Dandu Laxmi Siri, a promising young tennis player, is making strides in the under-18 category, climbing the ranks to become India’s No. 2. Under the guidance of Sania Mirza’s father, Imran Mirza, at the Sania Mirza Tennis Academy (SMTA), Laxmi Siri has shown remarkable progress and dedication, earning the attention of Sania Mirza herself. Her impressive performances and unwavering determination are paving the way for a successful professional career.
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa missed out on another winning opportunity, settling for a draw against American Wesley So in the fifth round of the Superbet Classic. Despite promising positions, none of the five matches produced a decisive result, leaving Fabiano Caruana in the lead with 3.5 points.
Experienced Italian referee Daniele Orsato has been appointed to officiate the crucial Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Slovenia in Frankfurt. Orsato, known for his role in high-profile matches like the 2020 Champions League final and the 2022 World Cup semifinal, will be assisted by fellow Italians Ciro Carbone and Alessandro Giallatini, with Massimiliano Irrati serving as the VAR referee.
South Africa’s women’s cricket team achieved a historic milestone during the one-off Test against India in Chennai. They surpassed their previous highest Test score, smashing a record total thanks to centuries from Sune Luus and Laura Wolvaardt.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that senior players will likely feature in the Champions Trophy and World Test Championship final if India qualifies. He also stated that the decision on Hardik Pandya’s potential T20 captaincy will be solely decided by the selectors.
Marina Bay Golf Course, Singapore’s first 18-hole public golf course, has closed its doors after its land lease expired. While this marks the end of an era for the course, NTUC Club, its owner and operator, remains committed to making golf accessible and affordable through its estate-less golf club, My Golf Kaki (MGK). The club is expanding its offerings and partnering with the Singapore Golf Association (SGA) to ensure golf remains inclusive for all Singaporeans.
Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, will face a tough test against Slovenia in the Euro 2024 Round of 16. Despite topping their group, Portugal’s recent form has raised concerns, while Slovenia’s defensive approach and counter-attacking style could pose a threat.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is still unsure about his participation in the singles tournament, despite improving after back surgery. He plans to make a decision on Monday evening after physical testing, aiming for one last Wimbledon appearance before potentially ending his career.
Legendary music composer and singer AR Rahman paid tribute to Team India’s T20 World Cup victory by releasing a celebratory video of his song ‘Team India Hain Hum’. The Oscar-winning singer expressed his joy for the team’s triumph, which ended a 17-year wait for the trophy.
Karolina Muchova, a 2023 French Open finalist and U.S. Open semifinalist, makes her return to Wimbledon after a 10-month absence due to wrist surgery. Despite the doubts that crept in during her recovery, Muchova is focused on a gradual comeback, aiming to rediscover her form and build upon her previous successes.
