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Published on Jul 21, 2024 09:16 PM IST

Rafael Nadal was dominated by seventh seed Borges as he struggled to find fluency with his serve and ground strokes.

Portugal's Nuno Borges (L) and Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrate after their men's final singles match of the ATP Nordea Open tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden.(AFP)

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Olympics hockey: Shamsher, from Tokyo newbie to Paris linkman

The surprise pick in the bronze-winning squad of 2021 is now a vital cog in India’s bid to land another medal

Shamsher Singh is an important member of the Indian men’s hockey team. (Hockey India)

Updated on Jul 21, 2024 08:36 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

BCCI pledges INR 8.5 crore to Indian contingent for Paris Olympics

Jay Shah has announced an INR 8.5 crore support for the IOA for the Paris Olympics.

Published on Jul 21, 2024 07:00 PM IST

Yuki Bhambri-Albano Olivetti pair wins Swiss Open title

Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti won their second title this year, winning the Swiss Open on Sunday.

Tennis player Yuki Bhambri won his third ATP title on Sunday(PTI)

Published on Jul 21, 2024 05:18 PM IST

Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj create history, inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj made India the 28th nation represented in the Hall of Fame.

Leander Paes, Richard Evans and Vijay Amritraj pose for a photo after getting inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport.(REUTERS)

Published on Jul 21, 2024 02:11 PM IST

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Exclusive: Narang backs Olympic shooting team, clarifies ‘trials were fair’

Indian shooting legend Gagan Narang weighed in on Rudrankksh Patil and Palak Gulia missing the flight to Paris in an interview.

Gagan Narang with his Olympic medal.(Getty Images)

Updated on Jul 21, 2024 05:47 PM IST

ByNeelav Chakravarti, New Delhi

Paris Olympics: How much has sports ministry invested on India's famous athletes

The Indian sports ministry has invested huge sums of money on the athletes participating at the Paris Olympics.

Published on Jul 21, 2024 10:38 AM IST

Balgu strategises Manika’s top table return

Since teaming up in 2022 with the CWG gold medallist keen to rediscover her best, coach Aman Balgu has helped Manika Batra shake off doubts

Manika Batra (left) and Aman Balgu. (HT)

Updated on Jul 21, 2024 05:18 AM IST

BySusan Ninan

Nadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden

Nadal will play Nuno Borges, who beat Thiago Agustin Tirante 6-3, 6-4 to reach his first tour-level final.

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Croatia's Duje Ajdukovic during their men's semi-final singles match of the ATP Nordea Open(AFP)

Published on Jul 20, 2024 10:23 PM IST

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Bhutia says he is resigning from technical committee as AIFF 'bypassed' panel

Bhutia claimed that under normal practice, the technical committee recommends the head coach of the national team.

Published on Jul 20, 2024 10:20 PM IST

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Shubhankar’s clutch of birdies mark a 4-under third round

Shubhankar Sharma improves at Royal Troon with a solid round of 4-under 67 in the third round, battling tough conditions and bad ruling for a double bogey.

Shubhankar Sharma watches his drive from the 4th tee during his second round, on day two of the 152nd British Open Golf Championship at Royal Troon. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:50 PM IST

ByJoy Chakravarty

Manolo Marquez appointed as India men's football team head coach

Manolo Marquez has been appointed as Indian football team's new head coach, the AIFF confirmed on Saturday.

Published on Jul 20, 2024 06:28 PM IST

Low hotel occupancy to Airlines reporting loss: Paris 2024 turning into a mess

Paris 2024 is turning into a financial mess for France as the country has not seen any significant change in tourism interests.

Olympic Rings on the Eiffel Tower ahead of the traditional fireworks marking the annual Bastille Day in Paris.(AFP)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 04:33 PM IST

Denied Games accreditation, upset archery chief coach Baek returning to India

The reputed Korean coach who has lifted Indian archery says he felt ‘insulted’ and wants to end his contract with India

South Korea-origin Indian archery team for the Paris Olympics Baek Woong Ki (left) (HT Photo/Sourced)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 10:00 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Real Madrid legend picks Lionel Messi, snubs Cristiano Ronaldo in GOAT debate

A Real Madrid picked Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo in the GOAT debate and used Ballon d'Or to explain his decision.

A Real Madrid legend weighed in on GOAT debate.(REUTERS)

Published on Jul 20, 2024 12:23 PM IST

Paris Olympics 2024: Know your athlete - LeBron James

LeBron James has two Olympic golds and a bronze. He will looking to add another gold to his tally, in Paris.

Published on Jul 20, 2024 09:54 AM IST

Nadal responds to US Open query with retirement hint, to ‘decide after Olympics'

Rafael Nadal opened up on his US Open participation and made a retirement hint.

Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand.(AP)

Published on Jul 20, 2024 08:20 AM IST

Rafael Nadal comes from behind to win 4-hour epic at Nordea Open

Rafael Nadal went a break down before winning the last five games of the match to reach his first quarterfinal since January.

Nadal is playing at the tournament in Sweden for the first time since he won the title as a 19-year-old in 2005 as he prepares for the Olympic tournament on clay at Roland Garros in Paris.(AP)

Published on Jul 20, 2024 12:37 AM IST

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How Hillier helped Jyothi find her light

Jyothi Yarraji and James Hillier have scaled language barriers and those on the track for her to become the first Indian female 100m hurdler at the Olympics

Coach James Hillier has helped evolve Jyothi’s personality besides her track timings. (HT)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Very tough draw but prepared for Olympic debut: Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen, 22, has been drawn in Group L with world No.52 Julien Carraggi, No.41 Kevin Cordon and No.3 Jonatan Christie

Lakshya Sen will be taking part in his debut Olympics in Paris. (AP)

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 10:27 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Tiger Woods bows out but refuses to throw in the towel

Throughout the 36 holes, Woods had only three birdies to show on his card and it resulted in the third straight missed cut for the former world No. 1

Tiger Woods acknowledges the crowd at the 18th green after finishing his second round at The 152nd Open Championship. (REUTERS)

Published on Jul 19, 2024 10:25 PM IST

ByJoy Chakravarty

Real Madrid primes itself for Galacticos, Part III

At the turn of this century, Real Madrid's Florentino Perez re-pushed a Spanish word into the footballing sphere and left it there — Galacticos, or superstars

Kylian Mbappe, of France, is presented to fans as a new Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 10:24 PM IST

By howindialives.com

A 14-year-old, a two-time world champion and more: India's Olympic debutants

More than half of India's athletes will make their Olympic debut in Paris.

Two-time boxing world champion Nikhat Zareen is among those who will be making their Olympic debut in Paris.

Published on Jul 19, 2024 06:46 PM IST

UTT 2024 schedule announced; Goa to take on Jaipur Patriots in opener

The defending champions, the Goa Challengers, and newcomers, the Jaipur Patriots, will kickstart the table tennis extravaganza in the tournament opener.

UTT 2024 is set to take place from August 22 to September 7.

Published on Jul 19, 2024 04:26 PM IST

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Paris Olympics 2024: Know your athlete - Tadej Pogacar

Tadej Pogacar will be aiming to win gold at the Paris Olympics.

Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium.(AFP)

Published on Jul 19, 2024 03:02 PM IST

Paris Olympics 2024: Complete list of venues

Paris Olympics will begin on July 26, with a mega opening ceremony. Here is the complete list of venues.

The Olympic rings are set up at Trocadero plaza that overlooks the Eiffel Tower.(AP)

Published on Jul 19, 2024 12:10 PM IST

Looking back at Novak Djokovic's rocky Olympic journey

Novak Djokovic has won it all but the Olympic gold has somehow eluded the Serbian great.

Novak Djokovic was chasing a potential Golden Slam in 2021. (Getty Images)

Published on Jul 19, 2024 09:21 AM IST

The force giving Mirabai Chanu a lift

The Paris Olympics is days away and the weightlifter is not exactly among the hot favourites but she has never let that stop her

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 07:48 AM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Cutting the chaos heading into Paris, the Anjum way

From Tokyo to Paris, Anjum has fallen, doubted herself, fallen again and gotten back up to earn her spot at another Olympics

Published on Jul 18, 2024 10:24 PM IST

ByRutvick MehtaRutvick Mehta

AIFF waits for Chaubey to form panel

Members asked for a committee to scrutinise master rights agreement at the earliest on June 6; president says he will present it in Saturday’s meeting