The Indian men’s hockey team advanced to the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics 2024 after defeating Australia 3-2 in their final group stage match. They will face Great Britain on August 4th, a rematch of their historic semifinal encounter at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
The Indian men’s archery team, consisting of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Pravin Jadhav, suffered a disappointing loss to Turkey in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics. Despite receiving a first-round bye, India’s performance fell short, resulting in a 6-2 defeat.
India’s junior squash teams, both boys and girls, have secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the World Junior Squash Championships in Houston. The boys will face South Korea, while the girls will take on Malaysia. The teams’ strong performances showcase India’s rising talent in the sport.
Rafael Nadal showcased his dominant form on clay, defeating Cameron Norrie in straight sets at the Bastad Open. Nadal, a former champion in Bastad, displayed powerful hitting and secured his ninth Tour win of the year, advancing to the quarterfinals where he will face Mariano Navone.
The Netherlands and England clash in a highly anticipated quarterfinal match at Euro 2024, both seeking a place in the final. England’s shaky performances have left them needing a resurgence, while the Dutch have shown flashes of brilliance after a tough path to the last four.
Elena Rybakina, the reigning Wimbledon champion, progressed to the quarterfinals after her opponent, Anna Kalinskaya, was forced to retire due to a right forearm injury. Rybakina, the highest-ranked player remaining in the tournament, showcased her powerful serve and strong game, securing a 6-3, 3-0 victory before Kalinskaya’s withdrawal.
Jannik Sinner, the world number one, defeated Ben Shelton in a hard-fought three-set match to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Sinner’s power and precision proved too much for the young American, who despite a strong start, ultimately fell short.
Panama, riding a wave of momentum, will face a formidable challenge in the Copa America quarterfinals against a red-hot Colombia, who are unbeaten in 26 matches. The Panamanians, despite their underdog status, have shown their mettle with impressive victories over the United States and Bolivia, while Colombia boasts a 10-match winning streak that was recently snapped by a draw against Brazil. This high-stakes encounter promises an exciting clash of styles.
Panama and Colombia will face off in a crucial Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona. Despite this being their first encounter in the Copa America, the two teams have a history of 14 meetings, with Colombia boasting a dominant head-to-head record.
Panama, enjoying a fairytale run at the Copa America, faces a tough test against unbeaten Colombia in the quarter-finals. Despite being the underdogs, Panama is determined to continue its historic run and reach the semi-finals. Colombia, seeking its sixth consecutive Copa America quarter-final victory, will be looking to maintain its dominant form.
