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India’s Olympic odyssey: From 1912 Stockholm discussions to bidding for 2036
India eventually participated in the 1920 Games and, under the patronage of Sir Dorab Tata, sent a handful of athletes to the 1924 Games in Paris. While these athletes did reasonably well, none were in contention for a medal. The first medal, a gold, was won at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. It was during this tour that Dhyan Chand established himself as the premier star of Indian hockey. For Chand, an enlisted sepoy in the Army and a man not born into privilege, the opportunity to represent India was an unexpected windfall.
Like a true blockbuster, Euro 2024 has everything – action, emotion, comedy, drama, gastronomy, and goals
Before Georgia and Turkey could serve one of the most impressive displays of this Euro, their fans chose to set the intensity at high – throwing punches and objects at each other in a fullblown fight. The emotions ran high somewhere in Western Poland too, as the gathered Turks and Georgians decided to take it beyond the final whistle. It was furniture, bottles, and more, when almost 150 English and Serbian fans met at a resto pub before their match.
Why WV Raman's credentials also deserve attention for head coach’s job
Raman played 11 Tests and 27 ODIs but it is not on the back of this that he is the best candidate for the job. After all, cricket is littered with examples of players with glittering playing records who did not come good as coaches. Equally, there are those who did not play as much as they should have — and this is certainly true of Raman — who have the ability to get the best out of players.
Hardik, Kuldeep sparkle as India outclass Bangladesh by 50 runs, move closer to semis
India's dominant performance led by Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav secured a crucial victory over Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup Super 8 game. The team's strong batting display and effective bowling efforts set them on course for a semifinals berth, with a challenging fixture against Australia up next.
Soccer: Finally, a Euro Cup for a whole continent
The first week of Euro 2024, though, has suggested not only that the gap can be closed — even if only by a little — but that doing so is in the interests of both this tournament and European soccer as a whole. The European Championship is better when it feels like it is truly representative of the continent, when those emissaries of soccer’s other world have come in from the cold.
Tennis player Sumit Nagal confirms his Paris Olympics qualification
Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal has officially qualified for the men's singles event of the upcoming Paris Olympics, marking his second stint in the Olympics after qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Games. Nagal, who previously qualified for the Tokyo Games, is excited to put his best foot forward. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) paired him with Rohan Bopanna for the men's doubles event.
India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup: Check weather and pitch conditions in Antigua, Dream 11 prediction
India and Bangladesh are set to face each other in their second Super Eight stage match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Saturday. India has secured a 47-run victory over Afghanistan in their first Super Eight game in Barbados and now faces the challenge of excelling in Antigua, where scores of 150 and above have been recorded four times.
T20 World Cup: England eye massive win over USA to stay alive in semifinal race
Defending champions England must rely on their power hitters to secure a crucial victory against a demoralised USA in their final Super 8 match at the T20 World Cup to stay in contention for a semifinal spot. This comes after a narrow loss to South Africa. With the group wide open, England needs a big win to boost their net run-rate, while USA faces an uphill battle needing a victory and favorable results to advance.
Indian women archers grab hat-trick of World Cup gold medals; Priyansh bags silver
Indian compound women's archery team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami, and Parneet Kaur secured a hattrick of World Cup gold medals by defeating Estonia in the third stage. The Indian male compound archer Priyansh is competing for a bronze, while Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara are in the hunt for medals in the recurve section.
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India women eye ODI series clean sweep against South Africa
India is leading the ODI series against South Africa 2-0. The series has seen India facing challenges, from a tough start in the first match to a strong comeback in the second. Smriti Mandhana's exceptional batting has been a highlight, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's return to form is a positive. South Africa aims to win the final match for crucial ICC Women's ODI Championship points.
Hope blasts West Indies to crucial win over USA
West Indies dominated the USA in a T20 World Cup Super Eights match, with Shai Hope's unbeaten 82 leading them to a nine-wicket victory with 9.1 overs to spare. The West Indies bowled out the USA for 128 and chased down the target in just 10.5 overs. Hope's aggressive batting, including eight sixes, powered the West Indies to victory. The win keeps West Indies in contention for a semi-final spot, while the USA faces elimination. Roston Chase and Andre Russell also contributed with the ball for West Indies.
"Very unfair... it is not right": Gautam Gambhir urges ICC to scrap two new-ball rule
Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has called for the removal of the two new-ball rule in white-ball cricket, implemented by the ICC in 2011. Gambhir believes this rule unfairly disadvantages finger-spinners by reducing their impact and opportunities in the game. He emphasized the need for an equal platform for all players to showcase their talents and urged the ICC to reconsider the rule to restore the balance between bat and ball.
Gautam Gambhir on possibility of becoming India team's head coach: 'Just finished a brilliant journey...'
West Bengal: On being asked about the possibility of becoming the next head coach of India, Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir said, "I don’t see that far ahead. You are grilling me, asking me all tough questions. It is difficult to answer right now. All I can say right now is that I am happy being here, just finished a brilliant journey let’s enjoy that. I am in a very happy space right now."
"I don't see...": Gautam Gambhir addresses his future as potential India head coach
Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir addressed his potential future as the head coach of the men's national team, stating that he is content with his current role and not looking far ahead. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering candidates for the head coach position as Rahul Dravid's tenure concludes after the T20 World Cup 2024. Gambhir, who has expressed interest in coaching the national team, recently led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title as team mentor. He emphasized equal treatment and respect for all team members as key to success.
The 'Mes-si!' chants started more than an hour before Copa America opener, and he sets up both goals
Lionel Messi set up both goals on a night he played in his record 35th Copa America match. His pass led to Julian Alvarez's goal in the 49th minute and he extended his tournament assists record to 18 when he fed Lautaro Martinez in the 89th.
