Indian shooters have the opportunity to surpass their best-ever medal tally at the Paris Olympics after securing 21 quota places. With their largest-ever shooting contingent and a unique mix of youth and experience, the squad is optimistic about their medal chances. Despite struggles in other disciplines, the shooters offer a realistic hope of landing at least 3-4 medals based on their performance and selection policy.
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France is taking urgent action to prevent virus-carrying tiger mosquitos from disrupting the upcoming Paris Olympics. The Asian tiger mosquito has spread across northern Europe, including France, over the last two decades. Climate change has facilitated its adaptation to colder climates. The presence of tiger mosquitos poses a serious risk to athletes, as they are known to spread diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and zika. Efforts to eliminate the mosquito population have been unsuccessful, leading to increased surveillance and the use of various control methods such as repellents, mosquito traps, and DNA modification. Companies like Biogents and Qista are actively involved in combating the tiger mosquito menace.
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Deepika Kumari emerged as the top performer in the selection trials for women’s recurve archery, securing her spot in the Indian team for Archery World Cups and the 2024 Paris Olympics. The trials included 16 archers and Deepika finished ahead of Asian Games bronze medalists Bhajan Kaur and Ankita Bhakat. The Archery World Cup’s first stage will be held in Shangai from April 23 to 28, followed by the second leg in South Korea from May 21 to 26.
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Indian women’s hockey team chief coach Janneke Schopman is unlikely to have her contract extended after July due to the team’s failure to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Despite achieving bronze medals at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and the 2023 Asian Games, Schopman’s tenure has been marred by disappointing results. Her strained relationship with Hockey India, recent outburst in the media, and demand for a higher salary have further cast doubt on her future with the team.
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The Indian women’s hockey team lost to Japan in the FIH Women’s Hockey Olympic Qualifiers, resulting in their failure to qualify for the Paris Olympics. The article analyzes the team’s performance, including inconsistent performances, struggles against deep defenses, lack of a proven goalscorer, and the failure of head coach Schopman to deliver in major tournaments.
