Author: Meera Singh
A ground-breaking agreement was made on Monday between the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the organisation that governs men’s tennis, and event producers Kosmos, ensuring that the Davis Cup would be included on the ATP Tour schedule starting in 2019. Cafu will travel to Kolkata ahead of the FIFA World Cup The decision was made after last week’s announcement of a $15 million mixed-sex tournament comprising teams from 18 different countries to open the 2023 season, which effectively put an end to the ATP Cup, a joint venture between Tennis Australia and the ATP. This new competition is a reflection of…
The AIFF announced on Sunday that former India defender Mahesh Gawli has been named head coach of the Under-20 men’s team. Gawli will take over for Shanmugam Venkatesh, who resigned when India was denied a spot in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup. Mahesh Gawli takes over as India Colts head coach, succeeding Shanmugam Venkatesh The All India Football Federation technical committee, under the direction of IM Vijayan, made this choice. Mahesh Gawli, a former defender for the Blue Tigers, was suggested by the committee to take over as head coach of the India U-20 men’s national team, according to the…
When Shankar Muthusamy, a junior badminton player from India, entered the BWF World Junior Championships final, he made history as only the second player from his nation to do so. Shankar Muthusamy enters the historic final of the BWF World Junior Championships He defeated Indonesian Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul in the semifinal match, which lasted around 40 minutes. The Indian won in straight sets, 21-13, 21-15. With the accomplishment, he follows in the footsteps of Saina Nehwal, one of the country’s most renowned shuttlers, who made it to the gold medal match in the competition in 2008. The event’s yellow metal was…
Emma Raducanu of Great Britain will not compete in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Glasgow in November as a result of her right wrist illness. Emma Raducanu will skip the Billie Jean King Cup Finals because of wrist injury. The competition will start on November 8, and the 2021 US Open champion was supposed to serve as the team’s captain. Because of the same issue, the 19-year-old withdrew earlier this month from the Transylvania Open in Romania. The doctors’ announcement that I won’t be ready in time is frustrating, especially because it will take place on Romanian territory, Raducanu…
On Friday, Spanish prosecutors dismissed all allegations of corruption and fraud against soccer star Neymar and the other defendants in a case involving the Brazilian’s 2013 transfer from Santos to Barcelona. Spain’s prosecutors dismiss Neymar’s corruption and fraud charges The prosecutor made a stunning announcement, “withdrawing charges against everyone defendants and for all the claims” they had been subjected to. Neymar, 30, has previously stated that he was unable to recall if he participated in the talks that resulted in an agreement being signed with Barcelona in 2011 over his transfer from Brazilian club Santos to the Spanish team two…
The 2014 World Cup in Qatar has soccer fans rating the shirts and making purchasing decisions with millions on the line in retail sales. The Nigerian team’s brilliant green and chevron shirt from the 2018 World Cup, which sold out in minutes, is yet to emerge as a clear winner that may attain icon status. World Cup shirts garner mixed reactions ahead of the tournament in Qatar Which uniforms, in the perspective of some diehard supporters and a few outspoken players, don’t exactly dazzle? The United States team’s effort from Nike after their failure to qualify four years prior. White…
When Max Verstappen attempts to defeat Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez in front of his ardent home supporters at the Mexican Grand Prix this weekend, he will be going for a party-pooping record. Max Verstappen Aspires To Surpass A Teammate Sergio Perez The 25-year-old world champion, whose victory in Texas on Sunday gave Red Bull the constructors’ world championship 24 hours after Dieter Mateschitz, the team’s co-founder and founder, passed away, is vying for a historic 14th victory of the year. He presently shares the record for 13 victories in a calendar year with two Germans, seven-time world champion Michael…
The Australian football team on Thursday criticised Qatar for its human rights record, but the World Cup organisers insisted that “no country is perfect” in response. Organisers of the Qatar World Cup respond to criticism of Australia’s rights A World Cup official said enforcing “strong” labour regulations had also been a “challenge” for Australia in response to the Australian request for better treatment of migrant workers and the LGBTQ community. The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy of the organisers stated, “We have committed to make every effort to guarantee that this World Cup has had a revolutionary influence on…
As the former player accepted his first position as a permanent manager, Middlesbrough announced on Monday that they had hired ex-Manchester United caretaker Michael Carrick as their new manager. Middlesbrough has named Michael Carrick as its new manager Following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s dismissal as United manager in November of last year, Carrick took over in an interim capacity. Chris Wilder, who was fired just this month when the team was in the bottom three, is replaced by the former England player, who is 41 years old. “It’s a really unique feeling to be back here as a head coach,” Carrick…
Residence in Qatar, It’s one of the most pressing problems for World Cup fans heading to tiny Qatar in the midst of a frenetic scramble for accommodations in Doha. On cruise ships, some people will rest. While others will set up a tent there. Some people will fly in from Dubai and other places. Qatar’s residents prepared as World cup rental demand increases But the battle for lodging in the lead-up to the largest athletic event in the smallest host nation is far from exclusive to visitors. Rents have skyrocketed in Qatar due to the real estate boom, forcing many…
In regard to players’ worries about wearing white while on their periods, Manchester City has announced that they would alter the colour of their women’s squad shorts. Manchester City Changes the Color of Women’s Shorts Due to Period Issues After consulting with the players, West Brom and Stoke recently announced that their women’s teams will be switching to blue and red shorts, respectively. And on Tuesday, it was revealed that white shorts will no longer be a part of the club’s women’s squad uniform starting in the 2023–24 season, after City manager Gareth Taylor’s statement that his team needed to…
The world’s greatest players are expected to perform at their peak while playing once every three days, according to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who justified his choice to play winger Bukayo Saka in the 1-0 Europa League victory over PSV Eindhoven on Thursday. Arteta defends his choice to play Saka amid fears about fatigue Saka, who has started 12 of the Premier League team’s 14 games across all competitions this season, was once again included on the squad sheet as Granit Xhaka’s goal in the second half guaranteed Arsenal a spot in the Europa League knockout rounds. The England international,…
Just under two hours following his underperforming team’s devastating 3-0 defeat against Fulham on Thursday, Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard was let off. Aston Villa Fires Manager Steven Gerrard Following Fulham Defeat Gerrard bears some responsibility for Villa’s dismal beginning of the season, that has put the team only one position well above Premier League relegation zone. Just two of Villa’s 11 league games this season have resulted in victory, and following their dreadful surrender at Craven Cottage, the club’s administration finally lost it and sacked Gerrard after just 11 months in charge. After the game, incensed Villa fans booed…
After falling to Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew in a straight games match in the pre-quarterfinals on Thursday, former champion Kidambi Srikanth withdrew from the Denmark Open Super 750 competition. Kidambi Srikanth Loses in the Pre-Quarterfinals of the Denmark Open After 35 minutes of play, Srikanth was defeated by the opponent who was the seventh seed, 13-21, 15-21. This title was won in 2017 by Srikanth, who will represent India at the 2021 World Championships. Before their encounter on Thursday, their previous meetings had ended in a tie. In the round of 16 of the men’s doubles competition, Indonesia’s Muhammad Shohibul…
After Cristiano Ronaldo left the field before the final whistle in the team’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag declared that he would “deal with” the Portuguese striker. In what was perhaps United’s most comprehensive performance of the season, Ronaldo was an unutilized replacement. Ten Hag tried to stay out of the spotlight when questioned about the incident following the game, but it raises further concerns about the future of the Portugal international. Erik Ten Hag, the manager of United, will “deal with” Cristiano Ronaldo’s leaving early The Dutchman admitted, “Today, I don’t pay attention.” Tomorrow,…