Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe, fifty-five, tragically died after being struck by a train in Surrey on August fourth. An inquest revealed that Thorpe took his own life, following a long battle with depression and anxiety. His wife Amanda and daughter Kitty disclosed that Thorpe, renowned for his mental toughness on the cricket field, had struggled with severe mental health issues in recent years. Despite previous attempts, he was unable to recover. Tributes have poured in from the cricket community, honoring his legacy as one of England’s finest batters and a beloved coach.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat awaits the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) verdict in Paris, following her disqualification from the gold-medal bout at the Paris 2024 Olympics for being 100 grams overweight. Vinesh, who appealed for a silver medal, was disqualified on August 7, leading to Cuba's Guzman Yusneylys replacing her in the final. The CAS's decision, expected today, has kept the nation on edge. Vinesh's legal team, led by senior counsel Harish Salve, remains hopeful of a favorable outcome, while support pours in from across India.

The 2024 Paris Olympics have made history by achieving full gender parity, with an equal number of male and female athletes competing. This milestone includes 152 medal events for women, 157 for men, and 20 mixed-gender events. The women’s marathon will conclude the Games for the first time, spotlighting female athletes. This achievement marks a significant moment in Olympic history, reflecting over a century of progress since women first competed in Paris in 1900.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet India's Paris Olympics contingent on August 15, after the Independence Day celebrations. The PM is expected to greet the 117 athletes who secured six medals at the Paris Games, including one silver and five bronze. Modi has previously spoken to medal winners and offered support to those who missed out. India’s performance in Paris, though commendable, fell short of expectations compared to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The athletes, including Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker, will be honored for their achievements and contributions to Indian sports.

Norwegian diver Asbjørg Nesje, 25, broke the world record for the highest female 'Death Dive' with a jump from 102 feet at Abiqua Falls, Oregon. In June, Nesje performed the extreme stunt, involving leaping from great heights while holding a specific pose until the last moment. This record-breaking dive, captured in a stunning video by photographer Steven Donovan, marks the first attempt at this location. Death diving, gaining popularity online, involves high-risk jumps with dramatic bellyflops. Nesje, a three-time world champion, expressed gratitude for the support and safety measures during her record dive.

A video of Sumedha Bhaker, mother of Olympic bronze medalist Manu Bhaker, meeting Neeraj Chopra in Paris has gone viral. In the footage, Bhaker’s mother is seen holding Chopra’s hand and engaging in an animated conversation. “I just saw her talking to a successful boy,” joked one X user, sparking rumors of a possible match between Chopra and her daughter. Manu Bhaker won bronze medals in women's 10m air pistol and the mixed team event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, while Neeraj Chopra secured silver in men’s javelin. The video has garnered over half a million views on X, with humorous comments about marriage proposals. “Indian mom talking to successful boy about her daughter's marriage,” commented another user.

Great Britain ended the Paris 2024 Olympics with 65 medals, matching their London 2012 haul but finishing seventh in the medal table, their lowest position since 2004. Despite being only surpassed by the USA and China in total medals, Team GB secured only 14 golds, compared to 22 in Tokyo. Chief Executive of the British Olympic Association, Andy Anson, expressed frustration but celebrated the nation's broad success across 18 sports. Notable achievements included Ellie Aldridge's gold in kitesurfing and historic medals in artistic swimming and sport climbing. The USA topped the medal table, edging out China on the final day.

After the Vinesh Phogat controversy at the Paris Olympics, where she was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight, the united world wrestling body (UWW) might modify its weigh-in rules. The incident sparked widespread debate, with many advocating for a more lenient second-day weigh-in allowance. Vinesh's appeal to participate or receive a joint silver medal was rejected, leading to increased scrutiny of existing policies. UWW sources suggest slight rule changes could be implemented to balance athlete health and competition fairness. The decision on Vinesh's case is expected on August 13, 2024.

Hours after PT Usha defended the IOA medical team, Japan’s Rei Higuchi spoke on what influences a wrestler’s performance. Usha had criticized the backlash against Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala over Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification at the Paris Olympics for being 100 grams overweight. Higuchi stated, “Wrestling is about strength, physicality, technique, mentality, nutrition, weight loss, rest, sleep, video research, and the quantity, quality, and balance of all of these training areas. And an understanding and trustworthy coach.” As a two-time Olympic medalist, Higuchi sympathized with Phogat, who has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a joint-silver medal.

Arshad Nadeem's historic gold medal win in javelin at the Paris Olympics comes with a $50,000 prize, approximately 1 crore 40 lakhs in Pakistani rupees. Nadeem, at 26, set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters. In contrast, Neeraj Chopra, who won silver, received no prize money due to World Athletics’ policy this year of awarding funds only to gold medalists. The policy change, effective from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, has ignited discussions about fairness and financial incentives in Olympic sports. The disparity underscores evolving reward structures in global athletics.