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Weekdays are usually quiet in Sports. It was a terrific week and today we will try to look at what's gone and what lies ahead in the world of sports.
In cricket, India has just won a phenomenal victory against England at Lord's, the IPL is set to take place with fans.
In football, the week looks interesting as Lionel Messi might be making his debut for Paris Saint-Germain. Africa Cup of Nations Draw is also out and the tournament is pushed for 2022. AFCON will be played from 9 January to 6 February 2022.
All this, and other interesting stuff from around the world, in this space. Keep following!
Neeraj Chopra thanks PM Modi for active support of Indian athletes
Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday thanked PM Modi for his active support of Indian sports and athletes.
"It was a great honour to meet Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi at his residence. Thank you for your active support to Indian sports and athletes," wrote Neeraj Chopra on Twitter.
Dominic Thiem pulls out of US Open
Defending champion Dominic Thiem on Wednesday pulled out of the US Open because of a wrist injury.
“I’m very disappointed not to be able to defend my U.S. Open title and to miss the rest of the season,” the 27-year-old from Austria said in the statement. “But I know this is what I have to do. I have a long career ahead of me, so I will only come back once I’m fully recovered and in good shape to compete.”
PM Modi lauds Kapil Dev
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised World Cup winning skipper Kapil Dev on Wednesday. While replying to Kapil Dev's tweet, PM Modi said that Kapil Dev has been a constant source of inspiration for sports lovers in India.
PV Sindhu Meets PM Modi
During her interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, star shuttler PV Sindhu stated her future plans regarding opening a academy and sports school in Visakhapatnam.
Formula 1 Statement On Japan Grand Prix
Japan Grand Prix Cancelled
An F1 statement said: “Following ongoing discussions with the promoter and authorities in Japan the decision has been taken by the Japanese government to cancel the race this season due to ongoing complexities of the pandemic in the country."
Manasi Joshi Withdrawal From Paralympics 2020 - Know The Reason
Stating that she won't e taking part in the Paralympic Games, Manasi said, “I would like to let you all know that I won’t be participating in this year’s Paralympic Games in Tokyo. It is sad. I am disappointed and angry. I don’t know what to do right now but I will come back stronger. The whole 2020 has been a year where I have learnt a lot," in a Twitter video.
She also thanks Gopi Chand Academy and others who supported her in the process.
India's Paralympics Badminton Star Manasi Joshi
Mohammed Siraj's New Avatar
Mohammed Siraj looked aggressive on the field against England. He had his exchanges with the English batsmen. A new aspect of this young Indian side, guided and pumped by the aggression of skipper Virat Kohli.
Where Did This Word Come From?
'Miyaan' or 'Miyaa' is actually a word given to Mohammed Siraj by his captain Virat Kohli. Both of them even share the same dressing room in IPL playing for RCB.
The word that originated from Virat Kohli has now associated itself with one of India's top fast bowlers.
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