Cricket

India Opt to Bowl First in Must-Win T20I Against Sri Lanka

India Opt to Bowl First in Second T20I Against Sri Lanka After a 45-minute delay due to intermittent rain, India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. The start of the match was pushed back to 7.

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Palestinian Swimmer Makes Statement at Olympics, Despite Adversity

Yazan Al Bawwab, a 24-year-old Palestinian swimmer, made a powerful statement at the Paris Games by representing his homeland, despite its lack of basic amenities like food and water. His sole Olympic race, the 100 meters backstroke, lasted less than a minute, but his presence in the water carried a

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Indian Women's Archery Team Stumbles in Paris Olympics Quarterfinals

Indian Women's Archery Team Suffers Quarterfinal Heartbreak at Paris Olympics The Indian women's archery team's Olympic dreams were shattered on Sunday as they succumbed to a disappointing 0-6 defeat against the Netherlands in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. The trio of Ankita Bhakat,

Tennis

Indian Table Tennis Veterans Exit Olympics, Manika Batra Advances

Indian table tennis veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal's Olympic journey came to an abrupt end in the men's singles competition, while star woman player Manika Batra made a strong start to her campaign in Paris. Kamal, 42, suffered a disappointing 2-4 (12-10 9-11 6-11 7-11 11-8 10-12)

Cricket

Sri Lanka Stuns India to Claim Historic Women's T20 Asia Cup Title

Sri Lanka's women's cricket team made history on July 28th by capturing their first-ever Women's T20 Asia Cup title. The triumph was a testament to the team's resilience and determination, as they overcame a formidable Indian side in the final. Chasing a

Tennis

Rafael Nadal to Play Singles at Paris Olympics, Faces Fucsovics in First Round

Rafael Nadal, the legendary Spanish tennis star, has decided to participate in the singles event at the Paris Olympics. The 38-year-old Nadal, who has been battling injuries in recent seasons, will face Marton Fucsovics of Hungary in the first round on Sunday. Nadal's decision to play singles comes

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Simone Biles Triumphs in Paris, Overcoming Injury to Post Top Score

Simone Biles, the legendary gymnast, has made a triumphant return to the Olympics in Paris, overcoming a minor calf injury to post the top score in the all-around competition. This performance marks a stark contrast to her experience in Tokyo three years ago, where she withdrew from multiple finals due

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Ireland Seal Historic Test Victory Over Zimbabwe

Ireland's historic Test victory over Zimbabwe was sealed on the fourth day at Belfast, marking their first home Test win and their second consecutive Test triumph. After being reduced to 21 for 5 on the third evening, Ireland's Lorcan Tucker and Andy McBrine staged a remarkable

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West Indies Take Lead in Final Test Against England

West Indies have taken a slender lead over England in the final Test at Edgbaston, thanks to half-centuries from Mikyle Louis and Kavem Hodge. Resuming on a precarious 33 for 2, West Indies lost Alick Athanaze early on to Shoaib Bashir. However, Louis and Hodge steadied the innings with a

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Ramita Jindal Qualifies for 10m Air Rifle Final, Valarivan Suffers Heartbreak

Indian shooter Ramita Jindal has secured a spot in the final of the women's 10m air rifle event at the ongoing Paris Olympics, while her compatriot Elavenil Valarivan faced disappointment once again. Jindal, who started the event strongly, finished in fifth place with a score of 631.5.

Cricket

India Bat First in Women's Asia Cup Final Against Sri Lanka

India Elects to Bat First in Women's Asia Cup Final Against Sri Lanka In the highly anticipated final of the Women's Asia Cup 2024, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur opted to bat first after winning the toss against Sri Lanka in Dambulla on Sunday. The decision was

Badminton

PV Sindhu Begins Paris Olympics Campaign with Dominant Win

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu kicked off her Paris Olympics campaign with a dominant straight-games victory over Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq in the women's singles group stage match on Sunday. The gulf in class between the two players was evident as Sindhu, aiming for a third Olympic

Cricket

India vs Sri Lanka to Clash in Women's Asia Cup Final

India vs Sri Lanka: Women's Asia Cup Final Set for Sunday Showdown The stage is set for an enthralling final in the Women's Asia Cup 2024 as India and Sri Lanka prepare to battle it out for the coveted title on Sunday, July 28. Both teams

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USA Cricket Appoints Johnathan Atkeison as CEO to Avoid ICC Disqualification

USA Cricket (USAC) has appointed Johnathan Atkeison as its new CEO, a move that fulfills one of two critical requirements set by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to avoid disqualification as an ICC Associate member. The ICC had earlier placed USAC "on notice" for not having a fit-for-purpose

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Indian Athletes Disappointed with Paris Games Uniforms

Indian Athletes Face Uniform Disappointment at Paris Games As the Indian contingent embarks on its quest for medals at the Paris Games, a disheartening issue has emerged off the field. Several athletes have expressed disappointment over the quality of dresses and attires provided for them. Former badminton star Jwala Gutta

Cricket

Suryakumar Yadav: A Bowlers' Captain Empowering India's T20I Team

India's newly appointed T20I skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, has earned praise from all-rounder Axar Patel for his leadership style. Patel described Yadav as a "bowlers' captain" who empowers his bowlers to execute their plans with confidence. In the recently concluded first T20I against Sri Lanka, Patel

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India-Sri Lanka Series Crucial for Young Players, Says Jayasuriya

Sanath Jayasuriya: India-Sri Lanka Series Holds 'Massive Importance' for Young Players With the ongoing Olympic Games capturing the attention of sports enthusiasts, the India-Sri Lanka limited-overs series has received relatively less fanfare. However, Sri Lanka's interim head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, believes the series carries significant value

Football

European Giants Clash in Pre-Season Friendlies: AC Milan, Arsenal Triumph

AC Milan and Arsenal Triumph in Pre-Season Friendlies In a series of pre-season tune-ups, European football giants AC Milan and Arsenal emerged victorious in their respective matches against Manchester City and Manchester United. AC Milan vs. Manchester City At Yankee Stadium in New York, AC Milan overcame English Premier League

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IPL Mega Auction: BCCI and Franchises to Discuss Retentions, RTM, and 'Impact Player' Rule

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the ten Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners will convene on July 31 to discuss crucial matters ahead of the mega auction for the 2025 season. Retention and Right to Match (RTM) Options: One of the primary topics on the

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Nigerian Boxer Suspended from Paris Olympics for Doping Violation

Nigerian boxer Cynthia Temitayo Ogunsemilore's Olympic dreams have been shattered after she was suspended for violating anti-doping regulations. The International Testing Agency (ITA) announced on Saturday that a sample collected from Ogunsemilore on Thursday, a day before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, tested positive for furosemide, a banned

Cricket

India Dominate Sri Lanka in T20I Opener Under New Leadership

Team India's new era under captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir commenced with a resounding 43-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening T20I of the three-match series in Pallekele. India, batting first, amassed a formidable 213 for 7, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the charge with

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Equestrian Scandal Sparks Animal Welfare Debate at Paris Olympics

The recent scandal involving three-time Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin has ignited a heated debate on animal welfare in equestrian sports. The video, which showed Dujardin repeatedly whipping a horse during training, has shocked riders and animal rights activists alike. American rider Boyd Martin, a four-time Olympian, expressed his horror

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Triathlon Training Canceled at Paris Olympics Due to Seine River Pollution

Paris Olympics Triathlon Training Canceled Due to Seine River Pollution The inaugural training session for triathletes at the Paris Olympics was abruptly canceled on Sunday due to concerns over water quality in the River Seine. Following a meeting and water quality tests, organizers from Paris 2024 and World Triathlon jointly

Football

Argentina Rebounds, Spain and Japan Advance in Olympic Football

Argentina's Olympic football campaign got back on track with a 3-1 victory over Iraq on Saturday, while Spain and Japan became the first teams to secure quarter-final berths. After a chaotic opening defeat to Morocco, Argentina bounced back in Lyon with goals from Thiago Almada, Luciano Gondou, and

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Manu Bhaker Makes History, Reaches Olympic Shooting Final

Manu Bhaker, India's shooting prodigy, has made history by becoming the first Indian female shooter to reach the final of an individual shooting event at the Olympic Games. Three years after the heartbreak of Tokyo, Bhaker produced a supremely confident performance to qualify for the women's