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September 5, 2024 12:31 PM

End of an era: Ronaldo and Messi absent from Ballon d’Or nominations for the first time in over 20 years

For the first time in over two decades, football greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will not feature in the Ballon d’Or nominations. Messi has won this prestigious award a record 8 times, including last year. The Portuguese superstar has re...

September 5, 2024 10:04 AM

PM Modi congratulates Dharambir, Pranav for winning medals in men’s club throw F51 final at Paris Paralympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Dharambir and Pranav Soorma for winning medals at the men's club throw final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics. The series of double podium finishes continued for India after para-athletes Dhar...

September 5, 2024 8:37 AM

Paris Paralympics: President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate Harvinder Singh following his historic gold in archery

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to para-athlete Harvinder Singh, who claimed a historic gold medal in the men's individual recurve open final at the Paris Paralympics. Harvinder got his hands on India's firs...

September 4, 2024 4:09 PM

Paris Paralympics: Sachin Khilari secures silver medal in men’s shot put F46 final

Para-athlete Sachin Khilari clinched the silver medal in the men's shot put F46 final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics on Wednesday. Sachin secured the second spot with a 16.32-meter throw, which is also an area best (AB). However, the Indian athlet...

September 4, 2024 3:39 PM

Yogi govt to build 18 football stadiums and 827 football grounds in Uttar Pradesh

In a bid to boost football infrastructure and encourage more tournaments, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced plans to build 18 football stadiums across the state's 18 divisions. Additionally, 827 football grounds will also be ...

September 4, 2024 11:25 AM

Brendon McCullum to take full control of England with white-ball coaching role

The England Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday that Brendon McCullum will take on the role of head coach for their men’s white-ball cricket team, expanding his current position as the head coach of the Test side, which he has held for over tw...

September 4, 2024 10:24 AM

Bengaluru’s Siddhartha Agarwal becomes oldest Indian to swim solo across English Channel

Siddhartha Agarwal, a 49-year-old swimmer from Bengaluru, has made history by becoming the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel. Agarwal successfully navigated the 42-km stretch between England and France on August 29, completing the grue...

September 4, 2024 12:15 PM

PM Modi praises Paris Paralympic athletes for outstanding performances

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Paralympic Games medal winners Yogesh Kathuniya, Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi, and Rakesh Kumar and congratulated them for their brilliant performances at the ongoing marquee event. After t...

September 4, 2024 1:34 PM

Paris Paralympics: With five medals in a day, India surpasses Tokyo edition’s record of 19 medals

India para-athletes have scripted history in Paris by surpassing their highest medal tally of 19 in the Tokyo edition of the Paralympics three years ago. The Indian contingent has added 20 medals to its constantly growing tally and will have an oppor...

September 3, 2024 4:30 PM

ICC World Test Championship final to be held at Lord’s, dates out

The iconic Lord's Stadium in London will host the ICC World Test Championship final starting from June 11 next year. The ICC confirmed the dates for the marquee clash in Tests, saying, "Lord's to host the third edition of the World Test Championship ...

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