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On Diamond League Second Place Finish, Neeraj Chopra’s Honest Admission

September 1, 2023 admin

Newly-crowned world champion Neeraj Chopra missed out on a top podium finish to settle for second position with a final round throw of 85.71 metres in the men’s javelin event of the Diamond League Meeting here. The 25-year-old Chopra, also the reigning Olympic champion, produced three legal throws of 80.79m, 85.22m and 85.71m while the…

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With KL Rahul Out, Can Sanju Samson Play Against Pakistan?

September 1, 2023 admin

Sanju Samson is reserve member of India’s Asia Cup squad© BCCI/Sportzpics India head coach Rahul Dravid confirmed that wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul wouldn’t be able to participate in the first two games of the Asia Cup 2023. With India scheduled to square off against Pakistan and Nepal in their first two matches, the team would…

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Arsenal Face Man Utd Test As Nunez Targets Liverpool Start

September 1, 2023 admin

Manchester United will seek a cure for their travel sickness when they travel to face Arsenal in an early-season blockbuster on Sunday as Liverpool take on free-scoring Aston Villa. Newly promoted Luton play their first home match of the season against high-flying West Ham while rock-bottom Everton chase their first goal. AFP Sport looks at…

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Neeraj Chopra Misses Out On Diamond League Title By Narrowest Of Margins. Watch

September 1, 2023 admin

Fresh off his gold medal-winning throw in the World Athletics Championships, India’s ‘Golden Boy’ Neeraj Chopra had to settle for the second spot on the podium as he lodged the distance of 85.71m in the men’s javelin event of the Diamond League Meeting here on Thursday. Another gold was expected from the ace athlete but…

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Andy Murray Served Reality Check With Heavy US Open Defeat

September 1, 2023 admin

Andy Murray conceded he might “need to accept” he is no longer capable of reaching the latter stages at Grand Slams after a demoralising straight-sets loss to Grigor Dimitrov in the US Open second round. The 36-year-old Murray, the 2012 US Open champion, produced a flat display in his 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 defeat to 19th…

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“Don’t Think If Any Other Batter…”: Pakistan Star’s Big Praise For Virat Kohli Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023 Clash

September 1, 2023 admin

File photo of Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli© BCCI The Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan is just round the corner and a lot of eyes will be on Virat Kohli who has been a star performer in this contest over the years. With the two teams not playing bilateral series for…

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Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second In Zurich Diamond League With 85.71m Throw

August 31, 2023 admin

Neeraj Chopra in action during Zurich Diamond League© Twitter Neeraj Chopra completed a brilliant recovery to finish second at the Zurich Diamond League men’s javelin throw event on Friday. The reigning world champion started with a 80.79m throw before two false throws in his next two attempts put him in fifth position. However, in his…

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Hockey India Announces Men And Women’s Squads for Asian Games 2023

August 31, 2023 admin

Veteran striker Akashdeep Singh and young Karthi Selvam have been dropped but experienced Lalit Upadhyay made a comeback to the 18-member Indian men’s hockey team selected for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Hockey India selectors dropped three players — Akashdeep, Karthi and defender Jugraj Singh from the champion side of the Asian Champions…

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India vs Pakistan: Full House At Hotels And Kandy Stadium Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023 Clash

August 31, 2023 admin

There is a lot of excitement among cricket fans, especially the Indians, for the upcoming clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023, but there is a lot of struggle involved for a lot of these die-hard supporters of Men in Blue as tickets are sold out, so are the hotels and accommodation…

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‘Stick To The Cricket You Have Been Playing’: Jacques Kallis’ Advice For South Africa Ahead Of World Cup

August 31, 2023 admin

South African cricketing legend Jacques Kallis remarked that the Proteas players should stick to their roles during the ICC Cricket World Cup in India and continue the manner in which they have been playing, pointing that past unsuccessful campaigns were because the players “wanted it too much” and “went outside their roles” because of it….

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