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First Indian To Win In UFC, Puja Tomar Shares Glimpse Of Her Gruelling MMA Journey

Earlier this month, mixed martial arts fighter Puja Tomar became the first Indian to win a bout at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The 28-year-old achieved a split-decision victory over Brazilian Rayanne dos Santos in the straw-weight division (52 kg), winning on her UFC debut. Now, Tomar aspires to be a trailblazer for MMA in India, and hopes to see more stars rise in the sport from the country. She also spoke of her intense routine in order to prepare for her UFC bouts.

Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc Bemoan Tough Start To Austrian Grand Prix Weekend

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton described his driving as "disastrous" and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was left baffled after a tough sprint qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday. Hamilton qualified a disappointing sixth for Saturday's sprint grid, with Leclerc only 10th behind Max Verstappen's Red Bull pole-sitter. "I wasn't in the mix at all, the whole session was pretty disastrous from our point of view," said Hamilton, who went wide and off on his first flying lap in SQ1.

Novak Djokovic 'Pain Free' Ahead Of Wimbledon After Daniil Medvedev Exhibition Win

Novak Djokovic proclaimed himself "pain free" after defeating Daniil Medvedev in an exhibition match on Friday ahead of Wimbledon. Former world number one Djokovic, the seven-time Wimbledon champion, needed surgery earlier this month following a serious knee injury at the French Open. But on Friday the 37-year-old took his place in the draw for Wimbledon, which starts on Monday, with Djokovic, seeded two, taking on 123rd-ranked Vit Kopriv of the Czech Republic at the grass-court Grand Slam. Djokovic's movement was not completely smooth in a 6-3, 6-4 win over Medvedev during an exhibition event at London's Hurlingham Club, with the Serbian's right knee strapped up. But he struck the ball crisply and served well.

Aston Villa Sign Dutch Defender Ian Maatsen From Chelsea For Reported 37.5 Million Pounds

Aston Villa have signed Netherlands defender Ian Maatsen from Premier League rivals Chelsea, the club announced on Friday on their website. No fee was disclosed, but several British media outlets reported Maatsen had moved to Villa in a deal worth 37.5 million pounds ($47.4 million, 44.3 million euros). The 22-year-old left-back was a member of the Borussia Dortmund team beaten 2-0 by Real Madrid in the Champions League final at Wembley earlier this month while on loan from Stamford Bridge.

Rain Threat Over India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Final? Grim Weather Report Says Chances Are...

India will take on face South Africa on Saturday in the T20 World Cup final in Bridgetown, Barbados. However, the rain is likely to play spoilsport at the Kensington Oval. India pumped England in a rain-hit semi-final in Guyana, while South Africa hammered Afghanistan in the other clash at Trinidad. If the rain does arrive on matchday, the ICC has alotted a reserve day for the final. If the match cannot be completed on Saturday, both teams will take the field once again on Sunday, the reserve day. The capital of Barbados, Bridgetown, witnessed heavy rain on the eve of the match.

T20 World Cup Final - Rohit Sharma Will Probably Jump Into Barbados Ocean If...: Sourav Ganguly

The Indian cricket team will be playing a second World Cup final in eight months when it takes on South Africa in Barbados in the summit clash of the ongoing T20 mega event on Saturday. India lost to Australia in the final of 2023 Cricket World Cup on November 19 despite reaching the summit clash with an unbeaten tag. Now, the side will be having another chance to end its long wait of ICC title drought when it faces the Proteas in the final of T20 World Cup 2024.

Sourav Ganguly Feels Gautam Gambhir Will Be Team India Head Coach After Rahul Dravid's Tenure

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has said that former India batter Gautam Gambhir is likely to be the Team India's head coach after the T20 World Cup. "I think he will be the next coach (for Team India)," Ganguly told media persons. With Rahul Dravid's tenure as head coach ending after the T20 World Cup, the BCCI is in the process of taking a decision. Rahul Dravid has expressed his intention to not renew the contract. "Every game I have coached for India is important. This is the last tournament in job. I have enjoyed coaching India, it is great to work with these boys. It is a special job. But there are schedules where I find myself that at this stage of my life, I won't be able to apply," Dravid had said earlier.

India Hold Massive 'Pitch' Advantage In T20 World Cup Final? Rahul Dravid Says...

Rahul Dravid said India have been remarkably consistent to play three ICC finals in the last 12 months and the outgoing head coach hoped the combination of smart cricket and luck will land his side an elusive ICC title. India have been the vastly superior team in the ongoing T20 World Cup, just like they were in the ODI World Cup at home last year where they faltered at the final hurdle against Australia. Now, Rohit and Co will face South Africa in the summit match at the Kensington Oval, hoping to win a global title after their triumph in the 2013 Champions Trophy.

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First Indian To Win In UFC, Puja Tomar Shares Glimpse Of Her Gruelling MMA Journey

Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc Bemoan Tough Start To Austrian Grand Prix Weekend

Novak Djokovic 'Pain Free' Ahead Of Wimbledon After Daniil Medvedev Exhibition Win

Aston Villa Sign Dutch Defender Ian Maatsen From Chelsea For Reported 37.5 Million Pounds

Rain Threat Over India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Final? Grim Weather Report Says Chances Are...

T20 World Cup Final - Rohit Sharma Will Probably Jump Into Barbados Ocean If...: Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly Feels Gautam Gambhir Will Be Team India Head Coach After Rahul Dravid's Tenure

India Hold Massive 'Pitch' Advantage In T20 World Cup Final? Rahul Dravid Says...