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La Liga looks wide open ahead of 'austerity' 2021/22 season
The first La Liga season to start without Leo Messi in 18 years will no doubt start under the shadow of the genius after Barca's failure to fit his contract into the wage structure imposed by La Liga, but it would be unfair to view Barca as the victims in this, with their financial situation down to years of financial mismanagement and only given a 'coup de grace' by the effects of the pandemic.
Pressure to cancel Winter Olympics in China mounts
A worldwide call seeks to boycott the Winter Olympics over China's clampdown on human rights for its ethnic minorities. Some of the protestors have called for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics. This would mean that officials and diplomats refrain from attending the games while the sports persons attend it.
Barcelona without Messi beat Juventus in friendly
Memphis Depay scored the first goal in the third minute. Martin Braithwaite doubled the lead in the 57th minute. Riqui Puig scored the final goal of the match in the 92nd minute at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. Throughout the match, the hosts continued to attack with plenty of movement and through smart passes. The victory saw Barcelona lift the Joan Gamper trophy for the 44th time and ninth consecutive year.
'Never seen such an Indian fast bowling line-up': Inzamam-ul-Haq commends Team India's pacers for their aggressive attitude
The Pakistani legend, Inzamam, has praised the Indian fast bowlers for their aggressive approach throughout the game. He was blown away by how Jasprit Bumrah and company upset the hosts. In his most recent YouTube video, the former cricketer praised the Indian bowlers for dominating the game from the start at Trent Bridge. India managed to draw the test match while chasing the target of 209.
RS hails Neeraj Chopra, medal winners in Tokyo Olympics
Leading the House Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu, said, "Neeraj Chopra has made our nation proud with his Golden throw. The way he dominated the field right from the word go, never seen before, made our people rejoice as it was a statement of 'we too can do it'." The House congratulated all the medal winning Olympians and also those who participated.
Tokyo Olympics: Feats in track & field beyond Chopra's historic gold
While Neeraj Chopra's success in getting India their first-ever Olympic medal in athletics, and that too a gold, was the highlight of the Tokyo 2020 Games for Indian fans, there were other achievements that also made news. Here's a look at them: Eliud Kipchoge won second consecutive gold medal for Kenya in the men's marathon to mark the end of an enthralling track and field competition.
We are proud of you: Kohli, Ashwin to Indian Olympic athletes
India recorded their highest-ever medals tally at an edition of the Olympics -- seven medals -- and managed to win their first gold medal after 13 years. "Congratulations to all our winners and participants at the Olympics. Winning and losing is a part of sport, but what matters is you gave your best for the nation. We are so proud of you and I wish you all the very best going forward. Jai Hind.
SAI to felicitate Olympic medallists today at National Stadium
India recorded its biggest Olympic medal haul by winning seven medals, including the first-ever gold in athletics by javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. The previous biggest tally for India was in London 2012 Olympic Games with six medals. "The Olympic medal winners will be arriving in New Delhi on 09.08.2021 and will be felicitated at a function being held at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium (MDCNS), Opposite India Gate, New Delhi.
Golden boy Chopra calls up former coach, his modesty appreciated
"Neeraj called me on Sunday morning. He said he could achieve the feat with my blessings," Kashinath Naik, the former coach of Neeraj Chopra, told IANS. Naik, a Subedar in Indian Army in Pune, trained Chopra between 2015 and 2017 at the Patiala national camp. Naik, joined Indian Army in 2000 after being inspired by Kargil war and went on to become 14-time national champion in javelin throw.
Olympics: Facts and figures about Tokyo 2020
With the Tokyo Olympic Games closing on Sunday night, here's a look at some facts and figures about these special Games held under the influence of Covid-19 pandemic after a one-year postponement: Tokyo 2020 saw world records broken in 24 events, with swimmers and rowers making the most breakthroughs, shattering six world records each. Four world records were broken in weightlifting and three in athletics and cycling track events.
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