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Limitless Kylian Mbappe aims 50-goal season after UEFA Super Cup opener

Kylian Mbappe asserted that there is ‘no limit’ to the number of goals he can score at Real Madrid.

Mbappe was not the only Real Madrid player who enjoyed a

Football

Published on Aug 15, 2024 06:34 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

HT's UEFA Super Cup quiz: Test your football knowledge by answering 5 questions

With UEFA set to kickstart the 2024-2025 season in Poland, let's test your football knowledge with HT's quiz about the Super Cup.

Club Real Madrid is set to equal FC Barcelona's feat of nine appearances in the UEFA Super Cup(AP-Reuters)

Football

Updated on Aug 14, 2024 08:50 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

How Algerian boxer overcame gender row to rewrite history at Paris Olympics 2024

Gender-row boxer Imane Khelif outclassed Yang Liu of China to seal a historic gold at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Algeria's Imane Khelif celebrates after defeating China's Yang Liu to win gold in their women's 66 kg final boxing match at the 2024 Summer Olympics(AP)

PARIS OLYMPICS 2024

Updated on Aug 10, 2024 03:43 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

'Neeraj was injured. Today was PAK's day': Chopra's parents after OLY silver

Neeraj Chopra's family revealed that the Paris Olympics silver medallist was carrying an injury that contributed to his second-best finish in the final.

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem won the gold in the Olympic javelin final while defending champion Neeraj Chopra bagged silver.
(PTI)

PARIS OLYMPICS 2024

Updated on Aug 09, 2024 11:59 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification at Olympics: 10 questions and 10 answers

Former India hockey team captain Viren Rasquinha answered 10 questions about Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics.

Vinesh Phogat of India reacts after winning the match against Yui Susaki of Japan(REUTERS)

PARIS OLYMPICS 2024

Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:53 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur

Vinesh Phogat's redemption: Getting bullied in protests to Olympic medal winner

Months after being mercilessly dragged and shoved on Delhi's streets, Vinesh Phogat became a giant slayer at the Paris Games 2024.

Vinesh Phogat is the lioness of India who won back-to-back matches at the Olympics, wrestler Bajrang Punia said. (AFP-PTI)

PARIS OLYMPICS 2024

Updated on Aug 07, 2024 09:38 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Neeraj Chopra starts gold quest at Olympics: Who can stop India's world champ?

Neeraj Chopra aims to emulate his idol Jan Zelezny by defending his javelin title at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Neeraj Chopra is set to kickstart his quest for gold at Paris Olympics(Reuters)

PARIS OLYMPICS 2024

Updated on Aug 06, 2024 12:37 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Watch: Noah Lyles wins 100m final by 5 thousandths of a second at Paris Olympics

Noah Lyles ended USA's 20-year wait to claim the world's most prestigious title in sprinting at the Olympics. He won the 100m gold by 5 thousandths of a second.

Noah Lyles is the first American to win the 100m Olympic event since Justin Gatlin won gold at the 2004 Athens Games.(Reuters)

PARIS OLYMPICS 2024

Updated on Aug 05, 2024 03:27 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur

GOAT grabs gold: How Novak Djokovic solved Golden Slam puzzle in Paris Olympics

Novak Djokovic added a tennis gold medal to his glittering CV at the Paris Olympics. He is the oldest man to have won gold in singles tennis since 1908.

Novak Djokovic has finally added an Olympic gold to his resume(AFP-Reuters)

PARIS OLYMPICS 2024

Updated on Aug 05, 2024 03:27 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

How IOC shielded Khelif and why boxers allowed to compete after failed sex tests

Gender row exploded after Angela Carini abandoned her Olympic bout against Imane Khelif after just 46 seconds because she had to 'preserve her life'.

Carini and Khelif exchanged a few punches before Carini abandoned the bout(Reuters-AFP)

PARIS OLYMPICS 2024

Updated on Aug 02, 2024 03:26 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Boxer's nose broken by opponent who failed sex test; OLY bout over in 46 seconds

Italian boxer Angela Carini pulled out of the Paris Olympics bout against Algeria's Imane Khelif, fueling a gender debate.

Italy's Angela Carini suffered a suspected broken nose in the women’s 66kg round of 16 bout at the Paris Olympics.(AP-Reuters)

PARIS OLYMPICS 2024

Updated on Aug 02, 2024 12:52 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Rafael Nadal avoids historic bagel, goes down fighting vs Djokovic at Olympics

Novak Djokovic outclassed Rafael Nadal at the Olympic Games. In the 60th and potentially last meeting of the two icons, Novak claimed a 6-1, 6-4 victory.

Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia pose for photos ahead of their Men's Singles second round match at the Tennis competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games(EPA-EFE)

PARIS OLYMPICS 2024

Updated on Jul 29, 2024 07:11 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Olympics: Why football, archery and rugby have started before opening ceremony

Since the Barcelona 1992 Games, football has started before the opening ceremony.

France's Alexandre Lacazette, left, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the men's Group A soccer match between France and the United States (AP)

PARIS OLYMPICS 2024

Updated on Jul 25, 2024 02:29 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Olympics 2024: Top players to watch as football kickstarts Paris Games

From Marta to Achraf Hakimi, a quick look at some of the household names in world football, who have their task cut out in the quest for Olympic gold.

A quick look at the top players to watch as football kickstarts the Paris Games(Reuters-AFP)

PARIS OLYMPICS 2024

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 10:12 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Hardik injustice to SKY ascension: 3 burning questions Gambhir will answer

Gautam Gambhir will answer several burning questions in the press conference after India picked its twin squads for the Sri Lanka tour.

Known for his no-nonsense approach, Gautam Gambhir will address the media before his first head coach assignment in Sri Lanka. (AFP-ANI)

Cricket

Updated on Jul 22, 2024 03:21 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

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Kylian Mbappe asserted that there is ‘no limit’ to the number of goals he can score at Real Madrid.

With UEFA set to kickstart the 2024-2025 season in Poland, let's test your football knowledge with HT's quiz about the Super Cup.

Gender-row boxer Imane Khelif outclassed Yang Liu of China to seal a historic gold at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Neeraj Chopra's family revealed that the Paris Olympics silver medallist was carrying an injury that contributed to his second-best finish in the final.

Former India hockey team captain Viren Rasquinha answered 10 questions about Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics.

Months after being mercilessly dragged and shoved on Delhi's streets, Vinesh Phogat became a giant slayer at the Paris Games 2024.

Neeraj Chopra aims to emulate his idol Jan Zelezny by defending his javelin title at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Noah Lyles ended USA's 20-year wait to claim the world's most prestigious title in sprinting at the Olympics. He won the 100m gold by 5 thousandths of a second.

Novak Djokovic added a tennis gold medal to his glittering CV at the Paris Olympics. He is the oldest man to have won gold in singles tennis since 1908.

Gender row exploded after Angela Carini abandoned her Olympic bout against Imane Khelif after just 46 seconds because she had to 'preserve her life'.

Italian boxer Angela Carini pulled out of the Paris Olympics bout against Algeria's Imane Khelif, fueling a gender debate.

Novak Djokovic outclassed Rafael Nadal at the Olympic Games. In the 60th and potentially last meeting of the two icons, Novak claimed a 6-1, 6-4 victory.

Since the Barcelona 1992 Games, football has started before the opening ceremony.

From Marta to Achraf Hakimi, a quick look at some of the household names in world football, who have their task cut out in the quest for Olympic gold.

Gautam Gambhir will answer several burning questions in the press conference after India picked its twin squads for the Sri Lanka tour.

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