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SPORTS - July 2019

Jul 2019

Jul 16, 2025

Varun Aaron Joins Sunrisers Hyderabad as New Bowling Coach for IPL 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad roped in former India tearaway Varun Aaron as the new bowling coach ahead of the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League.
He represented Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.

Renee Noronha is India's Youngest Female Ironman

Renee Noronha, a student of IIT Madras, has already conquered one of the world's most gruelling endurance challenges — not once, but twice. She's now officially India's youngest female Ironman, and her journey from a gymnast in Mumbai to the finish line of the Ironman Hamburg European Championship is nothing short of extraordinary.
Renee completed the triathlon — a 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycling, and a 42.2 km full marathon, all within a tight 17-hour window — in just 14 hours, shaving off over two and a half hours from her previous time at Ironman New Zealand.

Markram, Matthews Named Best Players for June 2025 by ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) named Aiden Markram from South Africa and Hayley Matthews from the West Indies as the Men's and Women's Players, respectively of the Month for June 2025. Their strong performances helped their teams win important matches, making a big impact in international cricket.
Aiden Markram was awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month after his brilliant performance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord's, London. He scored 136 runs off 207 balls, sharing a 147-run partnership with captain Temba Bavuma, helping South Africa chase down 282 runs to win the match by five wickets.
Hayley Matthews, captain of the West Indies women's team, won the ICC Women's Player of the Month award. She scored 104 runs and took 4 wickets in the three-match ODI series against South Africa, including a half-century in the third game.
This is the fourth time Matthews has won this monthly award, making her the second player in history to achieve this after Australia's Ashleigh Gardner.

Jul 15, 2025

Kudermetova and Mertens win Wimbledon Women's Doubles Title

Eighth seeds Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens won their first Grand Slam as a pair, beating Hsieh Su-Wei and Jelena Ostapenko 3-6 6-2 6-4 in the Wimbledon women's doubles final.
It was the first major title for Russia's Kudermetova, who was on the losing side in the 2021 final against Mertens and Hsieh. The second Wimbledon crown for Belgian Mertens took her to five Grand Slam doubles titles.

Harikrishnan A Becomes India's 87th Grandmaster

Harikrishnan A. Ra., a chess player from Chennai, officially became India's 87th Grandmaster. He earned his final Grandmaster (GM) norm at the La Plagne International Chess Festival in France in July 2025, completing a long seven-year journey from International Master (IM) to GM.
Harikrishnan had been an International Master for seven years, chasing the Grandmaster title by competing in many tournaments. Despite coming close multiple times, he could not complete all three GM norms until now. Coached by Shyam Sundar, he kept working hard and stayed committed to his goal.

Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool Win Men's Doubles

Fifth seeds Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool capped their dream summer with the Wimbledon crown and first Grand Slam title as a pair when the British team downed Rinky Hijikata and David Pel 6-2 7-6(3) in the men's doubles final.

Indian Under-20 Freestyle Wrestling Team Secures Runner-up Trophy at 2025 U-20 Wrestling Champion...

The 2025 Under-20 Wrestling Championship in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan concluded with the final bouts in the remaining five weight categories of Freestyle Wrestling. The Indian Under-20 freestyle wrestling team delivered a commendable performance, finishing second, securing a total of 2 gold, 1 silver, and 5 bronze medals, with an overall score of 157 points. Iran claimed the Championship Trophy.

Jul 14, 2025

Jannik Sinner Wins First Wimbledon Title

Jannik Sinner won his first Wimbledon title by defeating two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz. This was a big moment in tennis, as it showed how strong the rivalry between the two young stars has become. The win also gave Sinner his fourth Grand Slam title and ended many winning streaks held by Alcaraz.

Iga Swiatek Wins Wimbledon Title

Iga Swiatek from Poland won her first Wimbledon title beating Amanda Anisimova of the United States in just 57 minutes. The final score was 6-0, 6-0, making it one of the most one-sided women's finals in tennis history. This match was important because it added another major title to Swiatek's record and made history with a rare "double bagel" win.
This win gave Swiatek her sixth Grand Slam title, and her first-ever win on grass, making her the only active female player to win major titles on clay, hard, and grass courts.

Prasar Bharati Signs MoU to Promote Handball in India

Prasar Bharati signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Handball Association of India (HAI) to produce and broadcast all national and international handball events. The agreement, aimed at boosting handball's popularity in India, will help showcase the sport on DD Sports, Waves OTT, and other public broadcasting platforms.
The agreement was officially exchanged between Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO of Prasar Bharati, and Anandeshwar Pande, Executive Director of HAI.

Italy and Netherlands Qualify for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

On the final day of the Europe Qualifiers for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Italy and the Netherlands secured their spots in next year's (2026) tournament, which will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka. While the Netherlands won their match, Italy's net run rate advantage helped them qualify for the first time ever in the history of the tournament.

Jul 13, 2025

Ireland Batter Peter Moor Announces Retirement from International Cricket

Ireland batter Peter Moor announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 35. He made 85 international appearances before calling time on his career.
He started his international career with Zimbabwe before moving to Ireland. He played his last international match in February 2025 in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.

Five Wickets in five Balls! Ireland's Campher Second Player to Achieve Milestone

Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher became the first man in professional cricket to take five wickets in five balls. He achieved the feat for Munster Reds against North-West Warriors in the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy, finishing with 5 for 16 from 2.3 overs.

Jul 12, 2025

India to Host Shooting World Cup in 2027 and Junior Worlds in 2028

India will host the Shooting World Cup in 2027 and the Junior World Championship in 2028, as announced by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) in July 2025. The decision was made by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). These events are a big step in making India a major center for global shooting competitions.
These events will help both junior and senior shooters gain international exposure while competing at home. Hosting such global-level matches will also bring international attention and development to the sport in India.

Kishor Kumar Sadhak Makes History with Rare Feat

Spin bowler Kishor Kumar Sadhak created history by claiming two hat-tricks in game, that too in back-to-back overs. Playing for Ipswich and Colchester Cricket Club in UK, Sadhak, an Ipswich resident, ended the Two Counties Championship Division Six game with figures of 6-21 in the win over Kesgrave.

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