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Imane Khelif Takes Big Step After Leaked Medical Report Triggers Gender Row

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who defied a row over her gender eligibility to win Olympic gold, is taking legal action over media reports about leaked medical records, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday. Reports published in France this week claimed Khelif, 25, has XY, or male, chromosomes. The gender controversy ignited at the Paris Games in August when Khelif defeated Angela Carini in 46 seconds in her opening bout, the Italian reduced to tears and abandoning the fight after suffering a badly hurt nose. It led to a row that attracted comments from politicians and personalities ranging from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to "Harry Potter" author JK Rowling.

"This Is Karma": Dana White's Big Shout-Out To Donald Trump On US Presidential Race Victory

Republican candidate Donald Trump claimed the unprecedented mandate in the US Presidential race, beating his Democratic party opponent Kamal Harris to reach the 270-mark. As the country's verdict became apparent, Trump addressed the citizens in Florida where he also thanked JD Vance, the vice-president candidate for the Republicans, and Elon Musk, who played a big role in Trump's campaign. Trump also had a special mention for the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Dana White, who was also present on the stage in Florida with him.

"If I Struggle So Much, Imagine...": India Olympian's Reality-Check On Nation Hosting 2036 Olympics

After India made a formal bid to host the 2036 Olympics, two-time world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen said the bid would motivate sportspersons but called for the need to establish Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres in every state to foster overall sports development, essential for staging such a prestigious event in the country. The ambitious plan to bring the world's largest sporting event to India has been backed by strong government support. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly expressed his intent to bring the Olympics to India in 2036.

'They Will Cook Jasprit Bumrah': Australia's 'Smart' Strategy Against India Revealed

Former New Zealand cricket team fast bowler Simon Doull believes that Australia have come up with a 'clever' plan to counter Jasprit Bumrah during the Border-Gavaskar Test series. In a recent discussion on JioCinema, Doull pointed out that Bumrah will be the 'biggest threat' for Australia in the series and he thinks that the hosts are trying to 'cook' him with the scheduling. According to the ex-NZ star, Australia will tire out Bumrah with the first Test taking place in the 'heat' of Perth followed up by the pink-ball Test in Adelaide - something that may force India to rest him in the middle of the series.

Hakan Calhanoglu Fires Inter Milan To Champions League Win Over Angered Arsenal

Hakan Calhanoglu fired Inter Milan to a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Wednesday to continue their unbeaten start in the Champions League and inflict a first defeat on the Gunners in this year's revamped tournament. Turkey captain Calhanoglu rifled home the winning penalty in first-half stoppage time to put Inter on 10 points at the halfway point of the new single league phase. Unbeaten Inter are one of four teams to sit two points behind leaders Liverpool and look a good bet to finish in the top eight places which offer direct qualification for the last 16 as they are yet to concede a goal.

KL Rahul Fails For India A Ahead Of Australia Tests. Internet Says 'Not Bradman...'

Drafted to India A's squad ahead of the unofficial 2nd Test against Australia A, star batter KL Rahul could only manage to score 4 runs in the first inning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Rahul, who opened the batting for India A in the second official Test, lasted just four balls, hitting a solitary boundary before being removed by pacer Scott Boland, who is part of Australia's squad for the upcoming five-match series against India, starting November 22. Apart from Rahul, Bengal captain Abhimanyu Easwarana, also part of India's Test squad, registered a three-ball duck.

Barcelona Rout Red Star Belgrade In Champions League

Robert Lewandowski struck twice as in-form Barcelona thrashed Red Star Belgrade 5-2 to stay in the upper echelons of the Champions League group table on Wednesday. The veteran striker climbed to 99 career goals in the competition, while Inigo Martinez, Raphinha and Fermin Lopez also netted as Barcelona won comfortably in Serbia. After thrashing Bayern Munich 4-1 in their prior European outing, Hansi Flick's side followed that up with a seventh straight victory across all competitions.

Gautam Gambhir Schooled Over Pitch Gamble, Faces Stern Rahul Dravid Comparison

The return of rank-turners in India's home Test assignment against New Zealand has put a big question mark on the future of head coach Gautam Gambhir. For the first time in 12 years, India lost a home Test series while suffering the first-ever clean sweep in a 3-match series. Though there are many factors that contributed to the team's downfall, head coach Gautam Gambhir's insistence on bringing back rank turners for the Pune and Mumbai Tests has emerged as an important one. As the chatter on the subject continues, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali also criticised Gambhir for the pitch decision, while drawing Rahul Dravid comparison.

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Imane Khelif Takes Big Step After Leaked Medical Report Triggers Gender Row

"This Is Karma": Dana White's Big Shout-Out To Donald Trump On US Presidential Race Victory

"If I Struggle So Much, Imagine...": India Olympian's Reality-Check On Nation Hosting 2036 Olympics

'They Will Cook Jasprit Bumrah': Australia's 'Smart' Strategy Against India Revealed

Hakan Calhanoglu Fires Inter Milan To Champions League Win Over Angered Arsenal

KL Rahul Fails For India A Ahead Of Australia Tests. Internet Says 'Not Bradman...'

Barcelona Rout Red Star Belgrade In Champions League

Gautam Gambhir Schooled Over Pitch Gamble, Faces Stern Rahul Dravid Comparison