Updated October 10th, 2023 at 06:26 IST
India put up a brilliant display in the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou and won a total of 107 medals which was the highest ever in the history of the event.
Indian athletes after winning medals in various track and field events in the Asian Games 2022
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India has evolved in the field of sports in the last few years. Indian athletes have made the country proud and claimed glory in sports such as Hockey, Badminton, Chess, Wrestling and Athletics in the last two to three years. However, Hockey, Badminton and Wrestling have given India medals in the Olympics and various world sporting events, but Athletics, Shooting, Tennis and Chess have been some sports where India has evolved a lot in the past few years and the same performance was reflected in the recently concluded 2022 Asian Games. The Indian fans expected medals in sports such as Hockey and Wrestling, but it was Athletics and Shooting, which dominated India’s medals tally in the Asian Games 2022 with 29 and 22 medals respectively.
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India won a total of 107 medals in the Asian Games 2022 held in HangzhouIndia’s Asian Games 2022 medals tally included a total of 28 gold medals This was India’s best-ever performance at the Asian Games and they crossed the 100-medal mark for the first time at the Asiad
How is India’s Asian Games glory predicting a golden future at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
India won a record seven medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics which also included a gold in the Javelin throw by India’s ‘golden boy’ Neeraj Chopra. This was India’s first-ever gold medal in the track and field category and also the first-ever gold for India at the Olympics in any category. However, Neeraj showed other aspiring Indian athletes the way and path towards glory. Since then India has been the epicentre of attraction in almost every sporting event. The recent incident is of R Praggnanandhaa, who was almost on the verge of winning the Chess World Cup but lost to Magnus Carlsen. India also won a lot of medals in Shooting in the past few years and has shown significant growth in sports such as Swimming, Football, Tennis and many more events. With the Paris Olympics just one year away, India is expected to win a lot more medals in the upcoming global event.
Even Indian Olympic Association chief PT Usha believes that India can win multiple medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics and its time for India to bid for the multisport global event. PT Usha said while speaking to PTI:
After this record-breaking performance in the Hangzhou Asian Games, if our country’s athletes, coaches and national federations work hard, I feel we can win double digit medals in the Paris Olympics. We should bid for the 2036 Olympics. I am sure India will win more medals in the Paris Olympics than in Tokyo, and then, with the medals to show, we can host the Olympics.
While IOA chief wants India to bid for 2036 Olympics, Indian Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra thinks that he is yet to reach his full potential and believes that the country has improved a lot in Athletics. Neeraj Chopra said during a media interaction:
I’m sure there’ll be one more javelin thrower who will make the cut too. We did a 1-2 here. My dream is to see three Indian javelin throwers on the podium of a big event. We have improved a lot and athletes from other countries are feeling that India has arrived. On me personally, I have the World Championship, silver in Diamond League and now a gold in the Asian Games, I am very happy.
(Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty after winning men’s doubles gold medal at the Asian Games 2022 / Image: PTI)
How can Athletics become the biggest game changer for India at the Paris Olympics?
India finished fourth in the Asian Games 2022 medals and made a statement on the world stage by winning 107 medals. India proved their dominance in sports such as Badminton, Kabaddi, Tennis and Wrestling. Apart from these events, Athletics was a major boost for India in the 2022 Asiad and helped the country achieve its goal of winning 100 medals. However, India showed their dominance in Athletics at the 2023 World Championships when out of the top six Javelin throwers three were Indians. These included Neeraj Chopra, who won the gold medal, whereas Kishore Jena and DP Manu finished in the 5th and 6th place. Long distance runner Avinash Sable has also won medals in the long-distance running whereas India’s 4x100m relay team will also be India’s medal prospect in the Paris Olympics.
Published October 8th, 2023 at 20:04 IST
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Updated October 10th, 2023 at 06:26 IST
The Undertaker, John Cena at WWE NXT
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On the most recent edition of NXT, Cody Rhodes made some important announcements. Notably, he declared that both the Men’s Breakout Tournament and the Women’s Tournament would soon begin. Rhodes is one of the biggest wrestlers in the WWE industry right now. His presence in the NXT has made the event’s worth extremely high.
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Cody Rhodes appeared in the NXT on October 11, 2023 Rhodes is 2 time Intercontinental championCody Rhodes is the son of former WWE star Dusty Rhodes
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Cody Rhodes made a major announcement in the WWE NXT
As the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic’s first appearance since 2022, Cody Rhodes also got the honour of announcing the event’s return.
It’s important to note that Rhodes has never appeared on NXT, despite being part of the company for the past 2 decades. It was a meaningful occasion for Cody to announce the revival of a tournament in his father’s honour because his father treasured the brand.
That’s not all, though. More was in store from Rhodes. He served as NXT’s special guest general manager for the evening, and it seemed like he played a creative role as the organisation got ready for one of its biggest events to date.
Although the precise dates for these tournaments have not yet been made public, it is believed that they will do so in the coming weeks.
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Cody Rhodes made a crucial declaration regarding Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker
NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov quickly joined Cody Rhodes in the spotlight as the NXT edition got underway. Dominik Mysterio quickly intervened in their conversation to set up the NXT Championship match that would take place later that night.
Despite Dominik’s heroic efforts, Ilja Dragunov was able to defend the title. After the bout, Baron Corbin attacked the ring, but Dijak stopped him by claiming the position of Dragunov’s next opponent. This caused post-match mayhem.
Following the bout, Cody and Corbin had a meeting in which they discussed plans for a Triple-Threat match featuring Corbin, Dijak, and the winner of the Carmelo Hayes vs Bron Breakker main event.
Challengers are lining up to face the recently minted NXT Champion as a result of this development, which has fueled anticipation.
Published October 11th, 2023 at 11:57 IST
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Updated October 10th, 2023 at 06:26 IST
India vs Afghanistan
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1: 09 IST, October 11th 2023
ICC ODI World Cup, India vs Afghanistan latest updates: Happy birthday, Hardik Pandya!
Fans are pleased to see Hardik Pandya. As he began to go for a run, the charged-up crowd started chanting his name.
12: 57 IST, October 11th 2023
ICC ODI World Cup, India vs Afghanistan latest updates: Virat Kohli plays some brilliant shots
India superstar Virat Kohli is here, entertaining fans with some delicious shots in a corner. He didn’t turn up for the optional training on the eve of the match.
12: 50 IST, October 11th 2023
ICC ODI World Cup, India vs Afghanistan latest updates: Time for some warm-up!
Players from India and Afghanistan camps are in the middle of the ground to do some shadow batting and roll their arms before the match begins. Fans have started to come in, but the number is less as it is quite sunny at the moment. India head coach Rahul Dravid also had a look at the pitch.
12: 19 IST, October 11th 2023
ICC ODI World Cup, India vs Afghanistan latest updates: What to expect from Delhi pitch?
There’s a generous amount of grass, indicating that IND vs AFG may witness a battle between batters and fast bowlers.
11: 33 IST, October 11th 2023
ICC ODI World Cup, India vs Afghanistan latest updates: Virat Kohli’s record at home-ground
Virat Kohli returns to the Arun Jaitley Stadium after 4 years for an ODI. This may be his home ground but the former India captain’s record here isn’t exactly the most flamboyant. With 222 runs in 7 matches, Kohli has an average of 44.40 at the venue, with a best of 112 out against England in 2011.
11: 07 IST, October 11th 2023
ICC ODI World Cup, India vs Afghanistan latest updates: Delhi weather prediction
The weather conditions in Delhi are set to be less humid with plenty of sunshine. According to AccuWeather, there is zero percent probability of rain and thunderstorms in Delhi today.
10: 31 IST, October 11th 2023
ICC ODI World Cup, India vs Afghanistan latest updates: Ravindra Jadeja on the verge of major milestone
Ravindra Jadeja (98) is two scalps away from reaching the milestone of 100 wickets in ODIs at home. Jadeja was the pick of the Indian bowlers, claiming 3/28 against Australia in India’s ICC Cricet World Cup 2023 opener in Chennai.
10: 31 IST, October 11th 2023
ICC ODI World Cup, India vs Afghanistan latest updates: Chance for Iyer and Kishan to redeem themselves
Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer’s questionable shot selection against Australia contributed to India’s disastrous start. They both would be wiser going into the Afghanistan game and hoping to get some runs and wipe the memories of that disastrous outing in Chennai.
11: 08 IST, October 11th 2023
ICC ODI World Cup, India vs Afghanistan latest updates: Head-to-Head record
India and Afghanistan have played in three ODI matches in the past. India have won two of those matches and one game ended in a tie. Can India continue their winning run against Afghanistan in match No. 9 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in New Delhi today?
9: 13 IST, October 11th 2023
ICC ODI World Cup, India vs Afghanistan latest updates: Will Shardul Thakur replace R Ashwin?
The major question ahead of Rohit Sharma will be the playing combination. Chennai’s pitch assisted spin and India went with three spinners in the name of Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. The pitch in Delhi is very different from the one in Chennai so it will be interesting to see of R Ashwin gets to retain his spot or Shardul Thakur makes his World Cup debut.
9: 11 IST, October 11th 2023
ICC ODI World Cup, India vs Afghanistan latest updates: Check complete livestreaming details
India will take on Afghanistan in match no. 9 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. You can watch the match on the star sports network and on Disney+Hotstar app.
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Updated October 10th, 2023 at 06:26 IST
Alexander Volknovski vs Islam Makhachev
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Just out of nowhere, one of the biggest rematches in the history of UFC is going to take place on the 21st of October as Alexander Volkanovski is going to take on Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight championship in the main event of UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Charles Oliviera was scheduled to take on Islam in a title fight but he suddenly withdrew from the card due to injury. Oliviera suffered a big cut on his eyebrow and was deemed not fit for the mega event. Someone’s loss is someone’s gain as UFC quickly rang up Alexander to replace and he quickly accepted.
And that’s it, the much-anticipated Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev is now official and will place at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Volkanovski vs Makhachev at UFC 294
UFC President Dana White in a press conference after the Contender Series confirmed the development.
“Yes all of that is true. He (Charles)…round five of sparring last night before you know he was supposed to jump on the plane today splits his eyebrow wide open and stitched up last night. Obviously can’t fight out there with the that he never called us but we do not want to risk it “
“The disappointment for Oliveira, meanwhile, is understandably high. “Do Bronx” was adamant that he was too caught up in the intensity of the first fight with Makhachev, particularly after Oliveira was forced to vacate the title when he missed weight before knocking out Justin Gaethje at UFC 274 in Arizona, and thus underperformed. While one can assume the winner in Abu Dhabi will face Oliveira next, it does get a bit more complicated should Volkanovski win a second belt. That opens the door to a trilogy, a Volkanovski-Oliveira fight or even a situation involving Justin Gaethje, whom many believed earned a title shot with his epic knockout win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 for the BMF title,” UFC said on it’s official website.
In their first fight, Makhachev won a close contest by unanimous decision but it was Volkanovski who was pounding away on the champion when the fight finished after 5 rounds. Volkanovski has since defended his UFC featherweight championship against Yair Rodriguez while Islam hasn’t fought since.
Published October 11th, 2023 at 12:37 IST
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