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Wout Weghorst, the Dutch substitute striker, proved instrumental in the Netherlands’ 2-1 comeback victory over Turkey in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. His aerial prowess and physicality disrupted the Turkish defense, leading to the Dutch equalizer and ultimately, the winning goal. Weghorst’s impact highlights the significance of his role as a game-changer for the Dutch, setting up a semifinal clash against England.
India secured two titles at the Asian Doubles Squash Championships in Johor, Malaysia. Abhay Singh achieved a ‘double’ by winning both the men’s doubles and mixed doubles titles. He partnered with Velavan Senthilkumar in the men’s doubles and Joshna Chinappa in the mixed doubles, showcasing strong performances throughout the tournament.
Sai Sudharsan, the young left-handed batsman, made his Twenty20 International debut for India in the second T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare. This comes after his ODI debut in South Africa last year. He replaced Khaleel Ahmed in the playing eleven for the match.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that Rohit Sharma will continue leading the Indian cricket team in the Champions Trophy and World Test Championship final, if they qualify. Shah expressed confidence in Rohit’s leadership, aiming for victories in both tournaments.
Unbeaten American boxer Shakur Stevenson successfully defended his World Boxing Council lightweight world title with a methodical unanimous decision victory over Artem Harutyunyan in Newark, New Jersey. Stevenson, now 22-0 with 10 knockouts, showcased his dominance throughout the fight, utilizing body shots to wear down his opponent in the later rounds. The judges scored the fight 119-109, 118-110, and 116-112 in favor of Stevenson.
Bengaluru FC has brought back experienced defender Rahul Bheke on a two-year deal. Bheke previously played for the Blues from 2017 to 2021, winning the ISL and Super Cup. He returns after successful stints with Mumbai City FC, where he won the ISL Shield and ISL Cup, and also represented them in the AFC Champions League.
India’s Priyanshu Rajawat’s run at the Canada Open Super 500 badminton tournament came to an end in the semifinals after a straight-game loss to France’s Alex Lanier. Rajawat, despite a strong start, was unable to maintain the pressure and ultimately fell to Lanier, who dominated the second game.
Indian athletes Avinash Sable and Kishore Jena will compete in the Paris Diamond League on Sunday, seeking to fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, however, will not be participating in the event.
The Netherlands, led by manager Ronald Koeman, showcased their grit and passion in a 2-1 victory over Turkey in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. Koeman praised his team’s resilience and commitment, silencing critics who had questioned their effort. This victory marks the Netherlands’ first Euro semifinal appearance in 20 years, setting up a clash against England.