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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.

Jun 29, 2023

Jhulan Goswami, Heather Knight, Eoin Morgan Join MCC World Cricket Committee

The MCC World Cricket Committee (WCC) expanded its ranks by welcoming three new members: English players Heather Knight and Eoin Morgan, as well as legendary Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami. At the same time, former England captain Alastair Cook stepped down from the Committee to focus on his playing career. With these new additions, the WCC now consists of 14 members, comprising current and former international cricket players, umpires, and officials from around the world. The WCC operates autonomously and serves as an influential organisation within the cricketing community.
Jhulan Goswami, renowned for her skills as a fast bowler in women's cricket, retired from international professional cricket in 2022. Her final match was an ODI against England at Lord's, where she received a guard of honour. Throughout her impressive two-decade-long career, Goswami took over 300 wickets in white-ball cricket across 272 appearances and secured 44 wickets in 12 Test matches.
Heather Knight has been leading the England cricket team since 2016. Under her captaincy, England won the ICC Women's World Cup at Lord's in 2017, just a year after she took over.
Eoin Morgan, one of England's greatest run-scorers in ODI cricket, has amassed just under 7,000 runs in his career. He captained the English team to their historic victory in the ICC Men's World Cup in 2019, which culminated in an unforgettable final against New Zealand.

Elorda Cup: Indian Boxer Sumit Beats Tangatar; Advances to Semi-finals

Indian boxer Sumit secured a resounding victory to confirm the bronze medal in the 86 kg category on the second day of Elorda Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Sumit dominated his quarter-final bout against Bekzat Tangatar of Kazakhstan from the go and showcased his power and precision to win 5-0 in a one-sided affair.
In the 51 kg pre-quarterfinal bout, Zoram Muana displayed his prowess to emerge victorious in 4-1 split verdict against Daryan Kulzhabayev of Kazakhstan.

Jun 28, 2023

India Ends Special Olympics 2023 Campaign with 202 Medals

India ended its Special Olympics World Games 2023 campaign by winning 202 medals (76 gold, 75 silver and 51 bronze), with the last of the medals coming from the athletics track.
Speaking about the Indian contingent's performance at the Berlin Games, Chairperson Special Olympics Bharat, Mallika Nada highlighted not only their performance but also the need for inclusion and acceptance of these athletes by the mainstream.

Khandker is Head Coach of Junior Women's Hockey Team

Hockey India appointed former skipper Tushar Khandker as head coach of the junior women's hockey national team. Khandker replaced Harvinder Singh, who was named coach on an interim basis after Eric Wonink left the position in January 2023.
A deputy of senior women's team chief coach Janneke Schopman, Khandker has developed a strong portfolio as a coach over the last decade. Between 2014 and 2016, he was part of the Indian men's team in the capacity of a coach when the team won the Champions Trophy silver medal in London, a gold medal at the Asian Champions Trophy, and a bronze at the World Hockey League. He was also part of the Indian coaching staff at the Rio Olympics in 2016.

Jun 27, 2023

FIFA Appoints Indonesia as U-17 World Cup Host

In a significant achievement for Indonesian sports, the Ministry of Youth and Sports warmly welcomed FIFA's decision to choose Indonesia as the host country for the upcoming U-17 World Cup. The announcement sparked excitement and optimism among officials and sports enthusiasts alike. Minister Ariotedjo (Minister of Youth and Sports), expressed his gratitude and outlined the next steps to ensure a successful event.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from November 10 to December 2, 2023. The hosting rights were initially granted to Peru in 2019 but were later withdrawn due to concerns over the country's infrastructure conditions. The decision to award Indonesia as the host reflects FIFA's confidence in the country's capabilities to organize the prestigious event.

Hasaranga Equals 33-year-old ODI Record, Takes Third Straight five-Wicket Haul in World Cup Quali...

Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga equalled Waqar Younis' 33-year-old record after taking a third consecutive five-wicket haul in ODI cricket. In the ODI World Cup qualifier, Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 133 runs at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Hasaranga again made the difference with the ball, as he claimed five wickets for 79 against Ireland. Prior to this he picked six wickets for 24 against the United Arab Emirates and five scalps for 13 against Oman. However, the 5/79 against Ireland was the second most expensive five-wicket haul in the ODI format.
Back in November 1990, Pakistani bowler Waqar picked 5/11 and 5/16 against New Zealand and 5/52 against West Indies. Hasaranga becomes the second bowler to achieve this record-breaking figure.

Gautam Adani Launches 'Jeetenge Hum' With 1983 Heroes Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023

The Adani Group celebrated its Foundation Day, honouring the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 World Cup. The event, dubbed 'Adani Day', took place on the 61st birthday of the group's founder, Gautam Adani. The Adani Group launched the 'Jeetenge Hum' campaign during the event, with the goal of rallying support for Team India and boosting morale ahead of the upcoming ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023.
The launch of the campaign commemorates the 40th anniversary of India's historic victory in 1983. While launching the campaign, Gautam Adani emphasised the importance of cricket as a unifying force in the country. The campaign encourages Indian cricket fans to unite as one, and rally behind Team India backing the team's quest for victory and boosting their morale.

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