Canada's India Sherret strikes gold at World Cup ski cross in Austria
India Sherret of Cranbrook, B.C., captured gold on Friday, the final day of World Cup ski cross racing in Reiteralm, Austria.
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Why Did BCCI Add Sitanshu Kotak As Batting Coach? Report Claims 'At The Review Meeting, Gautam Gambhir..."
Several news reports on Thursday claimed that the BCCI has added current India A coach Sitanshu Kotak as the new batting coach of the senior Indian cricket team. The former Saurashtra batter's reported appointment happens ahead of the upcoming limited-overs series against England and the Champions Trophy next month after assistant coach Abhishek Nayar's performance came under scrutiny during the tour of Australia. The 52-year-old Kotak is a longtime staff of the National Cricket Academy as its batting coach. He has been on tours with both the senior and A teams during the past few years.
"Scoring 752 In 7 Innings..." Sachin Tendulkar's Message In Karun Nair Post Is For All To See
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar lauded Vidarbha batter Karun Nair amid his purple patch in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, saying that performances like this just do not happen out of nowhere, they come from "immense focus and hard work". Nair, who is captaining Vidarbha in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, will play the title clash against his former team Karnataka at Vadodara on Saturday. Nair is the top-run-getter in the tournamen so far, having accumulated a massive 752 runs in seven matches at a mind-boggling average of 752.00 due to him being unbeaten in six innings.
On Winning Arjuna Award, Paralympics Gold Medalist Navdeep Singh Makes Special Dedication
After being felicitated with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Paralympic gold medalist Navdeep Singh on Friday dedicated the award to his family and coach. Navdeep was awarded the Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2024 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. Speaking to ANI, Navdeep Singh said that he is feeling very happy after receiving the award from President Murmu.
"What Have The Wives Done?" India Great Harbhajan Singh Slams Restricting Families On Team India Tours
As an after-effect of India's recent debacles against Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka, the BCCI have implemented a strict 10-point diktat, in an attempt to "ensuring professional standards and operational efficiency during tours and series" within the team. Among this, a major rule change is the reduced time players will be allowed to stay with their wives and girlfriends and family members, and the enforcing of players having to travel with the team. After the 3-1 drubbing by Australia in the recently concluded, there was always expectation that the BCCI may act tough. However, spin great Harbhajan Singh has said that he focus should be on improving the on-field game rather than such steps.
"Want To Change Colour": Olympics Bronze Medalist Swapnil Kusale Makes Vow For LA 2028
Paris Olympics bronze-winning rifle shooter Swapnil Kusale on Friday said he aspires to change the colour of his medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games and credited his coach Deepali Deshpande for his success. While Swapnil won the Arjuna Award here on Friday, his coach Deshpande was conferred the Droncharya Award. "It's a special day for me because my coach Deepali Deshpande also won the Dronacharya Award, and I would like to thank my family and all my well wishers," he said.
On Receiving Arjuna Award, India Hockey Star Jarmanpreet Singh Elated, Says "This Will Inspire..."
The Indian men's hockey team defender Jarmanpreet Singh expressed his elation after receiving the Arjuna Award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Friday and said, "Nothing comes closer to this feeling". Jarmanpreet was instrumental in the Indian team's second successive bronze medal finish at the Olympics in Paris last year. India beat Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal match, coming back from a goal down.
"It Is No Small Deal...": World Championships Gold Medalist Saweety Boora On Receiving Arjuna Award
Indian boxer and World Championships gold medalist Saweety Boora expressed happiness at being felicitated with the Arjuna Award and dedicated her accomplishment to her family. The World Championship gold medalist was among the players to be felicitated with the Arjuna Awards during the National Sports Awards ceremony on Friday by President Droupadi Murmu. Speaking to ANI, Boora said, "For a player, this award matters a lot. It is no small deal to get a national award. I feel really happy to get the fruits of my hard work over the years. I would like to dedicate this award to whoever supported me, prayed for me, wished something positive for me, be it my fans, family, coaches etc. My mother has supported me a lot through all my ups and downs. I dedicate this award to my husband, to my brother and sister, to my family, to my father."