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The Indian hockey team continued their winning spell and defeated Malaysia and Japan to move into the semifinal of men's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifiers. On the other hand, Neeraj Chopra, who won India’s first-ever gold at the World Athletics Championships, finished second in the Zurich leg of Diamond League 2023. On the other hand, Carlos Alcaraz and Arynka Sabalenka moved to the next round of the US Open 2023, while Andy Murray got knocked out of the tournament.
In this sports wrap, we have covered all of it and a lot more; read to know.
My focus was to stay healthy: Neeraj Chopra after finishing second in Zurich Diamond League 2023
India’s Golden Boy and reigning World Champion, Neeraj Chopra, settled for the second podium finish in the Zurich leg of Diamond League 2023. Chopra, who is coming on the back of securing gold in the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest, said that he was a bit tired from the World Championships. The reigning Olympic champion also said that though he was feeling physically good, he wanted to focus on his health first.
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh to be brand ambassador of BGMI: Reports
Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh is likely to be the brand ambassador of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). According to reports, Singh will be the face of BGMI and will engage in several marketing and promotional activities across the country. The royale battle game recently completed three months in India, and in the short span of 90 days, the game completed more than 15 million downloads.
India beat Malaysia and Japan to advance to Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifiers
Indian men’s hockey team defeated Malaysia and Japan to move into the semi-final of Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifiers. India defeated Japan 35-1 after taking down Malaysia 7-5 in the ongoing tournament. In the games that took place on August 31, the Men in Blue first encountered Malaysia and later locked horns with Japan in a lop-sided match on the same day.
U.S Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka move to next round, Andy Murray knocked out
In the ongoing US Open 2023, Carlos Alcaraz won his second-round match and registered two straight sets wins against South Africa's Lloyd Harris 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 to move into the third round. On the other hand, Britain’s Andy Murray lost in straight sets and crashed out of the tournament. Murray locked horns with Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov. In the women’s event, the second seed Aryna Sabalenka moved past Britain's Jodie Burrage in straight sets 6-3, 6-2 and advanced to the third round.
Chess World Cup finalist R Praggnanandhaa And Family meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi
R Praggnanandhaa, the chess prodigy who won the silver medal at the FIDE World Cup 2023, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Thursday, August 31, along with his parents. The 18-year-old surpassed all expectations when he earned a silver medal in the recently held Chess World Cup. Although he lost to Magnus Carlsen in the summit clash, the entire nation and the world were in awe of the youngster.
Praggnanandhaa, who hails from Chennai, became the youngest Indian to reach the final of the Chess World Cup. He also became the third youngest player to qualify for the Candidates Tournament after Carlsen and Bobby Fischer. The prodigy beat World No. 3 Fabio Caruana and World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura on his way to the final.
Royal Enfield announces new track school training in India for young riders
Royal Enfield, the Indian multinational motorcycle manufacturer, has announced a new track school training to provide a platform for young riders to express themselves and enhance their skills on the racetrack.
After successfully hosting the Continental GT Cup, Royal Enfield has taken their “Pure Sport” mission forward, to help foster the growth of new talent in the racing world.
Neeraj Chopra and Gianmarco Tamberi pull daring stunt ahead of Zurich Diamond League
2020 Tokyo Olympic champions Neeraj Chopra and Gianmarco Tamberi were seen pulling a daring stunt ahead of the Zurich Diamond League on August 31, Thursday. Earlier on Wednesday, Chopra said that Italy’s high jump World Champion Tamberi will support him to reach the 90m mark. During their practice session on Thursday, both the athletes were seen having fun on the training ground.
