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At just 14 years of age, Dhinidhi Desinghu has become the youngest Indian swimmer to compete at the Olympics. Hailing from Bengaluru, she represented India in the 200m freestyle event at the Paris 2024 Summer Games. Despite finishing 23rd out of 31 competitors with a time of 2:06.96,
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed bans on Ashar Zaidi, Parag Sanghavi, and Krishan Kumar Choudhary for their involvement in corrupt activities during the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 league. Zaidi, the batting coach of the Pune Devils team, has been banned for five years from all cricket activities. Sanghavi
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Vinesh Phogat's Olympic Disqualification: WFI President Demands Action Against Coaches and Support Staff India's wrestling contingent in Paris has come under fire after Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics due to weight gain. Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh has urged the
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Pakistan's Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh has been announced, with senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi retained despite calls for a significant overhaul following a disappointing T20 World Cup performance. The decision to retain the experienced trio was influenced by
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Rafael Nadal's Iconic 2005 Roland Garros Shirt Sells for Record-Breaking Price In a testament to the enduring legacy of Rafael Nadal, his iconic green-patterned Nike T-shirt from his maiden Roland Garros triumph in 2005 has fetched a record-breaking price at auction. The shirt, which has become synonymous with
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Ranjan Madugalle, a veteran match referee, has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first to officiate 400 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). This milestone was achieved during the third ODI between India and Sri Lanka at Khettarama. Madugalle's illustrious career as a match referee spans over three
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Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, has opted to bat first in the decisive third ODI against India in Colombo. The hosts, who lead the series 1-0, are aiming to secure their first bilateral ODI series victory over India since 1997. Asalanka expressed confidence in his decision to bat, citing
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The third and final ODI between India and Sri Lanka is set to commence, with the match referee Ranjan Madugalle officiating his 400th ODI. India, led by Rohit Sharma, has made two changes to their lineup, bringing in Rishabh Pant and Riyan Parag for KL Rahul and Arshdeep Singh. Sri
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Ashleigh Gardner's life took a dramatic turn after a FaceTime call during the T20 World Cup. The auction for the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) was underway, and Gardner watched in disbelief as her bid soared to INR 3.2 crore. This life-changing sum, equivalent to
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Vinesh Phogat, India's trailblazing wrestler, made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian woman to reach an Olympic wrestling final. However, her triumph was short-lived as she was disqualified from the gold-medal bout on Wednesday due to being overweight. Phogat was scheduled to face American Sarah Hildebrand
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Australia A emerged victorious in the first T20 match of India A's multiformat tour, securing a hard-fought five-run victory at Allan Border Field. Tahlia Wilson's blistering half-century (50 off 33) laid the foundation for Australia A's innings. She shared a 74-run opening stand with
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Armand Duplantis, the Swedish-American pole vaulter, has once again etched his name in the annals of sports history by breaking the world record for the ninth time. At the Stade de France in Paris, Duplantis soared over a height of 6.25 meters, surpassing his previous record of 6.24