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SPORTS - July 2018

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Sep 10, 2018

First Indian to Win Medal in IAAF Continental Cup

Triple jumper Arpinder Singh created history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the IAAF Continental Cup as he clinched a bronze but star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished sixth with a below-par show.

Japan's First Grand Slam Singles Champion

Naomi Osaka became Japan's first Grand Slam singles champion after she thumped Serena Williams 6-2 6-4 in a controversial US Open final. It was drama-filled conclusion to a final that was rich with storylines but will now go down as one of the most controversial Grand Slam finals of all time.

Novak Djokovic Wins Third US Open

Novak Djokovic clinched his third US Open title defeating Juan Martin del Potro, taking his level with Pete Sampras's mark of 14 Grand Slams.

Djokovic already the champion in 2011 and 2015, is now just three Slams behind Rafael Nadal and six back from the record 20 held by Roger Federer.

Sep 08, 2018

Ravinder Singh Gets key UK Award

Ravinder Singh, the founder of Khalsa Aid, was presented with 'The Award Of Excellence and Achievement In Your Chosen Vocation' by the Punjabi Society Of British Isles during a ceremony in the British Parliament. Ravinder dedicated the award to Sikh human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra on the anniversary of his disappearance.

Sister Luci Kurien Wins Neerja Bhanot Award

The 27th Neerja Bhanot Award will be conferred on Sister Luci Kurien of Pune.

The award was instituted in the memory of Neerja Bhanot, the brave senior flight purser who died saving the lives of passengers on board Pan Am Flight 73 that was hijacked in September, 1986. The award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 1.5 lakh, a citation and a trophy.

In 1997, Sister Lucy Kurein founded Maher, an interfaith non-governmental organisation in Pune. Today, it has 43 homes for the needy in Maharashtra, Kerala and Jharkhand. It is home to 300 women, 860 children and 72 men.

Sep 07, 2018

Saurabh Chaudhary Shoots World Record

India's Saurabh Chaudhary beat his own world record in the men's junior 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Championship in Changwon.
Saurabh not just set a new world record but also climbed to the top of the podium.
Saurabh recently also set a new record at the Asian Games in Jakarta where he won a gold medal.

Sep 06, 2018

SC Refuses to Ban Parts of 'Meesha'

The Supreme Court rejected a petition seeking ban on certain portions of Malayalam novel 'Meesha' for its controversial portrayal of priests and young girls. A writer should have free play with words like a painter has it with colours, said the SC. We live in a democratic nation which permits free exchange of ideas and liberty of thought and expression.

RP Singh Bids Adieu

Left-arm pace bowler Rudra Pratap Singh, who shone for India in two big series across eight months in 2007-08 has retired from all forms of cricket. He played 82 matches across all formats for India between 2005 and 2011.

Nehra appointed RCB coach for new season

Ashish Nehra, current bowling coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore, has been confirmed as coach and will be part of the coaching leadership team along with Gary Kirsten. Ashish Nehra had joined RCB last season.

US Open: Nadal Beats Thiem in Marathon Five-Setter

Defending champion Rafael Nadal survived an epic US Open quarter-final confrontation to defeat battling ninth seed Dominic Thiem and reach the semi-finals for the seventh time. Nadal won through to keep his bid for a fourth title in New York and the 18th Grand Slam Crown on track.

SAFF Cup: India Beats SL

India began their campaign at the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship with a 2-0 win over Sri Lanka at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.

Sep 05, 2018

Federer Knocked Out of US Open

Five-time champion Roger Federer crashed out of the US Open fourth round, beaten in four sets by 55th-ranked Australian John Millman.

It marked Federer's earliest US Open exit since he fell in straight sets to Tommy Robredo in the fourth round in 2013.

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