‘Spectacular’ Olympic Rings now adorn the Eiffel Tower
Paris is gearing up for the Olympic Games with the Olympic Rings being installed on the Eiffel Tower. The installation of the five Olympic Rings added the glory of Olympic colours to the iconic Eiffel Tower. The Rings were installed between the first and second floors of the iconic structure. "In the world of the Games, we call these giant Rings...
Men’s T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan is back in action
The India vs Pakistan Men's T20 World Cup rivalry is all set to start today at 8pm IST at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Both India and Pakistan have played their first match in this edition of the Men's T20 World Cup. While India had a comfortable victory against Ireland, Pakistan succumbed to a shocking loss...
Saurabh Netravalkar- USA’s cricket hero who nailed Pakistan in Super Over
Saurabh Netravalkar came up with a superb super over that helped USA clinch historic victory against Pakistan in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Saurabh Natravalkar born in Mumbai, was a part of India's 2010 U-19 World Cup squad. He played alongside Indian stars like KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. He scalped 9 wickets in that U19 World Cup and...
Sunil Chhetri parts from a part of himself; retires from national football
Sunil Chhetri retired after a career-span of 19 years in Indian Football. Sunil Chhetri returned to where it all began. On June 6, he played his last match in national colours at Kolkata's Yuva Bharati Kridangan. It is here he played his first professional match for Mohun Bagan in 2002. "For everyone who is here, thank you so much. I think I...
Learning from the best- Life experience of Akshan Shetty at Gopichand’s Academy
Young Badminton player, Akshan Shetty, while preparing himself for the big matches, shares with us the benefits of training at P Gopichand Academy alongside top-rated players. Akshan Shetty plays Badminton since he was 10. Being a hyper-active child, his parents thought of channelising his energy through sports. Akshan, therefore, was sent to a local badminton academy in Mumbai. Akshan said, "Though,...
Novak Djokovic wins record 370th Grand Slam match
World No 1 Novak Djokovic earned his 370th Grand Slam win by defeating Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round of French Open 2024. Novak Djokovic took 4:29 minutes to win his fourth round match at Rolland Garros. He defeated Francisco Cerundolo 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 and advanced to the quarterfinal of French Open 2024 Men's Singles. En route to...
“To feel the infinite”- Couple Harpreet & Navneet Cheema conquer the Everest
US citizens Harpreet and Navneet Cheema successfully reached the summit of Mt Everest on May 23, 2024. "Mountain is so big, nature is so vast; you really feel the infinite." At the Everest Harpreet and Navneet Cheema, at 7:30am on May 23rd, could feel the divinity. After all the effort and labour, they were at the summit. "It was absolutely amazing. At one...
Pune fast growing as a major Pickleball centre
In recent years, Pune has got several dedicated Pickleball courts, thus having a decent rise in Pickleball players. Pune is considered as the Queen of Deccan. We recently visited Pune to have an idea about the development of sporting activities in the city. Various sports centres and academies have developed at Pune recently. Hindu Gymkhana is one such centre. Situated in...
Cricket in America has arrived; USA ready to co-host T20 World Cup
USA and West Indies are ready to co-host ICC Men's T20 World Cup. It is for the first time an ICC event is going to be held in an associate member nation. The upcoming edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is going to be a unique cricketing event. It is for the first time that an ICC Cricket...
Praggnanandhaa clinched his maiden classical game victory against Carlsen
18-year-old Praggnanandhaa defeated World No 1 Magnus Carlsen for the first time in classical chess at the Norway Chess Tournament. Praggnanandhaa, India’s 18-year-old Grandmaster managed to defeat World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in a round 3 match at the Norway Chess tournament. Praggnanandhaa has beaten Carlsen in the rapid/exhibition games quite a few times. But this is the first time he...