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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 ...

September 3, 2024 4:15 PM

Bangladesh beat Pakistan for historic Test series win

Bangladesh recorded their first-ever series win over Pakistan with a six-wicket victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Chasing 185 to win, the visitors inched their way to the target for the loss of four wickets, 25 minutes before tea ...

September 3, 2024 11:12 AM

Ugandan marathon runner Cheptegui burnt after being doused with petrol

Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegui, who competed in last month’s Paris Olympics, has suffered burns to over 75% of her body after allegedly being doused with petrol by her boyfriend, local media reported on Monday. Cheptegui is in a criti...

September 3, 2024 11:08 AM

Quitting Portugal never crossed my mind, says Ronaldo

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed suggestions he had considered ending his international career in the near future, adding that post-Euro criticism did not worry him. Portugal host Croatia in their Nations League opener on Thursday befo...

September 3, 2024 11:06 AM

Uruguay striker Suarez announces international retirement

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez announced his international retirement on Monday (September 2), ending a 17-year career with his national team as their top scorer with 69 goals. The 37-year-old, who has 142 caps for his country, made his international ...

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