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US Open 2024: Defending Champions Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff Headline Day 1

Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff launch their US Open title defences on Monday, Serbian superstar Djokovic aiming to follow up his emotional Paris Olympics triumph with his first Grand Slam title of 2024. Djokovic, seeded second behind world number one Jannik Sinner, is vying to become the first man to repeat in New York since Roger Federer won five straight US Opens from 2004-2008. "Hopefully that changes this year," Djokovic said. "That's the goal." It's been an erratic year for Djokovic, who was hindered by a knee injury and for the first time since 2017 is looking at the prospect of a year without a Grand Slam title.

Jack Woolley on Paris Olympics: 'It was what I expected and more'

Jack Woolley says the Paris Olympics were what he "expected and more", as he looked back on his experience this summer.

Manu Bhaker Meets Mary Kom, Makes Special Request To 8-Time World Champion

Star Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who won two medals at the Paris Olympics 2024, caught up with former Olympian and boxer Mary Kom recently. After bagging multiple bronze medals at Paris Olympics 2024, Manu is currently enjoying a break from shooting as she recovers from an injury. Taking to Instagram, Manu shared images of the interaction with Mary Kom, who also won a bronze in boxing at London Olympics 2012. In one of two images shared by Manu, the two can be seen sharing a hug. She also requested Mary Kom to plan a workout session with her.

PV Sindhu Like Talent With Olympic Medal Potential: Meet 13-Year-Old Badminton Prodigy Tanvi Patri

Thirteen-year-old Tanvi Patri from Odisha has cemented her status as one of India's most promising badminton prodigies by clinching the girls' singles title at the U-15 Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Junior Championships in Chengdu, China, the country where she first honed her skills in the sport. Patri capped off a phenomenal week with a superlative performance, defeating Vietnam's second seed Thi Thu Huyen Nguyen 22-20, 21-11 in a 34-minute final, offering a glimmer of hope after Indian badminton's recent struggles at the Paris Olympics.

WNBA head coach reveals 'single best thing' about Caitlin Clark's game

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Neeraj Chopra Will Throw 93m In One Or Two Years: India Legend's Massive Claim

Legendary para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia feels it's a matter of time for star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to breach the elusive 90m mark and predicted that he can throw 93m in one or two years. Chopra won a silver medal in the Paris Olympics with a throw of 89.45m earlier this month while the gold went to Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who stunned the javelin world with an Olympic record effort of 92.97m. On Thursday, Chopra again finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League with a last round throw of 89.49m, behind two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who produced a monster throw of 90.61m. Jhajharia, himself a para-javelin throw legend with double Paralympics gold in F46 category, said when Chopra breaks the barrier of 90m, he will do it by a big margin, going past the elusive mark by 3 to 4 metres.

Under sea and over land, Paris Paralympics flame is lit before beginning exceptional journey

Two weeks after French star swimmer Leon Marchand extinguished the Olympic flame to close the Paris Olympics, the spotlight is now on its Paralympic counterpart.

Neeraj Chopra Reveals How Julius Yego's 'Stay Relaxed' Advice Helped Him In Lausanne Diamond League

Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra has revealed that an advice to "stay relaxed" from his Kenyan counterpart Julius Yego proved decisively helpful in calming his racing mind before he pulled off a season's best effort to finish second in the Diamond League in Lausanne, Switzerland. The 26-year-old was at the fourth spot at the end of the fourth round before managing a throw of 85.58m in his fifth attempt that kept him inside the top three. His final attempt of 89.49m on Thursday helped him finish second behind Grenada's Anderson Peters (90.61m).

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US Open 2024: Defending Champions Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff Headline Day 1

Jack Woolley on Paris Olympics: 'It was what I expected and more'

Manu Bhaker Meets Mary Kom, Makes Special Request To 8-Time World Champion

PV Sindhu Like Talent With Olympic Medal Potential: Meet 13-Year-Old Badminton Prodigy Tanvi Patri

WNBA head coach reveals 'single best thing' about Caitlin Clark's game

Neeraj Chopra Will Throw 93m In One Or Two Years: India Legend's Massive Claim

Under sea and over land, Paris Paralympics flame is lit before beginning exceptional journey

Neeraj Chopra Reveals How Julius Yego's 'Stay Relaxed' Advice Helped Him In Lausanne Diamond League