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Jun 08, 2022

Mithali Raj Announces Retirement from all Formats of International Cricket

Indian captain Mithali Raj announced her retirement from all formats of international cricket.
The 39-year-old Indian Test and ODI skipper walks away from the game after making her international debut in 1999 with 23 years of cricket. Mithali turned out in 232 ODIs, 89 T20s and 12 Tests over her career.
She scored 7805 ODI runs with 7 centuries and 64 fifties, 2,364 T20 runs with 17 fifties and 699 Test runs in her international career.
Mithali made her ODI debut as a 16-year-old back in 1999 against Ireland in Milton Keynes, UK. She led India to two 50-over World Cup finals as well in her illustrious career.
She is the only female cricketer to surpass the 7,000 run mark in One Day International matches. Mithali was the first player to score seven consecutive 50s in ODIs as well. She also holds the record for most half-centuries in ODIs.

Tokyo Paralympics Star Avani Lekhara Wins Gold with World Record at Para World Cup

Tokyo Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara won gold at the Para Shooting World Cup with a world record score of 250.6 in women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 in Chateauroux, France. The 20-year-old shooter broke her own world record of 249.6 to secure her a spot at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Poland's Emilia Babska bagged the silver medal with a total of 247.6, while the bronze went to Anna Normann of Sweden after she shot 225.6. SH1 category is for athletes with lower limb impairment for competition in rifle events.
In August 2021, Lekhara bagged a gold in the 10m air rifle standing event in the SH1 category at the Tokyo Paralympics. She followed it up with a bronze in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 event, making her the first Indian woman to win multiple medals at the Paralympics.

Jun 07, 2022

UAE's ILT20 to be Held from Jan 6 to Feb 12, 2023; Reliance, KKR, GMR, Adani Own 4 Out of 6 Teams

The Emirates Cricket Board will conduct the inaugural International League T20 from January 6 to February 12, 2023, with three IPL franchises owning outfits in the six-team league. Out of the six franchises, five are Indian companies, including Reliance Industries which owns Mumbai Indians, Shah Rukh Khan's Knight Riders Group, Delhi Capitals co-owners GMR, Adani Sportsline and Capri Global apart from Lancer Capitals, a company belonging to Manchester United owners Glazer family.
The tournament will also provide a valuable platform for Emirates Cricket to take their local talent to a higher level.

Avinash Sable Breaks Own National Record for Eighth Time

India's Avinash Sable finished a creditable fifth at the prestigious Diamond League meet and in the process shattered his own 3,000 metres steeplechase national record for the eighth time.
The 27-year-old clocked 8 minutes and 12.48 seconds in a high-quality field, shaving off more than three seconds from his own previous national record of 8:16.21, which he set during the Indian Grand Prix in Thiruvananthapuram in March 2022. Sable finished ahead of the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Benjamin Kigen of Kenya, who ended eighth in 8:17.32.

Jun 06, 2022

French Open Tennis: Rafael Nadal Wins Men's Singles Title

Rafael Nadal crushed Casper Ruud to lift a record-extending 14th French Open trophy and increase his lead at the top of the list of men's Grand Slam champions. There was a sense of deja vu as the Spaniard, who turned 36, swept aside Norwegian Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in Paris to ensure he has won every time he has reached the final at the claycourt Grand Slam.
Victory gave Nadal a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title and put him two clear of world number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Swiss Roger Federer in the men's race for the most major titles. Similar to his leadup to the Melbourne Park major, Nadal arrived at Roland Garros with persistent fitness doubts after suffering a rib stress fracture and a chronic foot injury.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Launches Khelo India Youth Games -2021 in Haryana's Panchkula

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Khelo India Youth Games in Panchkula, Haryana. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur and Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nishith Pramanik were also present at the inauguration ceremony. In this great sports program, more than 200 students presented a colorful program.
There is a lot of enthusiasm among the players and sports lovers about the games of Khelo India Youth Games. A lot of programs are being presented at the venue for the players and spectators. The event started with the national anthem. Public can watch the live telecast of the entire tournament of these great games on Star Sports sitting at home. Overall, 4,700 athletes including 2,262 girls will compete for 269 gold, 269 silver and 358 bronze medals in 25 sports at the Khelo India Youth Games.

Iga Swiatek Wins French Open 2022, Beats Coco Gauff

World number one Iga Swiatek of Poland crushed American Coco Gauff 6-1 6-3 in the final to win the French Open women's singles title. It was the second Grand Slam title for the 21-year-old Swiatek, who also triumphed at Roland Garros in 2020. The victory on Court Philippe Chatrier against the 18-year-old Gauff, who was playing her first Grand Slam final, extended Swiatek's winning run to 35 matches.
Swiatek's unbeaten run equals one by Venus Williams in 2000 as the longest this century. She has emerged as a dominant figure in tennis, with 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams out of action for nearly a year and three-time major champ Ash Barty announcing in March 2022 she would retire at age 25 and relinquish the No. 1 ranking.

Jun 05, 2022

Agrentina Beat Italy to Win 2022 Finalissima Championship

Lionel Messi stars as Argentina claimed their win against European champions Italy in the 2022 Finalissima Championship at Wembley by 3-0. Lionel Messi has received the Man of the Match trophy for the second time in his career, he won his first trophy in Barcelona (2011). Messi has made 46 goal contributions in the 45 finals that he has played in his career.
Player of the match Lionel Messi won a trophy at Wembley for the second time in his career; his Barcelona side won 3-1 against Manchester United at the same venue in the 2011 UEFA Champions League final.

Jun 04, 2022

South Korea Wins Men's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament in Jakarta

Korea dashed Malaysia's hopes of a maiden Hero Asia Cup trophy as they reigned supreme with a thrilling 2-1 final victory at the GBK Sports Arena in Jakarta. This is the fifth time the Korean side have lifted the prestigious trophy. They have won the title in 1994, 1999, 2009 and 2013.
Hero Top scorer of the tournament was Razie Rahim of Malaysia who scored 13 goals
Having won the Asian Champions Trophy in December 2021, Korea looked like a confident bunch going into the final, a place they earned by pipping India in a 3-3 draw. The team, with experienced players, recovered well in time to put up a good fight against the Malaysian unit who looked poised to win the title race, not having lost a single match in the tournament.

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