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Paris Olympics 2024: Unforgettable moments from the marquee event

Updated On: 12 August, 2024 01:02 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

As the Paris Olympics 2024 has concluded, here are some unforgettable moments from the mega event (Pic: AFP/File Pic)

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As the Paris Olympics 2024 has concluded, here are some unforgettable moments from the mega event (Pic: AFP/File Pic)

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As the Paris Olympics 2024 has concluded, here are some unforgettable moments from the mega event (Pic: AFP/File Pic)

Yusuf Dikec A Turkish Olympic shooter, Yusef Dikec gained the limelight for his casual style during the Paris Olympics 2024. Where other athletes were seen using optical gadgets, Dikec pulled up in a white t-shirt and spectacles. The shooter with his hand in his pockets clinched a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event

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Yusuf Dikec A Turkish Olympic shooter, Yusef Dikec gained the limelight for his casual style during the Paris Olympics 2024. Where other athletes were seen using optical gadgets, Dikec pulled up in a white t-shirt and spectacles. The shooter with his hand in his pockets clinched a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event

Kim Ye-ji Along with Dikec, the other shooter who gained the limelight was South Korea`s Kim Ye-ji. Appearing in a fully zipped-up uniform, a hat and shooting glasses, the Korean took the internet ablaze with her style

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Kim Ye-ji Along with Dikec, the other shooter who gained the limelight was South Korea`s Kim Ye-ji. Appearing in a fully zipped-up uniform, a hat and shooting glasses, the Korean took the internet ablaze with her style

Vinesh Phogat Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat after coming off a difficult time showcased her prowess in the women`s 50kg wrestling event at the Paris Olympics 2024. After sealing the final berth, the wrestler was disqualified from the event for being overweight by 100 grams. She raised an appeal to the Court of Arbitration of Sport to award her a silver medal

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Vinesh Phogat Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat after coming off a difficult time showcased her prowess in the women`s 50kg wrestling event at the Paris Olympics 2024. After sealing the final berth, the wrestler was disqualified from the event for being overweight by 100 grams. She raised an appeal to the Court of Arbitration of Sport to award her a silver medal

Gabriel Medina Brazil`s surfer Gabriel Medina gave the fans one of the most iconic pictures. During the competition, Medina emerged from the wave, pointing a finger in the air to celebrate his score of 9.9

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Gabriel Medina Brazil`s surfer Gabriel Medina gave the fans one of the most iconic pictures. During the competition, Medina emerged from the wave, pointing a finger in the air to celebrate his score of 9.9

Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem India and Pakistan, the countries which share great sporting rivalries witnessed their javelin throw stars sharing a glorious moment. After the competition, Neeraj Chopra noticed that Arshad Nadeem was missing his national flag and that`s when the Indian called on the Pakistani athlete to pose with him in the Indian tricolour. Nadeem, too, without any hesitation accepted the offer

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Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem India and Pakistan, the countries which share great sporting rivalries witnessed their javelin throw stars sharing a glorious moment. After the competition, Neeraj Chopra noticed that Arshad Nadeem was missing his national flag and that`s when the Indian called on the Pakistani athlete to pose with him in the Indian tricolour. Nadeem, too, without any hesitation accepted the offer

Mijain Lopez Cuba`s wrestler Mijain Lopez after defeating Chile`s Yasmani Acosta Fernandez in the finals of the men`s Greco-Roman 130kg removed his shoes as a sign of retirement from the sport

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Mijain Lopez Cuba`s wrestler Mijain Lopez after defeating Chile`s Yasmani Acosta Fernandez in the finals of the men`s Greco-Roman 130kg removed his shoes as a sign of retirement from the sport

Novak Djokovic Serbia`s tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated Spain`s Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Olympic gold medal. With this win, Djokovic joined Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal, Steffi Graf and Serena Williams as the only players to win all four Grand Slams and Olympic singles gold

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Novak Djokovic Serbia`s tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated Spain`s Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Olympic gold medal. With this win, Djokovic joined Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal, Steffi Graf and Serena Williams as the only players to win all four Grand Slams and Olympic singles gold

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