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PM Modi Advises Paris-bound Athletes to Stay Calm and Sleep Well, Requests Homemade 'Churma' from Neeraj
Having nursed an adductor niggle over the past months, he expressed a one-track objective in arriving in Paris "fully fit" to defend his Olympic gold in javelin throw from Tokyo. He told the PM, "We are now training in Germany, and it is going very well. This time I am playing in less competitions because on and off I am suffering from an injury. But now it is a lot better, a few days back I played a competition in Finland and that was pretty good."
We’re all champions! All 1.4 billion of us: Hardik Pandya Shares Celebratory Parade Video with Fans
In a deeply emotional message accompanying the video, Pandya expressed gratitude, proclaiming, "all 1.4 billion of us" He extended heartfelt thanks to cricket aficionados for their unwavering support, emphasizing that their fervor fuels the players' dedication to celebrating alongside them.
Wimbledon 2024: Djokovic Overcomes Fearnley Challenge, Shelton Endures Another Five-Set Thriller
Two places below, but not less physical, was Ben Shelton, who battled from behind to qualify past Lloyd Harris in a brutal five-setter. Shelton fought hard against all odds to win 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(10-7) in a tussle that lasted three hours, fourteen minutes.
Star-Studded Lineup: Sinner, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Nadal Lead Men's Draw; Swiatek and Gauff Highlight Women's Singles at Paris Olympics
It is the only nation on the women's side to boast two players in the top ten of the singles rankings, with No.5-ranked competitor Jessica Pegula and the young Coco Gauff. Other such nations include Poland and Italy, with one male and one female in the singles top ten, according to current rankings released by the WTA and ATP, respectively.
PM Modi Presented with Custom 'NAMO' India Jersey by BCCI
PM Modi, who received the Indian team at his residence with a warm welcome, including head coach Rahul Dravid, had an interactive session with the players at the event, where they proudly displayed the T20 World Cup trophy
From Controversy to Glory: Pandya's Journey from IPL Criticism to World Cup Triumph
Having been a stalwart of the Mumbai Indians side, Pandya spent a couple of years with the Gujarat Titans before re-signing with his former side. When he eventually did return back to the franchise, it all got a bit dramatic, as he took over as the new captain in place of Rohit Sharma, something which didn't do down with a lot of fans.
Never seen Rohit so emotional in 15 years like he was after final, says Virat Kohli
“This is the first time in 15 years that I have seen Rohit show so much emotion. When we were climbing those steps (at Kensington Oval) he was crying and I was crying,” Kohli disclosed amidst the jubilant atmosphere of the victory parade aboard an open bus.
WATCH | Mumbai comes to a standstill as ocean of humanity joins victory parade of T20 World Cup Champions
The open-top bus parade started more than two hours late from the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Nariman Point at around 7:30 pm and ended at the Wankhede Stadium.
Bopanna and Ebden Secure Second Round Spot with Victory Against Dutch Duo
Country's top player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden have made it to the second round of the men's doubles at Wimbledon by beating a fighting Dutch duo of Robin Haase and Sander Arends.
Mumbai Prepares Grand Welcome for India's T20 World Cup Champions
Spectators will be put to no risk as police in Mumbai have announced that they will leave nothing to chance with stringent security measures along the route and diversions in place for traffic during the race. Racing] The Rohit Sharma-led team landed in New Delhi on day one after the series with hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean, amid cheers from fans at the airport. Even the two captains, Rohit and Suryakumar Yadav, broke into some dance on their arrival.
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