Image source: REUTERS/GETTY The Paris Olympics came to a close on Sunday, August 11, with Ben Stokes suffering a hamstring injury, and the baton being handed over to Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Games.
The Paris Olympics came to a close on Sunday, August 11, with the baton being handed over to Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Games. Tom Cruise impressed with his stunts, while the Indian contingent was led by bronze medallist Manu Bhakar and the men's hockey team's goalkeeper, PR Sreejesh, who has announced his retirement from international football. Meanwhile, England Test captain Ben Stokes suffered a hamstring injury during his 100th match against Northern Superchargers and Manchester Originals. All this and more is brought to you in today's Sports Wrap.
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The Paris Olympics concludes with a spectacular closing ceremony
The 2024 Summer Olympics came to a close with a spectacular opening ceremony. Delegates from each country gathered at the Stade de France, raising their respective flags, to bring a long and fulfilling Olympic Games to a close.
USA surpasses China in medal count to win Paris Olympics
The United States and China each won 40 gold medals, but the United States came out on top in the medal count with 44 silver and 42 bronze medals, winning the Paris Olympics. China won 27 silver and 24 bronze medals.
Tom Cruise performs stunt, LA28 is declared open and will hand over the baton to the US
At the closing ceremony, the baton was passed from Paris to Los Angeles, with Hollywood superstar and action actor Tom Cruise acting as flag bearer, performing the stunts and handing the baton over to the United States.
New Zealand announces Test squad for series against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka
New Zealand have announced their Test squad for the one-match series against Afghanistan followed by a two-match series against Sri Lanka in the subcontinent. Tim Southee will lead New Zealand but it is unclear whether he will be available for all three matches as the Black Caps are set to field five spinners in the squad.
Ben Stokes suffers hamstring injury 10 days before first Test against Sri Lanka
The England cricket team is facing an injury crisis with captain Ben Stokes suffering a hamstring injury during the Hundred match between Northern Superchargers and Manchester Originals at Old Trafford. Stokes will undergo a scan to determine the extent of the injury.
PT Usha defends Pardiwala, says the onus is on athletes and coaches to maintain their weight
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha has defended the IOA medical team led by Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala after Vinesh Phogat failed to make the 50kg weight class on the morning of her second weigh-in. Usha criticised Vinesh, saying it was the coach and the athlete's own responsibility to maintain their weight.
West Indies held South Africa to a draw in a rain-hit first Test in Port of Spain
After South Africa declared after posting a target of 297 runs, the West Indies lost five wickets in the second innings but the match ended in a draw. Five sessions of the First Test in Port of Spain were abandoned due to rain, meaning the two teams will play in the final in Guyana.
Sifan Hassan makes Olympic history with marathon gold medal
Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands became the first athlete since Emil Zatopek to win medals in the 5,000m, 10,000m and marathon. Sifan made history by winning the marathon gold medal in a new Olympic record of 2 hours 22 minutes 55 seconds.
Man climbs Eiffel Tower and forces evacuation before closing ceremony
Police had to evacuate the Eiffel Tower and the area around it before the closing ceremony in Paris after a man climbed one of the Seven Wonders of the World, causing panic and chaos.
Arshad Nadeem receives a buffalo as a special gift from his father-in-law
Pakistan's first individual Olympic gold medallist, Arshad Nadeem, was showered with prizes, gifts and accolades from politicians, leaders, friends and family across the country. But what awaited Nadeem was a strange yet special gift – a buffalo, as his father-in-law decided to gift him as a very important token as far as agriculture and the traditions of his family of origin were concerned.
