Italy’s Jasmine Paolini overcame a shaky start and a valiant effort from Donna Vekic to reach her first Wimbledon final, becoming the first Italian woman to achieve this feat. Paolini, who won the French Open final last month, fought back from a set down and won a dramatic tie-breaker in the third set to secure her victory. She will face either Elena Rybakina or Barbora Krejcikova in the final on Saturday.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman expressed gratitude to his team and supporters after their Euro 2024 semi-final loss to England. He praised the team’s effort and the passionate support from fans, highlighting the team’s return to prominence on the international stage.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved multiple proposals for equipment assistance to Indian athletes and Para athletes as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. This includes support for training camps, equipment procurement, and inclusion in the TOPS Core group.
Aarav Chawla overcame a slow start to defeat top seed Rian Sharma in a thrilling quarterfinal match at the HPCL Mittal AITA National series junior tennis tournament. In the girls’ section, Sherry Sharma also advanced to the semifinals.
The 33rd Summer Olympics will be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11, marking the third time the French capital has hosted the Games. India, riding high on its best-ever performance at Tokyo 2020, is aiming for even greater success in Paris. The article highlights India’s historical performance, particularly the dominance of the men’s field hockey team.
Formula 1 has confirmed the 2025 race calendar, which includes six sprint races. Austin and Miami will continue to host sprint events, while Belgium replaces Austria. The schedule also includes sprint races in Brazil, China, and Qatar.
India will face Sri Lanka in a white-ball series this month, with T20Is in Pallekele and ODIs in Colombo. The tour marks Gautam Gambhir’s debut as head coach, while Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul are likely to lead the respective teams. Several senior players are expected to be rested.
The Durand Cup 2024, the prestigious Indian football tournament, is set to kick off later this month. The draw has thrown up a highly anticipated group stage clash between Kolkata giants East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
Michael Morkov, a veteran cyclist and Olympic gold medalist, has withdrawn from the Tour de France after testing positive for COVID-19. The 39-year-old Dane, who is retiring at the end of the year, was set to compete in the Paris Games but will now focus on recovering from the virus.
The Wimbledon women’s singles semifinals are set for a thrilling clash of styles. Top seed Elena Rybakina faces a tough test against former French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova, while in-form Italian Jasmine Paolini takes on experienced Croatian Donna Vekic.
