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Consider MMA fighters also for national sports awards, urges Ritu Phogat
"We also play for our nation… we also represent India," Ritu told IANS. "And I am not demanding anything here for myself, but it is for the youngsters who are opting for a career in this sport. Bollywood celebrities are following this sport. Some movies are also made.Ritu has stormed into the semi-finals of Atomic Weight Grand Prix of One Championship in Singapore. She defeated China's World No. 2 Meng Bo.
Watch Video | Historic win for Team India at Oval, Men in Blue beat hosts 157 runs
After some fantastic bowling from Indian bowlers, especially Jaspreet Bumara who bowled a magical spell of reverse bowling, the blues managed to clinch the match, getting a 2-1 series lead. Rohit Sharma was named as the man of the match.
Do not miss: BCCI shares 'unseen visuals' from dressing room after Oval win
India registered a thumping 157-run victory over the hosts to win their first match at the ground in 50 years. "From the dressing room, we get you unseen visuals & reactions post an epic win from #TeamIndia at The Oval," BCCI wrote while sharing a video. The players and supporting staff were seen hugging and cheering following the win.
Badminton gold medallist Krishna wanted to be a cricketer
Nagar said that he liked playing cricket since his early days, however, later he realised that badminton can be another option to make a mark and hence he made a grip on his racket and started training hard. My friends and family supported me and it inspired me to take new leaps, he added.
It's disappointing and frustrating, says Joe Root
The hosts suffered a 157-run thrashing by India to go 1-2 down ahead of Friday's fifth and final Test in Manchester. Openers Rory Burns and Haseeb Hameed each made a half-century, but of the rest only Root passed 20 - before he was bowled for the second time in the game by Shardul Thakur.
Despite missing medal at Games, women's hockey has bright future: Salima Tete
India gave a tough fight to some of the top teams in the world at the Olympics and made history when they defeated three-time Olympic champions Australia 1-0 in the quarterfinal and played in their first-ever Olympic semifinal against Argentina. "Our performance in Tokyo is slowly starting to sink in now."
FIFA to analyse official reports after Brazil-Argentina match suspended
Sunday's clash at Sao Paulo's Corinthians Arena was called off shortly after kick off when Brazilian health officials walked onto the pitch to object to the participation of three Argentine players for allegedly breaching COVID-19 protocols. It was unclear if the match would be rescheduled or whether either team would be sanctioned with a forfeit.
Clever use of Jadeja one of the reasons for India's scintillating win: Hussain
India pulled off the fourth-Test win against the hosts on Monday evening -- only their second-ever at The Oval and first at the venue after 1971 -- to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series. This is also only the second time in history -- after 1986 -- that India have won two Tests on one tour of England.
Djokovic secures QF berth, on course for calendar-year Grand Slam
Djokovic extended his unbeaten ATP head-to-head against Americans at their home Slam to 11-0 and his winning streak against Americans overall to 21. The Serb, who has won all three majors this year -- Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon -- is just nine more sets away from completing the calendar-year Grand Slam.
Online Chess Olympiad: India hope to defend title against class field
"We have a good mix of experience and youth. We hope to do well and are fairly confident of our prospects," said Anand, while addressing a packed press conference in Chennai on Monday. Victory in the tournament will ensure the country its second successive gold medal in the prestigious tournament.
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