The ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will take another day before deciding on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the women’s 50kg free-style final of the Olympic Games.
Read MoreAn Israeli strike on a school in Gaza, sheltering displaced people, killed over 100 individuals and injured dozens early Saturday. The attack targeted the Al-Tabai’een school in Daraj district, reportedly used by Hamas as a command center. Israeli forces claimed measures were taken to minimize civilian harm.
Read MoreSaina is a three-times Olympian besides being a Commonwealth Games (CWG) gold medallist on three occasions and winner of two bronze medals at the Asian Games. However, her recent comment about the track-and-field event javelin throw is in shocking contrast to her multiple appearances at global multidisciplinary events since the 2006 CWG.
Read MorePresident Droupadi Murmu was honored with Timor-Leste’s highest civilian award, the Grand-Collar of the Order. Her visit marked the first presidential visit from India to Timor-Leste. Murmu discussed strengthening bilateral relations with President José Ramos-Horta and explored Timor-Leste’s potential joining of the International Solar Alliance. She will also meet PM Xanana Gusmão and attend...
Read MoreAppearing recently on a podcast, Saina lamented the fact that other sports in India are not able to match the kind of facilities and support cricket gets, and that there is no reason to doubt that the country will get many more Olympic medallists if the facilities in every sport are brought at par...
Read MoreNeeraj Chopra suffered his first defeat to Nadeem Arshad in their long-standing rivalry during the javelin final event in Paris. Despite throwing 89.45 meters, Chopra was overshadowed by Arshad’s 92.97-meter throw. Chopra’s frustration was palpable as he struggled with a groin niggle and couldn’t surpass his competitor, ultimately settling for silver. He vowed to...
Read MoreBNP workers Nizamuddin Minto and Zakir Hossain were arrested in Dhaka on July 22 for aiding students with water and food during a movement. They endured torture and threats before being released on August 5 following the collapse of the Awami League government. The duo was freed along with nearly 3,400 political prisoners.
Read MoreMihir Shah, accused in the BMW hit-and-run case killing a 45-year-old woman, showed no alcohol traces in his blood, as samples were taken three days post-accident due to his flight. On July 7, Shah, after drinking, allegedly drove and caused the accident, dragging the victim for 1.5 km before fleeing.
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