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Controversy Surrounds Imane Khelif's Olympic Victory as Gender Debate Intensifies Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxing sensation, silenced her critics by winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics amid a storm of controversy surrounding her gender.  Despite facing questions from prominent figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Khelif returned home to Algeria on Monday, receiving a hero's welcome. Accusations and Controversy: Before Khelif could fully celebrate her Olympic triumph, her former training partner, Bulgarian-Nigerian boxer Joana Nwamerue, sparked fresh controversy by publicly questioning Khelif's gender. Nwamerue made the shocking claim that Khelif, whom she referred to as "biologically altered," is actually a man. She attributed this alleged alteration to Khelif’s upbringing in the highlands. Nwamerue’s Claims: Nwamerue’s comments came after a global outcry at the Olympics regarding Kh...

Japan's Gold Medalist Wrestler Supports Vinesh Phogat After Disqualification from Paris Olympics Vinesh Phogat's Retirement Announcement and Support from Rei Higuchi: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was recently disqualified from the Paris Olympics due to being overweight, announced her retirement from wrestling.  In the midst of this difficult time, Phogat received unexpected support from Japan's Rei Higuchi, a gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the men’s 57kg freestyle category. Higuchi, who has experienced similar challenges, reached out to Phogat, urging her to reconsider her decision to retire. Higuchi's Message of Encouragement: Higuchi expressed his understanding and empathy through social media, writing, "I understand your pain the best. Same 50g. Don't worry about the voices around you.  Life goes on. Rising from setbacks is the most beautiful thing. Take a good rest." This message resonated deeply, as Higuchi himself ...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Bold Move to Reduce Dependence on Apple | Shed Light on his Ambitious Vision for Meta's Future  | with daring Moves to open-source its leading AI technology known as Llama Meta's Strategic Shift Away from Apple: Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is making significant changes to reduce his company's reliance on Apple, signaling a major shift in Meta’s strategic direction.  In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Zuckerberg discussed his plans to revamp his public image while transforming the $1.3 trillion social media giant he leads.  The interview, conducted while Zuckerberg was wake surfing at his Lake Tahoe residence in California, shed light on his ambitious vision for Meta's future. Transforming Meta: From Social Media Giant to AI and Metaverse Leader: Over the past few years, Zuckerberg has been focused on steering Meta away from its traditional role as a social media leader, repositioning it as a frontrunner in artificial ...

Lakshya Sen Loses Bronze Medal to Lee Zii Jia at Paris Olympics 2024  India's Olympic Medal Hopes Dashed in Badminton: India's quest for an Olympic medal in badminton ended in disappointment as Lakshya Sen lost the bronze medal match to Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia.  This defeat marked the first time since 2008 that India’s badminton team did not secure an Olympic medal. A Hard-Fought Battle: The intense match took place at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena in Paris. World No. 7 Lee Zii Jia defeated the unseeded Indian player Lakshya Sen in three games, with scores of 13-21, 21-16, 21-11.  The match lasted an hour and 11 minutes. This loss was Lakshya’s second defeat in six matches against the Malaysian. Historical Context of Indian Badminton in Olympics: India has a notable history in Olympic badminton, with Saina Nehwal being the first to win a medal—a bronze in women's singles at London 2012. PV Sindhu followed with a silver in Rio 2016 and a bronze in Tokyo ...