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Messi wins Laureus individual prize again
The 35-year-old veteran, who led Argentina to World Cup victory last year in Qatar, became the first-ever athlete to sweep both awards in the same year, reports Xinhua.Chinese freeskier Gu Ailing, a two-time gold medal winner at the Beijing Winter Olympic Games last year, captured the Action Sportsperson of the Year award.
Football: Lionel Messi resumes training with PSG after suspension
"Leo Messi back in training this Monday morning," PSG wrote on social media, also posting a picture of Messi on the training ground. Messi, who had played in PSG's 3-1 home defeat to Lorient in Ligue 1 on April 30, wasn't present at the team's training session the following day as he travelled to Saudi Arabia to attend a commercial.
Bundesliga: Reis triggers solid confidence among written-off Schalke 04
The 49-year-old never made his breakthrough to one of the leading teams but seems happy having to survive challenging tasks. The former defender and midfielder developed the fighting spirit that Schalke 04 is currently benefitting from. Coming along with the lionhearted approach is the coach's ability to give his perspective.
AFC Asian Cup: India in Pot 4 along with Thailand, China, Indonesia for final draw
In just three days' time, Asia's top 24 teams will learn their route to ultimate glory at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. All eyes will be on Doha for the Final Draw ceremony as the stage is set for the Continent's flagship international tournament, which kicks off on January 12, 2024. After an intense and enthralling qualification period.
IPL 2023: Nitish Rana's fifty, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell's death over show help KKR clinch thriller against PBKS
The win took KKR to fifth on the table and got a new life to their challenge for a playoff spot. On the other hand, will be deflated with that loss and it is a big blow to their chances of making it through to the playoffs. After Shikhar Dhawan's fifty, Shahrukh Khan and Harpreet Brar's blitz in the final two overs powered Punjab Kings (PBKS) to 179/7.
Spain's Sevilla FC launch an India-based documentary with an episode on cricketer Dinesh Karthik
The India-themed 'Never surrender' documentary, which sums up the Sevilla FC mentality, tells five powerful stories of Indian sport that the club hopes will inspire people and live up to the motto that the club tries to spread around the world, both on and off the field.
IPL 2023: Dhawan's fifty; Shahrukh, Harpreet's blitz power PBKS to 179/7 against KKR
Liam Livingstone hit a few lusty blows but slipped out eventually. Only, Dhawan (57 off 47) stood out with the bat with his fifty but he lost his wicket at the brink of death overs. The duo of Shahrukh (21 not out off 8) and Harpreet (17 not out off 9) helped them raise 36 runs off the last 12 balls of the inning to turn the momentum on their side.
Men's World Boxing C'ships: Sachin Siwach wins to reach pre-quarters, Naveen ousted
Sachin Siwach opened his campaign in the 54kg weight category and outclassed Moldova's Serghei Novac 5-0 to enter the pre-quarterfinals. Naveen squared off against 2021 World Championships bronze medallist Enmanuel Reyes of Spain in the last-16 stage but went down 0-5 in the clash.
Wrestlers protest: Police restore, weld barricades at Jantar Mantar
Earlier, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Pranav Tayal, through his official Twitter account, said that a group of farmers were escorted to Jantar Mantar and at entry barricades, they were in a hurry to reach the dharna site in which some of them climbed the barricades which fell down and were removed by them.
Ishan Kishan replaces injured K.L Rahul in WTC Final squad; call on Unadkat, Umesh Yadav to be taken later
After consultations with specialists, it has been decided that Rahul will undergo surgery at the earliest followed by rehab at the National Cricket Academy for the same. He is ruled out of the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia, the BCCI Honorary Secretary Jay Shah informed in a release on Monday.
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