Paris 2024 Games break record ticket sales
PARIS : Paris 2024 sold a record 12 million tickets for the Olympics and Paralympics, beating the Games record previously set by London 2012, organisers said on Sunday.
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India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Match Live Streaming And Live Telecast
The stage is set for the prestigious Men's Asian Champions Trophy which will begin on Sunday here at the picturesque Moqi Hockey Training Base which overlooks the Nierji Dam in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia in China. Reigning Olympic bronze medallist India start as favourites to defend the title while hosts China, Japan, Pakistan, Korea and Malaysia have arrived with hopes of a grand outing in the marquee tournament. Last year, India won the title at home, making them the only team to bag four titles in the history of the tournament. The team's skipper Harmanpreet Singh is keen on continuing India's dominance in the continental championships this year too.
Randhir Singh Becomes First Indian To Be Elected As Olympic Council Of Asia President
Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh on Sunday became the first Indian to be elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) during the 44th General Assembly of the continental body in New Delhi. A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post. His tenure will run from 2024 till 2028, and his election was unanimous. The 77-year-old Randhir has been the OCA acting president since 2021, filling in for Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who was handed a 15-year ban from sports administration in May this year over ethics breaches.
India To Bid For 2030 Youth Olympics: Sports Minister Mandaviya
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said India is set to bid for the 2030 Youth Olympics, a precursor to the country's ambition to host the 2036 Olympics. The 2030 Youth Olympics will be the fifth edition of the international event. "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi we are going to bid for the 2030 Youth Olympics but our focus remain on hosting the 2036 Olympics," Mandaviya said on the sidelines of the Olympic Council of Asia's (OCA) 44th General Assembly here.
Aryna Sabalenka Wins Maiden US Open Title After Beating Jessica Pegula
Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open and her third Grand Slam crown with a thrilling victory over a gallant Jessica Pegula in a rollercoaster final on Saturday. World number two Sabalenka triumphed 7-5, 7-5 to add the New York title to her back-to-back Australian Open victories. Pegula went down fighting, however, recovering from 0-3 and break point down to lead 5-3 in the second set before Sabalenka came through.
Canada's Jamal Murray signs 4-year, $208M US contract extension with Nuggets: reports
Denver Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a four-year, $208 million US maximum contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Alex Morgan retires knowing women's soccer is in 'an amazing place'
Alex Morgan walked into her retirement news conference Friday thinking she'd be the only player there from the San Diego Wave.
Simone Biles gets Bears gear after facing backlash from Chicago fans for Packers jacket
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes and Eric Mangini reveal the first edition of Upset Alert of the 2024 season, featuring the Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Bucs and Buffalo Bills.