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Singh, who became the first Indian shooter to win a gold medal in the Asian Games in 1978 in Bangkok, was the sole candidate contesting for the position.

The all-rounder says he still feels like he can compete at the highest level, but was "trying to be realistic" about his international future

Germany dominated from the start on home turf, with Jonathan Tah’s header cleared off the line by Dominik Szoboszlai just eight minutes in. Hungary's defense was kept on alert as Musiala set up Niclas Fullkrug, who was thwarted by Hungary's goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi at the 20-minute mark.

To fight against Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Thailand, Mongolia, Russia, Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina to get the hosting rights

Both Punia and Phogat recently joined the Congress and the latter has been given a ticket to contest election from Julana constituency in Haryana

Navdeep initially finished second behind Iran's Beit Sayah Sadegh, who set a Paralympic record with a throw of 47.65 meters. However, Navdeep's medal was upgraded to gold after the Iranian athlete was disqualified for violating rule 8.1 of the World Para Athletics Rules and Regulations (Code of Conduct and Ethics).

The 24-year-old Simran had a slow start in the Women's 200m T12 final but finished strong, securing third place. This marks India's first-ever medal in the Women's 200m T12 category and Simran's first Paralympic medal, earned on the penultimate day of the Games.

With the win, Sabalenka became the first woman to claim both hard-court majors in a single season since 2016

The 37-year-old striker, Uruguay's all-time leading scorer and a key player since 2007, was honored with the captain's armband by manager Marcelo Bielsa for his final match, according to Xinhua. The Inter Miami star nearly made his farewell memorable with a stunning volley in the 18th minute that struck the post.

The last American male to win a Grand Slam was Andy Roddick, who claimed victory at Flushing Meadows in 2003. Now, Taylor Fritz will compete against top seed Jannik Sinner on Sunday for the title. At 26, Fritz has had a tough path to the final, entering the tournament with only one ATP Masters 1000 win from Montreal and Cincinnati, according to ATP.

The league, featuring six competitive teams—Alleppey Ripples, Thrissur Titans, Trivandrum Royals, Kochi Blue Tigers, Calicut Globstars, and Kollam Sailors—is designed to nurture regional talent.

Vinesh is expected to join the Indian National Congress on Friday. She is likely to contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections.

The season finale, set for September 13 and 14, will be a two-day event. The Indian javelin star, who won the 2022 Diamond League, participated in the Doha and Lausanne meets this year, earning 14 points from his second-place finishes. He chose to skip the Zurich leg of the series on Thursday.

After achieving this milestone, Ronaldo remarked that records don’t just get broken; they "haunt him." "Scoring 900 goals might seem like just another milestone, but only I know the daily effort it takes to reach this point. It’s a unique achievement in my career. I don’t break records; they haunt me!" Ronaldo said in the post-match interview.

Former World No. 1 Sabalenka, runner-up to Coco Gauff at last year's US Open, took 90 minutes to overcome American Navarro, who was competing in her first Grand Slam semifinal. Sabalenka has dropped just one set en route to Saturday's final and is aiming for her second consecutive title after winning the Cincinnati Open, where she defeated Pegula in the final, according to WTA stats.

Omara Elias Durand of Cuba won the gold medal with a season-best time of 11.81 seconds. Oksana Boturchuk of Ukraine secured the silver, finishing in 12.17 seconds, her best performance of the season, while Katrin Nueller-Rottgardt of Germany claimed the bronze with a time of 12.26 seconds.

Competing against 15 teams from across the nation, KLH's Kho-Kho team showcased their prowess and clinched the gold medal at the Senior Nationals in Rajasthan.

Both Tanay Thyagarajan and Aniketh Reddy share nine wickets in team’s 64-run win over TNCA President's XI in Buchi Babu semifinals in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu on Thursday.

For the past several years, these sports coaches have been pillars of the academies, transforming raw and young talent into top-notch performers

Indian athletes continue to surpass expectations on yet another rewarding day at the quadrennial showpiece in Paris

TNCA President’s XI gain upper hand against Hyderabad on day three of the All India Buchi Babu Invitation Cricket Tournament semifinal match in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Telangana shooters make a mark in the recently held 0832 India Open Shooting Competitions 2024 in Goa.

After Deepthi Jeevanji claimed bronze in the women's 400m T20 race during her Paralympics debut, India added four more medals in Para-Athletics on Tuesday night. Two double-podium finishes pushed India's tally past its Tokyo total of 19 medals.

Playing in front of her home crowd, Navarro secured a 6-2, 7-5 victory, overcoming a remarkable comeback in the second set to advance to the US Open semifinals. This win ensures her debut in the top 10 rankings next week.