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‘It had iron from the Eiffel Tower, we were told’: Hardik Singh questions ‘quality’ of medal from 2024 Paris Olympics | Hockey News – Times of India

Hardik Singh with his bronze medal from the Paris Olympics. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Indian hockey midfielder Hardik Singh criticized the quality of his bronze medal he won from the Paris 2024 Olympics. Hardik shared his concerns about the medal's condition on the Oversharing With The Jhumroo podcast. He humorously questioned its authenticity, saying, "The medal had iron from the Eiffel Tower, we were told. I hope it's true."Hardik expressed disappointment that the medal's build did not meet expectations.However, he referred to the achievement as his “biggest” and commented, "They had one job of making a good quality medal, which is not the case."On the podcast, Hardik, who had won Olympic bronze in Tokyo too, shared his initial reaction to the medal in Paris, jokingly stating, "I am used ...
Sports

Manu Bhaker flaunts medal collection hours after silencing social media trolls | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian star shooter Manu Bhaker, a two-time Olympic medallist, recently shared her thoughts on her career trajectory. Bhaker, who at 22 years old has already achieved significant milestones in the sport, underscored the transformative power of consistent effort and unwavering focus in her latest social media post.As revealed in her post on X, Bhaker's journey began at the age of 14, a time when she admits to not envisioning the heights she would eventually reach. "I was 14 when I started my journey in shooting. Never had I imagined I would reach this far. Once you start something, make sure you do everything possible to chase your dreams relentlessly, no matter how tough it gets. Stay focused, stay driven, and let your passion fuel your journey. Every small step forward brings y...
Sports

Manu Bhaker shushes social media trolls towards display of two Olympic medals, says… | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian shooting sensation Manu Bhaker, double bronze medallist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, recently addressed online criticism regarding her public appearances with her medals. Bhaker clarified her intentions and emphasized that showcasing her achievements is a way of sharing her inspiring journey and honouring the nation she represents.Bhaker made history in Paris by becoming the first Indian athlete to secure two medals in a single Olympic Games. Her bronze medals in the women's 10m air pistol and the mixed team event were instrumental in India's impressive medal haul, with Bhaker securing two of the nation's six medals. Her victory in the women's 10m air pistol marked India's first medal of the Games, setting a triumphant tone for the Indian contingent.Despite her historic ac...