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Barbra Banda Makes History with Third Olympic Hat-Trick

Barbra Banda, the Zambian striker, has cemented her status as one of the most prolific goal scorers in women's football. Her recent hat-trick against Australia at the Paris Olympics 2024 marked a historic achievement, making her the first player to score three hat-tricks in the tournament's

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India's Men's Archery Team Crashes Out of Tokyo Olympics in Quarter-finals

India's archery campaign at the Tokyo Olympics came to an end on Monday as the men's team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Pravin Jadhav, and Tarundeep Rai lost their quarter-final to Turkey. The Indian trio, ranked second in the world, were unable to match the performance of their

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India's Olympic Contingent Appoints First Chief Medical Officer

India's Olympic contingent has taken a significant step forward by appointing its first-ever chief medical officer, Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala. This move reflects the IOA's commitment to enhancing medical support for its athletes. Dr. Pardiwala, a renowned sports medicine expert, has played a crucial role in the

Badminton

Lakshya Sen Powers India to Badminton Victory at Paris Olympics

Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen has made a strong start to his Paris Olympics campaign, securing a straight-sets victory over Belgium's Julien Carraggi in the Group L men's singles match. The 43-minute encounter at the La Chapelle Arena saw Sen overcome a four-point deficit in the

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Chennai Super Kings Unaffected by India Cements Acquisition

Following the recent acquisition of India Cements' promoters stake by UltraTech Cement, it has been clarified that the transaction will not impact the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). India Cements acquired CSK when the IPL was established in 2008. However, in 2015, the

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92-Year-Old Father Witnesses Daughter's Olympic Dream at 58

Zhiying Zeng, a 58-year-old table tennis player from Chile, has defied age and adversity to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her journey to the Olympic stage has been a testament to her unwavering determination and the unwavering support of her family. Zeng's table tennis journey began in

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Lanka Premier League to Expand with Sixth Franchise in 2025

The Lanka Premier League (LPL), Sri Lanka's premier Twenty20 cricket tournament, is set to expand in 2025 with the addition of a sixth franchise. The league, which was launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, has quickly gained popularity and has become a key platform for Sri Lankan

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Jonathan Trott Appointed Head Coach of Pretoria Capitals in SA20

Jonathan Trott, the former England batsman, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Pretoria Capitals in the SA20, replacing Graham Ford. Trott, who is currently the head coach of Afghanistan, will take over the reins of the Capitals ahead of the 2025 season. Trott's appointment

Tennis

Holger Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou Part Ways Again

Holger Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou's tumultuous player-coach relationship has hit another roadblock, with the pair mutually agreeing to part ways once again. The announcement comes just four months after they resumed their partnership, which had previously yielded significant success for Rune. Rune, the 21-year-old Danish star, took to

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Ishan Kishan's India Comeback Hopes Fade Amidst Competition and Poor Form

Since his abrupt departure from the Indian Test team in South Africa last year, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has struggled to regain his place in the national setup. Despite being part of the ODI World Cup team in India last year, Kishan failed to feature in any matches. His subsequent absence

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India's Men's Hockey Team Draws with Argentina in Paris Olympics Pool Match

India's men's hockey team fought back from a goal down to salvage a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Argentina in their second Pool B match at the Paris Olympics on July 29. The match, which was witnessed by former Indian cricket captain and head coach Rahul Dravid,

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Tennis Takes Center Stage at Paris Olympics: Nadal, Djokovic to Clash in Second Round

The Paris Olympics are underway, and tennis is one of the first events to kick off the games. In this week's episode of Served with Andy Roddick, Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down this year's Olympic stories and discuss the significance of competing at the Games.

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Paris Olympics Faces Heatwave Challenge with Yellow Alert Issued

Paris Braces for Scorching Heat During Olympic Games As the Olympic Games descend upon Paris, the city and its surrounding areas are facing a meteorological challenge: a heatwave accompanied by thunderstorms. France's meteorological agency has issued a "yellow alert" for Tuesday, warning of temperatures reaching 35

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Paris Explores Keeping Olympic Landmarks on Display After Games

Paris is considering extending the display of iconic Olympic landmarks beyond the Games' conclusion, including the Eiffel Tower's rings and the hot air balloon tethered to the Olympic cauldron. Mayor Anne Hidalgo expressed her desire to find permanent homes for these symbols, which have become popular attractions

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Manu Bhaker Qualifies for 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Bronze Playoff

Manu Bhaker, India's shooting sensation, has once again proven her mettle at the Paris Olympics. A day after securing India's first medal, Bhaker has qualified for the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze playoff alongside Sarabjot Singh. The Indian duo finished third in the qualification round

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Tom Daley Dethroned as Olympic Champion, Claims Silver in Synchronized 10m Platform

Tom Daley, the reigning Olympic champion, relinquished his title on Monday but secured an emotional silver medal alongside partner Noah Williams in the men's synchronized 10m platform event at the Tokyo Olympics. The Chinese duo of Lian Junjie and Yang Hao emerged victorious, marking their dominance in the

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Irish Swimmer Daniel Wiffen Sets Sights on Olympic Gold in 800m Freestyle

Ireland's Daniel Wiffen has emerged as a formidable contender in the 800m freestyle, setting the fastest time in the heats and setting his sights on making history in Tuesday's final. Wiffen has the potential to become the first Irishman and only the second Irish athlete ever

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Indian Shooter Ramita Jindal Finishes Seventh in Paris Olympics Debut

Indian rifle shooter Ramita Jindal narrowly missed out on a podium finish at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, placing seventh in the final of the 10-meter air rifle women's competition. Despite the setback, Jindal expressed gratitude for the invaluable experience gained during her Olympic debut. "The experience

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Arjun Babuta Finishes Fourth in 10m Air Rifle Final at Paris 2024

India's Arjun Babuta narrowly missed out on a podium finish in the 10m Air Rifle final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, finishing a heartbreaking fourth in Chateauroux. Babuta started the competition strongly, vaulting to the top of the leaderboard with a 10.7 in the first stage.

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Indian Badminton Duo Ponnappa and Crasto Face Olympic Exit After Second Defeat

India's Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto's Olympic hopes suffered a major setback as they succumbed to a second consecutive defeat in the women's doubles badminton competition at the Paris Olympics. The Indian duo fell 11-21, 12-21 to the world number four Japanese pair of

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India to Host Men's Asia Cup in 2025 in T20 Format

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced that India will host the Men's Asia Cup in 2025, marking the return of the tournament to the T20 format. The 2023 edition, hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, was played in the 50-overs format. The 2025 Men's Asia

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Triathlon Events at Paris Olympics in Doubt as River Seine Contamination Persists

Paris 2024 Triathlon Events in Jeopardy as River Seine Contamination Persists Olympic officials have canceled a second day of swim training for triathletes in the River Seine in Paris due to water contamination caused by weekend showers. The decision raises concerns about the viability of the triathlon events scheduled to

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India's T20 World Cup Triumph: A Month of Euphoria

India's triumph at the T20 World Cup in Barbados on June 29, 2024, marked a historic moment for the nation. One month later, the euphoria surrounding the victory continues to reverberate online, as fans celebrate the team's remarkable achievement. In the thrilling final against South Africa,

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Siechem Madurai Panthers Triumph Over Chepauk Super Gillies in TNPL Thriller

In the eighth season of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), Siechem Madurai Panthers emerged victorious over Chepauk Super Gillies by a margin of nine runs at the N.P.R. College cricket ground. The Panthers' triumph denied the Gillies a chance to finish second on the points table

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Commentator Bob Ballard Axed for Sexist Remark During Olympics Commentary

Commentator Bob Ballard Removed for Sexist Remark During Olympics Commentary Veteran commentator Bob Ballard has been removed from the commentary panel by broadcasters after making a sexist remark on air during a swimming event at the Olympics. During the Australia women's 4x100m freestyle swimming relay team's