Indian To Win Olympic Gold
Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal in 2008.
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In Just 24 Hours, Skyscraper Seized From Chinese Billionaire Sold Online
A Beijing skyscraper confiscated from a fugitive Chinese billionaire was sold in an online auction Tuesday for 5.18 billion yuan (US$734 million), the latest twist in a salacious saga dating back to before the 2008 Olympic Games.
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"56-Inch Boxer Punched His Coach Advani Ji In Face", Says Rahul Gandhi
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi today took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his government's policies on a range of issues, from economy to agriculture. Addressing a rally at Haryana's Bhiwani, known for sending four boxers from the district to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, the Congress chief drew an analogy between a boxer and PM Modi to i...
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Inside "Starfish", World's Largest And Busiest Airport Built By China
Before the Beijing Olympics in 2008, the Chinese capital unveiled a new airport terminal that covered about 200 football fields in floor space, boasted a capacity of 50 million passengers a year, and cost $4 billion.
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This Day, That Year: Usain Bolt Became The Fastest Man In The World
On August 16, 2008, Usain Bolt clocked 9.69 in the 100 metres at the Beijing Olympics.
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Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik Clinch Gold at Commonwealth Wrestling Championships
Soon after the victory, Sushil Kumar, who won bronze in 2008 Beijing Olympics and then followed it up with a silver in 2012 London Games, dedicated the win to his motherland and coach.
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Amit Panghal And Nishant Dev: Know Your Indian Men Boxers In Paris Olympics 2024
Ever since Vijender Singh in Beijing 2008, no male Indian boxer has won a medal at the Olympics.
-
Can Indian Wrestlers Deliver In Paris Or Medal-Winning Trend Under Risk
Indian wrestlers have delivered a medal every single time at the Olympics since the 2008 Beijing edition.
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Why Did Abhinav Bindra Retire Early? Fan Asks. Shooting Legend Replies
Abhinav Bindra started a revolution for Olympic sport in India by winning a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games
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Another Uyghur Torchbearer Of 2018 Beijing Olympics Detained By China
A Uyghur doctor, who served as a torchbearer in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, is serving an 18-year jail sentence, said a media report.
-
China's Warnings To Athletes Over Free Speech During Olympics: Report
Beijing Winter Olympics reveal a very different face of China as during the Summer Olympics in 2008, authorities had not imposed severe restrictions on locals and did not warn visiting athletes over speaking against Beijing.
-
On This Day In 2008: Abhinav Bindra Became First Indian To Win Individual Olympic Gold
On this day, 13 years ago, Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal. Bindra achieved the feat in 2008 Beijing Olympics in 10 metre Air Rifle shooting event.
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Winning Gold At Beijing Olympics "Created Large Void In My Life": Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra said that after winning the Gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he felt like he had no goal in life and wanted to quit the sport.
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Hesitant Rafael Nadal Joins Chorus Of Concern About Tokyo Olympics
Two-time Olympic champion Rafael Nadal on Tuesday became the latest top tennis player to admit that he had not yet decided whether he would participate in the Tokyo Games this summer.
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"Remember Crying For No Reason": Sania Mirza Opens Up On Battle With Depression
Sania Mirza revealed how she went through depression for three-four months after having to pull out of the 2008 Olympics due to a wrist injury.
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On This Day In 2008, Abhinav Bindra Became First Indian To Win Olympic Gold
Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal in 2008.
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In Just 24 Hours, Skyscraper Seized From Chinese Billionaire Sold Online
A Beijing skyscraper confiscated from a fugitive Chinese billionaire was sold in an online auction Tuesday for 5.18 billion yuan (US$734 million), the latest twist in a salacious saga dating back to before the 2008 Olympic Games.
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"56-Inch Boxer Punched His Coach Advani Ji In Face", Says Rahul Gandhi
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi today took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his government's policies on a range of issues, from economy to agriculture. Addressing a rally at Haryana's Bhiwani, known for sending four boxers from the district to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, the Congress chief drew an analogy between a boxer and PM Modi to i...
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Inside "Starfish", World's Largest And Busiest Airport Built By China
Before the Beijing Olympics in 2008, the Chinese capital unveiled a new airport terminal that covered about 200 football fields in floor space, boasted a capacity of 50 million passengers a year, and cost $4 billion.
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This Day, That Year: Usain Bolt Became The Fastest Man In The World
On August 16, 2008, Usain Bolt clocked 9.69 in the 100 metres at the Beijing Olympics.
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Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik Clinch Gold at Commonwealth Wrestling Championships
Soon after the victory, Sushil Kumar, who won bronze in 2008 Beijing Olympics and then followed it up with a silver in 2012 London Games, dedicated the win to his motherland and coach.
