Every four years, the best athletes gather for this global event. There isn’t a sporting spectacle more incredible than the Olympics. I have had the privilege of participating in five Olympic Games as a shooter. In 1964, I went as a reserve. Then, they took me in ‘68, ‘72, ‘76, ‘80 and ‘84. You’ll be…
NEW DELHI: From being jeered to being cheered by the Wankhede crowd, Hardik Pandya‘s fortunes took a remarkable turn after the all-rounder bowled a match-winning last over in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa last week.Hardik had become the centre of criticism following Mumbai Indians‘ decision to appoint him as the franchise captain…
The Saudi Pro League’s remaining 14 football clubs are up for privatisation, the sports ministry said, after the sale of four top teams sparked a billion-dollar spending spree on foreign stars. Six more clubs from the 18-strong league are available for privatisation next month, followed by the other eight “at a later stage”, a statement…
Ecuador, in a bid to make the semifinals, will have to climb a mountain in the form of Argentina when it faces the defending champion on July 4 in the Copa America 2024 quarterfinals at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. While the La Tri did well to finish as runners-up in Group B —…
NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team fans turned out in large numbers at Wankhede Stadium to catch a glimpse of their T20 World-Cup winning team in Mumbai. While it was raining heavily in the city, it did not deter enthusiasm of fans and thronged the stadium.The stadium was packed with fervent admirers who braved the…
Defending champion Argentina will clash against Ecuador in the first quarterfinal of Copa America 2024 at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Argentine captain Lionel Messi, who missed its final group fixture against Peru with hamstring discomfort, took part in full practices this week and should return on Thursday. Lautaro Martinez, leading the scoring charts…
Defending champion Argentina will clash against Ecuador in the first quarterfinal of Copa America 2024 at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Thursday (Friday in IST). The match will be officiated by Uruguayan professional referee Andres Matonte, who was chosen as one of the referees for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Matonte, a…
NEW DELHI: The Rohit Sharma-led champion Indian team had a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Thursday upon their arrival from Barbados early in the morning.The BCCI posted a video on X, showcasing a meeting between PM Modi and the Indian cricket team. In the footage, the PM was observed engaging…
Soccer Football – FA Cup – Final – Manchester City v Manchester United – Wembley Stadium, London, Britain – May 25, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag celebrates with the trophy after winning the FA Cup REUTERS/Hannah Mckay | Photo Credit: Hannah McKay Soccer Football – FA Cup – Final – Manchester City v…
Defending champion Argentina will clash against Ecuador in the first quarterfinal of Copa America 2024 at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Thursday (Friday in IST). Ecuador has lost six of its previous seven competitive fixtures versus Argentina, with their last win against the Albiceleste coming in 2015 (2-0). Ahead of the quarterfinal clash,…
