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Explained: Why Reetika Hooda lost in quarters despite score being tied at 1-1

Explained: Why Reetika Hooda lost in quarters despite score being tied...

Reetika Hooda's defeat in the quarterfinal at the Paris Olympics highlighted the role of passivity in freestyle...
The Bridge Desk10 Aug 2024 10:51 PM IST
Explained: Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the gold medal bout?

Explained: Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the gold medal...

Here are all the answers to questions surrounding the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat at the Olympic Games in Paris.
The Bridge Desk7 Aug 2024 3:08 PM IST
Whats inside the cardboard box given to Olympic medalists in Paris?

What's inside the cardboard box given to Olympic medalists in Paris?

Discover what is inside the enigmatic cardboard box given to Olympic athletes with their medals.
The Bridge Desk6 Aug 2024 6:13 PM IST
Explained: How does the scoring system in boxing work?

Explained: How does the scoring system in boxing work?

Boxer Nishant Dev’s loss in the quarterfinals despite dominating the bout raised questions about the scoring system.
Kamakshi Deshmukh5 Aug 2024 11:28 AM IST
Explained: Why do Belarusians Ivan and Viyaletas medals not show up on the medal tally

Explained: Why do Belarusians Ivan and Viyaleta's medals not show up...

Despite winning gold and silver, the athletes were unable to add to the nation's Olympic medal tally.
The Bridge Desk3 Aug 2024 4:11 PM IST
Explained: Repechage in athletics at the Paris Olympics

Explained: 'Repechage' in athletics at the Paris Olympics

The repechage round hands track and field athletes a second chance to qualify for the semifinals.
The Bridge Desk3 Aug 2024 1:53 PM IST
Explained: Why did the Italian boxer abandon the fight against Imane Khelif?

Explained: Why did the Italian boxer abandon the fight against Imane...

Controversy erupted in women's boxing at the Paris Olympics, as an Italian boxer abandoned the bout against an Algerian...
The Bridge Desk2 Aug 2024 6:55 AM IST
Explained: Are Olympic Gold medals really made of pure gold?

Explained: Are Olympic Gold medals really made of pure gold?

Olympic medals have an intriguing history and composition. Discover how tradition and practicality shape their design!
Dheepan Brunner M1 Aug 2024 6:31 PM IST
Explained: Why do Olympic rifle shooters wear those jackets?

Explained: Why do Olympic rifle shooters wear those jackets?

Also, shooters sport glasses and several other pieces of equipment when competing.
The Bridge Desk1 Aug 2024 2:51 PM IST
Explained: What is Racewalking?

Explained: What is Racewalking?

Racewalking transforms the simple act of walking into a disciplined, competitive sport with a stringent set of rules.
Aswathy Santhosh1 Aug 2024 12:19 PM IST
Dhiraj Bommadevara Archery

Explained: Why was Dhiraj Bommadevara eliminated despite shooting 10?

Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara was eliminated from Paris Olympics despite shooting perfect 10.
The Bridge Desk31 July 2024 8:00 AM IST
Explained: What is equestrian dressage?

Explained: What is equestrian dressage?

Alongside eventing and show jumping, dressage is a key event in the Olympic roster.
Aswathy Santhosh30 July 2024 6:00 PM IST
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