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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.

Ex-Star Exposes Pakistan's 'Backbiting' Culture, Mentions Rahul Dravid And Gautam Gambhir

All is not going well in Pakistan cricket following the team's first of its kinds series loss to Bangladesh earlier this month. Bangladesh, against all odds, clean swept Pakistan 2-0 in Rawalpindi to register their first ever Test match and series wins against the Shan Masood-led side. Following the disappointing loss, former spinner Danish Kaneria has launched a scathing attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Kaneria, who played 61 Tests for Pakistan, called out the PCB for the backbiting culture in Pakistan cricket.

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.

India A vs India B, Duleep Trophy Day 4 Live Score: India B Eye Quick Runs, Declaration In 1st Session

India A vs India B, Duleep Trophy Live Updates, Day 4: With a commanding 240-run lead already under their belt, India B would look to add a few more quick runs to the overall total, before inviting India A to bat in the second innings of the Duleep Trophy clash in Bengaluru. Washington Sundar was unbeaten on 6 when the third day's play concluded, with India B's score reading 150/6. Khaleel Ahmed and Akash Deep have been brilliant with the ball for India A in the second innings. They would be keen to bowl out India B under a score of 200. (Live Scorecard)

Rishabh Pant's Tactical Brilliance In Duleep Trophy Triggers 'Captaincy' Talks

India B star Rishabh Pant had a brilliant outing with the bat on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy match against India A in Bengaluru. Pant, who scored just seven runs in the first innings, slammed a 34-ball half-century in the second innings to help India B increase their lead over India A. India B (321) had taken a first innings lead of the 90 runs after bowling India A out for 231. Pant, who is one of the India Test hopefuls for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, hit nine 4s and two maximums and was the headliner of the day with a 61 off 47 balls.

How 'Flag Controversy' Saw India's Navdeep Singh Clinch Javelin Throw F41 Gold Medal In Paralympics

India's Navdeep Singh's silver medal was upgraded to gold after initial winner Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag following a dramatic men's javelin throw F41 final at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday. This is India's first-ever gold medal in the men's javelin F41 category. The 23-year-old para-athlete from Haryana, who had finished fourth at the Tokyo Games three years ago, produced a personal best effort of 47.32m to claim the top position.

India's Schedule At Paris Paralympics 2024, September 8: Hopes To Reach 30-Medal Mark Still Alive

There was no stopping India's inspired run at the Paralympic Games with javelin thrower Navdeep Singh striking an unparalleled gold in the F41 classification and visually impaired sprinter Simran clinching the women's 200m (T12) bronze on Saturday. Navdeep, who competes in the classification meant for athletes of short stature, originally ended with a silver after he upstaged world record holder Sun Pengxiang of China with a 47.32m throw. However, that was upgraded to an unprecedented gold after Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag. Pengxiang (44.72m) finished with a silver.

Musheer Khan Matches Rohit Sharma, David Warner In Marathon Duleep Trophy Knock

Undoubtedly the highlight of the first round of Duleep Trophy 2024 games has been the incredible 181 scored by Sarfaraz Khan's brother Musheer Khan for India B. With his side at 94/7, 19-year-old Musheer put up an incredible 205 run partnership with tailender Navdeep Saini, ultimately guiding India B to a healthy total of 321. Musheer dominated bowlers who have India experience, as the likes of Khaleel Ahmed, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan and Kuldeep Yadav were toyed around with. Kuldeep, in particular, bore the brunt of Musheer's might, who hit him for a six that hit the roof.

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India To Bid For 2030 Youth Olympics: Sports Minister Mandaviya

Ex-Star Exposes Pakistan's 'Backbiting' Culture, Mentions Rahul Dravid And Gautam Gambhir

Aryna Sabalenka Wins Maiden US Open Title After Beating Jessica Pegula

India A vs India B, Duleep Trophy Day 4 Live Score: India B Eye Quick Runs, Declaration In 1st Session

Rishabh Pant's Tactical Brilliance In Duleep Trophy Triggers 'Captaincy' Talks

How 'Flag Controversy' Saw India's Navdeep Singh Clinch Javelin Throw F41 Gold Medal In Paralympics

India's Schedule At Paris Paralympics 2024, September 8: Hopes To Reach 30-Medal Mark Still Alive

Musheer Khan Matches Rohit Sharma, David Warner In Marathon Duleep Trophy Knock