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Roelant Oltmans Steps Down As Pakistan Hockey Team Head Coach

Head coach Roelant Oltmans ended his association with the Pakistan hockey team after he refused to join the side in China for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy, citing the lack of a long-term contract. Oltmans, who has been working with the senior team from earlier this year, was scheduled to join the team directly in Hulunbuir but pulled out at the last moment. “Oltmans has notified the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) that he is not available for coaching as he wants a long-term proper contract with the PHF,” an official source in the PHF said.

John Abraham's Story Of Struggles As NorthEast United Owner As Football Club Lifts Durand Cup Title

In a thrilling Durand Cup 2024 final against Mohun Bagan, NorthEast United fought extreme odds to emerge victorious. The victory isn't just for the players, the coach and the support staff who worked hard for years, enabling the team to lift its first major trophy, but also for its owner, John Abraham. The actor bought NorthEast United for the first time in 2013, putting his own money to become the sole owner. While most of the other franchises were bought by corporates, John let his passion do the talking, and it took 11 years for him to reap the desired rewards.

'It's A Mixed Feeling': Paris Paralympics Silver-Medalist Shuttler Suhas Yathiraj

Indian para-shuttler Suhas Yathiraj is an emotional mess after his second successive Paralympic silver. A part of him is proud of the achievement but then he is also grappling with feelings of "sadness and disappointment" at missing out on gold. The 41-year-old went into the ongoing Games as world no.1 and was expected to fetch gold in men's singles SL4 category. However, he ended with a silver, going down in straight games to Lucas Mazur of France in the summit clash on Monday evening.

Pakistani Wrestler Banned, Stripped Of Commonwealth Games Medal For Using Performance Enhancing Drugs

Pakistani wrestler Ali Asad has been stripped of his bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games after testing positive for using performance enhancing drugs. The Pakistan Wrestling Federation confirmed that Ali Asad had not only been banned for four years but also stripped of his bronze which he won in the 2022 Birmingham CWG. "His tests carried out by the International Testing Agency (ITA) have confirmed he took performance enhancing drugs during the event," one official said. The ruling on his case came this week, following investigation by the ITA.

Updated WTC Points Table After Bangladesh Stun Pakistan 2-0 In Test Series

Bangladesh unlocked a historic feat on Tuesday as they defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test of the two-match series. With this win, Bangladesh swept away the the series with 2-0 scoreline, which also turned out be their first-ever clean sweep against an Asian side in their own home. Pakistan, who were keen to make a strong comeback after facing defeat in the first Test by 10 wickets, failed to live up to the expectations in the second match of the series.

Big WTC Challenge For India, Final To Be Held In This Country

The third World Test Championship (WTC) final will be played at the iconic Lord's between June 11 and 15 next year, announced the International Cricket Council on Tuesday. The ICC has marked June 16 as the reserve day, if required. "The ICC World Test Championship Final has quickly become one of the most anticipated events in the cricketing calendar and we are pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 edition," said ICC CEO Geoff Allardice in a statement.

PCB "Has Taken Divide And Rule Policy": Ex-Captain's Charge On Babar Azam-Saheen Afridi Tussle

Pakistan cricket team is not looking in great shape. After losing the first Test against Bangladesh, Pakistan is not good touch in the second Test too. Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie acknowledged that Bangladesh were favourites. "The odds are probably in favour of Bangladesh and we don't shy away from that," said Gillespie, who is coaching Pakistan for his first series. "We know what can happen, but we took six for 26 in the first innings so we know that we can have an impact with the ball."

Saina Nehwal Reveals Struggles With Arthritis, To Decide On Retirement By End Of Year

Ace Indian shuttler and former Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal has revealed that she is battling arthritis and will have to decide on her future in badminton by the end of this year as the ailment has made it impossible for her to train the usual hours. The 34-year-old former world No.1, who was the first Indian shuttler to win an Olympic medal with her bronze in London 2012, participated in three editions of the Games before being hampered by injuries.

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Roelant Oltmans Steps Down As Pakistan Hockey Team Head Coach

John Abraham's Story Of Struggles As NorthEast United Owner As Football Club Lifts Durand Cup Title

'It's A Mixed Feeling': Paris Paralympics Silver-Medalist Shuttler Suhas Yathiraj

Pakistani Wrestler Banned, Stripped Of Commonwealth Games Medal For Using Performance Enhancing Drugs

Updated WTC Points Table After Bangladesh Stun Pakistan 2-0 In Test Series

Big WTC Challenge For India, Final To Be Held In This Country

PCB "Has Taken Divide And Rule Policy": Ex-Captain's Charge On Babar Azam-Saheen Afridi Tussle

Saina Nehwal Reveals Struggles With Arthritis, To Decide On Retirement By End Of Year