The Olympics are here. Paris plays host to the biggest sporting festival this time. Just three years after Tokyo, the world’s best have descended in the French capital to create a lifetime of memories. A total of over 2000 athletes will be in action and 117 of them are from India. Never miss a single moment of the Games. Join the fun on Olympic Tales, a Paris 2024 special podcast from India Today, as we bring you the best of stories from the City of Light.<br /><br />The usual suspects from the Sledging Room will be here as IndiaToday.in sports team will keep you updated with the inspiring tales from Paris. Are you ready for adrenaline-pumping action? Well, fasten your seat belts and join us on the thrilling Olympic ride this time.
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The Olympics are here. Paris plays host to the biggest sporting festival this time. Just three years after Tokyo, the world’s best have descended in the French capital to create a lifetime of memories. A total of over 2000 athletes will be in action and 117 of them are from India. Never miss a single moment of the Games. Join the fun on Olympic Tales, a Paris 2024 special podcast from India Today, as we bring you the best of stories from the City of Light.<br /><br />The usual suspects from the Sledging Room will be here as IndiaToday.in sports team will keep you updated with the inspiring tales from Paris. Are you ready for adrenaline-pumping action? Well, fasten your seat belts and join us on the thrilling Olympic ride this time.
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August 12, 2024
Super Six: Is Paris Olympics India’s best-ever performance? | Olympic Tales, Ep 13
India ended its campaign with six medals, pending Vinesh Phogat’s verdict, in the Paris Olympics. After achieving their best-ever tally of six medals at the Tokyo Olympics, India fell short of that mark by one medal in Paris.<br /><br />Yes, India did not win a Gold medal and finished 71st on the rankings, even behind Pakistan. However, considering as many as six fourth-place finishes, India can be proud of what they have achieved.<br /><br />While badminton stars and boxing heroes failed to live up to the hype, India did well in shooting, bringing back glory days and ending an 8-year drought. Wrestling contingent proved beyond doubt that it will remain one of the most productive sports for India at the Games.<br /><br />The track and field contingent disappointed, but it’s not fair to expect a lot from them, considering the difference in support systems for our athletes and those in the big medal-winning nations.<br /><br />Stop being judgemental. Yes, question the athletes for not winning medals, question the system. But, be fair and be respectful towards India’s Olympians.<br /><br />In the latest episode of the Olympic tales, Akshay Ramesh, Kingshuk Kusari and Alan John discuss India’s Paris Olympics 2024.<br /><br />Tune in!<br /><br />Produced by Anna Priyadarshini<br /><br />Sound mix by Sachin Dwivedi
August 9, 2024
Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra 1-2 in epic India vs Pakistan duel | Olympic Tales, Ep 12
Arshad Nadeem won gold in the men's javelin final in Paris Olympics, dethroning Neeraj Chopra. It was an epic India vs Pakistan duel at the Olympics and it promises to become bigger and bigger in the coming years.<br /><br />Neeraj Chopra was favourite to win gold medal in the men's javelin final in Paris. However, Arshad Nadeem stunned the field with an Olympic record throw of 92.97m. Neeraj came close to breaching the 90m-mark, but it was not enough.<br /><br />While India celebrated Neeraj Chopra's historic silver medal, there were bittersweet feelings too. Indian sports fans were not used to seeing Neeraj finish second-best often.<br /><br />Neeraj Chopra has promised to improve. He conceded that breaching 90m is a necessity.<br /><br />However, it was Arshad Nadeem's day as he stole the thunder at Stade de France in Paris. With limited support and facilities back home, Neeraj became Pakistan's first-ever track and field Olympic gold medalist.<br /><br />The reactions in both countries was heartwarming. Neeraj Chopra's mother won hearts when she dismissed hate and said 'the guy who won gold is also our child'.<br /><br />Akshay Ramesh and Saurabh Kumar discuss the sensational men's javelin final at the Olympics.<br /><br />Tune in!<br /><br />Produced by Anna Priyadarshini<br /><br />Sound mix by Kapil Dev Singh
August 8, 2024
Hockey team ends 52-year-wait, Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against disqualification explained | Olympic Tales, Ep 11
Hamanpreet Singh and his men have proved their naysayers wrong. After the heartbreak of the World Cup at home last year, the Indian men’s hockey team won its successive Olympic bronze medal. It came after India beat Spain 3-2 in the final in Paris on August 8.<br /><br />It was the 13th medal for Olympic hockey's most successful men’s team. It was a validation for the core group of Indian players, including PR Sreejesh, Manpreet Singh and Amit Rohidas, who had a topsy-turvy ride after winning the Tokyo Olympics medal.<br /><br />In Paris, India was not labelled as a favourite after being drawn into a tough group that also included Australia and Belgium. However, they laid down an early marker after hammering Australia.<br /><br />With the victory, India’s legendary PR Sreejesh bowed out. He was emotional after the win as he bowed down to his equipment and recreated the Tokyo 2020 pose.<br /><br />Meanwhile, there is a glimmer of hope for Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified. The wrestler retired in a heartbreaking post on social media on Thursday. She appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, saying she should be given a joint silver medal for her actions on the opening day of the women’s 50kg wrestling competition in Paris.<br /><br />Akshay Ramesh and Saurabh Kumar discuss the historic hockey victory and the details of Vinesh Phogat’s appeal to the CAS.<br /><br />Tune in!<br /><br />Produced by Anna Priyadarshini<br /><br />Sound mix by Kapil Dev Singh
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