Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Twenty20 International cricket, bringing an end to an illustrious career in the format. The announcement came after India’s thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final.
India triumphed over South Africa in a nail-biting final at the Kingston Oval in Barbados, claiming the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 title. This victory marks India’s first T20 World Cup win in 17 years and their first global title since 2011, sparking celebrations across the nation.
Dhiraj Bommadevara won bronze in both the men’s individual recurve event and the mixed team event with Bhajan Kaur at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, Turkey. The Indian pair defeated Mexico in the mixed team event and Bommadevara later defeated Italy in the individual event. India also won gold in the women’s compound event and silver in the men’s individual event.
India’s recurve mixed team of B. Dhiraj and Ankita Bhakat secured the bronze medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, Turkey. They defeated Mexico in the bronze medal match, adding to India’s successful performance in the competition.
The Indian women’s compound archery team, consisting of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami, and Parneet Kaur, secured their third consecutive World Cup gold medal at Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, Turkey. The trio, who have remained undefeated throughout the season, dominated the final, defeating Estonia’s team by a score of 232-229. This victory follows their gold medal wins at Stage 1 in Shanghai and Stage 2 in Yecheon.
The Indian women’s compound archery team, led by Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur, secured a dominant gold medal victory at the Archery World Cup Stage-3 in Antalya, Turkey. This win marks their third consecutive gold medal in the tournament, solidifying India’s dominance in the sport.
Indian archers Dhiraj Bhakat and Ankita Bhakat advanced to the semifinals in the men’s and women’s individual recurve events at the Archery World Cup Stage-3 in Antalya, Turkey. Dhiraj will face Olympic and World Champion Kim Woojin, while Ankita will challenge top-ranked Yang Xiaolei. The Indian mixed team also secured a bronze medal match berth.
India’s recurve archery team secured a spot in the Paris Olympics, despite a disappointing performance at the World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, Turkey. The team fell short of a medal, with the men’s team exiting in the pre-quarterfinals and the women’s team losing in the bronze medal play-offs. However, their strong world rankings ensured their qualification based on the new Olympic qualification rules.
The US Men’s National Team is using the Copa America as a crucial preparation for the 2026 World Cup, seeing it as a final test against strong competition before hosting the global event on home soil. The tournament provides a platform for players to build chemistry and gain valuable experience ahead of the World Cup, with a key focus on players who will be part of the 2026 roster.
Didier Deschamps achieved a historic milestone, securing his 100th win as France manager in their opening Euro 2024 match against Austria. This victory marks a significant achievement for Deschamps, making him the most successful manager in France’s history with a single coach. His previous triumphs include the 2018 World Cup win and a decorated playing career with France.
