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Elena Rybakina returns as Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open confirms complete line-up

Elena Rybakina will be the highest-ranked player at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open next month after organisers on Tuesday released the complete line-up for the WTA 500 tournament.

The Rock To Wrestle In India? Former WWE Champion Receives Huge Challenge

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson made a shocking return to WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) as he interrupted Jinder Mahal on Day 1 Raw, the first show of 2024. The former WWE champion received a rousing ovation from the crowd and following a heated exchange, he hit Jinder with a People's Elbow. While WWE has not announced any future engagement for The Rock, Jinder has challenged the superstar to a match in India. During a recent interview with Sony Sports Network, Jinder said that he wants to face The Rock in India.

PM Modi Hails Winners Of National Sports Awards

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the illustrious winners of the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2023 and said their remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication are an inspiration to the nation. India's best-performing athletes were on Tuesday conferred with the national sports awards by President Droupadi Murmu in a regal ceremony. In a post on X, Modi said, "Congratulations to the illustrious winners of the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2023. Their remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication are an inspiration to our nation." "They have not only excelled in their respective fields but also raised India's flag high on the global stage," the prime minister said.

2036 Olympics Bid: Gujarat Forms Firm To Build Infrastructure with Rs 6,000 Crore Allocation: Report

The Gujarat government has formed a separate company and earmarked Rs 6,000 crore to build six sports complexes to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games in case India wins the bid for the quadrennial multi-discipline sporting extravaganza, an official said on Tuesday. The dedicated entity, 'Gujarat Olympic Planning and Infrastructure Corporation Ltd', was formed nearly three months ago and one board meeting has already taken place, said a senior official of the state government firm seeking anonymity.