London: Fourth seed Elena Rybakina solidified her status as a formidable title contender at Wimbledon 2024 with a commanding performance against Anna Kalinskaya, who retired from the match due to injury. Rybakina, the 2022 champion, was leading 6-3, 3-0 when Kalinskaya, hindered by a wrist injury, was forced to leave the last-16 match in tears….
London: In a breathtaking Wimbledon 2024 upset, 13th-seeded American Taylor Fritz overcame a two-set deficit to defeat fourth-seeded German Alexander Zverev with scores of 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 in the fourth round. This hard-fought victory propels Fritz into the quarterfinals after an intense five-set match. The 26-year-old Californian has matched his career-best showing in…
Bengaluru: The Indian men’s hockey team embarked on their journey to Switzerland on Monday, marking the beginning of their final preparation phase ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. After a short stint in Switzerland aimed at building mental toughness, the team will move to the Netherlands for a series of practice matches. This rigorous training…
New Delhi: London Olympics bronze medallist shooter Gagan Narang has been elevated as the Chef-de-Mission (CDM) of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, starting on July 26. Initially tasked with overseeing India’s operations at the shooting range — which will be far from the main venues, Narang has been named as a…
Paris: Returning to the scene of her record-breaking mark over 5000m last year, Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon broke her own world 1500m record at the Paris Diamond League. Kipyegon clocked 3:49.04, taking 0.07 off the world record she set last year in Florence, in the women’s 1500m final race in the French capital on Sunday….
Patiala: The highly anticipated northern zonal round of the Khelo India Women’s Wushu League is set to captivate audiences, featuring distinguished international athletes Ayeera Chisti and Komal Nagar. This thrilling competition will be hosted at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports in Patiala from July 9 to 13, showcasing the talents of 350 athletes…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a financial incentive of ₹15 lakh each for ace javelin thrower Kishore Jena and hockey star Amit Rohidas, who are set to represent the state in the upcoming Paris Olympics. The announcement, made on Monday, aims to motivate the two talented athletes as they prepare for the prestigious…
Hamburg: England has advanced to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after a thrilling 5-3 victory over Switzerland on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in regular time. The decisive spot-kick was scored by Trent Alexander-Arnold, setting up a last-four clash with either the Netherlands or Turkey in Dortmund on Wednesday. The quarter-final match at the Volksparkstadion…
Mumbai: Harmanpreet Kaur will lead a 15-member Indian Women’s team to Sri Lanka for the upcoming 2024 Women’s Asia Cup T20, which is set to take place in Dambulla, from July 19. The in-form Smriti Mandhana, who top-scored for India in the three-match ODI series, will continue to be the vice-captain of the squad. The one…
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…
