Manish Narwal, a 22-year-old shooter from Ballabgarh, Haryana, snagged a silver medal in the Men's 10m Air Pistol (SH1) at the Paris Paralympics 2024. He was leading at first, but South Korean shooter Jo Jeongdu overtook him with some strong scores. Narwal, who previously bagged gold in the 50m pistol event at Tokyo 2020, has become a big name in para-shooting thanks to his hard work and skill.
At a recent college event in Chennai, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah made a bold statement: no batter can stop him if he’s on top of his game. Bumrah talked about staying focused on his performance instead of stressing over his opponents. He’s famous for his crucial role in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 win, and though he’s currently on a break, he’ll be back for the Test series against Bangladesh in September.
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…