‘I was waiting to grab the opportunity’, says Jahanara on Women’s Asia Cup recall
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Bangladesh pacer Jahanara Alam, who was recalled for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup, credited the hard work she has put in the last nine months for earning a spot back in the side. The fast bowler said she was prepared to don the national jersey again and was waiting to […]
World Championship of Legends’ final: India, Pakistan set for epic clash
Birmingham, July 13 (IANS) Indian Champions will take on arch-rivals Pakistan Champions in the grand finale of the World Championship of Legends at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium, here on Saturday. This isn’t just a cricket match; it’s a colossal contest of skill, passion, and history. The rivalry between India and Pakistan is legendary, with memorable clashes […]
Bielsa labels US-hosted Copa America as ‘disaster’, defends players for fighting with fans
Charlotte, July 13 (IANS) The 2024 Copa America began with Argentina defeating Canada 2-0 in the opening game. Following the game, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni and goalkeeper Emi Martinez criticised the state of the pitches. Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa has made a shocking statement labelling the Copa America organisers ‘a plague of liars’. “They […]
Jr men, women east zone hockey championship set to begin in Kolkata
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The 2nd Hockey India junior men & women east zone championship 2024 is all set to kick off at the Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Salt Lake in Kolkata from July 14. Out of six men’s and women’s teams, two teams with the most points in each category after round robin […]
Brighton sign midfielder Malick Yalcouye from IFK Goteborg on long-term deal
Brighton (UK), July 13 (IANS) Brighton & Hove Albion have signed midfielder Malick Yalcouye from Swedish side IFK Gothenburg on a contract until June 2029. The highly rated 18-year-old, who holds dual nationality with Mali and Ivory Coast, joined Goteborg last year after graduating through the academy at Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas, where he made […]
‘We want to make country proud’, says England’s Rice ahead of Euro 2024 final vs Spain
Berlin, July 13 (IANS) England midfielder Declan Rice believes that the men’s team can take inspiration from the women’s side to become “a really big force” in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final against Spain, here at the Olympiastadion. England are eyeing their first continental men’s title after the Lionesses ended the 56-year trophy drought with a […]
Saudi FM hosts French presidential advisor for Middle East, North Africa
RIYAD,13 JULY: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan hosted Anne-Claire Legendre, the advisor to the French president for the Middle East and North Africa, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. During the meeting at the ministry on Friday, the two sides reviewed Saudi-French relations, ways to strengthen ties in various fields and the […]
Saudi hospital performs 3 successful heart transplants in less than 24 hours
RIYADH,13 JULY: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center performed three successful heart transplants in Riyadh on Thursday, state news agency SPA reported. A nine-year-old girl was among the patients who received a successful transplant. She was suffering from heart muscle weakness and needed a donation urgently. A suitable donor was found for her in […]
KSrelief distributes 1,200 food baskets in Chad
RIYADH,12JULY: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has distributed 1,200 food parcels in the Beheira region of Chad, benefiting 7,200 people most in need, as part of a project to support food security in Chad in 2024, the state news agency SPA reported late on Friday. The assistance is part of a series of humanitarian projects Saudi […]
KSrelief signs agreement to support Yemen humanitarian fund
RIYADH,13 JULY: Saudi aid agency KSrelief signed an agreement with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on Thursday to support the Yemen Humanitarian Fund, state news agency SPA reported. The aid agency committed $9 million to the cause, and the initiative is part of KSrelief’s humanitarian aid program in Yemen. The agreement […]
