SPORTS
Present Hockey team is fittest to leave shores of India: Somaya
A former employee of Bharat Petroleum, Somaya hails from Coorg in Karnataka and is settled in Mumbai. One of the most decorated Right Wings the country has ever produced, the former captain speaking to IANS on the possibility of the present Indian team in Tokyo Olympics and a wide array of subjects related to Hockey in particular and sports in general.
Carreno Busta reaches Hamburg Open final
Carreno Busta will now have the opportunity to claim a sixth tour-level title and first ATP Tour 500 trophy on when he takes on Serbian Filip Krajinovic in the final. Krajinovic reached his first ATP Tour final since 2019 as he continued his strong week by overcoming countryman Lalso Djere 6-4, 6-2.
Ivanisevic, Martinez inducted in tennis Hall of Fame
The former world No. 2, who is among the current world No. 1 Novak Djokovic's coaching staff, had won the Wimbledon singles title in 2001, besides lifting 22 tour-level trophies. "We are a small country with a huge heart. We never stop believing. I had a lot of ups and downs, and I never stopped believing," Ivanisevic told atptennis.com after being inducted.
Tour de France: Pogacar all set to win title
Pogacar is five minutes 20 seconds ahead of Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard in second place in the overall rankings. Saturday's win was van Aert's second stage win this year. "I am super happy to finish. It went so fast," Pogacar was quoted as saying by media after the win. "There was so much support on course, I was just enjoying every moment, though I was suffering as it was super hot.
Punjab lad Simi Singh plays world record knock for Ireland
The 34-year-old Singh hit 100 not out off 91 deliveries (14x4s) in Ireland's 70-run loss to South Africa. Before Singh's century, Sam Curran's 95 not out against India in Pune on March 28 this year and Chris Woakes's 95 not out against Sri Lanka in Nottingham in 2016 were the highest by a batsman in the No. 8 position.
Olympics: Weightlifter Mirabai starts practice, shooters, rowers land in Tokyo
On Saturday, Mirabai was seen in a high intensity training session, lifting weights with a mask on her face and trying to work on her snatch lift. In a short video provided by the Sports Authority of India, her coach Sharma is praising and encouraging her to do the lifts well. The 26-year-old is seen as a big medal contender in the women's 49 kg category.
Dravid's test as Indian senior team coach begins
The Indian team, led by Shikhar Dhawan, includes a few youngsters, some of who have played a few matches for India while some others are yet to play. As many as six Indian players are uncapped although they have the high-profile Indian Premier League (IPL) experience under their belt. While these are the last set of limited-overs internationals that India play ahead of the T20 World Cup in October-November.
Olympic countdown: The rise of the first-timers
Not all of the expected 11,000 participants that would assemble at the Olympics can win medals, but they will compete to the best of their ability -- exerting every sinew in their body to achieve personal goals like setting personal bests, eclipsing national records or winning a match. There will be many who will be going about their job with zeal and enthusiasm trying their best.
First batch of athletes from India set to leave for Olympics
While several Indian contingents training abroad, including shooters, sailors and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, among others, have already reached the Games Village in Tokyo, an 88-member contingent -- which comprises the first batch -- will leave India on Saturday night to join their compatriots in Tokyo. The contingent includes 54 athletes, support staff and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) representatives.
Aaron Finch injury scare keeps Australia guessing
Finch had been managing an issue with his right knee till he twisted it while fielding in the final T20I on Saturday (IST). The 34-year-old had to briefly leave the ground. Finch appeared in discomfort in a chase of 200, especially when running between the wickets for a second a run on an overthrow. Australia lost the final T20I by 16 runs and lost the series 1-4.
Don't Miss
Advertisement