sports.ndtv.com - "Go Abroad, ISL Is Too Comfortable": New Head Coach Manolo Marquez's Advice To Indian Footballers

"Go Abroad, ISL Is Too Comfortable": New Head Coach Manolo Marquez's Advice To Indian Footballers

The Indian men's football team aims to kickstart a new era as Spanish coach Manolo Marquez takes over as the head coach of the nation. Interestingly, Manolo will also continue to coach club side FC Goa alongside his national team role. However, just days into his new role, Manolo has made it clear that an improvement in mentality is necessary among the Indian players, also encouraging players to move out of the comfort of playing in India, and improving their skills abroad.

Shakib Al-Hasan Kept In Bangladesh Test Squad For Pakistan Tour Despite Political Backlash

Bangladesh retained all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday in the squad for this month's Test series against Pakistan, despite the former ruling party lawmaker facing backlash after the country's premier was toppled. Shakib, 37, lost his status as a lawmaker after parliament was dissolved following the dramatic ouster of long-time ruler Sheikh Hasina after weeks of deadly mass protests. "The emphasis was on picking our best players," chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain said in a statement.

Why Did Arshad Nadeem Leave Cricket For Javelin Throw? His Brother Reveals Reason

Arshad Nadeem scripted history by becoming the first athlete from Pakistan to win an individual Olympic gold medal after he clinched the top honour in men's javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Arshad stunned everyone as he came up with a mammoth 92.97m throw to break the Olympic record and finish ahead of Neeraj Chopra whose season best throw of 89.45m earned him a sliver. While Arshad has established himself as a star in athletics, he wanted to be a cricketer while growing up. However, he had to give up his dream and his brother Shahid explained the reason behind his decision.

United States Top Final Medals Table At Paris Olympics 2024, India At...

The United States pipped China for top spot in the battle of medals on Sunday as Paris prepared to bring the curtain down on one of the most successful Olympic Games in history. In a thrilling finale that capped 17 days of spellbinding action, the United States women's basketball team squeezed past France 67-66 to clinch the last gold of the Games. The win -- the eighth consecutive Olympic women's basketball won by the USA -- ensured the Americans finished level with China on 40 golds each as the games drew to a close.

"Having Cricket In Olympics Opens Up Completely Different Audience": Ricky Ponting

Legendary Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting said having cricket in the 2028 Olympic Games at the Los Angeles will just open up a completely different audience for the game. Cricket last featured in the Olympics in 1900, and the sport is set to make its long-awaited comeback at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Cricket was among the five additional sports proposed by the LA28 Organising Committee for inclusion alongside baseball-softball, flag football, lacrosse and squash.

La Seine, Fickle Star Of The Paris Olympics 2024

The River Seine was the fickle star of the Paris Olympics, taking centre stage at the opening ceremony and open water swimming and triathlon events despite a running saga over water quality. It was under torrential rain that the Seine appeared before millions of viewers around the world on July 26 for a cheeky and controversial opening ceremony. "Dantesque conditions," was how Games chief Tony Estanguet summed up the unprecedented Olympic opening ceremony, the first to take place outside the main stadium.

Bruno Fernandes Set To Become Manchester United's highest Paid Player: Report

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been the center of attention this summer and even attracted interest from clubs outside England trying to secure his signature. The Portuguese is close to signing a new deal valid until June 2027 with an option to extend until 2028 and is set to make Bruno, who was previously on 220,000 pounds per week, the highest-paid player at Man United as reported by English outlet The Sun.

Boxing Fights For Olympic Future After Gender-Row 'Disaster'

The boxing competition at the Paris Olympics is over but the fight now starts for its inclusion at the 2028 LA Games after a damaging gender controversy placed the sport under renewed scrutiny. Boxing is a staple of the modern Olympics, making its debut in 1904 and contested at every Games since, apart from in 1912. Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather and Lennox Lewis, to name just a few, all started out at the Olympics. Boxing at the Paris Games took place in mostly packed houses. And yet when the Los Angeles Olympics comes around four years from now, it is not certain that it will be on the programme.

Contacts

Sports.ndtv.com Sport News

"Go Abroad, ISL Is Too Comfortable": New Head Coach Manolo Marquez's Advice To Indian Footballers

Shakib Al-Hasan Kept In Bangladesh Test Squad For Pakistan Tour Despite Political Backlash

Why Did Arshad Nadeem Leave Cricket For Javelin Throw? His Brother Reveals Reason

United States Top Final Medals Table At Paris Olympics 2024, India At...

"Having Cricket In Olympics Opens Up Completely Different Audience": Ricky Ponting

La Seine, Fickle Star Of The Paris Olympics 2024

Bruno Fernandes Set To Become Manchester United's highest Paid Player: Report

Boxing Fights For Olympic Future After Gender-Row 'Disaster'