‘Letters from PM Modi before Olympics boosted our morale’, says equestrian Anush Agarwalla
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) On National Sports Day, Indian equestrian and Olympian Anush Agarwalla shared his inspiring experiences with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He recalled that every athlete participating in the Paris Olympics, including himself, received a letter from the PM, extending his best wishes and encouraging them to reach out to him directly […]
Jacob Oram appointed New Zealand bowling coach
Auckland, Aug 29 (IANS) Former allrounder Jacob Oram has been named as New Zealand men’s cricket team bowling coach, taking over the role vacated by Shane Jurgensen in November. He will officially begin the role on October 7, before the start of the three-match Test series against India. Oram, who played 229 international matches for […]
‘I was 16 when PM Modi told me I would be successful’, recalls Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) On the occasion of National Sports Day, Indian Olympic medallist pistol shooter Manu Bhaker reminisced about her interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offered her perspective on the inspiration he bestows upon athletes. The 22-year-old Manu created history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the first Indian to win […]
US Open: Musetti prevails, Shelton sets up all-American Rd-3 clash with Tiafoe
New York, Aug 29 (IANS) Lorenzo Musetti of Italy saved two match points at 4-5 in the fifth set of his match against Miomir Kecmanovic to secure a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 victory and moved in the third round of the US Open. Kecmanovic held two match points on return but was never able […]
US Open: Djokovic advances after compatriot Djere retires
New York, Aug 29 (IANS) 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic advanced to the US Open third round when his compatriot Laslo Djere retired early in the third set. The second seed led 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 before the retirement under the roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium. By advancing, Djokovic became the first male player to […]
Argentine midfielder Alcaraz secures Flamengo move
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 29 (IANS) Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz has joined Flamengo from Premier League side Southampton, both clubs have announced. The 21-year-old agreed to personal terms of a deal that ties him to the Brazilian Serie A outfit until August 2029. “Another signing is confirmed,” read a statement on Flamengo’s official website. “[Alcaraz] […]
Paris Paralympics: Indian contingent shines at Opening Ceremony
Paris, Aug 29 (IANS) The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games were officially inaugurated with a grand opening ceremony at the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysees and then on the Place de la Concorde, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter in Paralympic sports history. In a moment of pride for India, para-athletes Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav […]
US Open: Grigor Dimitrov ousts Hijikata to reach third round
New York, Aug 29 (IANS) Ninth-seeded Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria overcame Australian Rinky Hijikata in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, 7-6(4), in a men’s singles second-round clash on Day 3 at the 2024 US Open here on Wednesday. Dimitrov, the 33-year-old from Bulgaria, immediately dominated the first game and did not concede any points to the […]
Maharaja Trophy T20: Bengaluru Blasters smash records in historic run chase against Shivamogga
Bengaluru, Aug 28 (IANS) In an encounter that set many records, Bengaluru Blasters completed the highest run chase in the history of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, chasing a target of 228 in 19 overs against the Shivamogga Lions at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Wednesday. The remarkable chase surpassed the previous record of […]
