Pakistan’s hockey team is making headlines for having to borrow money to get air tickets for the Asian Champions Trophy in China. It’s a real bummer, especially since they’ve been doing well lately. The Pakistan Hockey Federation is asking for financial help while the team, dealing with travel hiccups, is getting ready for the tournament starting September 8.
Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, has been chosen as the next ICC chairman without any competition. At 35, he’s set to be the youngest person ever in this role. He’ll take over from Greg Barclay on December 1, 2024. Shah will be the fifth Indian to hold this position and wants to boost cricket’s global reach, especially with it being included in the 2028 LA Olympics.
Key Points PCB's using AI to pick squads for the Champions Cup. AI will handle 80% of the job, while humans will take care of the remaining 20%. PCB's the first cricket board to openly use AI for selecting players. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is all about being transparent and accountable in picking players. Naqvi wants to fix old problems with player data and selection records. Former cricketers like Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik, and Waqar Younis are on board…
Key Points Naseem Shah's performance in the first Test against Bangladesh raised concerns about his fitness. Bangladesh achieved their first-ever Test win against Pakistan with a 10-wicket victory, taking a 1-0 series lead. Naseem's 'bulging belly' has been a topic of criticism online, with many questioning his fitness for a 21-year-old. The pitch conditions were challenging for fast bowlers, contributing to Pakistan's defeat. Naseem expressed frustration over the pitch conditions and the lack of support for fast bowlers. Pakistan’s recent performance…
Key Points Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest shook things up on WWE Raw by taking on the Judgement Day. After their win, the Judgement Day didn’t just celebrate; they went after LWO members. Mami Ripley and Priest jumped in to protect LWO from more attacks. Mami hit JD McDonagh with a Rip Tide, and Priest slammed Carlito with a South of Heaven Chokeslam. This clash is setting up their mixed-tag match at Bash in Berlin. Looma News On Monday Night Raw, Rhea…
Key Points Olympic champ Viktor Axelsen has shared his workout routine to boost badminton performance. His Instagram reel shows two main exercises: the trap bar lift and Bulgarian split squats/dumbbell lunges. The trap bar lift helps with leg strength and balance, which is essential for those powerful smashes. Bulgarian split squats or dumbbell lunges improve single-leg strength, balance, agility, and can help avoid injuries. Axelsen is pretty active on social media, using it to promote badminton and his career. He recently won…
Key Points Manpreet Singh chats about how Indian hockey’s been rocking lately, including snagging back-to-back Olympic bronze medals. He says a big shift in mindset and better team vibes have been key to Indian hockey’s comeback. The pandemic turned out to be a silver lining, giving the team a chance to bond and work hard together. Tech upgrades and better fitness routines have also helped the team step up their game. Even though they hit a bump at the World Cup, the…
Key Points For the first time ever, the 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony in Paris will be held outside a stadium. The event will feature a big parade along the Champs-Elysées and a grand ceremony at Place de la Concorde. Thomas Jolly, who directed the Olympic opening ceremony, is also in charge of this event's artistic direction. Actor Jackie Chan will be carrying the Paralympic flame during the ceremony. Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman will create performances with dancers who have disabilities. There…
Key Points The Atal Setu, India’s longest sea bridge, links Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Since opening on January 13, 2024, more than 5 million vehicles have crossed it. The bridge has made it way easier to get from South Mumbai to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has praised the bridge for helping with traffic and boosting the economy. It cost over Rs 17,840 crore to build and stretches 21.8 km. PM Narendra Modi opened the Atal Setu on January…
Key Points Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, securing his second Formula 1 victory. Norris finished over 21 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, marking a significant win for McLaren. A dramatic overtaking maneuver involved five cars battling for position during the race. Lewis Hamilton and George Russell faced strategic challenges, with Russell falling behind Sergio Perez. The podium was completed by Max Verstappen in second place and Charles Leclerc in third. The rest of the top 10 included Piastri,…