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- December 3, 2024
Legendary Squash Player Raj Manchanda Dies
Legendary squash player Raj Manchanda, the Arjuna Award recipient and winner of six national titles, died in New Delhi on Sunday, sources close to his family said. He was 79. Manchanda, one of the most recognisable faces in the Indian squash fraternity, was the undisputed national champion from 1977 to 1982 and won an unprecedented 11 titles for the Services. He also represented…
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- December 3, 2024
‘Risk For Reward’: Struggling Aussies Get Vital Advice From Adam Gilchrist Before Pink Ball Showdown
Cricket Australia’s struggles were widely visible when they faced off against India in the opening test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, While their bowling managed to dismiss Team India early, the visiting side put up a dominant performance to rout Australia and secure a smashing victory in the Perth Test. As they prepare for the Pink-ball test, former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist…
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- December 3, 2024
World Disability Day: Top Para Athletes Laud Government’s Initiatives
On the occasion of World Disability Day, top Indian para-athletes such as Navdeep, Simran Sharma and Ashok Kumar Malik have expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government for building infrastructure for their convenience and providing them with opportunities. Also thanking the government is SAI Gandhinagar camper Nimisha. The para-athletes highlighted the transformative strides taken in recent years, empowering athletes…
- Sports
- December 3, 2024
Fresh Injury Issue Haunt Cricket Australia As Steve Smith Leaves The Nets After Copping A Hard Blow
Team India and Australia have been training up as the next challenge will be unique. The Men in Blue will aim to defeat Australia in the upcoming day-night test, while the Aussies will strive to keep their undefeated streak in Adelaide alive. The Indian side has reached Adelaide for the second test match of the Border Gavaskar trophy, while the Aussies begin their…
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- December 3, 2024
Ranieri returns to Rome and Roma players show support for Bove on emotional night
On an emotional Serie A night in Rome, Claudio Ranieri returned to the Stadio Olimpico as the home coach and Edoardo Bove received an outpouring of support following his collapse. When some soccer broke out, Ranieri’s Roma lost to Atalanta 2-0. Atalanta cut the gap on league leader Napoli back to one point after its eighth straight Serie A victory. Marten de Roon…
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- December 3, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports ahead of being confirmed by FIFA as the 2034 World Cup host was detailed on Monday in a report that cited risks to good governance off the field. More than 900 sponsor deals — more than one-third traced to the $925 billion Saudi sovereign wealth fund — and a network of officials with…
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- December 3, 2024
Man United opens FA Cup title defense at Arsenal and Man City to play ‘Class of 92’-owned Salford
Manchester United will start its FA Cup title defense with a trip to Arsenal in a third-round draw containing a host of intriguing English Premier League vs. lower league matchups. Among the best were Tamworth, one of only two non-league clubs in the draw, getting to host Tottenham and Manchester City at home to Salford City — the team owned by members of…
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- December 3, 2024
Former Sikkim HC chief justice appointed RO for December 15 IGU elections
Former Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court Permod Kohli was on Tuesday appointed the Returning Officer for the Indian Golf Union (IGU) elections which will be held as per schedule on December 15. The elections were earlier postponed indefinitely after the previous RO, justice OP Garg, a former judge of the Allahabad High Court, had resigned. In an email to governing council…
- Sports
- December 3, 2024
Alex Carey Affirms Australia’s ‘World-Class’ Batters Are Ready to Tackle UNSTOPPABLE Jasprit Bumrah
Starting on December 6 at Adelaide Oval, the second Test between Australia and India starts India leading the series 1-0. Aiming to even the series, Australia will seek to maximise their home conditions but struggle with younger players on their line-up. Important players like Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne must perform particularly well against India’s strong bowling under Jasprit Bumrah. On the other…
- Sports
- December 3, 2024
Todd Greenberg appointed new Cricket Australia CEO
Former National Rugby League boss Todd Greenberg will succeed Nick Hockley as the chief executive officer of Cricket Australia next year, the governing body announced on Tuesday. Green, who is the current chief executive officer of the Australian Cricketers’ Association, will assume the role from March. Hockley, who was appointed in 2020 initially on an interim basis, had announced in August that he…
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