Articles by Siddharth Thakur
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.
Published on Aug 15, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Siddharth 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.
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 08:50 PM IST
Siddharth 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.
Updated on Aug 10, 2024 03:43 AM IST
Siddharth 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.
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 11:59 PM IST
Siddharth 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.
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:53 PM IST
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.
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 09:38 AM IST
Siddharth 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.
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 12:37 PM IST
Siddharth 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.
Updated on Aug 05, 2024 03:27 PM IST
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.
Updated on Aug 05, 2024 03:27 PM IST
Siddharth 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'.
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 03:26 PM IST
Siddharth 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.
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 12:52 AM IST
Siddharth 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.
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 07:11 PM IST
Siddharth 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.
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 02:29 PM IST
Siddharth 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.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 10:12 PM IST
Siddharth 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.
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 03:21 PM IST
Siddharth Thakur, New Delhi