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Panipak Wongpattanakit defends his Olympic title

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

Tokyo 2021 Olympic champion Panipak Wongpattanakit defended her title to secure Thailand’s first gold medal at the Paris Games and Park Tae-joon restored South Korea’s pride on the opening day of tae kwon do competitions.

Tae kwon do is South Korea’s national martial art and the country suffered a humiliation in Tokyo, failing to win a single gold medal for the first time since 2000, when the sport became an official part of the Olympic programme.

Park put the record straight by defeating his opponent in a brutal gold medal match.

Meanwhile, 26-year-old Wongpattanakit comfortably won his first three matches to reach the final of the 49kg category.

He was knocked down in the first round by China’s Guo Qing but recovered with two consecutive kicks to the body and head. Guo fought back to force a tiebreaker but Wongpattanakit prevailed after video reviews showed he had landed two spectacular head kicks.

Under the new rules introduced in Paris, bouts are decided by a “best of three” format rather than cumulative points.

In the 58kg class, Park defeated Azerbaijan’s Gashim Magomedov, who remained on the team but withdrew injured.

Trailing 7-0 with 14 seconds remaining, he limped off and sat back down for more treatment, losing the round without scoring a point. Magomedov was helped off the mat, but returned for the second round and continued to remain unthreatening to his opponent, who capped off his masterpiece with a superb spinning head kick.—AP

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2024-08-16 01:38:44

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For the first time, 18 Panam Sports countries win medals in an Olympic edition

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Panam Sports

Paris.-The Americas won a total of 221 medals at these Olympic Games. The United States was the most successful country with a total of 126 medals: 40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze.

In a historic event, a total of 18 countries from the continent won medals, of which 2 entered the medal table for the first time at a rings event: Saint Lucia and Dominica.

The XXXIII edition of the Olympic Games in history has ended in Paris, France. And as always, it is time for the results, the conclusions, and to analyze how countries and continents have progressed compared to previous years.

Although there are several factors that determine the success or failure of an Olympic cycle, or of a participating delegation or country, medals always play an important role in measuring the work and effort of the Olympic Committees and continental organizations.

And it is at this point that Paris 2024 has represented a great success for the member countries of Panam Sports, since the numbers reflect an important development of our continent, in terms of the number of medals obtained, and countries included in the general medal table.

In London 2012, the American continent won a total of 200 Olympic medals, in Rio 2016 it won 210; in Tokyo 2020, 211 were won and now in Paris, all those figures were surpassed, winning a total of 221 medals in total.

The Americas achieved an important record with 18 countries present in the overall medal table, a feat never seen before. The United States, Canada, Brazil, Cuba, Jamaica, Ecuador, Argentina, Chile, Saint Lucia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Dominica, Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Grenada, Puerto Rico and Peru won medals at these Olympic Games.

The United States once again demonstrated its supremacy as a world power. It had a close fight until the last day with China, but finally came out on top of the Paris 2024 medal table with a total of 126 medals: 40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze.

They were followed in the “continental medal table” by Canada with 27 total (9-7-11) and Brazil with 20 Olympic medals (3-7-10).

Paris also represented a historic Games for some delegations. Two countries won medals for the first time at a Games of the Rings. Dominica, with its athlete Thea LaFond gold in the triple jump, and Saint Lucia with Julien Alfred gold in the 100 and silver in the 200 metres in athletics, wrote their names in gold letters at this edition.

Guatemala also had a taste of glory at these Games. Adriana Ruano became the first athlete from that country to win an Olympic gold in shooting. In addition to her, Jean Pierre Brol won bronze in Trap, in a historic participation of that country.

Chile had Francisca Crovetto as the first woman in the history of that country to win a gold medal. She was joined by Yasmani Acosta in wrestling, in a medal haul that ended the drought of more than 16 years for Chileans in the Olympic Games.

The Dominican Republic also made history in Paris 2024. Not only by obtaining a total of 3 Olympic medals, but also because Marileidy Paulino became the first female athlete from that country to win a gold medal and, on top of that, with an Olympic record in the 400-meter dash.

Peru, with Stefano Peschiera, won an Olympic medal after 32 years, winning bronze in sailing, in the Dinghy specialty. Peru’s last medal had been in Barcelona 1992. La Tribuna.

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2024-08-15 22:56:30

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Taiwanese Lin Yu-ting to go for gold after controversy

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting has advanced to the gold medal fight in boxing’s featherweight division after winning her third consecutive bout amid false claims about her gender at the Paris Olympics.

The day before, Algerian Imane Khelif, another boxer surrounded by these claims, also made it to the final, but in the welterweight category. Yesterday, Lin defeated Turkey’s Esra Yildiz Kahraman by unanimous decision.

Lin will fight for gold on Saturday against Poland’s Julia Szeremeta.

“I will use everything I have learned in my life to do my best in the next fight,” Lin said.

Khelif and Lin have won every round of their three bouts at these Games, despite the distraction caused by last year’s decision by the International Boxing Association (IBA).

The body, which is currently banned from the Olympic movement, disqualified the two boxers from the World Championships, allegedly for failing an eligibility test.

Both fighters have responded to the unwanted attention by putting on perhaps the best performances of their long amateur careers. Like Khelif, Lin has never been a dominant champion in her sport, but that hasn’t stopped many observers from regarding both as unbeatable fighters at the Olympics following their disqualification by the IBA last year.

Cuban gold

Erislandy Álvarez prevented Cuba from leaving without Olympic boxing gold, winning yesterday by split decision over Frenchman Sofiane Oumiha in the super lightweight category.

The boxer from the province of Cienfuegos achieved revenge against Oumiha, of Moroccan descent, who had defeated him in his most recent fight.

“A very tough opponent, who had already beaten me in the 2023 World Cup, but I have changed, I have had a positive mindset and I went out to box, to put on a show and to win,” said Álvarez.

The judges gave the victory to the Antillean by 3-2.

It was the 41st gold medal won by the island in Olympic boxing history. In total, Cuba has 78 Olympic medals in this contact sport.—AP

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2024-08-15 12:01:29

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Gold medalist Arshad Nadeem’s determination to give more happiness to the nation – Sports

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

National hero Arshad Nadeem, who won the gold medal for Pakistan after 40 years in Paris Olympics 2024, expressed his determination to give more happiness to the nation, while congratulators gathered at the home of the gold medalist in Mian Chanu.

Arshad Nadeem, the proud gold medalist of Pakistan who won the gold medal in the Paris Olympics, is celebrating at his house. Congratulators are coming to Arshad Nadeem’s house. Gaya, sweets are also being distributed on this auspicious occasion.

National hero Arshad Nadeem expressed his determination to give more happiness to the nation while talking to News today.

Arshad Nadeem said that the game teaches brotherhood, as long as I live, I will continue to shine the name of Pakistan in this way.

On this occasion, Arshad Nadeem’s father said that I taught my son by working hard.

Arshad Nadeem, who won the gold medal and broke the record in the javelin throw event of the Olympic Games, received a warm welcome in his native area yesterday, where the entire village came. is

It should be noted that late at night, Arshad Nadeem arrived at Lahore Airport from a foreign flight at 1:25 p.m., where Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Minister of State Shaza Fatima, Chairman PM Youth Program Rana Mashhood, Provincial Prime Minister Bukhari and Khawaja Saad Rafiq along with The national hero was warmly welcomed by other personalities.

Athletics Federation’s announcement to send Arshad Nadeem along with his family for Umrah

Arshad Nadeem’s father was also present in the airport state lounge, he immediately kissed and hugged his son when he saw him, the father became emotional while welcoming his son, while Arshad Nadeem’s eyes were also full, along with garlands of flowers. Also wear

After that, the national hero Arshad Nadeem reached his native place in Mianchan in the form of a convoy, where he was warmly welcomed.