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Sharuk Khan Breaks U20 3000m Steeplechase National Record, Qualifies For World Athletics Championship Final

India's Sharuk Khan broke the national U20 record in 3000m steeplechase to qualify for the final with a sixth-place finish in his heat race at the World Athletics U20 Championships here. The 18-year-old Khan ran 8 minute 45.12 second to finish sixth in heat one late Wednesday night and qualify for the final to be held on August 31. First eight finishers in each of the two heat races qualify for the final.

Manu Bhaker Reveals PM Narendra Modi's Words After Tokyo Olympics Heartbreak That Lifted Her Spirits

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 two medals in a single Olympic edition post independence. She also became the first Indian woman to win a medal in an individual shooting event at the Games. Manu was just 16 when she first met PM Modi after her gold medal win at the 2018 Commonwealth Games when she was just 16 years old and taken aback by his genuine interest in her sporting career.

"Let's Make India A...": New ICC Chairman Jay Shah's Statement On National Sports Day

Newly appointed ICC Chairman Jay Shah extended his wishes to everyone on the occasion of the National Sports Day (Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary) on Thursday. Dhyan Chand celebrated as 'The Wizard' represented the Indian hockey team from 1925 to 1949, scoring over 1500 goals in the 185 matches he played as a centre forward during his international career, which includes three Olympic Gold Medal wins in 1928,1932 and 1936. He was felicitated with the Padma Bhushan in 1956 and his birth anniversary on August 29, is celebrated as National Sports Day.

Paralympics 2024 LIVE Updates: India Start With Para Badminton, Sheetal Devi In Action Later

Paralympics 2024 Day 1 LIVE Updates: India's Paralympics 2024 journey starts in badminton, as the mixed doubles duo of Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan begin their journey for a first Paralympic medal. Several other badminton stars will play throughout the day, with the likes of Suhas Yathiraj and Sukant Kadam also in action.

"Just Copy What India Is Doing": Ex-Pakistan Star Tells PCB After Huge Bangladesh Loss

The disappointing loss against Bangladesh in the first Test match has sparked massive criticism for the Pakistan cricket team. It was the first time that Pakistan were defeated by Bangladesh in Test cricket and their performance has left both fans and experts fuming. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take ideas from India when it comes to hosting more red ball tournaments in order to create a bigger pool of players. He expressed his displeasure at PCB organising a One-Day tournament after the Bangladesh Tests and said that more focus should be on red-ball cricket as Pakistan lack a strong pool of cricketers when it comes to the format.

After Olympics Loss, Lakshya Sen Reveals Deepika Padukone Called Him And "She Said..."

Lakshya Sen was India's best-performing badminton star at the Paris Olympics 2024. He became the first Indian male shuttler to enter the semi-final of an Olympics. However, he missed the medal by a whisker. He went down to Viktor Axelsen in the semi-final and then also lost the bronze medal match to Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia. Those two results broke a billion hearts who were rooting for the rising star.. "After the match (semi-finals), I was devastated. It's going to hurt for a while that I couldn't give India the medal at this Olympics. I knew I was going to face Viktor Axelsen in the match and the way I had prepared, things were fine. Overall, I had the right tactics. I had the right approach. At the crucial stages I could have been a little more clinical. Now that I sit back and think, I know there are some things that I could have done better. Everything was fine, but towards the end, I wasn't able to get there," Lakshya said in a chat with Humans of Bombay.

"Will Promote Merit In Sports": President Droupadi Murmu On India Hosting 2036 Olympics

President Droupadi Murmu feels that India's ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics is a step in the right direction as it would not just inspire people but also promote meritocracy in the country's sporting landscape. The president, who met senior PTI editors at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday for an exclusive interaction, also expressed her admiration for India's indigenous sports like kabaddi. "I do like watching sports although I did not get too many opportunities to play. But when I could, I preferred Indian sports," Murmu said.

West Indies quick Gabriel quits international cricket

West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has quit international cricket with immediate effect, the 36-year-old said on social media.

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Sharuk Khan Breaks U20 3000m Steeplechase National Record, Qualifies For World Athletics Championship Final

Manu Bhaker Reveals PM Narendra Modi's Words After Tokyo Olympics Heartbreak That Lifted Her Spirits

"Let's Make India A...": New ICC Chairman Jay Shah's Statement On National Sports Day

Paralympics 2024 LIVE Updates: India Start With Para Badminton, Sheetal Devi In Action Later

"Just Copy What India Is Doing": Ex-Pakistan Star Tells PCB After Huge Bangladesh Loss

After Olympics Loss, Lakshya Sen Reveals Deepika Padukone Called Him And "She Said..."

"Will Promote Merit In Sports": President Droupadi Murmu On India Hosting 2036 Olympics

West Indies quick Gabriel quits international cricket