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Shooter Suruchi Achieves Golden Hat-Trick at Munich World Cup

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1 year ago

June 14, 2025

National champion Suruchi achieved an extraordinary golden hat-trick by winning the women’s 10m air pistol event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Munich, marking India’s first gold of the competition.

The young shooter scored 241.9 in the final, edging out France’s Olympic silver medalist, Camille Jedrzejewski, who took silver by just 0.2 points. China’s Yao Qianxuan secured the bronze.

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Suruchi previously triumphed in the first two World Cup stages of the year held in Buenos Aires and Lima, with her victory in Buenos Aires marking her World Cup debut. She has now claimed gold in all three stages of the ISSF World Cup.

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Continuing her impressive form since the Nationals in December, the Haryana shooter achieved a qualification score of 588, tying the national record previously set by Manu Bhaker. Yao led the field of 110 shooters with a junior world record of 589.

In the final, a solid start with a score of 52.1 set Suruchi on the right path, but she slipped to second after the second five-shot series. An unexpected 9.7 on her 11th shot dropped her to fourth, igniting her competitive spirit.

A remarkable 10.8 on her 12th shot regained her leading position, initiating a fierce battle for the top three spots. Camille and Yao emerged as her strongest competitors, with the French shooter capitalizing on Suruchi’s few 9s to take the lead after the 18th shot.

After Yao recorded a 9.4 on her 22nd shot, Suruchi moved back into second place, trailing Camille by 0.5 points. However, after firing a 10.5 on her 23rd shot to Camille’s 9.5, she reversed the deficit to take a 0.5-point lead, ultimately securing victory despite both competitors finishing with 9s.

Meanwhile, Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker did not qualify for the final, finishing 21st, while fellow Indian shooter Palak placed 30th in the same event.

Earlier, Olympian Elavenil Valarivan set the tone for India’s medal tally by clinching bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle, and Sift Kaur Samra continued the momentum with a bronze medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions event.

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Suresh Raina Opposes IPL Impact Player Rule

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1 week ago

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Mumbai: Former Chennai Super Kings player Suresh Raina has opposed the Impact Player rule in the IPL.

Raina said the rule gives batters an extra advantage and puts more pressure on bowlers. He noted that teams are now scoring 200-plus runs more frequently, with some even approaching the 300-run mark.

“Bowlers have nothing left,” Raina said, adding that the rule has made their job much harder.

Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma and several other players have also criticised the rule.

The Impact Player rule allows teams to replace one player during a match with a batter or bowler, depending on the situation. The rule was first tested in the 2022-23 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy before being introduced in the IPL in 2023.

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Messi Announces Retirement from International Football

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2 weeks ago

September 1, 2026

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Sports: Football legend and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 39.

Messi shared the emotional decision through a post on Instagram. He said that the decision was painful but felt that it was the right time to step away from the national team.

His retirement came after Argentina’s defeat against Spain in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Argentina lost the final 1-0 at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19.

Messi had led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022. Argentina defeated France in a dramatic penalty shootout in the final held in Doha, Qatar.

Messi made his international debut for Argentina in August 2005. During his remarkable international career, he played 207 matches and scored 125 goals for his country.

He also appeared in six FIFA World Cups and became one of the greatest players in the history of football.

Messi’s retirement marks the end of a glorious international career that spanned more than two decades. His decision has left football fans around the world emotional.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Longtime Partner Georgina Rodriguez

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1 month ago

August 14, 2026

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Sports: Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, Georgina Rodriguez, in a private ceremony.

Ronaldo reportedly tied the knot with Georgina on Tuesday, August 11. The couple surprised fans by sharing an official wedding photo on social media.

The picture shows Ronaldo and Georgina holding hands while wearing their wedding rings. The couple appeared happy as they marked the special occasion.

The wedding took place in Cascais, a picturesque coastal town near Portugal’s capital, Lisbon. The ceremony was kept extremely private, with only their five children reportedly attending the occasion.

Ronaldo and Georgina first met in Madrid in 2016. They have been together for nearly a decade.

The couple has five children: Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, Alana Martina, and Bella Esmeralda.

Ronaldo is one of the most decorated footballers in the world. He has scored a record 146 goals for Portugal in international football and has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award five times.

He recently represented Portugal at the FIFA World Cup, making it the sixth World Cup of his career. At club level, Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.

He is expected to return to action when the new domestic season begins on Saturday.