42 Olympic champions lead Chinese delegation to Paris Olympics

42 Olympic champions lead Chinese delegation to Paris Olympics

Beijing, July 13 - China will send 405 athletes, including 42 Olympic champions, to the upcoming Paris Olympic Games as a 716-member delegation was officially announced here on Saturday.

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Wimbledon 2024: Djokovic ends Musetti’s run, sets up revenge final against Alcaraz

Wimbledon 2024: Djokovic ends Musetti’s run, sets up revenge final against Alcaraz

London, July 13 - Novak Djokovic moved to within one win of capturing a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title on Friday when he ended 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti’s dream run and set up a revenge match with defending champions Carlos Alcaraz in the final.

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Paris Olympics: World Athletics releases entry lists, Neeraj among 36 Tokyo winners in fray

Paris Olympics: World Athletics releases entry lists, Neeraj among 36 Tokyo winners in fray

Monaco, July 13 - India's javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among 36 of the Tokyo Olympic champions in individual events who will defend their titles in the track and field competitions at the Olympic Games in Paris, starting on July 26.

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ESFI welcomes IOC’s decision to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia

ESFI welcomes IOC’s decision to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia

New Delhi, July 12 - The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) on Friday welcomed the decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to partner with the National Olympic Committee of Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in the country in

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Cricket: T20 World Cup-winning India captain Rohit Sharma visits Wimbledon on semis day

Cricket: T20 World Cup-winning India captain Rohit Sharma visits Wimbledon on semis day

London, July 12 - India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma lit up the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Friday as he reached SW19 to watch the men's singles semifinals. Rohit Sharma, who led India to a 7-run victory over South Africa

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Wimbledon 2024: Alcaraz fights back to master Medvedev again, seals spot in final

Wimbledon 2024: Alcaraz fights back to master Medvedev again, seals spot in final

London, July 12 - Carlos Alcaraz moved a step closer to winning back-to-back men's singles titles at Wimbledon, rallying back from a set deficit to beat Daniil Medvedev in four sets in the semifinals here on Friday.

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It’s such a nice way to finish and walk off the field, says Broad on Anderson’s retirement

It’s such a nice way to finish and walk off the field, says Broad on Anderson’s retirement

London, July 12 - Former England fast-bowler Stuart Broad said James Anderson retiring from international cricket with a win was a nice way for him to finish his career and walk off the field with a victorious feeling.

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Mohammad Nabi not thinking about retirement, hopes to play 2026 T20 World Cup

Mohammad Nabi not thinking about retirement, hopes to play 2026 T20 World Cup

New Delhi, July 12 - Veteran Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi is not thinking about hanging up his international boots soon and hopes to continue playing for the country till the 2026 T20 World Cup, scheduled to be hosted jointly by India and Sri

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Ahead of 2024 Women’s CPL, Jhulan Goswami joins Trinbago Knight Riders as a mentor

Ahead of 2024 Women’s CPL, Jhulan Goswami joins Trinbago Knight Riders as a mentor

New Delhi, July 12 - Ahead of the 2024 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL), legendary India fast-bowler Jhulan Goswami joins Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) as mentor.

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Gautam Gambhir is always a team coach, and wants his side to win, says Avesh Khan

Gautam Gambhir is always a team coach, and wants his side to win, says Avesh Khan

Harare, July 12 - India fast-bowler Avesh Khan said newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir has always been a team coach who is driven to see his side win at all costs.

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Durand Cup 2024: Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant to face Downtown Heroes in opener

Durand Cup 2024: Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant to face Downtown Heroes in opener

Kolkata, July 12 - Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) will face Downtown Heroes FC of Kashmir in the opening match of the 133rd Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) here on July 27.

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IOC announces Olympic Esports Games to be hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

IOC announces Olympic Esports Games to be hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

New Delhi, July 12 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday announced that it has partnered with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games 2025 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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‘You’ve inspired generations with your game’: Sachin Tendulkar pens special note for retiring Anderson

‘You’ve inspired generations with your game’: Sachin Tendulkar pens special note for retiring Anderson

New Delhi, July 12 - Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar penned a special farewell note for retiring England pacer James Anderson on Friday, paying tributes to the speedster for his more than two-decade-long Test career and said he has inspired generations with his game.

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This AI tool may outperform clinical tests at detecting Alzheimer’s

This AI tool may outperform clinical tests at detecting Alzheimer’s

New Delhi, July 13 - Scientists at the Cambridge University in the UK have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based tool that can help detect patients with early dementia whether they will remain stable or develop Alzheimer's.

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Andhra Pradesh to take up repair of damaged roads on war footing

Andhra Pradesh to take up repair of damaged roads on war footing

Amaravati, July 12 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday directed the Roads and Buildings Department to take up repairs of damaged roads on a war footing.

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Traffic marshals to ease traffic congestion in Cyberabad

Traffic marshals to ease traffic congestion in Cyberabad

Hyderabad, July 12 - Cyberabad Police, with the support of IT companies, on Friday launched an initiative ‘Traffic Marshals’ to facilitate the smooth traffic flow in Cyberabad, especially in the IT corridor.

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EU threatens to penalise X over DSA breach, Musk alleges ‘secret deal’ offer

EU threatens to penalise X over DSA breach, Musk alleges ‘secret deal’ offer

London, July 12 - The European Commission on Friday informed Elon Musk-owned X social media platform that it is in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to dark patterns, advertising transparency and data access for researchers.

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Simplify life & develop soft skills: Astronaut Steve Smith

Simplify life & develop soft skills: Astronaut Steve Smith

Kochi, July 12 - Veteran American astronaut Steve Smith on Friday hailed Kerala’s introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in the school syllabus and suggested aspiring space travellers to simplify life for stronger focus and perseverance.

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Eating beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas may help you manage diabetes better

Eating beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas may help you manage diabetes better

New Delhi, July 12 - Finding it hard to manage your blood sugar levels? Pulses like beans, peas, lentils, and chickpeas can help manage your diabetes, according to a new review of studies on Friday.

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Sanjay Dutt joins Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh in ‘Housefull 5’

Sanjay Dutt joins Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh in ‘Housefull 5’

Mumbai, July 13 - Actor Sanjay Dutt has been roped in for the upcoming film ‘Housefull 5’.

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