Amid the ongoing discussions on the Olympics gender controversy, Italian PM Meloni expressed her anger over the issue. Italian PM Georgie Meloni waded in on the debate calling the match unfair. She further stated that ‘athletes who have, male genetic characteristics shouldn’t be allowed to compete in women's competitions’. Angela Carini quit her 66 kg women’s category boxing match against Algeria’s Imane Khelif sparking gender row at the Paris Olympics. The Italian boxer quit the match within 46 seconds into the match handing Imane Khelif a win in the opening round. Notably, Imane Khelif who’s a biological male was banned from competing in world championships following failures in testosterone and gender eligibility tests. The match sparked a gender row drawing adverse reactions from fans all around the world questioning the gender of Khelif. Post Backlash, IOC responded to controversy over Algerian Boxer Khelif stating ‘Every person has right to practise sport’.
12 September,2024 11:38 AM IST
The Olympics 2024 has been keeping sports enthusiasts hooked on the wins, the misses and everything around it. Be it American gymnast Simone Biles’s greatest comeback or the gender controversy, the International event has been keeping fans engaged and talking about the event from its highs to lows. Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor spoke to Indian Gymnast Dipa Karmakar in an exclusive interview about the ongoing event, India’s performance, Simone Biles win and the ways to improve India’s performance at the worldwide event. Watch this exclusive video interview to know Dipa Karmakar’s views on the ongoing Olympics in Paris and the impact of India.
02 August,2024 06:30 PM IST
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest flagship, the Xiaomi 14 Civi, in India, a highly anticipated release following its debut as the revamped Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro in China in March. Packed with cutting-edge features and upgrades, the phone promises to impress tech enthusiasts. Boasting an array of cool features, the Xiaomi 14 Civi offers top-notch specifications designed to enhance user experience. From its sleek design to its powerful performance, the phone aims to set new standards in the smartphone market. With its arrival, consumers eagerly await to explore its key features, specifications, and pricing, anticipating a device that delivers innovation and value.
12 June,2024 05:38 PM IST
Vivo just dropped its very first foldable smartphone the Vivo Fold 3 Pro in India, And let me tell you, that this new beauty is well equipped with all the latest and cool features out there. Last year loads of cool foldable phones hit the scene in India. We saw the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, OnePlus Open, and Oppo Find N2 Flip making waves among tech lovers. And now Vivo's hopping on board too! Powered by the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and teamed up with a secondary V3 chip, this smartphone promises some smooth sailing. So let's take a look at the quick features, specifications and its pricing! Watch the video for more.
07 June,2024 07:49 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
