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AIFF writes to FIFA, seeking lifting of suspension
The FIFA Bureau had on August 16 suspended the AIFF from international football and also stripped it of the hosting rights for the Women's U17 World Cup in the country, scheduled in October, alleging "third party interference" in governance after the Supreme Court appointed the Committee of Administrators in May over delay in conducting elections by the Praful Patel-led executive committee.
Rahul Dravid should be fine; he will be back before India-Pakistan game: Ravi Shastri
On Tuesday afternoon, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said that Dravid had tested positive for Covid-19, placing his involvement in the Asia Cup, scheduled to commence in the UAE from August 27, in doubt. The BCCI added that Dravid is under the supervision of the BCCI Medical team and has mild symptoms. It also said that he will join the Indian team once he returns with a negative COVID-19 report.
Thailand Para Badminton: Ramadass, Kaur register impressive wins as India return home with 17 medals
Another women shuttler who made a mark at the championships was Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan, who overcame Rachel Choong of England 21-9, 24-22 for the women's SH6 gold. Joshi settled for two more silver with her partners Shanthiya V. and Ruthick Raghupathi respectively, in the women's doubles SL3-SU5 and mixed doubles SL 3 - SU 5 events.
Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa leading a "chess ascetic's" life
On Monday, Praggnanandhaa took the chess world by storm, defeating Carlsen in the FTX Crypto Cup, the second major on the Champions Chess Tour to finish runner-up in the strong tournament. It is a sort of an ascetic's life that the young Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa and his elder sister Woman GM (WGM) R. Vaishali lead, "talking and breathing chess while avoiding other diversions", their mother R. Nagalakshmi told IANS.
Djokovic will not play in U.S. Open, indicates his official website
Becoming the player with most men's Grand Slam singles titles is Novak Djokovic's ultimate career goal but it seems he has to wait until next year to fulfill his dream. The Serb won his 21st major title at Wimbledon in July, leaving him one behind Rafael Nadal's all-time men's record. "There are no scheduled events at this moment," reads Djokovic's official website.
BWF World Championships: Saina advances to pre-quarters; mixed day for India in doubles
She then got a walkover from sixth-seeded Nazomi Okuhara of Japan, who pulled out due to an injury, and stormed into the pre-quarterfinals in the women's singles. The 32-year-old Saina, who won a silver medal in the 2015 World Championships in Jakarta and a bronze in 2017 in Glasgow, on Tuesday, stormed past Cheung Ngan Yi of Hong Kong, quelling her challenge 21-19, 21-9 in 38 minutes.
After failure in Zimbabwe, K.L Rahul might not be sure-shot opener for India in T20 World Cup!
The past few months have been very tough for Rahul, who was out of action due to a sports hernia and Covid-19. After the conclusion of IPL 2022, in which he led Lucknow Super Giants to the playoffs, the 30-year-old was scheduled to captain India in the home T20Is against South Africa but missed out owing to a groin injury.
Suryakumar among Shane Watson's top-five picks in the world of T20 cricket
Watson, in his ICC Review on Tuesday, however, added that he wouldn't be astonished if KL Rahul, who led India to a 3-0 ODI series win against Zimbabwe recently, "explodes" at the T20 World Cup in October-November this year. "Second one (pick) is Suryakumar Yadav," said Watson on Tuesday. "He's batting incredibly well, and he would be my No.2 pick.
Ministry funds wrestler Bajrang, Deepak Punia's World Championships preparations in US
The international training has been cleared under the Ministry's Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) with Deepak and Bajrang set to fly out to Michigan on Tuesday. Bajrang and Deepak are accompanied by coach Sujeet Mann, and physiotherapist Anand Kumar who will join them in a few days.
Commitment outside of international cricket will be purely based around schedule: Stokes on playing IPL
Playing for now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant, Stokes was the IPL's Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2017, making 316 runs and picking 12 wickets in as many matches. He was the most expensive player at the 2018 player auction when Rajasthan Royals bought him for INR 12.5 crores. In 31 appearances for Rajasthan, Stokes was able to register just one fifty and picked 16 wickets.
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