Tennis
Sebastian Korda, the American tennis star, will face Jordan Thompson of Australia in the quarterfinals of the Washington D.C. Open on Friday, August 2. Korda advanced to this stage after a fortunate victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis, while Thompson has been in impressive form throughout 2024. Korda's victory
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Indian men's hockey team made history at the Tokyo Olympics by defeating Australia 3-2 in a thrilling Group B encounter on August 2, marking their first Olympic victory over the Aussies in 52 years. The match began with India dominating the proceedings, with Abhishek scoring a brilliant field
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Indian Athletes Receive Portable ACs to Combat Paris Heat Indian athletes competing at the Paris Olympic Games have been provided with 40 portable air conditioners by the country's sports ministry to alleviate the discomfort caused by soaring temperatures and inadequate cooling in their rooms at the Olympic Village.
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From the depths of Afghanistan's oppressive regime, Fariba Hashimi and her sister Yulduz emerged as beacons of resilience and determination. Their journey, marked by secret cycling races and the indomitable spirit to defy societal norms, culminated in their escape from the Taliban and the pursuit of their Olympic
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Indian rower Balraj Panwar's Olympic debut came to an end with a fifth-place finish in the men's singles sculls final D at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Panwar clocked 7:02.37 to rank fifth in the classification event, finishing 23rd overall. Panwar's journey to
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Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker, aiming for an unprecedented hat-trick of Olympic medals, delivered a stellar performance in the 25m sports pistol event at the ongoing Chateauroux Shooting World Cup on Friday. The 22-year-old sharpshooter, who has already secured two bronze medals in the 10m women's air pistol
Cricket
Virender Sehwag, the legendary Indian Test opener, has endorsed the idea of youngsters starting their cricket careers with T20 cricket, provided it helps them develop an aggressive mindset that can enhance their Test performances. Speaking at the launch of the inaugural Delhi Premier League (DPL), Sehwag acknowledged the allure and
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Indian Cricket Team Honors Late Anshuman Gaekwad with Black Armbands The Indian cricket team paid a heartfelt tribute to former batsman and coach Anshuman Gaekwad, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71, by wearing black armbands during the opening ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka
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Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, convicted of child rape in 2016, has faced intense backlash from spectators during his first two matches at the Paris Olympic Games. The 29-year-old Dutch athlete was met with loud boos each time he served the ball, reflecting the public's outrage
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Atlys CEO Mohak Nahta's recent LinkedIn post has sparked excitement among Indians and visa seekers alike. In a bold move, Nahta pledged to provide free visas to all users if Neeraj Chopra, India's Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw, wins gold again at the 2024 Paris
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Pakistan's Usama Mir Dismissed in Bizarre Hit Wicket Incident in The Hundred In an extraordinary turn of events, Pakistan's Usama Mir became the victim of an unusual hit wicket dismissal during a The Hundred Men's match between Manchester Originals and Southern Brave at the
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Team India's emphatic 3-0 T20 series sweep against Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone under the leadership of new head coach Gautam Gambhir. The victory was not only a testament to the team's talent but also highlighted a crucial change in team dynamics. Suryakumar Yadav, who