Badminton

Lakshya Sen Secures Pre-Quarterfinal Berth in Paris Olympics Badminton

Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen has secured a place in the pre-quarters of the ongoing Paris Olympics after defeating Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in the men's singles Group L match. Sen's victory came in straight sets, 21-18, 21-12, in a match that lasted 50 minutes

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Women's Hockey Tournament Thrives in Chennai, Inspiring Olympic Dreams

In a time when women's hockey tournaments in Tamil Nadu, organized by private clubs, are scarce, a group of 15 dedicated women have been successfully organizing a tournament for the past three years in Chennai. The 'We are for Hockey' Trophy, held at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan

Tennis

Djokovic Reaches Olympic Quarterfinals, Nadal and Alcaraz Aim for Doubles Semis

Novak Djokovic, the world's top-ranked tennis player, continued his pursuit of an elusive Olympic gold medal on Wednesday, reaching the quarterfinals of the men's singles tournament at the Tokyo Olympics. Djokovic, who has won 24 Grand Slam titles, defeated German Dominik Koepfer 7-5, 6-3 to become

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Deepika Kumari Advances to Pre-Quarterfinals in Women's Archery at Olympics

Ace Indian archer Deepika Kumari has advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the women's individual event at the Olympic Games in Paris. Her impressive performance on Wednesday saw her emerge victorious in two consecutive matches. In her first match, Deepika faced a tough challenge from Reena Parnat of Estonia.

Tennis

Poonacha and Verdugo Triumph in Lexington Challenger Doubles

Niki Poonacha and Hans Verdugo, a formidable doubles duo, showcased their prowess at the $82,000 Challenger tennis tournament in Lexington, Kentucky. The pair displayed exceptional teamwork and strategic play, ultimately defeating Govind Nanda and Cooper Williams in the doubles pre-quarterfinals with a convincing 6-3, 6-4 victory. In the first

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Lovlina Borgohain Begins Commonwealth Games Campaign with Dominant Victory

Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain has commenced her quest for a second consecutive Games medal with a confident victory in her opening bout at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The Indian boxer outpunched Norway's Sunniva Hofstad 5-0 in the 75kg category, moving one step closer to

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Wang Chuqin Suffers Shock Defeat in Olympic Singles After Bat Incident

China's table tennis world number one Wang Chuqin suffered a shocking defeat in the men's Olympic singles on Wednesday, a day after having his bat broken. The incident occurred after Wang won mixed doubles gold on Tuesday in Paris, but his elation quickly turned to anger

Football

Kylian Mbappe Acquires Majority Stake in Ligue 2 Club Caen

Kylian Mbappe, the French football superstar, has made a bold move by acquiring a majority stake in Ligue 2 club Caen. Through his company Interconnected Ventures, Mbappe has purchased 80% of the club's shares, replacing Oaktree as the primary shareholder. The acquisition fee is estimated to be between

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Paris Olympics Triathlon Triumphs Amid Pollution Concerns

The Paris Olympics triathlon finally commenced on Wednesday, bringing relief to organizers after concerns over pollution levels in the River Seine. France's Cassandre Beaugrand and Britain's Alex Yee emerged victorious in the women's and men's events, respectively. Beaugrand, a Parisian native, emerged

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz Reaches Olympic Singles Third Round, Eyes Doubles Glory with Nadal

Carlos Alcaraz, the world number three from Spain, has advanced to the last 16 of the Olympic singles tennis tournament after defeating Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands 6-1, 7-6 (7/3). Alcaraz, who is aiming for a gold medal to add to his four Grand Slam titles, will face Roman

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Oliver Oakes Appointed as Alpine's New Team Principal

Formula One team Alpine has appointed Oliver Oakes as their new principal, replacing Bruno Famin. The 36-year-old Englishman, a former driver currently leading the Hitech GP team in F2 and F3, becomes the second youngest team principal in Formula One history. Oakes will assume his new role after the summer

Cricket

Byju's Settles $19 Million Dispute with BCCI, Escapes Insolvency

Byju's Settles $19 Million Dispute with BCCI, Averts Insolvency Indian ed-tech giant Byju's has reached a settlement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a $19 million payments dispute, averting an insolvency process that threatened to freeze its assets. The settlement was

Cricket

Muralitharan's Doppelgänger Dances to 'Tauba Tauba,' Impresses Social Media

Muttiah Muralitharan's Doppelgänger Dances to 'Tauba Tauba,' Impressing Social Media A viral video has taken social media by storm, featuring a dancer who bears an uncanny resemblance to legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan. The dancer, identified as choreographer Kiran, grooves to the popular song "

Tennis

Sreeja Akula Makes History, Reaches Paris Olympics Pre-Quarterfinals

Sreeja Akula, India's rising table tennis star, has etched her name in history by becoming the second Indian woman to reach the pre-quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics. On her 26th birthday, Akula displayed remarkable resilience and determination to overcome Singapore's Jian Zeng in a thrilling 4-2

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Ilona Maher: Rugby Star, Social Media Sensation, and Advocate for Women's Sports

Ilona Maher, a rising star in the world of women's rugby, has become a social media sensation and an advocate for body positivity. Her infectious enthusiasm and down-to-earth nature have captivated fans both on and off the field. Maher's breakout moment came during the 2020 Tokyo

Badminton

Lakshya Sen Stuns Jonatan Christie, Advances to Paris Olympics Round of 16

Lakshya Sen's stunning victory over Jonatan Christie at the Paris Olympics has sent shockwaves through the badminton world. The Indian shuttler, ranked 22nd in the world, upset the third-seeded Indonesian, who is considered a favorite for the men's singles gold medal. Sen's triumph marks

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Manu Bhaker: India's Shooting Star Shines Bright with Two Olympic Medals

Manu Bhaker, India's shooting prodigy, has etched her name in history by becoming the first athlete from independent India to win two medals in a single Olympics. At just 22 years old, she has already achieved remarkable success, but remains humble and determined as she prepares for her

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Ryan Murphy's Olympic Bronze Turns into a Gender Reveal Surprise

American swimmer Ryan Murphy experienced an unforgettable moment at the Paris 2024 Olympics when his pregnant wife, Bridget Konttinen, surprised him with a gender reveal after he won bronze in the men's 100m backstroke. Murphy's bronze medal marked his seventh Olympic medal overall, solidifying his status

Cricket

Joe Root Reclaims Top Spot in Test Batting Rankings

Joe Root has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Test batting rankings, marking his ninth stint at the summit. The England batter's match-winning 87 in the first innings of the Birmingham Test against West Indies propelled him to the top, surpassing Kane Williamson. Root's rise

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Suni Lee's Triumphant Comeback: Overcoming Adversity to Olympic Gold

Suni Lee's Olympic journey has been a rollercoaster of triumphs and challenges. After winning the all-around gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games, she faced intense scrutiny and online harassment. Amidst this, she was diagnosed with two incurable kidney diseases in 2023, forcing her to withdraw from college

Cricket

South Africa and Afghanistan to Clash in Historic ODI Series

South Africa and Afghanistan are set to embark on a historic three-match ODI series in Sharjah from September 18 to 22. This marks the first-ever bilateral series between the two nations, a testament to the growing stature of Afghanistan cricket. The series was not initially part of the Future Tours

Cricket

Hayley Matthews Leads West Indies Women's Cricket Revival Amidst Challenges

Hayley Matthews, the captain of the West Indies Women's cricket team, acknowledges the team's recent decline but remains determined to bridge the gap with the world's top teams. Despite being ranked sixth in the T20 format, Matthews believes that the team is on the

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Norman Pritchard: The Indian or British Olympic Pioneer?

Manu Bhaker's recent Olympic success has reignited the debate surrounding Norman Pritchard, the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic medal. While Bhaker has become the second Indian to achieve this feat in a single edition, Pritchard's nationality remains a subject of controversy. Born in Kolkata

Tennis

Lily Ann Zhang Breaks Barriers, Reaches Top 16 in Paris Olympics Table Tennis

Lily Ann Zhang, a 28-year-old table tennis player from California, has made history by reaching the top 16 in women's singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Born to Chinese immigrant parents, Zhang has faced the pressure of their expectations for academic excellence and a "normal job."

Cricket

Suryakumar Yadav Joins Elite List with Fifth T20I Player of the Series Award

Suryakumar Yadav, the dynamic Indian T20I captain, has etched his name among the elite cricketers with the most Player of the Series awards in T20 Internationals. His fifth such accolade places him just behind Virat Kohli, who holds the record with six awards. Yadav now shares this distinction with Bangladesh&