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La Liga: Four things we learn from Spain's Matchday 3
1. BELLINGHAM DOES IT AGAIN: Jude Bellingham proved pivotal once again, guiding Real Madrid to a narrow 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Friday evening. The England international netted the only goal a mere 10 minutes before the match concluded, reports Xinhua.
Surya should focus on defense as it comes handy when team is 2-3 wickets down, says Manjrekar
Suryakumar, the top-ranked T20I batter, has played 26 ODIs and averages only 24.33 at a strike-rate of 101.38. The right-handed batter made scores of 19, 24 and 35 in the recent ODIs against the West Indies, and before that, he was dismissed for three consecutive first-ball ducks against Australia at home in March.
I will try and crack the code of 50-over format, says Suryakumar Yadav ahead of Asia Cup
Suryakumar, the top-ranked T20I batter, has played 26 ODIs and averages only 24.33 at a strike-rate of 101.38. The right-handed batter made scores of 19, 24 and 35 in the recent ODIs against the West Indies, and before that, he was dismissed for three consecutive first-ball ducks against Australia at home in March.
United States wins big, stars shine at World Athletics Championship
In the men's 4x100m relay final on Saturday, the 26-year-old Lyles delivered a sensational fourth-leg run, clinching three gold medals and solidifying his position as the Championships' most prolific athlete, reports Xinhua. On Friday, Lyles clinched his third consecutive world title in the 200m event, becoming the first man since Jamaican legend Usain Bolt in 2015 to achieve the 100m and 200m double at the World Championships.
Sports Minister Thakur unveils infrastructure projects worth Rs 13 crore in NS NIS Patiala; interacts with Asian Games-bound athletes
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur was welcomed by Senior Executive Director, Col Raj Singh Bishnoi and other dignitaries from NIS. He interacted with the Asian Games-bound athletes of Boxing, Athletics and Kabbadi, besides inaugurating several renovation projects aimed at strengthening sports infrastructure.
Indian women’s hockey team beats Thailand 7-2 in final; wins inaugural Women’s Hockey 5s Asia Cup
India also qualified for the FIH Women Hockey 5s World Cup Oman 2024, finishing first in the Elite Group.
Indian beat Malaysia, qualifies for FIH Women Hockey 5s World Cup Oman 2024
For India, Navjot Kaur (7’, 10, 17’), Monika Dipi Toppo (22’), Mahima Choudhary (14’), Mariana Kujur (9’, 12’) and Jyoti (21’, 26’) were on target. For Malaysia, Zati Muhamad (4’, 5’), Dian Nazeri (10’, 20’) and Aziz Zafirah (16’) were on target.
Asia Cup: Indian team is very balanced but the path to final is not easy, says Wasim Akram
"Though the Pakistani team is top in ranking nowadays, I want to remind you that Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup last time, while India couldn't even qualify for the finals. The India-Pakistan game is very important, but you can't rule out other teams like Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, even Afghanistan has a surprise element," said Akram.
World Athletics Championship: Parul sets national record in 3000m steeplechase; men's 4x400 relay team finishes fifth
Long-distance runner Parul Chaudhary produced a brilliant effort to set a new national record in the women's 3000m steeplechase.
WATCH | Neeraj Chopra makes history with first gold for India in World Championship
Chopra, who has been bothered by an injury in the last few months, killed the competition in the Hungarian capital with a massive throw of 88.17 in his second turn,
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