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Explained: What are the Phryges, the mascot for the Olympic Games

The Phryges bear a deep connect to the history of revolution in the country.

Kamakshi Deshmukh28 July 2024 9:17 AM GMT

Explained: How does repechage work in rowing?

For athletes like Balraj Panwar, the repechage round is a crucial opportunity to continue competing for medals.

The Bridge Desk28 July 2024 7:49 AM GMT

Explained: Gymnast Simone Biles to attempt a new skill at Paris 2024

Simone has five originals to her name. The new attempt, if successfully attempted, during the Paris Olympics will be her...

The Bridge Desk27 July 2024 9:38 AM GMT

Explained: The bizarre Argentina-Morocco opener at Paris 2024

Controversy loomed large on the football turf as Morocco fans invaded the field of play and forced a delay.

The Bridge Desk24 July 2024 11:41 PM GMT

Explained: How do athletes qualify for the Olympics?

Bettering a qualification mark is just one of several ways by which an athlete can make the cut.

Arjun Mylvahanan29 Jun 2024 4:56 AM GMT

Explained: Why Bopanna preferred Balaji over India's No. 2 Bhambri for...

Rohan Bopanna's choice of Sriram Balaji has become a new talking point in Indian tennis as the new Indian pair heads to...

Dheepan Brunner M14 Jun 2024 11:49 AM GMT

Explained: What is armageddon in chess?

How top-flight chess innovates to declare a winner during a deadlock.

The Bridge Desk5 Jun 2024 5:42 AM GMT

Explained: Why Boxing Federation of India break away from IBA

The BFI has left the banned IBA to join the yet-to-be-recognised World Boxing as the sport's future at the 2028 Olympics...

Sudipta Biswas1 Jun 2024 8:29 AM GMT

Explained: Bajrang Punia vs NADA and the dope test controversy

Bajrang Punia has been banned by the NADA for refusing a dope test. The wrestler refuted the claim.

Pritish Raj11 May 2024 5:04 PM GMT

Explained: How can Bajrang Punia - provisionally suspended - still...

Despite being suspended, Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia can still qualify for the Paris Olympics. But the...

Sudipta Biswas7 May 2024 5:50 AM GMT

Explained: How did Mumbai City FC shattered Mohun Bagan's treble...

As the curtains fell on the 10th season of the Indian Super League, a double eluded Antonio Habas and Petr Kratky...

John Mathew6 May 2024 12:03 PM GMT

Explained: Rajesh Ramesh limped at World Relays, why do athletes...

Competing at the World Relay Championships, Ramesh suffered cramps in leg muscles for the second time in less than a...

Sudipta Biswas5 May 2024 12:15 PM GMT

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