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IOC raises concern over delay in IOA appointing secretary-general, asks it to settle WFI matter as per rules
In its meeting on Wednesday, the IOC Executive Board also raised the issue of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and asked IOA to work closely with the International federations and work in a coordinated manner to settle these matters. "The NOC of India has been directed on many occasions to finalise the appointment process of the new CEO/Secretary General without any further delay, in accordance with the NOC Constitution, so as to normalise the situation within the NOC.
Ashes 2023: Mind Games go on as Australian players celebrate at the pub where Warner punched Root
The mind games are played in the build-up to the series, during the matches and even off the field during breaks between the matches to continue to build the pressure on the opponents. The Australians are past masters in this and every current and former player gets involved in playing mind games with the opponents.
German Open: Vekic upsets Rybakina to reach quarterfinals
In 2 hours and 14 minutes, World No. 23 Vekic ended the reigning Wimbledon champion's nine-match unbeaten run, as well as her eight-match winning streak on grass. But the Croatian is a capable grass-courter herself, and she is now through to her sixth career WTA Tour quarterfinal on the surface.
Toni Kroos signs new Real Madrid contract
"Real Madrid C.F. and Toni Kroos have agreed to extend the player's contract, which will see him remain with the club through 30 June 2024," the club's official website confirmed. Kroos transferred to Real Madrid in 2014 from Bayern Munich. Since then, he has made 417 appearances, becoming the German with the highest number.
Zaka Ashraf calls Asia Cup's hybrid model an 'injustice' to Pakistan
During a media interaction on Wednesday, the 70-year old, who is the chairman-designate of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), expressed his desire to review the decision of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and holding the tournament entirely in Pakistan. "According to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the tournament should be held entirely in Pakistan. But major matches are played elsewhere, and only minor teams like Nepal play in Pakistan.
'Me, water and finish line': Silver-medal winner Dinesh Shanmugam finds life, purpose in water
It's a commonly known fact -- swimming arenas are bouncing with energy, coaches, teammates and 'swim parents' screaming encouragement from the stands in unison as soon as the starters' gun goes off. What separates the swim events at the Special Olympics World Games though, is the audible universality of the cheers that follow the starters gun.
Women's Ashes: England firmly believe that Australia are beatable, reveals Nasser Hussain
Australia have held the Women's Ashes since 2015, winning three out of the last four series. In absence of Meg Lanning, the Alyssa Healy-captained side comes into the multi-format series in England on the back of winning ODI and T20 World Cups as well as a gold medal in Commonwealth Games, which means all odds are stacked against England.
Ashes 2023: Australia's method stood up against England and it has worked, says Ricky Ponting
Captain Pat Cummins led Australia to a thrilling victory at Edgbaston through an unbeaten 44 and match-winning ninth-wicket stand of 55 with Nathan Lyon to chase down 281 on the last day of the match. Australia's win came following Stokes' daring first-innings declaration on 393/8 on day one's play.
Ashes 2023: When you are nailing opposition; make sure you finish the deal, advises Vaughan to England
Chasing 281, Australia got home courtesy of an unbeaten ninth-wicket stand of 55 between Pat Cummins (44 not out) and Nathan Lyon (16 not out) on day five's play. England, who declared their first innings on 393/8 on day one's play, managed to keep Australia down to 227/8, but missed a chance to take out Lyon when Stokes dropped a crucial difficult catch.
Ashes 2023: Pat Cummins showed antidote to Bazball approach is ice in the veins, says Justin Langer
Cummins came out to bat when Australia needed 72 runs to win with three wickets in hand on day five's play. After witnessing the dismissal of Alex Carey, Cummins displayed remarkable composure, remaining unbeaten on 44 off 73 deliveries to guide Australia to victory.
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