Jamaica’s reigning world champion Shericka Jackson has withdrawn from the 200m race at the Paris Olympics due to an injury. This comes just weeks after she sustained the injury during a tune-up meet in Hungary. Jackson’s withdrawal follows the announcement of Shelly-Anne Fraser-Pryce’s pullout from the women’s 100m due to injury, further impacting Jamaica’s Olympic hopes.
Spanish badminton star Carolina Marin was forced to withdraw from her women’s singles semifinal match at the Paris 2024 Olympics after suffering a right knee injury. The three-time world champion and 2016 Olympic gold medalist was leading in the second game when she injured her knee. This marks another instance of a major injury impacting the tournament, following similar incidents in previous Olympics.
Sri Lanka suffered a blow ahead of the second ODI against India as star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out of the series with a left hamstring injury. This adds to Sri Lanka’s injury woes, with several key players already missing the white-ball matches against India.
Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Tigres on Saturday due to a right ankle ligament injury sustained in the Copa America final. Despite improvement, Messi has not yet rejoined training and is still recovering. Inter Miami has been successful without Messi, winning seven of eight matches in his absence.
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur has pulled out of the men’s singles competition at the Paris Olympics, citing his ongoing recovery from a hip injury sustained at Wimbledon. Despite his withdrawal, de Minaur will still compete in the doubles alongside Alexei Popyrin.
Rafael Nadal practiced with doubles partner Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros, raising questions about his fitness ahead of the Olympic tennis competition. Nadal, dealing with a thigh injury, is scheduled to play doubles with Alcaraz on Saturday, but his participation in singles remains uncertain.
Danish tennis player Holger Rune has pulled out of the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a persistent wrist injury. The 21-year-old, ranked 16th in the world, was looking forward to making his Olympic debut but has been struggling with the injury throughout the clay and grass seasons. This adds to a growing list of withdrawals from the tennis competition, including world number one Jannik Sinner and other notable players.
Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of the upcoming white-ball series against India due to an injury. The 32-year-old has been plagued with injuries throughout his career and will be replaced by another player. The news comes as India’s new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, prepares for his first assignment.
Canadian decathlete Pierce LePage, the reigning world champion, has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to a herniated disc in his back that requires surgery. LePage, who was aiming for his first Olympic medal, made the announcement in a video on Instagram, expressing his disappointment but prioritizing his long-term health and future competitions.
Lionel Messi was forced to leave the Copa America match against Colombia in the 66th minute due to an ankle injury. The Argentine star, who has been battling ankle pain throughout the tournament, was seen in tears as he was substituted, throwing his boot in frustration. This injury raises concerns for Argentina’s chances in the tournament.
