Amarnath Nagarajan, a former Indian basketball captain who led the country at the 1982 Asian Games and participated in the historic 1980 Moscow Olympics, has now embraced the life of a sanyasi. In this article, he reflects on his basketball journey, his experiences at the Olympics, and his transition to a spiritual life.
Barbora Krejcikova claimed her second Grand Slam title by defeating Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final. The Czech player dominated the first set but faced a strong comeback from Paolini in the second. Krejcikova ultimately prevailed in the third set, showcasing her resilience and impressive groundstrokes.
Barbora Krejcikova secured her second Grand Slam title, winning Wimbledon with a hard-fought victory over Jasmine Paolini in the final. The 28-year-old Czech overcame a challenging season marked by illness and injury to triumph in a thrilling match.
East Bengal secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over their arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Calcutta Football League’s opening derby clash. The match featured a unique twist as both teams fielded their reserve players under Indian coaches due to a recent AIFF regulation barring foreign players in domestic leagues. Young Kerala recruits, Vishnu and Thonikkara, scored for East Bengal while Suhail Bhat pulled one back for Mohun Bagan late in the game.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s blistering 93* and Shubman Gill’s composed 58* guided India to a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the fourth T20I, securing an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series. Jaiswal’s aggressive batting and Gill’s steady innings made light work of the 153-run target, showcasing the duo’s potential as the future of Indian batting.
As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, we look back at the inspiring stories of American Olympians Jesse Owens, Wilma Rudolph, and Kerri Strug. Their journeys remind us to stand strong against opposition, never give up, and not let the fear of failure define us.
Delhi Capitals have announced the departure of head coach Ricky Ponting after seven seasons. Ponting, a two-time World Cup-winning captain for Australia, guided the team to their first IPL final in 2021 but struggled to replicate that success in recent years.
Diede de Groot claimed her 15th consecutive Grand Slam title by winning the women’s wheelchair singles final at Wimbledon, defeating fellow Dutchwoman Aniek van Koot. This victory marks her sixth Wimbledon singles title and extends her record streak of major titles to 23.
USA men’s basketball head coach Steve Kerr downplayed Kevin Durant’s calf injury, assuring reporters that the team isn’t considering any roster changes. The ‘super-team’ assembled for the Paris Games, including LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Anthony Davis, is focused on its upcoming exhibition games and the Olympics. Kerr also expressed confidence in Joel Embiid’s ability to adjust to the intensity of the competition.
The schedule for India’s tour of Sri Lanka has been revised, with the T20I series starting a day later on July 27 and the ODI series beginning on August 2. The adjustments affect the dates of all six matches, with the series concluding on August 7.
