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"Can't Rest On Laurels": India Men's Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh Eyes Asian Champions Trophy Title

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said it's time to move on from the euphoria of a second successive Olympic bronze medal if the side desires to retain its Asian Champions Trophy title in Hulunbuir, China this month. Under Harmanpreet's leadership, India won a second successive bronze medal for the first time in over half-a-century at the Olympics in Paris recently. But Harmanpreet said it's time to move and start afresh after a deserving break for the Asian showpiece to be held from September 8 to 17.

Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Bronze In Women's 400m T20 Category In Paris Paralympics

India's world champion Deepthi Jeevanji came up short of her best timing as she won a bronze medal in the women's 400m T20 category final race at the Paralympics on Tuesday. Deepthi, who turns 21 later this month, clocked 55.82 seconds to finish behind Yuliia Shuliar (55.16 seconds) of Ukraine and world record holder Aysel Onder (55.23) of Turkey. Shuliar had won a silver in Tokyo Paralympics three years ago.

India Held To Goalless Draw By Lower-Ranked Mauritius In Intercontinental Cup Opener

Manolo Marquez's stint as Indian football team's head coach began with a goalless draw against lower-ranked Mauritius in the Intercontinental Cup opener Hyderabad on Tuesday. India, ranked 124th in the FIFA chart, enjoyed possession early on even as the tourists started the game on a lively note at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium. The failure to make the third round of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers still fresh in memory, which led to the unceremonious exit of former coach Igor Stimac, India, placed as many as 55 spots above 174th-ranked Mauritius, failed to find the back of the net and once again left their fans disappointed.

Saina Nehwal To Retire Due To Arthritis? Indian Olympic Badminton Great Says, "Cartilage Has Gone..."

Ace Indian shuttler and former Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal has revealed that she is battling arthritis and will have to decide on her future in badminton by the end of this year as the ailment has made it impossible for her to train the usual hours. The 34-year-old former world No.1, who was the first Indian shuttler to win an Olympic medal with her bronze in London 2012, participated in three editions of the Games before being hampered by injuries. The 2010 and 2018 Commonwealth Games gold-medallist said she can no longer overlook the fact that her career is in its final leg.

New Face In BCCI Selection Panel, Ex-Teammate Of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid

The BCCI on Tuesday appointed former India wicket-keeper Ajay Ratra as a selector of the men's cricket team, replacing Salil Ankola in the five-man panel. As per convention, all five selectors represent different zones and Ratra will represent North Zone in the committee headed by Ajit Agarkar. After Agarkar was appointed chief selector last year, the selection panel ended up having two selectors from West Zone with Ankola already part of the committee.

'If Rohit Sharma Comes In Auction...': Punjab Kings Official Hints At Stunning IPL Move

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has been in the middle of a lot of chatter when it comes to his future in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The star batter lost his Mumbai Indians captaincy in 2024 as he was replaced by all-rounder Hardik Pandya. It marked the end of Rohit's 10-year tenure as MI captain - a move that was not taken well by a section of the fans. MI went on to have a horrible season as they finished last in the points table and Hardik was even booed at the Wankhede Stadium. Ahead of the IPL auction for the 2025 season, multiple reports claim that Rohit can decide to join a new team and in that case, a massive bidding war is expected for one of the greats of the format.

Sumit Antil Wins Gold In Javelin Throw, Becomes 1st Indian Man To Defend Title In Paralympics

Star javelin thrower Sumit Antil on Monday became the first Indian man and second from the country to defend the title as he won the F64 category gold with Paralympics record of 70.59m at the Paris Games. The 26-year-old world record holder from Sonipat in Haryana bettered his own earlier Paralympic best of 68.55m set in Tokyo while winning the gold three years ago.

India vs Mauritius LIVE Score, Intercontinental Cup 2024: India Being Dominated By Mauritius | IND 0-0 MRI

India vs Mauritius Inter-Continental Cup, Live Updates: India men's football team is taking on Mauritius in the opening match of the Inter-Continental Cup 2024 on Tuesday in Hyderabad. It is India's first game under new head coach Manolo Marquez.

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"Can't Rest On Laurels": India Men's Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh Eyes Asian Champions Trophy Title

Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Bronze In Women's 400m T20 Category In Paris Paralympics

India Held To Goalless Draw By Lower-Ranked Mauritius In Intercontinental Cup Opener

Saina Nehwal To Retire Due To Arthritis? Indian Olympic Badminton Great Says, "Cartilage Has Gone..."

New Face In BCCI Selection Panel, Ex-Teammate Of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid

'If Rohit Sharma Comes In Auction...': Punjab Kings Official Hints At Stunning IPL Move

Sumit Antil Wins Gold In Javelin Throw, Becomes 1st Indian Man To Defend Title In Paralympics

India vs Mauritius LIVE Score, Intercontinental Cup 2024: India Being Dominated By Mauritius | IND 0-0 MRI