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Rafael Nadal to Play Singles at Paris Olympics, Faces Fucsovics in First Round

Rafael Nadal to Play Singles at Paris Olympics, Faces Fucsovics in First Round

By July 28, 2024 0

Rafael Nadal, the legendary Spanish tennis star, has decided to participate in the singles event at the Paris Olympics. The 38-year-old Nadal, who has been battling injuries in recent seasons, will face Marton Fucsovics of Hungary in the first round on Sunday.

Nadal’s decision to play singles comes after he and Carlos Alcaraz won their first-round doubles match on Saturday night. Nadal had initially expressed uncertainty about his participation in singles, but after a practice session on Sunday morning, he opted to face Fucsovics.

Nadal’s participation in the Olympics has sparked speculation that it could be his final event before retirement. However, Nadal has not confirmed this, saying, “I never said that. I don’t know.”

If Nadal defeats Fucsovics, he could potentially face longtime rival Novak Djokovic in the second round. Djokovic, who holds a record 24 Grand Slam titles, has faced Nadal more than any other player in the Open era.

Nadal’s participation in the Olympics is a testament to his enduring legacy in the sport. He has won Olympic golds in singles at Beijing in 2008 and in doubles with Marc López at Rio de Janeiro in 2016. He is also the record holder for Grand Slam titles with 22.

Nadal’s presence at the Olympics has generated excitement among fans, who gathered outside the main stadium on Sunday morning to take photos with his statue. The match between Nadal and Fucsovics is expected to be a highly anticipated event, with fans eager to witness the legendary Spaniard in action.

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Simone Biles Triumphs in Paris, Overcoming Injury to Post Top Score

Simone Biles Triumphs in Paris, Overcoming Injury to Post Top Score

By July 28, 2024 0

Simone Biles, the legendary gymnast, has made a triumphant return to the Olympics in Paris, overcoming a minor calf injury to post the top score in the all-around competition. This performance marks a stark contrast to her experience in Tokyo three years ago, where she withdrew from multiple finals due to mental health concerns.

Biles’ injury occurred during her warm-up on floor exercise, causing her to limp noticeably throughout the afternoon. However, she refused to let it hinder her performance, proving that she is not the same gymnast she was in 2021.

Despite the injury, Biles showcased her exceptional skills, posting the highest scores on floor and vault. She also adjusted her uneven bars routine to avoid aggravating her calf, demonstrating her adaptability and resilience.

The Americans, led by Biles, are now well-positioned to win the team final on Tuesday and the individual all-around on Thursday. They are determined to redeem themselves after finishing second to Russia in Tokyo.

Biles’ return to the Olympics has generated immense excitement and attention. The stands were filled with celebrities, including Tom Cruise, Snoop Dogg, and Ariana Grande, eager to witness the greatness of the most decorated gymnast of all time.

Biles’ performance in Paris is a testament to her unwavering determination and her ability to overcome adversity. She has proven that she is still a force to be reckoned with and that she is ready to write a different ending to her Olympic story.

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Ireland Seal Historic Test Victory Over Zimbabwe

Ireland Seal Historic Test Victory Over Zimbabwe

By July 28, 2024 0

Ireland’s historic Test victory over Zimbabwe was sealed on the fourth day at Belfast, marking their first home Test win and their second consecutive Test triumph.

After being reduced to 21 for 5 on the third evening, Ireland’s Lorcan Tucker and Andy McBrine staged a remarkable recovery with a 96-run partnership. Tucker scored a gritty 56, while McBrine remained unbeaten on 55, guiding Ireland to a four-wicket victory.

The morning session on the fourth day proved decisive as Ireland capitalized on the favorable batting conditions. Tucker and McBrine attacked the Zimbabwean bowlers, exploiting the gaps in the outfield and punishing loose deliveries.

Zimbabwe’s hopes of a comeback were dashed as Ngarava and Muzarabani, who had wreaked havoc on the third evening, failed to replicate their performance. The Irish batters remained disciplined and played with confidence, gradually chipping away at the target.

McBrine’s all-round performance was crucial for Ireland. In addition to his half-century, he also claimed four wickets in Zimbabwe’s second innings, including the key wicket of Craig Ervine.

Zimbabwe’s batting had been led by Tadiwanashe Marumani’s 74 in the first innings and Ryan Burl’s 57 in the second. However, Ireland’s bowlers, led by McBrine and Mark Adair, kept the Zimbabwean batsmen in check.

Ireland’s victory is a testament to their resilience and determination. After a disappointing start to the Test, they fought back admirably to secure a memorable win.

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West Indies Take Lead in Final Test Against England

West Indies Take Lead in Final Test Against England

By July 28, 2024 0

West Indies have taken a slender lead over England in the final Test at Edgbaston, thanks to half-centuries from Mikyle Louis and Kavem Hodge.

Resuming on a precarious 33 for 2, West Indies lost Alick Athanaze early on to Shoaib Bashir. However, Louis and Hodge steadied the innings with a 72-run stand for the fourth wicket.

Louis, who resumed on 18, added 39 runs to his overnight score before being dismissed for 57. He struck two sixes and four fours in his innings.

Hodge, who scored a century in the second Test at Nottingham, continued his good form with an unbeaten 52. He hit seven fours in his innings.

Ben Stokes provided England with a breakthrough when he had Louis caught at second slip by Zak Crawley. Stokes also removed Jason Holder, who was trapped lbw by an inswinger from Gus Atkinson.

Joshua Da Silva survived a nasty blow to his right biceps from a Stokes lifter to be 2 not out at the break.

West Indies lead by 57 runs with five wickets remaining. England will need to take early wickets in the afternoon session to get back into the match.

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Ramita Jindal Qualifies for 10m Air Rifle Final, Valarivan Suffers Heartbreak

Ramita Jindal Qualifies for 10m Air Rifle Final, Valarivan Suffers Heartbreak

By July 28, 2024 0

Indian shooter Ramita Jindal has secured a spot in the final of the women’s 10m air rifle event at the ongoing Paris Olympics, while her compatriot Elavenil Valarivan faced disappointment once again.

Jindal, who started the event strongly, finished in fifth place with a score of 631.5. She will compete in the final on Monday, aiming to add to India’s medal tally. Valarivan, who had been a medal contender, suffered a setback and failed to qualify for the final.

In the first series, Jindal began with a dominant 10.5 and followed it up with a perfect 10.9. Valarivan also started well with a 10.6 and 10.7. However, Jindal’s performance dipped in the first series, and she slipped out of the top 20. Valarivan, on the other hand, finished the first series with a score of 105.8 and remained within the top five.

In the second series, Jindal continued to hit the region of 10 and moved up to eighth spot. Valarivan maintained consistency and stayed inside the top five. As the event progressed, Jindal gradually made her comeback, while Valarivan struggled in her final shots.

Jindal struck 10.4 and accumulated 105.7 points in the final to move past Oceanne Muller and book her place in the final. Valarivan, who had been in contention for a medal, faltered in her final shots and missed out on a place in the top eight.

Earlier, on the opening day of the Olympics, Valarivan and Sandeep Singh had tasted defeat in the 10m air rifle mixed team qualification event. Only four teams out of 28 qualified for the knockout stages, and the Indian duo finished in 12th place with 626.3 points.

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India Bat First in Women's Asia Cup Final Against Sri Lanka

India Bat First in Women’s Asia Cup Final Against Sri Lanka

By July 28, 2024 0

India Elects to Bat First in Women’s Asia Cup Final Against Sri Lanka

In the highly anticipated final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur opted to bat first after winning the toss against Sri Lanka in Dambulla on Sunday. The decision was influenced by the fact that the same pitch used for both semi-finals would be utilized for the final.

India’s lineup remained unchanged from their victory over Bangladesh in the semi-final, with Uma Chetry retaining her spot at No. 3. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu expressed her team’s desire to bowl first and improve their fielding. They made one alteration to their XI, bringing in left-arm spinner Sachini Nisansala for seamer Achini Kulasuriya.

Both teams have maintained an undefeated record throughout the tournament. India has emerged victorious in three out of four T20 Asia Cup editions and four times in the ODI format. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, is yet to claim a title.

Sri Lanka:

1. Vishmi Gunaratne
2. Chamari Athapaththu (capt)
3. Harshitha Samarawickrama
4. Hasini Perera
5. Anushka Sanjeewani (wk)
6. Kavisha Dilhari
7. Nilakshika Silva
8. Inoshi Priyadharshani
9. Udeshika Prabodhani
10. Sugandika Kumari
11. Sachini Nisansala

India:

1. Shafali Verma
2. Smriti Mandhana
3. Uma Chetry
4. Harmanpreet Kaur (capt)
5. Jemimah Rodrigues
6. Richa Ghosh (wk)
7. Deepti Sharma
8. Pooja Vastrakar
9. Radha Yadav
10. Renuka Singh
11. Tanuja Kanwar

The match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two formidable teams. India will aim to extend their dominance in the tournament, while Sri Lanka will be determined to create history by claiming their first Asia Cup title.

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PV Sindhu Begins Paris Olympics Campaign with Dominant Win

PV Sindhu Begins Paris Olympics Campaign with Dominant Win

By July 28, 2024 0

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu kicked off her Paris Olympics campaign with a dominant straight-games victory over Maldives’ Fathimath Abdul Razzaq in the women’s singles group stage match on Sunday.

The gulf in class between the two players was evident as Sindhu, aiming for a third Olympic medal, dispatched her lower-ranked opponent 21-9, 21-6 in just 29 minutes.

Sindhu, ranked 11th in the world, quickly assessed the conditions and took control of the proceedings, racing to an 11-4 lead in the first game. Razzaq, ranked 111th, proved no match for the former world champion, who wrapped up the first game in a mere 13 minutes.

The second game followed a similar pattern, with Sindhu claiming the first four points to take an early lead. Razzaq briefly closed the gap to 3-4, but Sindhu quickly extended her advantage to 10-3.

Sindhu had 14 match points, but she needed only one to seal the victory. The 10th-seeded Indian, who won silver in Rio 2016 and bronze in Tokyo 2020, will face World No. 75 Kristin Kuuba of Estonia in her second group match on Wednesday.

Earlier on Saturday, medal contenders Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also made a winning start in the men’s doubles, while singles ace Lakshya Sen got his maiden Olympic campaign underway with a victory. However, the women’s doubles pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto lost to South Korea’s Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong.

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India vs Sri Lanka to Clash in Women's Asia Cup Final

India vs Sri Lanka to Clash in Women’s Asia Cup Final

By July 28, 2024 0

India vs Sri Lanka: Women’s Asia Cup Final Set for Sunday Showdown

The stage is set for an enthralling final in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 as India and Sri Lanka prepare to battle it out for the coveted title on Sunday, July 28. Both teams have remained undefeated throughout the tournament, showcasing their dominance and determination.

India, led by the experienced Harmanpreet Kaur, has been in imperious form. They cruised to a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the semi-finals, with Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma leading the charge with blistering knocks. The team is eyeing its eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, a testament to their consistent excellence.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has emerged as a formidable force in this tournament. They edged past Pakistan in a thrilling semi-final, with Chamari Athapaththu and Nilakshi de Silva playing pivotal roles. The hosts will be buoyed by the home crowd support and will be eager to create history by winning their first-ever Women’s Asia Cup title.

The final match will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. The action will commence at 3:00 PM IST and will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also catch the live streaming of the match on Hotstar.

Both India and Sri Lanka have a wealth of experience and talent in their ranks. India will rely on the batting prowess of Mandhana, Verma, and Kaur, while Sri Lanka will look to Athapaththu, de Silva, and Harshitha Madavi to deliver the goods.

The final promises to be a captivating contest between two evenly matched teams. India will be aiming to extend its dominance in the tournament, while Sri Lanka will be determined to upset the favorites and etch their name in the history books.

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USA Cricket Appoints Johnathan Atkeison as CEO to Avoid ICC Disqualification

USA Cricket Appoints Johnathan Atkeison as CEO to Avoid ICC Disqualification

By July 28, 2024 0

USA Cricket (USAC) has appointed Johnathan Atkeison as its new CEO, a move that fulfills one of two critical requirements set by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to avoid disqualification as an ICC Associate member.

The ICC had earlier placed USAC “on notice” for not having a fit-for-purpose governance and administrative system. The other requirement for USAC to avoid disqualification is to have governance norms set by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), which is necessary for it to earn the National Governing Body (NGB) status.

Atkeison, who most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer of USA Rugby, has over 15 years of national governing body experience. He is credited for leading USA Rugby through a financial restructuring in 2020. His tenure as USAC CEO will start from August 1.

“I’m honored to join the team at USA Cricket. It’s an incredible time for the sport here in the United States with the historic performance of the men’s national team in the recent T20 World Cup, the completion of the second season of Major League Cricket, and the first opportunity to showcase cricket in the Olympics here on home soil during the LA28 games,” Atkeison said in a media release.

“Our goal is to build a world-class organization to capitalize on that momentum, and firmly establish cricket’s position in the American sporting landscape. The passion the cricket community has for the sport is amazing, and the enthusiasm is infectious. I can’t wait to get started.”

Ahead of its AGM, the ICC circulated a note titled “Associate Member Membership Update” to all its members, wherein it noticed that USOPC had “expressed serious concerns” over the governance of USAC. It was the second time in the year that the ICC put USAC on notice and gave them 12 months to make rectifications.

“The board agreed that a normalisation committee comprising of board and management representatives will be set up to oversee and monitor USA Cricket’s compliance roadmap and the ICC board will reserve its right to suspend or expel the member for continued non-compliance,” the ICC had said in a statement after the AGM earlier this week.

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Indian Athletes Disappointed with Paris Games Uniforms

Indian Athletes Disappointed with Paris Games Uniforms

By July 28, 2024 0

Indian Athletes Face Uniform Disappointment at Paris Games

As the Indian contingent embarks on its quest for medals at the Paris Games, a disheartening issue has emerged off the field. Several athletes have expressed disappointment over the quality of dresses and attires provided for them.

Former badminton star Jwala Gutta took to social media to voice her concerns, criticizing the designer responsible for the uniforms. She highlighted the poor fit of the blouses, the lack of pre-draped sarees for those unfamiliar with wearing them, and the unflattering color and print.

“I had huge expectations from the designer, but only met disappointment,” Gutta wrote. “It was a work of absolute mediocrity and looked shabby.”

The uniforms, designed by Tarun Tahiliani, were intended to reflect a modern Indian ethos with ikat-inspired prints and Banarasi brocade. However, the athletes and fans alike have expressed dissatisfaction with the final product.

The women’s sarees, made of viscose crepe, feature a high-neck blouse and digital printed saffron and green-hued panels. The men’s kurta-bundi set is crafted from lightweight moss cotton with similar tricolour detailing.

Despite the designer’s efforts to incorporate Indian cultural elements, the uniforms have failed to impress. The poor fit and unflattering design have raised concerns about the comfort and confidence of the athletes.

This issue highlights the importance of prioritizing the needs of athletes in all aspects of their preparation. While aesthetics are important, the functionality and comfort of uniforms should be paramount.

The Indian contingent has already begun its medal hunt, with several athletes advancing to medal rounds. However, the uniform controversy has cast a shadow over their efforts. It is crucial that the authorities address these concerns promptly to ensure that the athletes can focus on their performances without distractions.

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