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Jul 04, 2023

Hockey India League after Paris Games

The much-anticipated Hockey India League (HIL) is set to return in a new avatar in 2024 or in early 2025 with Hockey India setting its sight on reviving the franchise-based league after a hiatus of seven years.
The HIL, which was suspended in 2017 due to financial issues and non-cooperation from team owners, is expected to be held after the Paris Olympics and will feature an event for the women for the first time.
HI has requested the international hockey federation (FIH) for a window to conduct the tournament next year and is awaiting a response from the world body.
As per HI's plans, the revamped HIL will have eight men's and four women's teams.

Thrteen Member Boxing Team led by Nikhat Zareen & Lovlina Borgohain to Represent India at Asian G...

A 13-member boxing team led by Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will represent India at the Asian Games 2023, which will be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8, 2023.
Amit Panghal, the 2018 Asian Games and 2022 Commonwealth Games winner, and Nitu Ghanghas, the reigning world and Commonwealth Games champion in the women's 48kg, are not on the Indian boxing team for the Asian Games 2023.

Yuki Bhambri Wins His maiden ATP Doubles Title

Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri made a remarkable breakthrough in his career by capturing his maiden title on the ATP World Tour. Partnering with South African player Lloyd Harris, Bhambri secured the doubles trophy at the Mallorca Championships in Santa Ponsa, Spain. The Indo-South African duo displayed exceptional skill and resilience to defeat the Dutch-Austrian pair of Robine Hasse and Philipp Oswald in a thrilling final on the grass courts. This victory serves as a significant milestone for Bhambri, whose singles career was hampered by injuries. By transitioning to doubles, Bhambri aims to prolong his tennis career and make a mark in the competitive world of doubles tennis.

Jul 03, 2023

13 member boxing team led by Nikhat Zareen & Lovlina Borgohain to represent India at Asian Games ...

A 13-member boxing team led by Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will represent India at the Asian Games 2023, which will be held this year in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8.
Amit Panghal, the 2018 Asian Games and 2022 Commonwealth Games winner, and Nitu Ghanghas, the reigning world and Commonwealth Games champion in the women's 48kg, are not on the Indian boxing team for the Asian Games 2023

Verstappen runs away with Austrian F1 sprint ra

Double world champion Max Verstappen ran away with an Austrian Grand Prix sprint race in a Red Bull one-two on to increase his Formula One lead over Mexican team mate Sergio Perez to 70 points.
Verstappen took the chequered flag a hefty 21.048 seconds clear of Perez on a drying track at Spielberg's Red Bull Ring with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz finishing third in the 24 lap 100km standalone race.
Aston Martin's Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso finished fourth and fifth with Nico Hulkenberg sixth for Haas, Esteban Ocon seventh for Alpine and George Russell bagging the final point for Mercedes on slick tyres a mere 0.009 behind.

Dream11 Secures BCCI Lead Sponsor Rights

Fantasy gaming platform Dream11 won the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s lead sponsor rights for Rs. 358 crore.
As per reports, Dream11 emerged as the sole serious contender in the race, with only two companies showing interest by picking up the tender document.
Byju's had an optional agreement with the BCCI until November, but they decided to end the contract in March. Since then, Team India has been without a jersey sponsor and even played the World Test Championship 2023 final without one.
During this time, the team wore new training and match jerseys provided by Adidas.

Jul 02, 2023

Shikhar Dhawan to Lead India at Asian Games 2023

As per reports, Shikhar Dhawan likely to lead the Indian cricket team at Asian Games 2023 and VVS Laxman to be the coach. During Rohit Sharma's absence last year (2022), it was Shikhar Dhawan - fondly called as Gabbar Singh - who assumed the captaincy duties for the team.
China is set to host the 19th edition of the Asian Games, marking its third time as the host nation. The capital city of Beijing previously hosted the Games in 1990, while Guangzhou, another prominent Chinese city, had the honour of hosting the prestigious event in 2010.

Jul 01, 2023

Wozniacki, Former World No. 1, Announces Return to Tennis

Caroline Wozniacki is set to make a comeback to tennis after the former world number one said that she was ready to return to the Tour having retired from the sport in 2020 to start a family.
Danish player Wozniacki spent 71 weeks at the top of the world rankings and finished with 30 singles titles - including a Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open in 2018.
Wozniacki said she would first play at the Canadian Open in Montreal in August to get back into the groove before targeting the U.S. Open while her long-term goal is the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Jun 30, 2023

Indian Men's Football Team Climbs up to 100th Rank on FIFA World Rankings

The Indian men's national football team climbed further in the latest FIFA World Rankings, rising from 101 to 100, surpassing Lebanon and New Zealand.
This is the first time the Blue Tigers made it to the top 100 of the global rankings and since December 20, 2018 when they were 99th. And for head coach Igor Stimac, it is another feather in the cap.
The top 10 teams in the latest rankings are: Argentina, France, Brazil, England, Belgium, Croatia, Netherlands, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

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