Category: Sports

Sheetal Devi & Rakesh Kumar: Shooting to Success

Manish Kumar

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 Kumar

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

Manish Kumar

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

Manish Kumar

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…

Ajinkya Rahane Scores Maiden County Championship Hundred for Leicestershire

Manish Kumar

Ajinkya Rahane displayed a superb performance for Leicestershire in the ongoing County Division Two, scoring a magnificent century in the second innings and leading a remarkable fightback against Glamorgan in Cardiff. On the final day of the County Championship Division Two match, Rahane’s solid batting alongside Peter Handscomb helped Leicestershire secure a draw after being significantly behind in the game. Glamorgan had put up a massive total of 550/9, leaving Leicestershire trailing by 299 runs and in a tough position to save the match. Rahane, who was not selected for…

Giriraj Singh Allegedly ‘Attacked’ During Event in Bihar; Man Arrested

Manish Kumar

Union Minister Giriraj Singh was allegedly attacked during an event in Begusarai, Bihar, on August 31. The incident occurred while Singh was holding a program in the Ballia subdivision, during which a man identified as Shahzad alias Saifi was arrested for “behaving indecently” and attempting to breach the security cordon. The incident took place at Singh’s ‘Janta Darbaar’ in Begusarai. As the Union Minister was leaving the venue after his address, a group of miscreants allegedly tried to attack him and raised “Muradabad” slogans. Police immediately arrested Saifi, who was…

“Why Are You Doing This?”: Ex-Pakistan Star Pleads to India Over Champions Trophy 2025

Manish Kumar

There is growing uncertainty over India’s participation in the Champions Trophy 2025, with multiple reports suggesting that India might not take part in the event scheduled to be held in Pakistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet provided any clarity on their plans regarding the tournament. This uncertainty comes after India refused to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup last year, resulting in the tournament being played under a hybrid model. India played their matches in Sri Lanka, including the final, which they…

Barinder Sran Announces Retirement from International and Domestic Cricket

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Barinder Sran, the left-arm fast bowler who made his international debut under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, has announced his retirement from both international and domestic cricket at the age of 31. Sran made his debut in January 2016 and played a total of six ODIs and two T20 Internationals for India before his international career came to an end in June 2016. Over his brief stint, he took seven wickets in ODIs and six in T20Is. Despite his early promise, he never returned to the Indian team. In domestic cricket, Sran…

Joe Root Dedicates Record-Shattering Test Century to Late Mentor Graham Thorpe

Manish Kumar

Joe Root, England’s premier Test batsman, recently celebrated a milestone by scoring his 33rd Test century during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. Root, who now leads active cricketers in Test centuries, dedicated this remarkable achievement to the late Graham Thorpe, the former England cricketer and mentor who passed away earlier this month after a battle with depression. Root’s innings of 143 at Lord’s was not just a testament to his skill but also a tribute to Thorpe, who had a significant impact on his career. After the…

IPL 2025 Auction: 3 Players Who Could Break Mitchell Starc’s Record as the Most Expensive Cricketer

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The excitement for the IPL 2025 auction is already building, even though it’s still a while away. With mega auctions set to return, all eyes are on which players could fetch the highest bids. Mitchell Starc set the record for the most expensive player in IPL history last year, bagging a staggering INR 24.75 crore from Kolkata Knight Riders. As franchises prepare to rebuild their squads, here are three Indian players who might break Starc’s record in the upcoming IPL 2025 auction. 1. Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma, the Indian ODI…