Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Kerala: African footballer alleges racial abuse, mob attack by spectators during game

A footballer from Ivory Coast has alleged that he was assaulted and faced racial slurs by spectators at a football ground in Kerala’s Malappuram district.

Palestine footballer known as ‘legend of Khan Younis’ killed in Israel’s war on Gaza

Palestinian footballer Mohammed Barakat who was known as “the legend of Khan Younis” has been killed in an Israeli bombing of his house in Khan Younis.

Meet Shams Aalam from Bihar who receives two world No.1 rankings at Reykjavik Games

Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh won 6 gold medals at the Reykjavik International Games held at Laugardalslaug Iceland from 26-28 January 2024, whilst representing India.

Cricket: Sarfaraz Khan’s debut half-century wins internet

Sarfraz Khan, who had long waited to play for India, realised his dream on Thursday when he was...

Qatar defends AFC Asian Cup trophy at home with 3-1 win over Jordan

Qatar defended their Asian Cup after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday at Lusail Stadium where Akram Afif converted...

Palestine qualifies for knockout stages of Asian Cup for first time

“Thank you to the fans who are coming to support Palestine and the national team of Palestine. Thank you from our heart,” captain Musab Al-Battat said after the game.

Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmati win FIFA Best Awards 2023

Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmati win FIFA Best Awards 2023
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President confers 26 sportspersons with Arjuna Awards, Mohammed Shami only cricketer

26 sportspersons received the prestigious Arjuna Award on Tuesday from Droupadi Murmu, the President of India. The list mostly features athletes from the Asian Games 2023 where India made...

Israel killed hundreds of sports players in Gaza, says Supreme Council for Sports

Israeli forces have killed hundreds of sports players and figures, the Gaza-based Supreme Council for Sports has said, while calling on the international community to hold the army accountable.
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Understanding India through cricket: Colonialism, casteism and capitalism

In the recent culmination of the One Day International World Cup, media outlets, social platforms, and everyday conversations were ablaze with fervour. Lawrence Quesne, in his book “History of...

Bajrang Punia returns Padma Shri in protest against Brij Bhushan aide winning election

The day following India’s star wrestler and Rio Olympics medalist Sakshi Malik's retirement in protest of Brij Bhushan's aide winning the WFI chief election, Tokyo Olympics medalist Bajrang Punia decided to return his Padma Shri award on Friday.
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Australia’s head and shoulders above India as they claim sixth Cricket World Cup title

Australia pulled off an upset, defeating hosts and undefeated tournament favorites India by six wickets to clinch the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad.

Pro-Palestine pitch invader arrested during Cricket World Cup final

Gujarat Police's Crime Branch on Sunday has arrested a pro-Palestinian supporter who allegedly breached security to enter the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the India vs Australia final match is being held at present.
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India reach World Cup final as Shami claims seven wickets, Kohli makes record 50th ODI ton

If Virat Kohli was the star for India with the bat, Mohammed Shami was undoubtedly the hero with the ball. He has the most wickets in this tournament so far, 23 and counting.

“on side of oppressed until last day I breathe…”: El Ghazi after German club terminates contract over Palestine posts

The Dutch footballer Anwar El Ghazi said that the termination of his contract with German club Mainz 05 “is nothing when compared to the hell being unleashed on the innocent and vulnerable in Gaza.”
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Lionel Messi wins eighth Ballon d’Or, Aitana Bonmatí bags women’s award

Aitana Bonmatí and Lionel Messi have been named the 2023 Ballon d’Or winners at the awards ceremony in Paris on Tuesday morning. Messi beats his record again with the eighth...

Celtic fans defy club, UEFA warning to show support for Palestine

Celtic fans waved Palestine flags at their UEFA Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid on October 25 despite a ban by the Scottish club. Earlier this week, the club released...
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