Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz says he has recovered from a disappointing loss at Queen’s Club and is prepared to begin his title defense on Monday. The 21-year-old Spaniard has focused on adapting his game to grass in the days since his defeat, and is confident in his readiness for the tournament.
The Tour de France kicks off in Florence, Italy, with Tadej Pogacar targeting a historic Giro-Tour double while defending champion Jonas Vingegaard seeks a third consecutive title. The race features a grueling 3,498-kilometer route, with intense competition expected from the top contenders, including Primoz Roglic and Remco Evenepoel.
The Wimbledon 2024 main draw ceremony for singles will be held on June 28th, followed by the doubles draw ceremony. The tournament, which boasts a record prize money of 50 million pounds, is set to begin on July 1st and conclude on July 14th.
June 27 promises a packed schedule of events, ranging from a presidential address to the launch of a new Silver ETF and an exciting cricket semi-final. Read on for a comprehensive list of notable happenings across India and the world.
Paramount+ has a packed schedule for July 2024, with new shows and movies for all ages. Highlights include the return of ‘Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years,’ the premiere of the Melissa Etheridge docuseries ‘I’m Not Broken,’ and the Jessica Chastain-led thriller ‘Memory.’ There’s also a vast library of films, from classics like ‘Die Hard’ to more recent titles like ‘Zero Dark Thirty.’ Sports fans will be entertained with coverage of the WNBA, PGA Tour, and more.
Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev has been unanimously elected as the new president of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). Known for his love of golf, Kapil Dev aims to elevate the sport and bring in more sponsorships, highlighting his long-standing passion and commitment to the game.
India’s junior badminton team is set to compete in the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2024 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The team, led by Tanvi Sharma and other rising stars, will aim for a podium finish. The squad has undergone intensive training and will face strong competition, including the host nation Indonesia. The individual championship will follow the team event. Meanwhile, Indian squash players have begun their campaigns at the Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Islamabad.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is set to introduce medical health insurance and a pension scheme for all former Olympians. This initiative, proposed by IOA president PT Usha, aims to support the well-being of athletes who have represented India on the global stage. The move comes after Usha witnessed the financial struggles of former Olympian Limba Ram, who suffered a brain stroke and required financial assistance.
Rugby Sevens returns to the Olympic stage in Paris with a thrilling mix of speed, strategy, and athleticism. From its roots in medieval times to its modern Olympic resurgence, we explore the history of the sport, the key players to watch, and the upcoming tournament schedule.
India is actively pursuing a bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games and plans to lobby for the inclusion of indigenous sports like yoga, kho kho, and kabaddi. The Sports Authority of India’s Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has identified six disciplines for potential inclusion, with the goal of boosting India’s medal count. The inclusion of these sports would require significant efforts to develop a global base and meet IOC requirements.
