North Korean athletes, led by their culture and sports minister, have departed for the Paris Olympics. This marks their return to the summer Games after an eight-year absence. Approximately 16 athletes are expected to compete in various events, including boxing and table tennis.
Indian tennis legends Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj were inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. Paes’s most cherished possession, his 1996 Atlanta Olympics bronze medal, is now on display at the museum. Amritraj, inducted in the contributor category, spoke about the importance of sport in unifying the world.
Kavem Hodge smashed his first Test century as West Indies mounted a spirited fightback against England in the second Test at Trent Bridge. Despite England’s early dominance, Hodge’s 120 and a crucial 175-run partnership with Alick Athanaze (82) helped West Indies close the gap, leaving the hosts with a 65-run deficit at the end of day two.
The Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 kicks off with a Group B clash between Malaysia and Thailand. Both teams qualified after topping their groups in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup. The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has dismissed speculation linking him to the England head coach position, stating his commitment to the club and his desire to win a trophy with them. The FA has officially advertised the England job, seeking a candidate with significant experience in English football and the ability to lead the team to a major tournament win.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is looking for a new head coach for the Indian national team, prioritizing candidates who can deliver results. A total of 291 applications were received, with 17 shortlisted, including Indian and foreign coaches. The new coach will face important assignments, including a tri-nation tournament in October, and is expected to help Indian players gain international exposure.
Dominant India, aiming to secure their spot in the semifinals of the Women’s Asia Cup, will face a tough challenge from the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. While India cruised to a comfortable victory over Pakistan in their opening match, the UAE will be looking for an upset to disrupt the defending champions’ progress.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected requests for No Objection Certificates from Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi to participate in the Global T20 League, citing a busy international calendar. The decision was made to manage the workload of the players who are expected to be heavily involved in upcoming international matches.
Chris Eubanks, the American ranked 128th, overcame a tough third set against Aleksandar Vukic to advance to the semifinals of the ATP Hall of Fame Open. He will now face Marcos Giron in an all-American clash. Meanwhile, Reilly Opelka, ranked 1,188th, will face Alex Michelsen in the other semifinal.
India’s junior squash teams made a strong statement at the World Junior Squash Championships in Houston. Both the boys and girls teams secured victories, with the boys topping their group and the girls advancing to the quarterfinal.
