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December 3, 2024 • 1 min
The 2024 Paris Olympics, a spectacular event marked by numerous unforgettable moments and records, also witnessed its share of challenges, particularly in the wrestling competitions. Among the newsmakers, Aman Sehrawat, a bronze medalist, unexpectedly missed the national competitions following the Games. Sehrawat, who competed under the Railways team in India, was not the only prominent wrestler to skip these events, hinting at broader issues within the sport's national organization following the global stage event.

In rugby, Ilona Maher, fresh from securing a historic Olympic rugby medal for her country, revealed her plans for advancing her career post-Olympics. Her performance in Paris not only contributed to her team's success but also bolstered her popularity across social media platforms, spotlighting her as a significant figure in women's rugby.

The Games also included memorable instances from other sports, such as volleyball. A highlight came from a Palisades native who played a pivotal role in Team USA's success, helping the team secure multiple gold medals and dominating the court with skillful plays that captured the attention of fans worldwide.

In realms beyond the conventional Olympic sports, the Paralympic Games in Paris shone a spotlight on Boccia, an event where precision and strategy play crucial roles. Notably, Howon Jeong emerged victorious, securing the gold medal in the Men's Individual BC3 category, thereby adding to the fascinating tales of triumph at the 2024 Games. These varied achievements dovetail into a larger narrative of success, challenges, and future prospects following a bustling Olympic schedule in Paris, demonstrating both the high stakes and high spirits typical of such a profound international event.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
The twenty twenty four Paris Olympics, a spectacular event marked
by numerous unforgettable moments and records, also witnessed its share
of challenges, particularly in the wrestling competitions. Among the newsmakers,
a Man Sarawat, a bronze medallist, unexpectedly missed the national
competitions following the Games. Sarahwat, who competed under the Railways

(00:22):
team in India, was not the only prominent wrestler to
skip these events, hinting at broader issues within the sport's
national organization. Following the global stage event in rugby, Alona
mahar fresh from securing a historic Olympic rugby medal for
her country, revealed her plans for advancing her career post Olympics.

(00:42):
Her performance in Paris not only contributed to her team's success,
but also bolstered her popularity across social media platforms, spotlighting
her as a significant figure in women's rugby. The Games
also included memorable instances from other sports such as volleyball.
A highlight came from a Palisades native who played a
pivotal role in Team USA's success, helping the team secure

(01:05):
multiple gold medals and dominating the court with skillful plays
that captured the attention of fans worldwide in realms beyond
the conventional Olympic sports. The Paralympic Games in Paris shone
a spotlight on BATCHA, an event where precision and strategy
play crucial roles. Notably, Hawanjong emerged victorious, securing the gold

(01:26):
medal in the men's individual BC three category, thereby adding
to the fascinating tales of triumph at the twenty twenty
four Games. These varied achievements dovetail into a larger narrative
of success, challenges, and future prospects following a bustling Olympic
schedule in Paris, demonstrating both the high stakes and high
spirits typical of such a profound international event.
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