Kerala Blasters FC has extended the contract of Montenegrin center-back Miloš Drinčić until 2026. The 25-year-old defender has been a key player for the club since joining in 2023, impressing with his defensive prowess, leadership, and goal-scoring ability. Drinčić’s extension is a significant boost for Kerala Blasters as they aim for success in the upcoming season.
Defending champion India seeks an unprecedented eighth Women’s Asia Cup title against a spirited Sri Lanka in the final. India’s dominance in the tournament is evident with stellar performances from batters and bowlers, while Sri Lanka relies heavily on its captain’s form. The final promises an exciting clash with India aiming for another victory and Sri Lanka looking for an upset.
India’s Ramita Jindal and Arjun Babuta narrowly missed out on a medal at the Paris Olympics, finishing sixth in the 10m air rifle mixed team event. They were just shy of the top four teams that advanced to the medal rounds.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will make history by paying a touring fee to Zimbabwe for their upcoming test match in 2024, a move aimed at promoting the competitiveness of test cricket. This marks the first time in the modern era that a host board will pay a touring fee in bilateral cricket.
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal was a surprise torchbearer at the 2024 Paris Summer Games Opening Ceremony, lighting the Olympic cauldron after receiving the torch from French football icon Zinedine Zidane. The ceremony celebrated Nadal’s dominance at the French Open with a touching tribute in the city where he has won 14 Grand Slam titles.
FC Goa, led by Manolo Marquez, is looking to add a second Durand Cup title to its trophy cabinet. After a strong ISL season, the club faces Hyderabad FC, Shillong Lajong FC, and Thibuvan Army FC in Group F of the tournament.
The Paris Olympics 2024 kicked off with a dazzling opening ceremony along the Seine River, featuring performances by Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, and artistic recreations of historical events. The ceremony was attended by prominent figures from the world of entertainment, business, and sports, including the Ambani family and Bernard Arnault.
With a record 21 shooters, India is aiming for Olympic glory in Paris. The team, including veterans like Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and newcomers like Sift Kaur Samra, will face stiff competition from 321 of the world’s best. The absence of Russian shooters due to the Ukraine war might benefit India’s chances.
Chinese teenager Shang Juncheng battled through two rain delays to defeat Max Purcell and advance to the ATP Atlanta Open semifinals. The 19-year-old will face Jordan Thompson in the semis, while Yoshihito Nishioka and the winner of Mattia Bellucci vs Arthur Rinderknech will contest the other semifinal.
The Paris 2024 Olympics opened with a rain-soaked ceremony filled with excitement, featuring performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion. Lady Gaga stunned with a rendition of ‘Mon Truc en Plumes’ while Celine Dion made a powerful comeback, closing the event with a performance of Edith Piaf’s “Hymne à l’amour”. The ceremony also included a unique torch relay featuring a hooded figure inspired by French cultural icons.
