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    2024 Paris Olympics: How much money will medal winners get this year from their country?

    Olympics has a long history of not paying any payout to winners of different sporting events. However, they are often awarded by their respective country's governments, national Olympic committees and even private entities. Here's a look at some amounts medal winners of Paris Olympics 2024 will receive, based on their nationality.

    Odisha CM felicitates Sudarsan Pattnaik for winning gold at International Sand Sculpture Championship

    Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi felicitated sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik at his residence in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Pattnaik won the Golden Sand Master Award with a gold medal at the International Sand Sculpture Championship in St. Petersburg, Russia, according to the Chief Minister's office.

    We didn't anticipate winning medals in such a short time, says IIS Founder Parth Jindal

    Learn about the journey of Parth Jindal, the founder of JSW Sports, and his commitment to developing Olympic champions in India. Discover the impact of the Inspire Institute of Sport in nurturing talent and the strategic partnerships with corporates. Gain insights into the challenges and successes of fostering a culture of sports excellence in the country through innovative initiatives. Witness the evolution of India's sports industry under Jindal's visionary leadership.

    For gold medal athletes, you need gold medal administrators also, says IIS CEO Rushdee Warley

    Rushdee Warely, CEO of the Inspire Institute of Sport, compares his role to that of a conductor leading an ensemble of staff. The high-performance centre in Karnataka supports athletes across various disciplines with international standard infrastructure. Warely's professional background and vision have led to the success of producing international medalists and preparing athletes for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

    India's Paris Olympic Medal Hopes: Key athletes to watch out for in Paris 2024

    India's prospects for the Paris 2024 Olympics are bright, with athletes like Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, and PV Sindhu leading the charge. Each contender brings unique strengths, but they also face challenges ranging from injuries to high expectations. The Indian contingent is determined to surpass their previous best medal haul and achieve new heights on the global stage.

    Olympic medal transforms athlete's life and society: Sakshi Malik

    Sakshi Malik's 2016 Rio bronze medal transformed Rohtak, upgrading Chhotu Ram Stadium to an AC hall and boosting wrestling in Haryana, leading to five female grapplers qualifying for Paris Olympics. Gymnast Dipa Karmakar saw similar impacts in Tripura post-2016. Both highlighted these changes in a JSW Sports event, noting increased children’s sports opportunities.

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      Can't judge any player from last 6-7 months results: Saina backs Sindhu for Olympic medal

      Saina Nehwal supports P V Sindhu's Olympic prep, emphasizing fitness amid knee recovery and post-injury inconsistencies. Sindhu, training in Germany, lost the Malaysia Masters final. Nehwal highlights contenders Carolina Marin, Tai Tzu Ying, An Se Young, and sees medal prospects for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, and HS Prannoy in Paris Games men's events.

      India to host 2036 Olympics? Prime Minister Modi reiterates desire to bring games home in interaction with athletes heading to Paris

      During the interaction, the Prime Minister also reiterated his desire for India to host the 2036 Olympics, even asking the athletes to report back with information to improve the subcontinent's bid for the games. The Prime Minister interacted with athletes from multiple disciplines and across levels of experience, talking to superstars PV Sindhu and Neeraj Chopra as well as first-time Olympic athletes like Kishore Jena and Parul Chaudhary.

      Sports minister hopeful of India bettering its medals tally at Paris Olympics

      With a strong support system and a focus on excellence, India's contingent is poised for success at the Paris Olympics. The athletes, backed by government initiatives and expert guidance, aim to surpass previous achievements and make the nation proud on the global stage.

      India's first badminton world champ, P V Sindhu, ready for long grind in search of third Olympic medal

      She is particularly struck by how defensive the game has become with longer rallies making it a test of fitness and endurance. "The game was very attacking but now it's more of a rally game ... and defence has become so strong that you need to prepare for longer rallies.

      Amrut Distilleries wins "World's Best Whiskey" title at 2024 International Spirits Challenge

      Amrut Distilleries from Bengaluru has made headlines by winning the esteemed title of "World's Best Whiskey" at the 2024 International Spirits Challenge in London. This accolade, part of a prestigious competition featuring top global whiskey brands, highlights Amrut's exceptional performance with five gold medals in the competitive "World Whisky Category." Led by its flagship single malt, Amrut Fusion, the distillery's success underscores India's growing prominence in the international spirits arena and its commitment to crafting whiskies of unparalleled quality and taste.

      India end World Table Tennis Contender tournament at Lagos with nine medals, including three golds

      The Indian contingent at WTT Contender Lagos secured 9 medals, including 3 golds. Sreeja Akula made history by winning the singles title, defeating Ding Yijie 4-1. In women's singles, Ayhika and Suthirtha Mukherjee settled for bronze. Sreeja and Archana won the women's doubles, while Harmeet Desai and Manav Thakkar clinched the men's doubles gold. India also secured 2 medals in mixed doubles at the event held from June 19 to 23.

      Indian recurve mixed team wins bronze medal in Archery World Cup

      This was India's third medal from the meet and the archers will be in the hunt for two more medals when Dhiraj and Ankita Bhakat compete in their respective individual semifinals later in the day.

      Indian women archers grab hat-trick of World Cup gold medals; Priyansh bags silver

      Indian compound women's archery team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami, and Parneet Kaur secured a hattrick of World Cup gold medals by defeating Estonia in the third stage. The Indian male compound archer Priyansh is competing for a bronze, while Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara are in the hunt for medals in the recurve section.

      Indian archers miss World Cup medals, but eye Olympic team quotas

      Indian recurve archery outfits missed out on a medal at World Cup Stage 3, but are nearing Paris Olympics team quotas based on rankings. Indian women finished fourth, while men reached last 16. They await official list on Monday. Rankings will decide top two non-qualified countries for Olympics. India secured individual quotas, aiming to secure team quotas for all events in Paris. Women's team almost qualified, lost to France in semis and Japan in bronze play-offs. Men's team lost to Netherlands in pre-quarterfinals.

      Golden boy Neeraj Chopra strikes again, wins gold medal for India at Paavo Nurmi Games

      Neeraj Chopra, India's celebrated athlete gearing up for the 2024 Olympics, returned to form with a stunning performance at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 in Turku, Finland. Securing victory in the men's javelin throw competition, Chopra unleashed a commanding first throw of 83.62m to take an early lead. Despite briefly trailing behind Oliver Helander, who reached 83.95m, Chopra's resilience and skill reaffirmed his prowess on the global stage.

      Hamirpur athlete wins two gold medals in World Para Athlete Grand Prix

      Saurabh Sharma, an athlete from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district, has clinched two gold medals in the World Para Athlete Grand Prix held in Nottwil city, Switzerland. Representing India in the T12 category, Sharma emerged victorious in the 155-meter and 5000-meter races. His exceptional performance at the championship, which commenced on June 6 and concludes on June 9, showcases his dedication and talent.

      Sarabjot Singh shoots gold at Munich World Cup

      Sarabjot Singh secured India's first gold at the ISSF World Cup in the men's 10m air pistol event, outshooting top competitors with a score of 242.7 in the final. He narrowly edged out Bu Shuaihang of China. The 22-year-old's stellar performance, marked by consistent shooting and nerve under pressure, earned him his second individual ISSF World Cup medal.

      DP Manu wins gold in javelin throw at Taiwan Open

      Indian javelin thrower DP Manu won the gold medal at the Taiwan Open 2024 with a throw of 81.58m. He secured crucial ranking points at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze-level meet. Despite falling short of his personal best and the Olympic qualification mark of 85.50m, Manu showcased improvement throughout the event, finishing strong after a series of impressive throws.

      Indian peacekeeper to be honoured posthumously with prestigious UN medal for sacrifice in line of duty

      Indian peacekeeper Naik Dhananjay Kumar Singh, who served with the UN in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will be honored posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjold medal on May 30, alongside over 60 others. The UN commemorates International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on the day. India, the second largest contributor to UN Peacekeeping, has lost nearly 180 peacekeepers in the line of duty. Secretary-General Guterres paid tribute to their sacrifices and highlighting the importance of peacekeeping efforts.

      Indian women's compound archery team strikes gold, mixed team bags silver in World Cup

      Asian Games champion Jyothi, however, failed to add a second gold to her kitty as she along with Priyansh squandered an opening round lead to go down to the USA's Olivia Dean and Sawyer Sullivan by two points (155-153) in the compound mixed team final.

      Sachin Khilari defends gold at World Para Athletics, India surpasses best-ever tally

      Sachin Sarjerao Khilari defended his gold medal in the men's shot put F46 category with an Asian record at the World Para Athletics Championship as the country surpassed its best-ever haul in the global competition here on Wednesday. India, now have 11 medals, five of them gold. They bettered their previous best tally of 10 (3 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze) in the 2023 edition in Paris.

      Taunted for being "mentally impaired" once, Para world champion Deepthi is now feted in village

      Born to daily wage labourers at in Warangal district of Telangana, the 20-year-old Deepthi on Monday clinched gold with a world record time of 55.07 seconds in the women's 400m T20 category race. She also qualified for the upcoming Paris Paralympics. The T20 category is meant for athletes who have intellectual impairment.

      India wins silver and bronze on Day 3 of World Para Athletics Championships

      Indian team wins silver and bronze in World Para Athletics Championships. Nishad Kumar, Preethi Pal shine. China leads medal tally. Championships end May 25.

      Please let us compete in Paris, we need mental peace before Olympics: Women quota winners

      Women wrestlers who won Paris Games quotas in New Delhi urged the national federation to exempt them from selection trials, emphasizing the impact on India's Olympic medal hopes. Anshu Malik, aiming for her second Olympic medal, stressed the need for mental peace for optimal preparation. Experts caution that trials could risk injuries.

      Federation Cup: Neeraj Chopra wins gold in first domestic event after three years

      Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra clinched gold in the Federation Cup with a throw of 82.27 meters, marking his return to domestic events after three years. Earlier, Chopra secured second place at the Doha Diamond League meeting's javelin throw event, narrowly missing out on the top spot by just two centimeters to Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic. Despite a valiant effort, Chopra trailed behind Vadlejch, who secured victory with a throw of 88.38 meters in the third round.

      India on course for maiden Olympic medal in archery, says coach Kim Hyung Tak

      Indian archery coach Kim Hyung Tak believes India could win their first Olympic medal in the sport in Paris. He cited improved team performance and a mix of experience and youth. The team is optimistic after defeating South Korea for a World Cup gold. Kim, impressed by the training facilities in Sonipat, emphasized the importance of consistent coaching camps for achieving the elusive Olympic medal.

      Indian team bags three gold, two bronze in Asian Open Pickleball

      India dominated the Asian Open Pickleball Championship in Vietnam, clinching three gold and two bronze medals across various categories, showcasing exceptional talent and skill on the court.

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