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The last 24 hours saw Indian Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra named to lead the Indian contingent at the World Athletics Championship 2023. Apart from it, Colombia made it to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The sporting fraternity has been on a constant move in the past few hours, and here are some of the top headlines.
Athletics
Neeraj Chopra to lead Indian contingent at World Athletics Championship 2023
Indian star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been named to lead the 28-member Indian contingent at the World Athletics Championship 2023. The 2023 edition of the championship will commence on August 19 in Budapest, Hungary. Prior to that, the Sports Ministry announced the names of athletes participating in the championship. Among the names, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Asian record holder in shot put, has withdrawn from the forthcoming event.
Football
Colombia defeat Jamaica to secure historic spot in quarterfinal of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Colombia ended Jamaica’s campaign in the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and secured their first-ever spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament. Colombia’s Catalina Usme hit a goal in the second half, giving his side a 1-0 win over their rivals on August 8, Tuesday. Not only this, but the day also saw France defeating Morocco’s journey in the tournament by securing a 3-0 victory in the game.
I can definitely understand it in some ways but I’m not a very negative person: Virgil van Dijk over lack of recruitment
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said that he understands fans’ concern over the club's two signings in the latest transfer window. Djik replaced Jordan Henderson as Liverpool’s skipper after the latter joined Saudi Pro League Club Al-Ettifaq and ended his Liverpool stay after 12 years. Apart from his, the team has lost names like Fabinho, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino moving out of the team.
Djik said, “I can definitely understand it in some ways but I’m not a very negative person. But obviously, when a lot of players are leaving, when your captain is leaving, your vice-captain is leaving, and at the moment, there are only two incomings. And the way we have been playing, in possession is really good but defensively when you concede goals it’s not as good, I can understand some people having doubts.”
Tennis
Caroline Wozniacki makes tennis comeback after three years; takes down Kimberly Birrell
Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki who stayed away from the sport for more than three years made a victorious comeback in the game. Wozniacki took down Kimberly Birrell 6-2 6-2 to make it to the second round of Canadian Open on Tuesday, August 9.
In June, the Danish international announced her decision of coming out of the retirement. The 2010 Canadian Open winner expressed her happiness of being back on the court after such a long time. She said, “It just feels great to be back out there competing.”
Table Tennis
Manika Batra thanks Jyotiraditya Scindia on getting her lost baggage
India’s table Tennis star Manika Batra thanked the Indian Aviation Ministry and Jyotiraditya Scindia after getting her lost baggage. Earlier on August 8, Batra had lost her baggage on a flight, and she took to Twitter to express her disappointment, and sought help from Scindia.
After recovering the lost baggage, Batra thanked the aviation minister and his office for the prompt help. She tweeted, “Thank you so much @JM_Scindia sir and his office for prompt action and helping me in getting my baggage. I have received it this morning.”
