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The science underlying Hardik Pandya's trademark no-look sixes and his bent bat
When Hardik Pandya knocks his signature no-look sixes, he does so with a casual demeanor; his timing, skill, and power make it appear effortless. His front-curved bat, a novel invention that has been around for a while but has mostly gone unnoticed, helps the star clear the rope.The groundbreaking "bat tweak" started in the 1990s when Sachin Tendulkar asked his bat manufacturer a question. He had seen that after a while of use, his bats would have a wonderful sweet spot—the wood would get compressed, giving the willow a "good dent." Tendulkar said, "Is it possible to have a readymade sweet spot?" The bats were no longer flat as a cutting board, and the response was "yes." They were convex as well.Hardik is a leading contender in the arms battle among six-hitters thanks to his abilities, conditioning, and bat. His bat has about 200 percent more curve than the competition, according to Sanspareils Greenlands (SG), a manufacturer based in Meerut.Hardik has two requirements: the ball must strike the sweet point of the curve and take off at the exact angle that will allow it to travel the furthest. As an SG engineer notes, it's all about the physics. The ball must take off from the bat at a 45-degree angle in order for its trajectory to form a perfect parabola in the air and travel the farthest. The batsman has a better chance of obtaining the perfect angle when the willow is bent.The throwing wedge on golf clubs has an angle that provides elevation. With the curve's assistance, we were able to provide an excellent angle. When struck with the proper force at a 45-degree angle, it travels over 90 meters. Here, that is the science. The ball is lofted by the curve. Anand remarked, "Hardik worked that out."To illustrate the workings of their Arc series bat, the SG engineers draw schematics on their notebooks and use 3D animation on their laptops. Few are longtime employees who have worked at the company for more than ten years and are unwilling to be identified. They are assets that the business cannot afford to lose or identify in a highly competitive market. One may comprehend why T20 cricket has turned into a batsman's game just listening to them. They discuss how the bat's surface lengthens and the sweet spot enlarges as the curve's degree increases.In comparison to a flat bat, a bat with a longitudinal curve has a longer surface if you measure along the curve, such as with a string. The sweet spot or high-performing zone expands as a result of this increased surface area. This implies that even with imperfect timing, the bat has more "forgiving space" to hit the ball accurately. According to a mechanical engineer who serves as Hardik's sounding board, "curving the bat helps increase the area where you get powerful, clean shots."
Published 15 May 2025 03:31 PM
Axar Patel leads DC to a decisive victory over Rishabh Pant's LSG on a night that contrasts for the captains.
Returning to Lucknow for the first time since his unsatisfactory dismissal from the team, KL Rahul ended the game with a spectacular six to go undefeated in a run-chase with a 42-ball 57.On a night full of stories at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, the Delhi Capitals won by 8 wickets in a 160-run chase, solidifying their status as this season's title contenders. KL Rahul, who is making his first appearance in Lucknow after his unsatisfactory dismissal from the team, ended the game with a spectacular six to go undefeated in a run chase with a 42-ball 57. In the twelfth over of their respective innings, LSG and DC both lost their second wicket. Axar Patel entered when a composed Abishek Porel collapsed. At this point, DC was only under a little pressure to take a few wickets, but it might have grown complicated because new batters take time to get comfortable. With two sixes over the midwicket zone, his favorite hit against spin, Axar took out Ravi Bishnoi in the very next over after Avesh Khan had dismissed him after four dot balls.In the following over, facing Avesh once more after being outscored by a few deliveries, he decided to take a chance and hit a four to try to clear the fielder at mid-off. The most impressive stroke came from Shardul Thakur, who took up a not-so-short ball with the weight still on his backfoot and sent it over long on for a six.
Published 23 Apr 2025 08:56 PM
Greatness of Virat Kohli Has Been Reduced": Harbhajan Singhs Huge IPL 2024 Warning
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in this city continues to be a peak that the Royal Challengers Bangalore hitter has yet to reach for the relentless run machine that is Virat Kohli. Kohli has amassed 7263 runs from 237 matches, seven hundreds, and a strike average of 130, setting him apart from the other players in the IPL. However, at the Chepauk, where he averages just thirty and has a strike-rate of eleven1, that dominance wanes. In light of this, former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh stated that Kohli must put up a stronger effort when RCB takes on the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings in the opening IPL game of the season on March 22 at the Chepauk.In terms of his overall performance at that location, Virat's greatness has diminished. It's a challenging place to bat, particularly when you're the opening batsman up against a strange bounce similar to a tennis ball.The legendary Ravindra Jadeja bowls stump to stump for them (CSK). He's going to turn the oddball, then make it stay low. It's quite difficult," Harbhajan stated to Star Sports. In fact, Harbhajan stated that Kohli will need to find a way to bat longer because the star batsman has been out of the game three times in his last five innings against CSK due to Power Plays.A match-winning performance is possible if he is truly ready to bat for roughly 20 overs, as two hundreds at the easily accessible Chinnaswamy do not always translate to the same at Chepauk "said the man. Kohli has a mediocre record against the Super Kings and has yet to score an IPL century at Chepauk. In 30 games, the 35-year-old has amassed 985 runs against CSK, with a career-high of 90.The former CSK player Harbhajan stated that in order for RCB to have a genuine chance of winning the elusive IPL title, Kohli needed to get back to his 2016 form. "It is crucial that he has a season similar to 2016 because the team will advance if Virat continues to score runs. I'm not sure if they'll end up winning the cup. "But I think they have a lot of good batting because of the brilliant players they have on the team, including Virat, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and a few others like Patidar. and everybody hopes Virat can repeat his success from 2016," he continued.
Published 11 Mar 2024 06:20 PM
Mohun Bagan Wins 3-1 Against East Bengal to Secure ISL Playoff Spot
At the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday, Mohun Bagan defeated their bitter rivals 3-1 in their Indian Super League return leg thanks to one of their best performances of the year. After Cleiton Silva's missed penalty kick in the 14th minute, Mohun Bagan scored three goals in as many minutes through goals from Jason Cummings (27th), Liston Colaco (36th), and Dimitri Petratos (45' penalty). This gave Mohun Bagan a 3-0 lead at the half. East Bengal pulled one back through a goal from Saul Crespo (53rd), his first-ever ISL goal, but Mohun Bagan were back to their best and made sure there would be no more slippage to preserve the 3-1 score. With the victory, Mohun Bagan moved up to the playoff spot and past Mumbai City in the standings based on goal differential. With one game remaining, Mohun Bagan remains the clear favorite for the Shield despite the fact that both teams now have 36 points apiece. East Bengal has lost and is no longer in the play-off race. In the eighth minute, Petratos found an unmarked Cummings with a cross from the left, giving Mohun Bagan an early chance, but Cummings' header went wide. East Bengal was given a penalty in the thirteenth minute after Cleiton, who had the ball, was tripped by Vishal Kaith. In the end, though, Kaith made a stunning save by extending to his left in order to preserve the Cleiton spotkick.Suddenly, Cummings found himself in a position to score from the edge of the box after the goalkeeper of East Bengal gave a rebound, giving Mohun Bagan the much-needed lead. Before Sahal took possession, Joni Kauko started the move from the midfield, but an East Bengal defender's mishandle allowed Petratos to get the ball. The Australian attempted to score quickly, but the diving goalkeeper blocked it. Cummings scored with a right-footed strike to the upper left corner after gaining possession of the ball quickly.
Published 11 Mar 2024 01:56 AM
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Do not make Olympic qualification the primary goal; instead, focus on procedure, urges chief coach Gopichand.
Gopichand underlined that since the Olympic qualification spots will be decided on April 28, it is crucial to concentrate on the process and not succumb to needless pressure. Gopichand's coaching instills a mentality that values the process above the destination by encouraging players to focus on their performance rather than being overly fixated on the result. "I believe there's still a long way to go until the Olympics. There are roughly eight tournaments left to participate in. As a player, I don't think it's appropriate to pursue that," Gopichand stated to reporters. "I believe there is needless pressure to consider the race to Paris as the main objective. "I believe it's critical to follow the procedure; the points, rankings, and qualification will take care of themselves,"will resolve itself. I would like the gamers to see it that way. Chief coach Pullela Gopichand underlined that, with Olympic qualification places to be decided on April 28, it is critical to concentrate on the process and avoid needless pressure. On that date, the qualification rankings will be made public. Singles athletes who place among the top 16 will automatically qualify for the Olympics. Gopichand's coaching instills a mentality that values the process above the destination by encouraging players to focus on their performance rather than being overly fixated on the result. NEW DELHI: Pullela Gopichand, the head coach of the Indian badminton team, advised players on Tuesday not to get too focused on qualifying for the Olympics in Paris.Chief coach Pullela Gopichand emphasized that, with Olympic qualification places to be decided on April 28, it is critical to concentrate on the process and avoid needless pressure. On that date, the qualification rankings will be made public. Singles athletes who place among the top 16 will automatically qualify for the Olympics.
Sumit Nagal makes history as the first Indian guy in 35 years to beat a seed at a Grand Slam.
Indian tennis sensation Sumit Nagal made waves on Tuesday when he defeated Australian Open first-round opponent Alexander Bublik, the 31st seed, in straight sets. One of Nagal's greatest victories to date, the triumph advances him to the Grand Slam tournament's second round, where he will face Chinese prodigy Shang Juncheng, 18, on Thursday.Nagal, ranked 137th in the world, won a decisive three-set match 6-4, 6-2, 7-6(5) in the intense heat of Melbourne on a court with much of open space. Nagal defeated a seeded player in a two-hour and forty-eight-minute match, making history as the first Indian to do it in 35 years in a Grand Slam main event. Speaking to the media following an incredible first day, Nagal explained how he defeated Kazakhstan's World No. 27. "I was really narrowing my focus, to be honest. I was making every effort to keep my attention on myself. You can see what is happening since, of course, there is a scoreboard behind. However, I was making a lot of effort to follow the rules on the court and to continue honing my techniques." It's definitely the second time in my career that I've advanced to the second round of a Slam and defeated a seed for the first time, so it's a very proud and happy occasion. It was an excellent fit. The Haryana-born tennis star continued, "I'm pleased with how I was able to play today, carry the things that I was expected to on the court, and be able to achieve the win for myself.
Noah became the first Indian to win a Dakar stage.
Harith Noah, an Indian rider, won a stage at the renowned Dakar Rally on Monday, making history as the first Indian to do so.In the Rally 2 class, the German-born Kerala racer, who competes for the Sherco TVS Rally Factory squad, won Stage 8.Despite having a cold, Harith placed 16th overall in Stage 7. However, he set the best in-class time on Monday at the very first checkpoint.After Stage 8, Harith is ranked third in the Rally 2 class and thirteenth overall.Stage 8 (overall standing): P11 (458 km). I felt great after riding, and my illness is also improving. When you do well, I suppose everything seems nice. Lost some time trying to find the path in the second portion, but I was focused on navigation and pushed when it seemed comfortable. "The Dakar is far from over, and tomorrow is another day," Noah wrote on social media.Dakar Rally 2024: At stage 8 of rally 2, Harith Noah achieves a historic triumph. Indian rider Harith Noah became the first person from India to win a stage at the Dakar Rally in 2024 when he won the Rally 2 class's Stage 8.Indian racer Harith Noah has shown a lot of promise in the 2024 Dakar, continuously improving from his Prologue finish of 29th. Harith is now ranked 13th overall following Stage 8 and third in Rally 2. Harith became the first Indian to ever place on the podium at Dakar when he finished third in the Rally 2 class earlier this year in Stage 3. To make matters worse, Harith became the first Indian to win at Dakar today when he won stage 8 in the Rally 2 class.Even though Harith had a cold, she managed to finish 16th in Stage 7. The Sherco TVS Rally Factory rider set a new class record at the first checkpoint of the day after feeling better. The top six riders were all within one minute of one another, indicating that the competition was fierce. Bradley Cox (BAS World KTM Racing Team) had taken the lead by 111 km, but Harith was not far behind. At the 165-kilometer point, Harith regained the lead for the last time, placing him 10th overall and fewer than seven minutes behind Ricky Brabec, the overall stage leader. Subsequently, Harith led his class all the way to the finish line, placing eleventh out of all the bikes in competition, seven minutes and nine seconds behind overall winner KevinHarith, who was born in Germany, is a native of Shoranur, Kerala, and is competing in his fifth Dakar Rally. Harith finished the Dakar season in 2021 in 20th place, better than any Indian rider to have ever competed in the race. The 29-year-old's next two years weren't so good, including a terrifying collision in 2023 that resulted in a fracture of his fifth thoracic vertebrae (T5). However, it appears that he has grown from his errors. Harith won the 2023 TransAnatolia Rally while competing for the Petronas TVS Factory Racing Team. Harith has also been incredibly steady this season, and with four stages remaining, there is still enough time in Dakar for Harith to win a few more titles.
Ankita and Gurjar win senior cross-country championships.
At the one-day 58th National Cross Country Championships held here on Monday, Hemant Gurjar of the Railways and Ankita of the same company became victorious in the men's and women's categories, respectively.The national champion Vidhatri Urs and Mannat Brar, two of the four amateurs competing this week, are scheduled to compete in the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific early in the upcoming month, so this should be a fantastic preparation for them.The fact that Nishna won last week and Mannat finished tied for fourth shows that amateurs are now a serious contender on the professional Tour. PTI Corr AM AM AM.At the one-day 58th National Cross Country Championships conducted here on Monday, Hemant Gurjar of the Railways and Ankita of the same company were victorious in the men's and women's championships, respectively. However, in the men's team event, Services won with 20 points, placing Railways (28) in second place overall.The one-day 58th National Cross Country Championships were conducted here on Monday, and the winners were athletes from the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), who took home the men's and women's titles. In the last meters of the men's 10 km race, Hemraj Gurjar of RSPB overtook his competitor to cross the finish line in 29:30.00. In second place with a timing of 29:35.00 was Puneet from SSCB.Later on, Ravi Gulia of Haryana and Sawan Barwal of Himachal Pradesh engaged in a fierce competition for the bronze medal. But in a time of 29:38.00, Barwal defeated his opponent to take home the bronze. And Gulia came in fourth. With 20 points, the Services team was able to secure the team championship, though. Haryana came in third place with 64 points, followed by Railways in second place with 28 points.As anticipated, Ankita won the gold in the women's 10 km race with a time of 34:36.00. With 16 points in the women's division, Railways were victorious as a team. Maharashtra came in third place with 77 points, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 41 points. Conclusions (all finals): Men's 10km: Sawan Barwal (Himachal Pradesh) 29:38.00, Puneet (SSCB) 29:35.00, and Hemraj Gurjar (Railway Sports Promotion Board) 29:30.00. Services scored 20, Railways scored 28, and Haryana scored 64 points as a team. U-20: 8 km: Rohit Choudhary (Rajasthan) 23:54.00, Naresh Chopra (Rajasthan) 23:46.00, and Shivaji Parashu (Karnataka) 23:42.00 in time. Team: Haryana 54, Maharashtra 52, and Rajasthan 42 points. U18: 6km: Mohit Choudhary (Telangana) 18:18.00, Abhishek (Sikkim) 18:13, and Rohit Binner (Maharashtra) 18:11. U16: 2km: Anil Kumar (Uttar Pradesh) 5:39.00, Amit Kumar Mahto (Jharkhand) 5:42.00, Sachin Rawat (Delhi) 5:37.00.
While Vani and Amandeep pursue early form, amateur Nishna hopes for an encore.
Hero WPGT: Vani and Amandeep pursue early form, while amateur Nishna aims for an encore. MUMBAI: When the second leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour begins on Tuesday at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club, amateur Nishna, encouraged by a strong start to 2024, will be hoping for another successful week.Mumbai, Jan. 15 (PTI)—After a strong start to 2024, amateur Nishna will be hoping for another successful week at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club when the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour's second leg begins on Tuesday.Nishna gave herself a major confidence boost in the first leg when she defeated Sneha Singh and Hitaashee Bakshi with a brilliant finish.Vani Kapoor is on the field; she will be evaluating her form prior to participating in a few shows on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa, where she will be accompanied, among others, by Amandeep Drall.This week, Amandeep is also working in the field. Prior to participating in the overseas tours, Neha Tripathi, Seher Atwal, and Ridhima Dilawari will also be looking to establish form and rhythm early in the season.Last week, Neha ended just outside the top-10, Amandeep was sixth, Seher was tied for fourth, and Ridhima and Vani did not participate. Hitaashee Bakshi and Sneha Singh, the 2023 Hero Order of Merit winner, will remain the leading candidates this week. Aside from the novices and seasoned professionals, there are a number of up-and-coming players eager to contribute. There will be six amateur players and 33 professionals in the field competing for a Rs 12 lakh purse.The national champion Vidhatri Urs and Mannat Brar, two of the four amateurs competing this week, are scheduled to compete in the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific early in the upcoming month, so this should be a fantastic preparation for them.
Jitesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Tilak Varma, and Washington Sundar Attend the Mahakaleshwar Temples
In the second Twenty20 International of the three-match series, India defeated Afghanistan by six wickets on Sunday, January 14, at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The match ended a little early, with India needing just 26 balls to win. Following the game, a few Indian cricketers went to the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain early the next day. 'Bhasma Aarti' attendees included Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma, and Tilak Varma.It's important to remember that the temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a popular Hindu pilgrimage destination. In this temple, Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of Mahakal. An important ceremony called the "Bhasma Aarti" is performed every morning, symbolizing the transient nature of life and how it occurs to be a never-ending cycle of creation and destruction.News agency ANI posted a video of Indian cricket stars attending the Aarti.The IND vs. AFG T20I Series is coming to Bangalore. The drama now moves to Bengaluru for the third and final Twenty20 International after India defeated Afghanistan in the second match in Indore. India won the first two games to secure the bilateral series, but they still have a lot of unfinished business to take care of in what will be their last Twenty20 international encounter before the Twenty24 World Cup takes place in June. After being dismissed for ducks in the first two Twenty20 Internationals, captain Rohit Sharma has yet to score a run in this series.
A Deep fake video featuringSachin Tendulkar becomes viral
Sachin Tendulkar asserts in the widely shared video that his daughter Sara uses an app every day to get money.India's legendary cricket player Sachin Tendulkar is the most recent casualty of deepfake technology. The former Indian batter alerted his fans to a phony video purporting to show him supporting a mobile app. Tendulkar asserts in the widely shared video that his daughter Sara uses the app to make money every day. In response to the video, Tendulkar called attention to the increasing abuse of technology and asked his social media followers to denounce the marketing and the video."These are not real videos. The widespread misuse of technology is unsettling. He shared the video and commented, "Requesting everyone to report videos, ads, & apps like these in large numbers.""Social media sites must be watchful and quick to address concerns. The 50-year-old continued, "They must act quickly to limit the dissemination of false information and deepfakes.Sara Tendulkar Demands Action From Social Media Companies Against Deepfakes Sara Tendulkar, Sachin's 26-year-old daughter, had previously voiced her worries about her deepfakes and urged social media companies to take action against such accounts and videos."Social media is a beautiful place where we can all share our daily activities, pleasures, and sorrows. But the misuse of technology, which distorts the veracity and authenticity of the internet, is unsettling. In a now-deleted post, she said, "I've come across some deepfake photos of myself that are far from reality.""It is evident that several accounts on X (previously Twitter) were made with the intention of impersonating me and misleading people. "I hope X looks into such accounts and suspends them. I do not have an account on X," she continued in her statement."The truth should never be sacrificed for entertainment. Let's promote dialogue that is grounded in reality and trust," Sara said.
Second T20I between IND and AFG: Watch as Virat Kohli recreates the
When Virat Kohli faced Naveen-ul-Haq in a Twenty20 international on Sunday, January 14, 2022, he replicated the Haris Rauf six he had struck in the T20 World Cup 2022.Virat Kohli returned for the second game of the ongoing India vs. Afghanistan T20I series on January 14 (Sunday) at Indore's Holkar Stadium after missing the first game in Mohali for personal reasons. This was his first time representing India in the T20 format since the Australia-hosted 2022 T20 World Cup. Kohli nearly duplicated the T20 World Cup 2022 shot against Pakistan's Haris Rauf, which was widely considered as one of the greatest strokes cricket fans have ever seen, while facing Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq. The shot against Naveen was barely short of the mark, earning Rauf four runs, but the delivery went for a six.The two shots appeared similar to spectators, but Kohli wasn't completely happy with his try because he wanted the ball to go farther for a six. Naveen-ul-Haq's delivery was pitched approximately eight meters in, which was quite comparable to Hairs Rauf's delivery from the T20 World Cup 2022. Virat Kohli did not quite execute his loft swivel, which was a straight down the ground move, at the World Cup in Australia. It provided just four runs since it was not perfectly timed. Social media users have been sharing the same video.Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube both produced half-centuries as India easily trounced Afghanistan by six wickets in the opening IND vs. AFG match in Indore. With 68 off 34 balls, Jaiswal established vital partnerships, such as a 92-run partnership with Dube (who is undefeated at 63), which enabled India to take an insurmountable 2-0 lead.
In the second T20I, India and Afghanistan will play at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
Afghanistan's first-ever bilateral series against India, according to Jonathan Trott, is a positive step. Afghanistan versus India: The first-ever bilateral series between Afghanistan and India was seen as a "step in the right direction" by head coach Jonathan Trott. An Afghanistan-India T20I series is spanning three matches.While acknowledging that the senior men's team's first-ever bilateral series against India is a "step in the right direction," Afghanistan's head coach Jonathan Trott has urged the team to play many more bilateral series.After Afghanistan and India engaged in a single Test match in 2018, the two sides will now play three T20I matches. India is up 1-0 against Afghanistan in the Twenty20 International Test Series after the visitors were defeated by the hosts by six wickets on Thursday, January 11. The following game is scheduled on Sunday, January 14, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.India won six wickets against Afghanistan. At the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, Team India sealed the Afghanistan series on Sunday by winning the second Twenty20 match by six wickets, extending their winning run from 2024. India had earlier won the first Twenty20 match in Mohali against Afghanistan.
At the ITF Womens Open, Shrivalli Rashmikaa is in the second round of qualifying.
Out of the fourteen players, three Indians, including Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty, advanced to the second round of qualification in the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open, which got underway at the KSLTA Stadium in this city on Sunday. In the opening round, the 13th seed defeated a determined Ekaterina Yashina 7-5, 7-6 (5). The other Indians that made it to the final qualifying round were Zeel Desai, ranked 14th, and Vaidehi Chaudhary, ranked 11. On Monday, eight qualifiers who will compete in the main draw, which gets underway on Tuesday, will be revealed. Ekaterina started off well, getting a break in the first game itself, and applying constant pressure on her rival. The players decide to play from the baseline, waiting for their opponent to make a In the second set, both the competitors traded a break apiece in the 5th and 6th games respectively before Ekaterina broke the Indian’s serve in the seventh game and held her serve in the next to lead 5-3. The 22-year-old Rashmikaa took advantage of her opponent's errors to win the following three games and secure a break to lead 6-5 in the tenth game. In order to force a tiebreaker, which might have gone any way, Ekaterina held her serve.
Beginning on January 18, there will be the Bangalore International Grandmasters Open Chess Tournament.
The Bangalore Urban District Chess Association (BUDCA), in conjunction with the government of Karnataka, is all prepared to hold the first edition of the Bangalore International Grandmasters Open Chess Tournament at the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium from January 18 to 26.Over 2000 players and over 40 grandmasters from 20 different countries—among them notable figures like Abhijeet Gupta and Nigel Short—are anticipated to compete in the Garden City, which last played home to a major tournament over 40 years ago.The competition, which will offer ₹50 lakh in prize money, will be divided into three categories, A, B, and C based on the FIDE ratings of the players. There will also be an open Blitz competition on January 22.The first grandmaster from Karnataka, M.S. Thejkumar, was happy to participate in a competition at home. “There is a sharp rise in the number of tournaments in India now,” he said during a media event on Saturday."I truly wanted to compete in a tournament of this caliber when I became the General Manager in 2017, but that goal was never realized. This will significantly benefit the younger population.
In Adelaide, Bopanna and Ebden lose a fierce battle.
After winning the ITF junior tennis competition, Jen Milic poses with the trophy. | Image Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Tennis Lidia Podgorichani and Ognjen Milic win the junior ITF tennis championship. At the DLTA Complex on Saturday, top-seeded Lidia Podgorichani of Thailand defeated Maria Golovina in the girls' final of the ITF junior tennis competition, 6-2, 6-2. The 80th-ranked Lidia, who had won the singles championship in Chandigarh last week, outperformed Maria, who had gone unbeaten for more than two weeks, with a clinical display. Maria struggled to accept the loss because she had defeated a number of strong players this week. She actually started crying during the second set and didn't stop until the match was over. Maria wasIn the $739,945 ATP tennis tournament in Adelaide, Australia, second seeds Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden lost to third seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in the doubles final on Saturday, 7-5, 5-7, [11-9].Along with $34,600, the winning team also received 250 ATP points. The runner-up received 150 points and $18,000.Arjun Kadhe and Marcus Willis advanced to the €74,825 Challenger doubles final in Oeiras, Portugal.
Lidia Podgorichani and Ognjen Milic win the junior ITF tennis championship.
After winning the ITF junior tennis competition, Jen Milic poses with the trophy. | Image Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Tennis Lidia Podgorichani and Ognjen Milic win the junior ITF tennis championship. At the DLTA Complex on Saturday, top-seeded Lidia Podgorichani of Thailand defeated Maria Golovina in the girls' final of the ITF junior tennis competition, 6-2, 6-2. The 80th-ranked Lidia, who had won the singles championship in Chandigarh last week, outperformed Maria, who had gone unbeaten for more than two weeks, with a clinical display.Maria struggled to accept the loss because she had defeated a number of strong players this week. She actually started crying during the second set and didn't stop until the match was over. Maria was even more disappointed that her game was so messed up that she couldn't offer a decent challenge. Lidia was happy with the way she performed. Quick to clarify, the Thai player would not be playing at the Australian Open; instead, she would be defending points in the upcoming tournament in Kolkata.The same was true for Serbia's Ognjen Milic, the boys champion, who engaged in a tough left-handed match and used his passionate play to irritate top seed NIkita Bilozertsev. When Nikita pulled out, unable to motivate himself to battle any longer, the slender Milic was ahead 6-3, 4-0.Ognjen Milic declared he will travel to Kolkata for the upcoming competition and work hard to get ready for the French Open in the later part of the season.
Rethin is defeated in the semifinals by top seed Nikita.
At the DLTA Complex on Friday, top-seeded Nikita Bilozertsev of Ukraine escaped Rethin Pranav's grasp to win the ITF junior tennis competition semifinals 5-7, 6-3, 6-0.For the most of the match, Rethin proved to be a formidable opponent for the fit Nikita, who was highly active on both wings. But in the seventh game of the second set, Rethin faltered a little in serving after performing brilliantly for a set and a half. After that, the odds were stacked against him, and he struggled mightily to keep up with the formidable foe.After losing the first set halfway through, Rethin had picked up his game to turn the tide, especially with his powerful serve. Only Nikita was able to maintain the high caliber of play during the climax.NIkita will face Serbia's third-seeded Ognjen Milic in the championship round. Milic defeated Switzerland's Luc Wieland in five games.Daria Shadchneva was unable to defeat Maria Golovina, the Chandigarh tournament winner, in the girls' division. Maria will play the top-seeded Thai player Lidia Podgorichani in the championship match. Podgorichani defeated American Christasha McNeil in a grueling three-set match.
57 kilograms of gold is secured by Aman Sherawat at the 2024 Zagreb Open singles
Rising Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat won the gold medal in the 57 kg men's singles at the Zagreb Open 2024, defeating Zou Wanhao of China 10-0 in the final thanks to his technical dominance.Aman Sehrawat, the rising star in Indian wrestling, lit up the Zagreb Open 2024 as he took home the gold in the men's singles 57 kg division. In the championship match, the 20-year-old wrestler showed off his skills by outlasting Zou Wanhao of China 10-0 and winning with technical superiority. With this remarkable victory, Sehrawat's 2024 campaign got off to an incredible start.Domination Right Away The 13th-ranked player in the world, Sehrawat, demonstrated his superiority over his Chinese opponent from the very beginning of the championship match. There was only a minute and eight seconds remaining when he ended the battle decisively, demonstrating his accuracy and expertise.Reversing the Flow in the Qualification Phase Sehrawat played Turkish player Muhammet Karavus in the qualification round. The Indian grappler had a 0–4 early lead against his opponent, but he pulled off an amazing comeback to win the bout 15–4. This demonstration of Sehrawat's tenacity and resolve demonstrated her capacity to overcome obstacles and triumph.The Coach's Viewpoint After Sehrawat's victory, his coach Lalit Kumar was pleased with the athlete's effort. Kumar, recently conferred with the Dronacharya Award, stressed the serious efforts made into perfecting Sehrawat’s approach. "There weren't many tournaments in the last few months, but we didn't even take a day off from work," he said. He spent the whole day honing his starts.Possible Controversy at the Olympic Trials Now that Sehrawat is widely considered India's next major wrestling phenomenon, focus is on the next selection trials to secure a spot in the Olympics in 2024. The teenage wrestler might go up against Ravi Dahiya, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics silver medallist. Indian wrestlers will compete fiercely in the selection trials next month in an attempt to represent their nation at the Olympics.Different Results for Additional Indian Wrestlers While Sehrawat was enjoying his gold medal win, other Indian wrestlers had different results from the tournament. Deepak Punia suffered a loss to Kazakhstan's Azamat Dauletbekov in his qualifying round match in the men's 86kg division. Punia, however, proved resilient in the first-round rematch, defeating Valentyn Babii of Ukraine 4-1. Conversely, Yash, who was competing in the men's 74kg division, had to overcome Quincy Miles of the United States. In the Round of 16, technical superiority caused Yash to lose 0–10.
There will be 240 players in the Yuva Kabaddi Series Winter Edition 2023 from 12 states.
The seventh iteration of the ground-breaking Yuva Kabaddi Series 2023 is set to take place at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Pondicherry from January 12 to February 7, and rising Kabaddi players are poised to show off their daring maneuvers.In the opening game of the winter edition of the competition, which was started in 2022 and has been giving India's rising Kabaddi players a fiercely competitive environment to help them become stars in their sport, Chola Veerans will play Palani Tuskers on Friday.Over 65 players are now displaying their skills in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, which is currently underway. The Yuva Kabaddi Series has played a significant role in determining the future of Indian Kabaddi. With the Yuva Kabaddi Series, we are dedicated to developing the sport's youth talent and want to see it spread throughout the entire nation.The winter competition will feature 12 teams with players from 12 different states, and Mr. Vikas Gautam, CEO of Yuva Kabaddi Series, stated, "We anticipate intense matches between all the teams."The competition gives the younger players (those weighing less than 80 kg) an opportunity to show off their skills and prepares them for Kabaddi's largest stage. In the Yuva Kabaddi Series, more than 1400 young players have participated in 751 games with 85 coaches and 183 referees thus far.The Yuva Kabaddi Series seeks to help players acquire a wider range of abilities by offering support in areas such as financial literacy, media training, and nutrition during their involvement. This is in addition to helping players construct a viable career path in sports. The tournament will be opened on Friday by LT. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, the governor of Telangana and the UT of Puducherry. The grand finale of the 50th Jubilee Pondicherry State Kabaddi Championship 2024 will take place prior to the opening ceremony.A total of 120 intense matches will take place in the winter edition, and 240 players from 12 different states will compete. The fans may see all the electrifying action Live on FanCode.The teams who are taking part are: Vijayanagara Veers, Hampi Heroes, Panchala Pride, Maurya Mavericks, Aravalli Arrows, Palani Tuskers, Chola Verrans, Sindh Sonics, Himalayan Tahrs, Murthal Magnets, Periyar Panthers, Tadoba Tigers, and Vijayanagara VeersChallenger Round: 26 January – 3 Feb.
Notwithstanding a lackluster third round, Avani is still tied for second.
On the third day of the Australian Masters of Amateurs tournament at Southern Golf Club here on Thursday, India's Avani Prashanth persevered through a challenging round three to hold onto shared second place.Avani was four shots behind the new leader, Lion Higo from the Gold Coast, Australia, who scored two rounds at 3-under 143, tied for second place with two other players.Higo, a US College golfer at Pepperdine University, blasted 77 on this particular day, but he still managed to finish second behind Rianne Malixi of the Philippines, who shot 1-over 74. Avani, rated 50th in the world and one of the leading candidates for the title, went 71-71-70.Malixi moved up to 3-under 143, tying for second place. Nika Ito of Japan, the leader of the first two rounds, finished third in the tie for second place after collapsing to 5-over 78.Her first two days of treatment were rounds 68–70. Avani struggled early, making bogeys on the first and third holes, and she was 3-over after six holes, needing a quick charge to try and take the lead.When a fourth bogey appeared on the 12th, things got worse.The Indian amateur star performed admirably overall, but despite some strong performance during the first two days, he was unable to maintain the pace.She still has another opportunity to further her worldwide accolades. Heena Kang had a difficult time making her international debut as she finished with a final round score of 83 and was not selected for the three-day cut. The fourth and final round will be played by the top-33 and ties. Sandeep Yadav (84-74-75) and Rohit Narwal (73 after 76-70) were the guys who failed to make the cut.In the men's division, the Top-45 and ties will compete in the championship round. In the men's division, Oliver of Scotland shared the lead at 11-under 205 with Mukherjee (69-70-66) and Max Moring (67-67-71). Zackary Swanwick of New Zealand (67-67-72) was in third place at 10-under 206.
Australia is no match for Indias formidable defense for AFC Asian Cup
With the 2-0 victory, Australia, along with Uzbekistan and Syria, is leading Group B. In contrast, India will need to perform above and beyond all expectations in order to advance to the knockout stages.India's players erected a blue wall in front of their goal and stopped everything Australia tried to throw at them for forty-five minutes. Australia gained 12 corners and had 72% of the possession, but the Blue Tigers managed just three attempts on goal compared to the Socceroos' 14. But despite all of their deft passes, cunning runs, lovely crosses, and through balls, Australia was unable to overcome India's desperate defense.The result of India's encounter against Syria on January 23 will determine whether they advance to the round of 16 in the continental extravaganza, as Australia and Uzbekistan (January 18) are far superior to them in terms of talent. India might move into third place in the group and even earn a spot in the knockout stage if they defeat Syria. The top four teams from each of the six groups, as well as the top two teams from each group, advance to the round of 16.India, who were eliminated from the group stage in their last two tournaments (2011) and (2019), will also have a difficult battle this time around as they are grouped alongside Australia, Uzbekistan, and Syria in Group B.Australia gained 12 corners and had 72% of the possession, but the Blue Tigers managed just three attempts on goal compared to the Socceroos' 14. However, despite all of their deft passes, sly runs, lovely crosses, and through balls, Australia was unable to overcome India's desperate defense.
