Horse Riding, Bharatnatyam, Skating On Manu Bhaker's Mind After Olympics
Her shooting hand bruised by repeated pistol recoils during unrelenting training, Manu Bhaker will take a well deserved three month break. But it will be no vacation.
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Vinesh Phogat Receives Hero's Welcome From Fans On Return To India
Former India wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived in New Delhi on Saturday, following her disqualification from the just-concluded Paris Olympics 2024.
Jhajjar Locals Give Vinesh Glass Of Milk En Route To Charkhi Dadri
As wrestler Vinesh Phogat's roadshow made its way to Haryana's Jhajjar en route to Charkhi Dadri, locals of the area rushed to the grappler to give a glass of milk to welcome her on Saturday. Vinesh Phogat arrived in Delhi from Paris on Saturday.
Premier League: Liverpool Manager Arne Slot Off To Winning Start At Ipswich
Arne Slot got off to a winning Premier League start as Liverpool manager thanks to two quickfire goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah in a 2-0 win at newly-promoted Ipswich on Saturday. Slot has the unenviable task of succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, but the Dutchman will have been heartened by a commanding second-half performance.
Arsenal Sink Wolves In Flying Start To Premier League Title Charge
Arsenal made a flying start to their bid to win the Premier League title as goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka sealed a 2-0 victory against Wolves on Saturday. Germany forward Havertz put Mikel Arteta's side ahead in the first half at the Emirates Stadium and England winger Saka wrapped up the points after the interval. It was exactly the kind of statement Arsenal needed after Arteta admitted they will have to be almost perfect to end Manchester City's four-year reign as champions.
Nasser Hussain Thinks Ollie Pope's Appointment As Test Captain For Sri Lanka Series Augurs Well For England
Former captain Nasser Hussain thinks Ollie Pope's appointment as England Test skipper for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka augurs well for the side ahead of the all-important Ashes happening next year in Australia. Pope was made England captain for the Sri Lanka series starting on August 21 as Ben Stokes was ruled out due to a torn hamstring. "I think it's good for Pope to be captain for three Tests, just in case, Ben Stokes does get injured in the future. They need other options. Just like when they go to Australia, and they don't want a bowling attack that's inexperienced. You don't want to get there with someone (leading) who hasn't done it before," said Hussain in the latest episode of Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.
Arshad Nadeem Olympics Felicitation: Pakistan Hockey Stalwarts Feel Insulted Over PM Dinner Invitation Withdrawal
Arshad Nadeem is currently the most popular Pakistan athlete. The star javelin thrower ended a long drought of Olympic gold medal for his country as he won the event at the Paris 2024 Games with a record of 92.97m. After he returned to his country, Nadeem has been felicitated from all quarters. Recently he was rewarded with 10 million Pakistan rupees and a brand new car by the Punjab government for his historic feat.
Double Trap Great Peter Wilson Applies For Post Of Indian Shooting Coach
Legendary double trap marksman Peter Wilson of Great Britain, who guided country-mate Nathan Hales to trap gold at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics, has shown interest in the Indian team coaching job and wants to train the shooters for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Wilson, 37, was the youngest competitor in double trap at the 2012 London Olympics to win a gold medal. He holds the world record in double trap and took up shooting after a snow-boarding accident left him unable to play cricket.