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'Proud' Andy Murray Bows Out Of Tennis With Paris Olympics Defeat

Andy Murray said he was retiring "on my terms" as his trophy-filled career came to an emotional end at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, closing another chapter on tennis's golden generation. The former world number one and three-time Grand Slam title winner slipped into retirement aged 37 when he and Dan Evans lost in the men's doubles quarter-finals at Roland Garros. American pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul delivered the knockout blow with a 6-2, 6-4 victory on a packed Court Suzanne Lenglen.

Imane Khelif 'Gender Row': IOC Breaks Silence On Algerian Boxer's Paris Games Participation

On Thursday, Italian boxer Angela Carini quit her 66 kg women's category boxing match against Algeria's Imane Khalif on Thursday, handing the latter, who was banned from competing in world championships following failures in testosterone and gender eligibility tests, a win in the opening round. Algeria's Khelif won the fight within just 46 seconds after her opponent quit. A very few punches were thrown before Carini abandoned the match, which is a rare occurrence in Olympic boxing.

Leon Marchand Seeks Fourth Paris Olympics Gold As Sha'Carri Richardson Begins 100m Bid

France's golden boy Leon Marchand returns to the pool Friday seeking a fourth swimming title at the Paris Olympics while Sha'Carri Richardson launches her bid for 100m glory as track and field action gets under way. The 22-year-old Marchand has taken his home Games by storm, starting with gold in the 400m individual medley before an unprecedented double in the 200m butterfly and 200m breaststroke. Spurred on by a deafening crowd at La Defense Arena, he will chase another gold in the 200m medley, an event he won at the 2022 and 2023 world championships.

Gautam Gambhir's Reaction Says It All As Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Slam Bowlers For Fun. Watch

The two stalwarts of Indian cricket Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are back in the team for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Both of them will be playing an international game after a gap of one month. Virat and Rohit called time on their T20I careers after India's 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, but the duo remain available for the ODI and Test formats. India's first ODI against Sri Lanka will take place at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 2.

Team India's 'Bonding' Exercise Attracts Criticism From Former Players

Team India clean swept Sri Lanka 3-0 in a T20 series on Tuesday, with the win marking the start of a new era under new head coach Gautam Gambhir. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side won the series finale via Super Over in Pallekele. After the series win, Suryakumar revealed that since the start of the T20 World Cup, the players have been asked not to sit in smaller groups, but so sit as a team.

"Had Not Eaten Last 2 Days, Didn't Even Drink Water": Nikhat Zareen On Her Paris Olympic Elimination

Weary from a challenging loss, Nikhat Zareen valiantly restrained her tears as she recounted the trials she faced both within the ring and in the 48 hours preceding the pre-quarterfinal bout against China's Wu Yu, until she finally succumbed to her emotions. Touted as one of India's strongest medal prospects before the Games, Nikhat bowed out of the Olympics after a heartbreaking 0-5 loss to the top-seed Chinese pugilist at the North Paris Arena on Thursday. "I will come back strong," she said at least five times, probably trying to convince herself and everyone else around her that the Olympic road does not end here for her.

Who Is Imane Khalif? The Algerian Boxer At Center Of 'Gender Controversy' In Paris Olympics

A new storm has erupted at the Paris Olympics Games 2024 over boxer Imane Khalif's participation in the quadrennial event as a woman boxer, despite possessing male chromosomes. It all started when Imane took on Italian boxer Angela Carini, who decided to abandon the match after just 46 seconds, in order to 'preserve her life'. It isn't the first time that Imane has been at the center of such a controversy, having previously been disqualified from competing in the 2023 championships over gender eligibility issues.

Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir Engage In Lengthy Chat. IPL Franchises Drop Unmissable Reactions

As the Indian cricket team gears up for the 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, veteran cricketers like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returned to the fore, joining their teammates for the 50-over assignment after the team's 3-0 sweep in T20Is. In a practice session, Virat was spotted being involved in a lengthy conversation with new head coach Gautam Gambhir, sending social media into a meltdown. Indian Premier League franchises like Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, etc. shared reactions on the two stalwarts' meet which can't be missed.

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'Proud' Andy Murray Bows Out Of Tennis With Paris Olympics Defeat

Imane Khelif 'Gender Row': IOC Breaks Silence On Algerian Boxer's Paris Games Participation

Leon Marchand Seeks Fourth Paris Olympics Gold As Sha'Carri Richardson Begins 100m Bid

Gautam Gambhir's Reaction Says It All As Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Slam Bowlers For Fun. Watch

Team India's 'Bonding' Exercise Attracts Criticism From Former Players

"Had Not Eaten Last 2 Days, Didn't Even Drink Water": Nikhat Zareen On Her Paris Olympic Elimination

Who Is Imane Khalif? The Algerian Boxer At Center Of 'Gender Controversy' In Paris Olympics

Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir Engage In Lengthy Chat. IPL Franchises Drop Unmissable Reactions