A 'Silver' Lining for India at the Paris Olympics Courtesy Neeraj Chopra!🥈
Neeraj Chopra's silver, Sreejesh's swansong, and Vinesh Phogat's retirement mark significant moments for Indian sports at the 2024 Olympics.
Amid the highs and lows of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Neeraj Chopra and PR Sreejesh have brought pride to India with their exceptional performances. While Chopra's silver makes history in Indian athletics, Sreejesh's final bow in hockey earns him a well-deserved second Olympic bronze. Vinesh Phogat's retirement brings a bittersweet end to a storied journey in wrestling. Beyond sports, our coverage delves into the unrest in Bangladesh and its ripple effects in India, including the spread of misinformation and communal tension. Also, don’t miss Gulfisha Fatima's story — a poignant tale of endurance and struggle in the face of prolonged incarceration.
Olympic Feats 🏅
A Silver Medal Isn’t All That Neeraj Chopra Achieved at the 2024 Paris Olympics
In His Swansong, Indian Hockey’s Bulwark PR Sreejesh Wins a 2nd Olympics Bronze
End of an Era 💔
Vinesh Phogat Retires: Destiny Wounded India’s Champion, but Time Will Heal Her
Must-Reads 🗞️
A Family's Endless Wait For Their Gul — The Gulfisha Fatima Story
Vinesh Phogat Disqualified: How Does Weight-Cutting Work in Wrestling?
Members Only 🔑
How Bangladesh Unrest Is Being Used to Spread Anti-Muslim Hatred in India
Where Do We Place the United States Within the Revolt That Ousted Sheikh Hasina?
Today’s Q💡
Find out the answer in our fact-check HERE.
*Already a member of The Quint? What a star! Your support helps us do what we do better.
Want us to cover a story? Write to us at editor@thequint.com.
(Disclaimer: Parts of this newsletter were generated by AI and published after the content was editorially modified and verified by a human based on their judgement and expertise. The Quint does not publish AI-generated content without direct human involvement and oversight).