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Paris Olympics 2024: Harmanpreet Singh Turns Saviour Again, India Draw 1-1 vs Argentina

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh rescued India by converting a last-minute penalty corner as they held former champions Argentina to a 1-1 draw in a Pool B hockey match of the Paris Olympics on Monday. India had fluffed as many as nine penalty corners before Harmanpreet found the net, firing the ball into the top corner. Argentina were left to rue the missed penalty stroke by Maico Casella in the 36th minute. It was Lucas Martinez, who had put his side ahead in the 22nd minute with a field goal and Harmanpreet, who had struck against New Zealand in the dying moments, found the net a minute before the final hooter. Harmanpreet did not feel that India fared poorly.

Chennai To Host India's First Formula 4 Night Street Racing

Chennai is all set to host India's first formula 4 night street racing from the 30th August to September 1. The racing would be in the heart of the city around Island Grounds on a 3.5 KM long stretch near the Marina. Held under two categories - an IPL like Indian Racing League race between franchise teams from different cities and a Formula 4 racing intended for junior drivers. Team owners include Sourav Ganguly and Bollywood star Arjun Kapoor among others.

Man Behind Manu Bhaker's Olympic Success With Whom She Had Massive Fallout

Former pistol great Jaspal Rana's obsession and single-minded dedication to the sport has been his hallmark all along his entire journey from the time he emerged on the scene as a precocious talent, annihilating junior records and winning a bagful of international medals. But the one piece of metal that was missing from his trophy cabinet was an Olympic medal. On Sunday, the Padma Shri awardee realised that dream when Manu Bhaker stood on the podium, the bronze sitting nicely on her neck and Jaspal clapping for her in the stands.

"Quickly Eats Lunch, Always In A Hurry": Arshdeep Singh Reveals Interesting Trait About India Teammate

India's left-arm fast-bowler Arshdeep Singh said leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi is someone who has a very big heart and bowls with a lot of daredevilry in the shortest format. His comments come after Bishnoi's superb spell of 3/26 played a big role in India winning second T20I by seven wickets. "Ravi Bishnoi has a very big heart and bowls with a lot of daredevilry. He's now getting rewards for it. Wherever he's got chances to play games, he has performed very well. Like, he was hit for runs in the first game, but came back strongly to end with a wicket."

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Overcomes Julien Carraggi In Straight Games

India shuttler Lakshya Sen defeated Julien Carraggi of Belgium in the Group L men's singles badminton match at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Monday. The Indian defeated his Belgian opponent in straight sets 21-19, 21-14 win. The match lasted for 43 minutes at the La Chapelle Arena. Lakshya turned over a four-point deficit to clinch the first game, and was in full command in the second over Carraggi. On Sunday, Lakshya's dominating win over Guatemala's Kevin Cordon in the badminton men's singles Group L match was "deleted" after the Guatemalan pulled out of the multi-sport event due to a left elbow injury.

Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker Makes History, Becomes First Indian Woman Shooter To Win Olympics Medal

Manu Bhaker won bronze in the women's 10m air pistol final, becoming the first Indian to win a medal in Paris Olympics 2024. Manu Bhaker also created history by becoming the first female Indian shooter to win an Olympic medal. Bhaker maintained an excellent standard from start-to-finish, showing incredible skill and composure and spending the majority of the event in the top 3. Bhaker opens India's medal tally at Paris, as the nation aims to eclipse their medal count of seven from Paris 2024.

'Relieved' Novak Djokovic Races Past Rafael Nadal At Paris Olympics 2024 In 60th Meeting

Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal at the Olympic Games on Monday, claiming a 6-1, 6-4 victory in the pair's 60th and potentially last meeting. It was 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic's 31st win in a rivalry which began on the same Roland Garros clay courts in 2006. Nadal was largely outclassed in the much anticipated encounter, only coming briefly to life when he won four games in a row in the second set. "I'm very relieved," said Djokovic. "Everything was going my way, I was 6-1, 4-0 up but I played a sloppy service game and gave him chances." He added: "I never thought back in 2006 that we'd still be playing each other almost 20 years later."

George Russell Disqualified After Belgian Grand Prix Victory - Here's Why

George Russell was disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after his Mercedes was found to be underweight following the race, handing victory to teammate Lewis Hamilton. A technical report released after the race said Russell's car was found to be 1.5kg below the minimum weight limit for car and driver combined. "Car 63 is disqualified from the race classification," the stewards announced in a statement. "All other drivers move up in the classification," they added. The 26-year-old Briton started in sixth place on the grid before edging Hamilton in second and McLaren's Oscar Piastri who came third.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Harmanpreet Singh Turns Saviour Again, India Draw 1-1 vs Argentina

Chennai To Host India's First Formula 4 Night Street Racing

Man Behind Manu Bhaker's Olympic Success With Whom She Had Massive Fallout

"Quickly Eats Lunch, Always In A Hurry": Arshdeep Singh Reveals Interesting Trait About India Teammate

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Overcomes Julien Carraggi In Straight Games

Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker Makes History, Becomes First Indian Woman Shooter To Win Olympics Medal

'Relieved' Novak Djokovic Races Past Rafael Nadal At Paris Olympics 2024 In 60th Meeting

George Russell Disqualified After Belgian Grand Prix Victory - Here's Why