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Paris 2024: Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra To Lead India In Olympic Team Debut

Veteran Sharath Kamal and world no. 24 Manika Batra will lead the Indian men's and women's squads respectively at the Paris Games, where the country will make its Olympic debut in team events. The senior selection committee of the Table Tennis Federation of India on Thursday picked a six-member squad (three in each section) as per the Olympics norms, besides naming the individuals who would compete in the singles events. Sharath, Harmeet Desai, and Manav Thakkar will form the three-member men's team, while Manika, Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath will be squad members in the women's category.

Neeraj Chopra Wins At Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 With 85.97m Throw

India's Olympic and world champion javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra claimed his maiden gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games on Tuesday, dominating a stellar field on his return to competitive action following a month-long break. Chopra, who claimed the silver here in 2022, produced the winning effort of 85.97m in his third attempt to lead the field for a major part of the competition. The Indian proved himself heads and shoulders above much-hyped 19-year-old German prodigy Max Dehning, who came here as the youngest member of the 90m club but finished a disappointing seventh in the eight-strong field.

Jaismine Lamboria Inches Closer To Paris Olympics Quota, Sachin Siwach To Play Box-Off

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria moved within touching distance of a Paris Olympic quota after she registered a dominant victory over Ana Marija Milisic of Switzerland to enter the 57kg quarterfinals of the World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand. The 22-year-old, who dropped down from 60kg, out-punched Milisic through an unanimous decision (5-0) in the round of 16. With the qualifying tournament offering four quota places in the women's 57kg weight class, Jaismine will have to win her quarterfinal on Sunday to seal her passage to Paris Games and reclaim the 57kg quota for India.

List Of Records Shattered By Skipper Rohit Sharma In India's Historic 50th T20 World Cup Match

India stormed into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 after a 24-run victory over Australia at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in St. Lucia on Monday. The win saw Indian skipper Rohit Sharma play a starring role as he scored a 41-ball 92 to set up a big win for the Men in Blue. The Hitman's performance deservedly earned him the Player of the Match award and also helped India finish their 50th T20 World Cup game on a high.

Neeraj Chopra Set To Resume Olympic Build-up At Paavo Nurmi Games In Finland

Forced into a short break to mend a niggle, Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will return to competitive action at the Paavo Nurmi Games here on Tuesday against a stellar field, hoping to continue his build-up to Paris Games with renewed vigour. The 26-year-old superstar, the lone Indian in the field here, will be up against German teenaged sensation Max Dehning, who is the youngest member of the coveted 90m club, which Chopra is aspiring to enter. The 19-year-old is being seen as a major competition for Chopra when he defends his Tokyo Games gold medal in Paris.

New Innings: Kapil Dev Takes Over As President Of Professional Golf Tour Of India

World Cup-winning former India cricket captain Kapil Dev has taken over as the new President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), an elevation that marks a fresh beginning for the iconic player who also excelled as an amateur golfer. The 65-year-old, who was already a member of the PGTI Board as its Vice President, was chosen unanimously and would be taking over from incumbent H R Srinivasan, whose tenure has come to an end. Kapil is known to be a keen golfer, whose handicap was almost down to scratch at one time.

"He's Bowling Like A Video Game": Arshdeep Singh Hails Jasprit Bumrah During T20 World Cup

Following their side's win over Australia in the Super Eights ICC T20 World Cup clash, Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh and spinner Kuldeep Yadav discussed team's strategies during their win, with Arshdeep heaping praises on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for bowling "like a video game". Rohit Sharma's swashbuckling 92 followed by Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav's influential spells along with Axar Patel's one-handed stunner sealed a 24-run win for India against Australia and sealed their berth in the semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup. Following the game, in a video posted by the official Instagram handle of the Indian cricket team, Arshdeep questioned how difficult it was for Kuldeep to first bowl with the wind and then against the wind.

"Pressure Is There, But We View It Positively": Paris Medal Prospect Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy

A medal prospect at the upcoming Paris Olympics, the crack team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty say they are well equipped to handle the pressure of expectations as they "view it positively". As the Olympic Games approach, the duo acknowledged the high expectations placed on them. During an interaction with former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik on JioCinema's 'Get Set Gold' programme, Rankireddy emphasized their commitment to "make the country proud".

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Paris 2024: Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra To Lead India In Olympic Team Debut

Neeraj Chopra Wins At Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 With 85.97m Throw

Jaismine Lamboria Inches Closer To Paris Olympics Quota, Sachin Siwach To Play Box-Off

List Of Records Shattered By Skipper Rohit Sharma In India's Historic 50th T20 World Cup Match

Neeraj Chopra Set To Resume Olympic Build-up At Paavo Nurmi Games In Finland

New Innings: Kapil Dev Takes Over As President Of Professional Golf Tour Of India

"He's Bowling Like A Video Game": Arshdeep Singh Hails Jasprit Bumrah During T20 World Cup

"Pressure Is There, But We View It Positively": Paris Medal Prospect Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy