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Veteran squash player Saurav Ghosal’s response to winning Sportsperson of the Year is, “Will repay faith”

When named Sportsperson of the Year by the Calcutta Sports Journalists Club, Saurav Ghosal expressed his gratitude for the vote of confidence and promised to return it by winning more medals. At CWG 2022, he became the first squash player from India to take home a singles medal. When Saurav Ghosal defeated James Willstrop of […]

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Sepp Blatter says Qatar’s selection as World Cup host was a “mistake”

Sepp Blatter has not specifically mentioned Qatar’s labour and human rights criticism since 2010. He did, however, question why his successor as FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has been living in Qatar for at least a year. The decision to host the World Cup in Qatar 12 years ago was a mistake, FIFA’s president at the […]

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PKL 9: Dabang Delhi draw 41-all with UP Yoddhas and Bengal Warriors

Dabang Delhi earned a much-needed win thanks to Ashu Malik’s 12-point raiding effort and Vishal’s brilliant defending (5 points). The Telugu Titans’ losing streak now stands at nine games. Dabang Delhi ended a six-match losing streak by defeating Telugu Titans 40-33 on Tuesday at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi in Pune. They got a […]

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In preparation for the ODI series against England, Australia announced Travis Head’s squad

November 8 (ANI): Melbourne [Australia] Batter Travis Head has been recalled to Australia’s one-day international squad for the three-match series against England, as announced by Cricket Australia on Monday. Following their early exit from the T20 World Cup, Australia have named a full-strength squad for the three-match series against England in Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne, […]

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Kudermetova- Mertens win WTA Finals doubles title

No.4 seeds Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens defeated defending champions Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova in the WTA Finals doubles final on Monday night. The Kudermetova-Mertens duo rallied from 7-2 down in the match-tiebreak to defeat Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 4-6, [11-9] and win their second team title of the season in 1 […]

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‘I hope to inspire young learners’: Lionel Messi reaches deal with a company that provides education technology

“I wish to inspire young students to reach and stay at the top,” said Messi, who also heads his own philanthropic organisation, the Leo Messi Foundation, which was founded in 2007 with the notion that all children should have equal opportunities to realise their aspirations. Lionel Messi has agreed to become the first global brand […]

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UCL: Kylian Mbappe surpasses Messi and Ronaldo to pull off a remarkable accomplishment; PSG will face a difficult round of 16 draw despite victory

Despite winning 2-1 at Juventus, Paris Saint-pursuit Germain’s for a first European title has been made more difficult because it is now unseeded in the round of 16 draw on Monday. With a 4-0 victory over Salzburg on Wednesday, seven-time European champion AC Milan has made its way back into the Champions League knockout rounds […]

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The journey of Phurba Lachenpa: From Lachen Hills to the heart of Mumbai City FC

Phurba Lachenpa, goalkeeper for Indian Super League club Mumbai City FC, has made the long journey from this picturesque village and has risen through the ranks to become an important cog in Des Buckingham’s formation. Football is arguably one of the most popular tourist attractions in India’s northeast. Not only professionals, but also schoolchildren, appear […]

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Ten Hag affirms that Ronaldo declined to substitute against Spurs

Ronaldo strolled down the tunnel with a few minutes left in the game after being left on the bench once more by Ten Hag on Wednesday’s 2-0 home victory. The team that will take on Chelsea on Saturday omitted the Portuguese striker. Cristiano Ronaldo is currently exercising separately from the first-team squad, according to Manchester […]

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Azarenka defeats Gauff to advance to the Guadalajara semifinals

The world number seven fired 10 aces across the net while launching a barrage of strong serves at Azarenka, who maintained her composure. In order to meet with either Jessica Pegula or Sloane Stephens of the United States, she overcame Gauff’s strong defence and converted on 5 of her 13 break point opportunities. Victoria Azarenka, […]