Hamburg: France has secured a place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Portugal, winning 5-3 in Friday’s quarter-final match at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. This victory sets up an exciting semi-final clash against Spain. The match was notable for its cautious and tense nature, particularly in the first half, which…
Mumbai: Despite scattered showers, the streets of Mumbai were flooded with enthusiastic fans on Thursday as they gathered to welcome the triumphant Team India contingent. The team landed in Delhi in the morning and later arrived in Mumbai to a hero’s welcome. Thousands of cricket enthusiasts thronged the streets, creating a sea of people stretching…
Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi will not be part of Argentina’s squad for the upcoming Olympic Games set to begin later this month in Paris. Despite his illustrious career and previous gold medal win in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Messi will sit out due to injuries and his ongoing participation in the Copa America. The Argentine team,…
New Delhi: Hardik Pandya’s impressive show in India’s triumphant 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup campaign has seen him become the top-ranked all-rounder in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Rankings update on Wednesday. Pandya has risen two places to go level with Sri Lanka’s leg-spin all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga as the top-ranked men’s T20I all-rounder, the first time…
Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo, the iconic Portuguese football star, confirmed in an exclusive interview with Portuguese public broadcaster RTP on Monday that the ongoing European Championship would mark his final appearance in the prestigious tournament. “It is, without doubt, my last European Championship. But I’m not emotional about that. I’m moved by all that football means…
Bhubaneswar: The Tennis Auditorium of Kalinga Stadium came alive today as the Odisha Sports Journalists’ Association (OSJA), with crucial support from the Sports and Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, commemorated World Sports Journalists Day alongside the Centenary Year Celebrations of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). Olympian K Ravi Kumar, the esteemed weightlifter and…
New Delhi: Hockey India has announced the launch of the inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup, a groundbreaking tournament featuring both men’s and women’s categories. This pioneering event is set to highlight veteran players over the age of 40, offering them a unique platform to showcase their enduring passion and skill for the sport. The Hockey India…
Mumbai: In a recent development, India has made three changes to their squad for the first two games of the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma, and Harshit Rana have been named as replacements for Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Bhubaneswar: Athletes from Odisha have scripted history with their stellar performance at the 63rd National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2024 held in Panchkula from June 26th to 30th. The contingent has achieved Odisha’s best-ever showing in the championship, securing a total of 9 medals, including 3 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze medals. The athletes,…
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) organized a grand ceremonial send-off for the Indian athletes bound for the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Ashoka Hotel on Sunday. The event was marked by the unveiling of three distinct kits for the Indian team, showcasing the unity and pride of the nation. Among the dignitaries present…
