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FIH Pro League: India ready for France, RSA challenges with bigger tests ahead in the season
The FIH Pro League matches at the University of North West, Potchefstroom, are the first challenge for Graham Reid and his boys and also the first step into the season during which they will participate in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham (Jul 28-Aug 8) and the Asian Games in Hangzhou (Sept 10-25) and will also prepare for next year's senior men's World Cup in Odisha. The team management will have to work on a multiple-peak strategy to get the boys ready for each of these challenges.
IND vs WI: KL Rahul, Mayank join India camp; Saini returns from Covid isolation
Meanwhile, Navdeep Saini, who was in isolation after contracting Covid-19, is also back with the team. On Monday, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) took to Twitter to share pictures of Rahul, Mayank, and Saini training at the Narendra Modi Stadium as India began preparation for the second ODI, which will be played on Wednesday.
Kohli will get runs whether he is playing under Rohit or anybody else: Gavaskar
Kohli had cleared the air on rumors that he has a rift with Rohit, saying he was tired of answering the same question again and again when he was addressing the press. Kohli now played under Rohit for the first time in ODI cricket as the latter took over as India's full-time captain in limited-overs in India's first ODI against the West Indies. Gavaskar told Star Sports, "Why would they not be getting along? They are playing for India. All these talks about two players not gelling are always speculation."
WTA Rankings: Badosa into Top 5, Swiatek falls to No.8
Iga Swiatek, who had collected 470 rankings points for winning the title at Adelaide in 2021, lost them all and thus saw her rankings drop from No.4 to No.8 in the latest rankings released by the WTA. With Swiatek dropping out of the Top 5, Spain's Paula Badosa made her Top-5 debut this week, at No.5. After winning the title in Sydney in the second week of the 2022 season, Badosa went on to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open, making the jump from No.9 to No.5 this week, the report said.
Winter Olympics: Canada's Parrot wins men's snowboard slopestyle; Germany, Slovenia, China bag gold medals
PyeongChang 2018 Olympic silver medallist Parrot secured the victory with 90.96 points on his second run, where he had a smooth performance along every section of the course, and landed a triple cork 1620 in both his fourth and sixth tricks.
PKL 8: Deepak Hooda shines as Jaipur Pink Panthers overcome Gujarat Giants
Hooda scored a Super 10 (11 points) in a win that will help Jaipur in the race for a Playoff spot and top-6 finish. He was supported well by the Panthers' defence. Sandeep Dhull scored four points while Deepak Singh and Vishal chipped in with three each.
Arif Khan's feat, J&K Sports Policy 2022 mark beginning of new era in Kashmir
Since August 5, 2019, when J&K was reorganized, the young boys and girls have exhibited their talent and potential in various fields, including sports. They have proven beyond doubt that they can compete with anyone and do wonders. Kashmiri youth, who just two years ago were considered as stone-pelters and militants, have washed off those labels and are shining like stars.
I have been overwhelmed by the support I got: Justin Langer in LinkedIn post
"Thank you for everyone's well wishes. I have been overwhelmed by the support. Now to start the next chapter of my life, wherever that may take me. Rather than reply to all, please see my statement that went public today. Thanks again. JL. For now, I have another two weeks in quarantine in Perth before I can reunite with my family. In that time, I will reflect on the past and work out what the next chapter of my life may look like," wrote Langer on LinkedIn.
Senegal wins first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title
The final ended 0-0 after 120 minutes with a major opportunity coming from a penalty for Senegal that was missed by Sadio Mane just seven minutes into the match. After a tense shootout, Senegal's most precious player and forward Mane scored the winning spot-kick as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to win their first-ever AFCON trophy. Senegal restored their reputation on the African football scene with the victory at the Olembe Stadium in Cameroon's capital city of Yaounde.
Athletes expressing frustration and anguish with Beijing Olympics
The Swedes have suggested that the conditions in the mountains are perilously cold. A Polish skater says she was living in fear in a Beijing isolation ward and has "cried until I have no more tears". The Finns have claimed an ice hockey player is being kept in Covid quarantine for no reason. And the Germans? They are frustrated that there is no hot food at downhill skiing, the report said.
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