Anshu Malik, a strong medal contender for India at the Paris Olympics, has sustained a shoulder strain during training. The 22-year-old wrestler, who recently won silver at the Budapest Ranking Series, has undergone an MRI and is currently undergoing light training. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is awaiting a status report on her condition.
Get ready for the exciting clash between Spain and Georgia in the Euro 2024 round of 16! Find out where and when to watch the match live on TV and online.
Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard showcased their dominance in the Tour de France’s opening stages, with Pogacar taking the yellow jersey after a powerful attack. Kevin Vauquelin, a French rider, secured his first Grand Tour stage victory, adding to the French success in the opening stages. The race continues in Italy, featuring challenging climbs and a captivating battle for the overall lead.
Tejas Shirse, despite narrowly missing the Olympic standard, set a new meet record in the 110m hurdles at the 63rd Inter-State Athletics Championships. Sahil Silwal claimed gold in the men’s javelin throw with a personal best, while a surprise inclusion, Kiran Pahal, helped the Indian mixed 4x400m relay team break the national record.
With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from T20Is, India is on the hunt for a new captain in the shortest format. Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah are among the frontrunners, but the team management might also consider Rishabh Pant or Shubman Gill as potential successors. This article explores the strengths and weaknesses of each contender and analyzes who is best suited to lead India into the next T20 World Cup cycle.
England’s Euro 2024 campaign hit a snag in the round of 16 against Slovakia, with a controversial VAR decision denying them an early goal. Ivan Schranz put Slovakia ahead with his third goal of the tournament, while England struggled to create chances, failing to register a shot on target in the first half.
Rohit Sharma, the elegant batsman and captain extraordinaire, has bid farewell to the T20I format after a glorious 17-year journey. His contributions extend beyond his batting brilliance, as he shaped India’s fearless approach and guided them to a World Cup victory. While his journey in the shortest format comes to an end, Rohit remains focused on achieving more in the other formats.
An Indian quartet set a new national record in the 4x400m mixed relay at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Panchkula, but the time was not enough to secure a spot at the Paris Olympics through the world rankings. The team required a time under 3:11.88s to qualify, falling just short of the mark.
England captain Harry Kane has become the English player with the most competitive appearances for the national team after starting in their Euro 2024 round of 16 clash against Slovakia. Kane surpassed the record held by former goalkeeper Peter Shilton, making his 79th appearance for the Three Lions.
India’s junior badminton team secured their spot in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championship in Indonesia, while Vaidehi Chaudhary clinched her third singles title in the USD 25,000 ITF women’s tennis tournament in Taipei. Other Indian players also made their mark in various international tennis tournaments.
