Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, to retire from tennis
Rafael Nadal, one of tennis's greatest champions and the unquestioned clay court specialist of all time, announced Thursday he will retire from the sport at season's end.
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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya "Surprised" At Dipa Karmakar's Retirement
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday wrote to Dipa Karmakar conveying his surprise at her decision to retire, a couple of days after the trailblazing Indian gymnast called time on her career. The 31-year-old Karmakar, who became the first Indian woman gymnast to represent the country at the Games in the 2016 Rio Olympics and finished fourth, announced her retirement on Monday. "I got to know about your retirement from gymnastics. While your decision surprised me, I have full faith that you have taken this decision keeping in mind your priorities in life and the experiences that you have had. I completely respect your decision," Mandaviya wrote in a letter to Karmakar.
Wimbledon tennis tournament to use AI to make line calls in break with tradition
That long-held Wimbledon tradition of line judges dressed in elegant uniforms is no more.
Nazem Kadri book recounts Mike Babcock's behaviour coaching Toronto Maple Leafs
Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri's book "Dreamer: My Life On The Edge" delves into coach Mike Babcock's handling of players.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya "Surprised" At Dipa Karmakar's Retirement
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday wrote to Dipa Karmakar conveying his surprise at her decision to retire, a couple of days after the trailblazing Indian gymnast called time on her career. The 31-year-old Karmakar, who became the first Indian woman gymnast to represent the country at the Games in the 2016 Rio Olympics and finished fourth, announced her retirement on Monday. "I got to know about your retirement from gymnastics. While your decision surprised me, I have full faith that you have taken this decision keeping in mind your priorities in life and the experiences that you have had. I completely respect your decision," Mandaviya wrote in a letter to Karmakar.
Lakshya Sen Enters 2nd Round Of Arctic Open After Opponent Concedes Match
India's star shuttler Lakshya Sen progressed to the men's singles round of 16 at the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament after his opponent Rasmus Gemke withdrew from the opening round match in Finland on Wednesday. Sen, who lost out on a maiden Olympic medal in Paris after defeat in the bronze medal play-off contest, will be up against the winner between seventh seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei and qualifier Arnaud Merkle of France in the next round. Qualifier Kiran George is the only other Indian in action on Wednesday. He will take on Tzu Wei Wang of Chinese Taipei later in the day.
IOA Announce Tentative Dates For National Games In Uttarakhand
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) have announced that the 38th edition of the National Games will be held in Uttarakhand from 28 January to 14 February, 2025 (subject to approval of IOA's General Assembly, which is scheduled for October 25). The Games, which will see participation from athletes across the nation, will feature competitions in 38 sports (subject to approval of General Assembly of the IOA), with over 10,000 athletes, officials, and coaches expected to participate. The IOA and the Government of Uttarakhand are working in close coordination to ensure that the 38th National Games will be an exceptional experience for athletes, officials, and spectators alike, it said in a release.
There's A Bill Looking To Give Miracle On Ice Team Congressional Gold Medals And It Better Pass
It's been 44 years since the US Hockey Team stunned the all-conquering Soviet squad at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, and while the players earned themselves gold medals (after beating Finland, people forget that) they may soon be getting some gold medals of the Congressional variety.