India and Pakistan will lock horns against each other in their last Asian Champions Trophy 2024 group-stage fixture on Saturday, September 14. Both bitter rivals look to overdo each other after an unbeaten campaign in the eighth edition of a six-team tournament in China. The defending champions India thrashed Pakistan by 10-2 when both teams last faced each other in the Asian Games fixture last year. India remain clear favourites despite their poor head-to-head record against Pakistan, having not lost against their neighbours since 2017 Harmanpreet Singh-led India won all of their four…
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PM Modi Celebrates India’s Paralympic Success with Athletes at Residence
In a moment of national pride, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India’s Paralympic athletes at his residence following their historic performance at the Paris Paralympic Games. India achieved its highest-ever medal tally at the Paralympics, securing 29 medals in total: seven Gold, nine Silver, and 13 Bronze. This surpasses the previous record of 19 medals from the Tokyo Games. Historic Achievements The athletes, who returned to India on September 10, were first greeted by PM Modi before attending a formal felicitation ceremony in New Delhi. The Prime Minister expressed his…
CPL 2024: Roshon Primus Joins Embarrassing List After 13-Ball Over in T20 Cricket
It’s not often that one over is the primary reason for a team’s defeat in a T20 match. It may be one of the reasons but seldom does it stick out like a sore thumb when the bowling unit of the team was already under pressure and that one over released whatever was left from the batting team. Something like that happened in the CPL 2024 match between the Barbados Royals and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at Kensington Oval on Wednesday, September 11 (local time). Roshon Primus, playing for the…
Duleep Trophy Highlights: Musheer Khan and Navdeep Saini Dominate with Big Partnership in Live Score
Here’s a summary of the latest developments in the Duleep Trophy match: Match Summary: India A vs India B: On Day 1, India B were struggling at 94/7 against a strong bowling performance from India A. Here’s a summary of the latest developments in the Duleep Trophy match: Match Summary: India A vs India B: On Day 1, India B were struggling at 94/7 against a strong bowling performance from India A. India A Bowlers’ Performance: Khaleel Ahmed, Akash Deep, and Avesh Khan each took two wickets, putting India B…
Suhas Yathiraj: Silver Streak Continues at Paris Paralympics
Indian para-shuttler and IAS officer Suhas L. Yathiraj once again showcased his remarkable talent by clinching a silver medal in the Men’s Singles SL4 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. This achievement follows his silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, making Suhas the first Indian para-badminton player to win medals at two consecutive Paralympic Games. In a fiercely contested final, Suhas faced France’s Lucas Mazur, but despite his valiant effort, Mazur emerged victorious. Nonetheless, Suhas’s performance further cements his legacy in Indian para-badminton, as he continues to dominate the…
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Felicitates Indian Para-Badminton Contingent for Record-Breaking Performance in Paris 2024
Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today felicitated the Indian Para-Badminton contingent upon their return from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. India achieved its best-ever performance in Para-Badminton, securing an impressive tally of five medals, including 1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 2 Bronze. Addressing the athletes in New Delhi, Dr. Mandaviya expressed immense pride in their accomplishments, stating, “You have made the entire nation proud with your outstanding performance. Your dedication and spirit have set a new benchmark for Indian sports.” He…
Sheetal Devi & Rakesh Kumar: Shooting to Success
India’s para-athletes continue to make the nation proud on the global stage. Among the standout performances in Paris were those of Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar, who clinched a bronze medal in the Mixed Team Compound Open Archery event. Their victory adds another chapter to India’s growing legacy in para-sports! [1] Sheetal Devi’s Journey Sheetal Devi, born on January 10, 2007, in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, has captivated the world with her incredible journey. Despite being born without arms, she has shown that physical limitations are no barrier to achieving greatness. Her early…
Manish Narwal Wins Silver at Paris 2024 Paralympics: A Journey of Inspiration and Triumph
Manish Narwal’s incredible achievement at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, where he won a silver medal, is more than just a personal triumph. It serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for countless others facing similar challenges, proving that with determination and the right support, anything is possible. Early Life and Introduction to Shooting Born on October 17, 2001, in Faridabad, Haryana, Manish Narwal faced a congenital impairment in his right hand. Despite this challenge, he never let it deter him from pursuing his dreams. Growing up in Ballabgarh, Haryana,…
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Face Crucial Clash Against Saint Lucia Kings in CPL 2024
As the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 heats up, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons find themselves in a do-or-die situation as they prepare for their fourth match in just six days. The Falcons have had a rough start to the tournament, losing all three of their previous encounters. With games coming thick and fast, they need to turn things around quickly, but their upcoming match against the Saint Lucia Kings presents a daunting challenge. The Falcons have been struggling without their star opener, Brandon King, whose absence has left a…
2024 Paris Paralympics: PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Preeti Pal for Winning Second Medal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to track and field athlete Preeti Pal for her remarkable achievement at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The 23-year-old athlete secured a bronze medal in the Women’s 200m T35 event, marking a significant milestone as she became the first Indian woman track and field athlete to win two medals in the same Paralympic Games. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi celebrated her success: “A historic achievement by Preeti Pal, as she wins her second medal in the same edition of…