World number 1 Iga Swiatek failed to break Martina Hingis' 25-year-old record after she was knocked out of this year's Wimbledon tournament. She lost to French veteran Alize Cornet in the third round 4-6, 2-6. 
Both Hingis and Swiatek now hold the record of winning 37 matches in a row. Tennis veteran Hingis made the record in 1997.
Also read: Cristiano Ronaldo wants to fulfil Champions League ambitions, asks to leave Manchester United
The Polish player had not lost a match since her defeat to Jelena Ostapenko in February and since then the current French Open champion had won six consecutive tennis titles. 
Reacting to her defeat at the All England Club Championship, Swiatek said that she was confused about her tactics during the match and for sure, it wasn't a good performance by her.

Wimbledon: world No.1 Iga Swiatek fails to break Martina Hingis' record

World number 1 Iga Swiatek failed to break Martina Hingis' 25-year-old record after she was knocked out of this year's Wimbledon tournament.

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Current French Open Champion Iga Swiatek's unbeaten streak since February came to an end after she was knocked out of the Wimbledon tournament

Women's world number 1 Iga Swiatek failed to break Martina Hingis' 25-year-old record after she was knocked out of this year's Wimbledon. She lost to French veteran Alize Cornet in the third round 4-6, 2-6.&nbsp;
Both Hingis and Swiatek now hold the record of winning 37 matches in a row. Tennis veteran Hingis made the record in 1997.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/cristiano-ronaldo-wants-to-fulfil-champions-league-ambitions-asks-to-leave-manchester-united-1656823926294" target="_blank">Cristiano Ronaldo wants to fulfil Champions League ambitions, asks to leave Manchester United</a>
The Polish player had not lost a match since her defeat to Jelena Ostapenko in February and since then the current French Open champion had won six consecutive titles.&nbsp;
Reacting to her defeat, Swiatek said that she was confused about her tactics during the match and for sure, it wasn't a good performance by her.

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra is winning hearts on the internet not just by breaking his own record at the Stockholm Diamond League for the second time in a month but because of his gesture towards an elderly fan. 
In a video that has now gone viral on the internet, the 24-year-old can be seen interacting and clicking pictures with his fans. But seeing an elderly man in the bunch of people, Neeraj was quick to touch his feet before leaving. 
Fans were quick to notice this heartfelt gesture by Neeraj and called him a humble man.
Also read: Neeraj Chopra sets new National Record in Stockholm Diamond League

Watch! Neeraj Chopra touches elderly fan's feet, earns netizen's respect

Neeraj Chopra is winning hearts on the internet as a video has gone viral where he can be seen touching an elderly fan's feet

Neeraj Chopra is winning hearts on the internet as a video has gone viral where he can be seen touching an elderly fan's feet

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra is winning hearts on the internet not just by breaking his own record at the Stockholm Diamond League for the second time in a month but because of his gesture towards an elderly fan.&nbsp;
In a video that has now gone viral on the internet, the 24-year-old can be seen interacting and clicking pictures with his fans. But seeing an elderly man in the bunch of people, Neeraj was quick to touch his feet before leaving.&nbsp;
Fans were quick to notice this heartfelt gesture by Neeraj and called him a humble man.
Also read: <a title="Neeraj Chopra sets new National Record in Stockholm Diamond League" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/neeraj-chopra-sets-new-national-record-in-stockholm-diamond-league-1656649002576" target="_blank">Neeraj Chopra sets new National Record in Stockholm Diamond League</a>

Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra finished second at the prestigious Diamond League meeting in Stockholm on Thursday.
Neeraj Chopra shattered the national record once again, recording a throw of 89.94m. He fell short of the coveted 90-metre mark by just 6 centimetres.
Making his first appearance in four years at the prestigious one-day meet, Chopra claimed the second spot with his personal best throw of 89.94 metres.
The 24-year-old had also finished second at the Paavo Nurmi Games with a previous best throw of 89.30m.
At the Kourtane Games, his throw of 86.60m was enough to fetch him a Gold in tough conditions.
But the Stockholm meet was the toughest event of the year since it was also the first time since Tokyo 2020 that all Olympic medalists from his event were in action.
World Champion Anderson Peters emerged victorious in the competition with a best throw of 90.31 metres. Julian Weber of Germany was third with a throw of 89.08 metres.
Even though Neeraj Chopra narrowly missed out on winning the event, he became only the second Indian to finish in the top three in a Diamond League competition after discus thrower Vikas Gowda.
Also read: Neeraj Chopra wins Gold at Kuortane Games, escapes injury after nasty slip

Neeraj Chopra sets new National Record in Stockholm Diamond League

Getting Better & Better! Neeraj Chopra breaks his own National record at the Diamond League!

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Making his first appearance in four years at the prestigious one-day meet, Neeraj Chopra claimed the second spot with his personal best throw

Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra finished second at the prestigious Diamond League meeting in Stockholm on Thursday.
Neeraj Chopra shattered the national record once again, recording a throw of 89.94m. He fell short of the coveted 90-metre mark by just 6 centimetres.
Making his first appearance in four years at the prestigious one-day meet, Chopra claimed the second spot with his personal best throw of 89.94 metres.
The 24-year-old had also finished second at the Paavo Nurmi Games with a previous best throw of 89.30m.
At the Kourtane Games, his throw of 86.60m was enough to fetch him a Gold in tough conditions.
But the Stockholm meet was the toughest event of the year since it was also the first time since Tokyo 2020 that all Olympic medalists from his event were in action.
World Champion Anderson Peters emerged victorious in the competition with a best throw of 90.31 metres. Julian Weber of Germany was third with a throw of 89.08 metres.
Even though Neeraj Chopra narrowly missed out on winning the event, he became only the second Indian to finish in the top three in a Diamond League competition after discus thrower Vikas Gowda.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/neeraj-chopra-wins-gold-at-kuortane-games-escapes-injury-after-nasty-slip-1655613900876" target="_blank">Neeraj Chopra wins Gold at Kuortane Games, escapes injury after nasty slip</a>

Tennis' bad boy Nick Kyrgios landed himself in trouble once again and was fined US$ 10,000 for misconduct during his opening singles match at Wimbledon.
The 27-year-old Australian admitted to spitting in the direction of a 'disrespectful' fan and called a line judge a 'snitch' in an ill-tempered five-set win over Britain's Paul Jubb on Tuesday.
However, Kyrgios let his tennis do the talking in his second-round match on Thursday and won an impressive 3-setter against his Serbian opponent to enter round 3.
Also read: Neeraj Chopra sets new National Record in Stockholm Diamond League

Wimbledon 2022: 'bad boy' Nick Kyrgios fined $10,000 for misconduct in round 1 match

Tennis' bad boy Nick Kyrgios landed himself in trouble once again and was fined US$ 10,000 for misconduct during his opening singles match at Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios admitted to spitting in the direction of a 'disrespectful' fan and called a line judge a 'snitch'

Tennis' bad boy Nick Kyrgios landed himself in trouble once again and was fined US$ 10,000 for misconduct during his opening singles match at Wimbledon.
The 27-year-old Australian admitted to spitting in the direction of a 'disrespectful' fan and called a line judge a 'snitch' in an ill-tempered five-set win over Britain's Paul Jubb on Tuesday.
However, Kyrgios let his tennis do the talking in his second-round match on Thursday and won an impressive 3-setter against his Serbian opponent to enter round 3.
Also read: <a title="Neeraj Chopra sets new National Record in Stockholm Diamond League" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/neeraj-chopra-sets-new-national-record-in-stockholm-diamond-league-1656649002576" target="_blank">Neeraj Chopra sets new National Record in Stockholm Diamond League</a>

Seven-time Wimbledon Champion Serena Williams’s return to the Championships ended in defeat after she lost a gruelling encounter to French debutant Harmony Tan on Centre Court.
Serena, who was playing her first singles encounter since her first round exit here last year, was beaten in 3 hours and 11 minutes.
World No. 115 Harmony Tan, who was playing her first-ever Wimbledon match, won the tight contest 7-5, 1-6, 7-6.
23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams fought hard, saving a match point in the final set and managed to force a tie-breaker. She was in fact leading 4-0 in the deciding tie-breaker before running out of steam.
Serena, whose heartbreaking retirement in the first round last year was still fresh in the minds of many, will have to wait longer to equal Margaret Court’s record of 24 majors. The tennis legend will be hoping for a much better show on home turf in the year-ending US Open.
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Wimbledon 2022: Serena Williams suffers shock first-round exit against Harmony Tan

Serena's Wimbledon return ends in defeat!

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Serena Williams will be hoping for a much better show on home turf in the year-ending US Open

Seven-time Wimbledon Champion Serena Williams&rsquo;s return to the Championships ended in defeat after she lost a gruelling encounter to French debutant Harmony Tan on Centre Court.
Serena, who was playing her first singles encounter since her first round exit here last year, was beaten in 3 hours and 11 minutes.
World No. 115 Harmony Tan, who was playing her first-ever Wimbledon match, won the tight contest 7-5, 1-6, 7-6.
23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams fought hard, saving a match point in the final set and managed to force a tie-breaker. She was in fact leading 4-0 in the deciding tie-breaker before running out of steam.
Serena, whose heartbreaking retirement in the first round last year was still fresh in the minds of many, will have to wait longer to equal Margaret Court&rsquo;s record of 24 majors. The tennis legend will be hoping for a much better show on home turf in the year-ending US Open.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/serena-williams-lewis-hamilton-in-talks-to-buy-english-football-club-chelsea-1650632899058" target="_blank">Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton in talks to buy English football club Chelsea</a>

Despite facing different sanctions from various countries, Russia offered to help India in hosting the 2036 Olympics if their bid will receive the backing from International Olympic Committee.&nbsp;
During his India visit, Russia's sports minister Oleg Matytsin said that specialists from his country will be happy to help in organising Olympics in India.
India has expressed its interest to host the Olympic Games in Ahmedabad multiple times but no concrete moves have been made by them so far.&nbsp;
Also read: FIFA increases squad size for 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Notably, two months ago, Gujarat's Advocate General Kamal Trivedi informed Gujarat High Court that the state government is preparing for the 2036 Olympics and the Olympic Committee will make a visit in 2025.&nbsp;
Earlier, Russia had shown interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics. Istanbul, Doha, Jakarta and Cairo are the other cities that are in fray to host the world's greatest sports meet.
The hosts for the next three Olympic Summer Games are already decided, Paris in 2024, Los Angeles in 2028 and Brisbane in 2032.

India gets Russia's backing for 2036 Olympics bid

Happy to help in organising Olympics in India: Russia

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Istanbul, Doha, Jakarta and Cairo are the other cities that are in fray to host the world's greatest sports meet in 2036

Despite facing different sanctions from various countries, Russia offered to help India in hosting the 2036 Olympics if their bid will receive the backing from International Olympic Committee.&nbsp;
During his India visit, Russia's sports minister Oleg Matytsin said that specialists from his country will be happy to help in organising Olympics in India.
India has expressed its interest to host the Olympic Games in Ahmedabad multiple times but no concrete moves have been made by them so far.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/fifa-increases-squad-size-for-2022-world-cup-in-qatar-1656044338853" target="_blank">FIFA increases squad size for 2022 World Cup in Qatar</a>
Notably, two months ago, Gujarat's Advocate General Kamal Trivedi informed Gujarat High Court that the state government is preparing for the 2036 Olympics and the Olympic Committee will make a visit in 2025.&nbsp;
Earlier, Russia had shown interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics. Istanbul, Doha, Jakarta and Cairo are the other cities that are in fray to host the world's greatest sports meet.
The hosts for the next three Olympic Summer Games are already decided, Paris in 2024, Los Angeles in 2028 and Brisbane in 2032.

Since the Covid-19 scare still hovers, FIFA has decided to increase the squad size for the upcoming World Cup 2022 which will be held in Qatar, starting November 21st. FIFA in its statement said that the number of players to be included in the final list has been increased to at least 23 and a maximum of 26. The football governing body further said that the decision to expand squads was made due to the need to retain additional flexibility due to the unique timing of this year's competition, which will interrupt the European club season.The extra players would likely come from the European club whose domestic season should pause by November 13th. FIFA also took into consideration the disruptive effects caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and increased the squad size. Priorly only 22 players were allowed to play in each squad for any international tournament. 

FIFA increases squad size for 2022 World Cup in Qatar

FIFA increased the number of players to be included in the final list to at least 23 and a maximum of 26. 

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Priorly only 22 players were allowed to play in each squad for any international tournament.&nbsp;

Since the Covid-19 scare still hovers, FIFA has decided to increase the squad size for the upcoming World Cup 2022 which will be held in Qatar, starting November 21st.&nbsp; FIFA in its statement said that the number of players to be included in the final list has been increased to at least 23 and a maximum of 26.&nbsp; The football governing body further said that the decision to expand squads was made due to the need to retain additional flexibility due to the unique timing of this year's competition, which will interrupt the European club season. The extra players will likely come from the European clubs whose domestic seasons are expected to &nbsp;be paused by November 13th. FIFA also took into consideration the disruptive effects caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and increased the squad size.&nbsp; Only 22 players were allowed in the squad for any international tournament before.

Amid transgender athletes getting banned from participating in women's international events, India's star sprinter Dutee Chand termed the move unfair. 
While talking to the Times of India, the two-time Asian Games medallist said that transgender athletes are not getting any unfair advantage during competitions. 
Also read: Rugby follows FINA's move, bans transgender players from women's internationals
She also added that transgenders have already faced a lot of societal pressure and humiliation to reach the top level and one should not make things difficult for them. 
The current national champion in 100-metre race further added that it should be accepted as a god's gift because what's happening in an individual human body shouldn't concern others. 
Dutee was once accused of being a man after failing the male testosterone test. She fought against World Athletics' hyperandrogenism policy in the Court of Arbitration for Sports in 2015, which brought her global sporting fame. 
Also read: FIFA to review transgender eligibility rules after change in FINA swimming's policy
Notably, FINA was the first international sporting body to ban transgenders in women's swimming events. Rugby and Cycling have followed the FINA's suit while FIFA, World Athletics, and Netball body are currently reviewing their transgender eligibility policies.

Indian sprinter Dutee Chand comes out in support of transgender women

Dutee Chand, who got global fame while fighting against World Athletics hyperandrogenism policy, has criticised the ban on transgenders in women's events.

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'No need to make things difficult for them': Dutee Chand comes out in support of transgender women

100-metre national champion Dutee Chand has come out in support of transgenders amid global sports bodies reviewing their trans athletes' policy in women's competitions

Amid transgender athletes getting banned from participating in women's international events, India's star sprinter Dutee Chand has termed the move unfair.&nbsp;
While talking to the Times of India, the two-time Asian Games medallist said that transgender athletes are not getting any unfair advantage during competitions.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/rugby-follows-fina-s-move-bans-transgender-players-1655815964456" target="_blank">Rugby follows FINA's move, bans transgender players from women's internationals</a>
She also stated that transgenders have already 'faced a lot of societal pressure and humiliation to reach the top level and one should not make things difficult for them.'&nbsp;
The current 100-metre national champion added that it should be 'accepted as god's gift because what's happening in an individual human body shouldn't concern others.'&nbsp;
Dutee was once accused of being a man after failing the hyperandrogenism (male testosterone) test. She in fact fought against World Athletics' policy in the Court of Arbitration for Sports in 2015, which brought her global sporting recognition.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/fifa-to-review-transgender-eligibility-rules-after-change-in-swimming-s-policy-1655789664759" target="_blank">FIFA to review transgender eligibility rules after change in FINA swimming's policy</a>
Notably, swimming body FINA was the first international sporting federation to ban transgenders in women's events. Rugby and Cycling have followed FINA's suit while FIFA, World Athletics, and World Netball Federation are all currently reviewing their transgender eligibility policies.

American swimmer Anita Alvarez had a moment of a scare during the World Swimming Championship in Budapest on Wednesday. 
After the 25-year-old completed the women's solo free artistic swimming finals, she fainted and sank to the bottom of the pool.

WATCH! US swimmer Anita Alvarez's dramatic rescue from bottom of pool at World  Swimming Championships

Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez who fell unconscious and sank to the bottom of the pool at the World Swimming Championships was rescued in dramatic fashion by her coach. Check out what happened.

WATCH! US swimmer's dramatic rescue from bottom of pool at World Championships

American swimmer Anita Alvarez fainted after her performance and sank to the bottom of the pool.

American swimmer Anita Alvarez had a moment of a scare during the World Swimming Championship in Budapest on Wednesday.&nbsp;
After the 25-year-old completed the women's solo free artistic swimming finals, she fainted and sank to the bottom of the pool. Immediately her coach, Andrea Fuentes jumped into the pool fully dressed to rescue her.
The swimmer who was unsconscious and not breathing, was quickly sent to Team USA's medical center in front of shocked fans.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/watch-us-swimmer-s-dramatic-rescue-from-bottom-of-pool-at-world-championships-1655976745080" target="_blank">Anita Alvarez</a>, who was participating in her 3rd World Championships had a similar incident during the Olympic qualifiers in Spain last year. Then too, her coach Andrea Fuentes had saved her life. Post the incident, Fuentes informed the press that Alvarez is currently out of danger and doing fine.

Ahead of the Women's Hockey World Cup, Indian women's hockey team's emphatic performance helped them finish in the third spot in their debut season of the FIH Pro League. The Savita Punia-led team defeated USA 4-0 in their second leg game in Rotterdam.The Indian team had earlier defeated the American side 4-2 in the first leg of the double header.Janneke Schopmann's team dominated the USA all throughout the game, scoring 3 goals in a span of 4 minutes to seal the deal. While Vandana Katariya broke the deadlock in the 39th minute and hit another in the 54th minute, Sonita and Sangita Kumari scored a goal each in the 54th and 57th minute to make it 4-0.Argentina won the FIH Pro League title and the Netherlands finished second. The Indian team will now participate in the Hockey World Cup which is set to begin from July 1st. 

FIH Pro League: Indian women's hockey team beat USA 4-0, finish 3rd in debut season

While India register an emphatic 3rd place finish in debut season, Argentina win the FIH Pro League title and the Netherlands bag second spot. 

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While India finished 3rd in debut season, Argentina won the FIH Pro League title and the Netherlands came second.&nbsp;

Ahead of the Women's Hockey World Cup, Indian women's hockey team's emphatic performance helped them finish in the third spot in their debut season of the FIH Pro League. The Savita Punia-led team defeated USA 4-0 in their second leg game in Rotterdam.The Indian team had earlier defeated the American side 4-2 in the first leg of the double header. Janneke Schopmann's team dominated the USA all throughout the game, scoring 3 goals in a span of 4 minutes to seal the deal. While Vandana Katariya broke the deadlock in the 39th minute and hit another in the 54th minute, Sonita and Sangita Kumari scored a goal each in the 54th and 57th minute to make it 4-0. Argentina won the FIH Pro League title and the Netherlands finished second.&nbsp; The Indian team will now participate in the Hockey World Cup which is set to begin from July 1st.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/rani-rampal-out-of-india-s-fih-women-s-hockey-world-cup-squad-savita-punia-to-lead-team-1655868026922">Rani Rampal out of India's FIH Women's Hockey World Cup squad, Savita Punia to lead team</a>

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Max Verstappen held off a late challenge from Carlos Sainz Jr. to win the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday and extended his lead in the championship standings. It was his sixth victory of the season.
The reigning champion moved 46 points clear of Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez, who was forced to retire with engine trouble.
Sainz had to settle for second place in his Ferrari, with 7-time champion Lewis Hamilton equalling his best result of the season in finishing third. It was just his first podium since the season-opening race in March.
Also read: Formula 1 drivers complain about ‘porpoising’ back pain, FIA to take action

Max Verstappen wins Canadian Grand Prix to further extend his lead in the championship standings

Max Verstappen had a fairly easy Sunday drive as he won the Canadian Grand Prix and moved 46 points clear of Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez at the top

Max Verstappen had a fairly easy Sunday drive as he won the Canadian Grand Prix and moved 46 points clear of Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez at the top

Max Verstappen held off a late challenge from Carlos Sainz Jr. to win the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday and extended his lead in the championship standings. It was his sixth victory of the season.
The reigning champion moved 46 points clear of Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez, who was forced to retire with engine trouble.
Sainz had to settle for second place in his Ferrari, with 7-time champion Lewis Hamilton equalling his best result of the season in finishing third. It was just his first podium since the season-opening race in March.
Also read: <a title="Formula 1 drivers complain about &lsquo;porpoising&rsquo; back pain, FIA to take action" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/formula-1-drivers-complain-about-porpoising-back-pain-fia-to-take-action-1655469264360" target="_blank">Formula 1 drivers complain about &lsquo;porpoising&rsquo; back pain, FIA to take action</a>

A deadly accident during the British Grand Prix could have cost young Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu his life. But thanks to a titanium device, called Halo, the 23-year-old Alfa Romeo driver walked off unscathed.
Not just this, the motor racing fans witnessed another scary incident earlier on Sunday at the Silverstone track. In F2, Williams test driver Roy Nissany survived after Dennis Hauger's vehicle landed atop his car. Commentators exclaimed Halo did its job!
But, What is this HALO device that also helped Lewis Hamilton escape tragedy last year and before that saved Romain Grosjean's life in 2020?
The Halo technology was made mandatory in racing cars, back in 2018.
It is a 9-kg curved Y-shaped bar made of lightweight Titanium. Placed on the car's cockpit, it works as a protection system over the driver's head.
Though the crash helmets were effective in preventing head injuries, this device restricts any large objects entering the car's cockpit. It has the ability to save the driver in case the car flips or lands on another.
The governing body for world Motorsport, FIA, after its research highlighted that the survival rate of drivers increased by 17% due to the Halo technology. As per the international body, the sturdy bar which is the 'strongest part of the car' has the capability to take the weight of 2 African elephants (6000kgs) and can deflect a large suitcase at a speed of 225 km/hr.
Although, when introduced, the technology did not get a warm welcome, but it has proved to be a life-saver.
Hamilton, the Mercedes driver who in 2021 had a near-death experience at the Monza GP, credited Halo for saving his life; In 2016, he had called it the, 'worst looking modification in F1 history'.
At the Bahrain GP in 2020, Grosjean's car split into two and immediately caught fire, but the French racer limped off with some minor burns on his fingers. He later called the device 'ugly, but life-saving!'

What is 'Halo' in F1? The safety device that protected Chinese Driver Zhou from certain death

If the deadly accident would have taken place before 2018 when the 'Halo' was not compulsory, Zhou Guanyu might not have survived!

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As per the FIA, the sturdy bar called Halo is the 'strongest part of the car' and has the capability to withstand the weight of 2 African elephants.

A deadly accident during the British Grand Prix could have cost young Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu his life. But thanks to a titanium device, called Halo, the 23-year-old Alfa Romeo driver walked off unscathed.
Not just this, the motor racing fans witnessed another scary incident earlier on Sunday at the Silverstone track. In F2, Williams test driver Roy Nissany survived after Dennis Hauger's vehicle landed atop his car. Commentators exclaimed Halo did its job!
But, What is this HALO device that also helped Lewis Hamilton escape tragedy last year and before that saved Romain Grosjean's life in 2020? Also Watch! <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/watch-alpha-romeo-racer-zhou-guanyu-survives-a-lethal-car-crash-at-british-grand-prix-1656905060281">F1 racer Zhou Guanyu survives lethal car crash at British Grand Prix</a>
The Halo technology was made mandatory in racing cars, back in 2018.
It is a 9-kg curved Y-shaped bar made of lightweight Titanium. Placed on the car's cockpit, it works as a protection system over the driver's head.
Though the crash helmets were effective in preventing head injuries, this device restricts any large objects entering the car's cockpit. It has the ability to save the driver in case the car flips or lands on another.
The governing body for world Motorsport, FIA, after its research highlighted that the survival rate of drivers increased by 17% due to the Halo technology. As per the international body, the sturdy bar which is the 'strongest part of the car' has the capability to take the weight of 2 African elephants (6000kgs) and can deflect a large suitcase at a speed of 225 km/hr.
Although, when introduced, the technology did not get a warm welcome, but it has proved to be a life-saver.
Hamilton, the Mercedes driver who in 2021 had a near-death experience at the Monza GP, credited Halo for saving his life; In 2016, he had called it the, 'worst looking modification in F1 history'.
At the Bahrain GP in 2020, Grosjean's car split into two and immediately caught fire, but the French racer limped off with some minor burns on his fingers. He later called the device 'ugly, but life-saving!'

Indian Olympian sprinter Dutee Chand revealed on Sunday that she had faced ragging by her seniors during her stay at a state-run sports hostel in Bhuvneshwar.
The Orissa-born sprinter recalled the incident on social media a day after a college student committed suicide after a round of ragging on Saturday.
Recounting the incident from 2006-07 at the sports hostel, the 26-year-old alleged her seniors claiming that seniors at Sports Hostel, Bhuvneshwar used to force her to massage their bodies and wash their clothes.
The Asian Games silver medalist further revealed that the seniors also made comments on her finances about which she made complaints to the hostel in charge but she never got their attention. "It used to take a mental toll on me. I was helpless at that time," said the 100-metre National champion. 
The authorities of the Sports Hostel, Bhubaneswar are yet to give a response to the Dutee's charges.
Also read: Indian sprinter Dutee Chand comes out in support of transgender women

Indian ace sprinter Dutee Chand opens up about ragging in hostel

Asian Games medalist Dutee Chand claims she faced ragging by seniors at Sports hostel in Bhubaneswar!

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Recalling the incident from 2006-07 at the sports hostel, Dutee Chand reveals that her seniors at the Sports Hostel used to force her to massage their bodies and wash their clothes

Indian Olympian Dutee Chand revealed on Sunday that she had faced ragging by her seniors during her stay at a state-run sports hostel in Bhubaneswar.
The Odisha-born sprinter recalled the incident on social media a day after a college student committed suicide due to ragging.
Recounting the incident from 2006-07 at the sports hostel, the 26-year-old alleged that her seniors at Sports Hostel in Bhubaneswar used to force her to &lsquo;massage their bodies and wash their clothes.&rsquo;
The Asian Games silver medalist further revealed that the seniors also made comments on her financial status about which she made complaints to the hostel-in-charge but nothing was ever done.
"It used to take a mental toll on me. I was helpless at that time," said the 100-metre National champion.
The authorities of the Sports Hostel in Bhubaneswar are yet to respond to the charges levelled by Dutee.
Dutee is a part of the Indian relay team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, starting July 28.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/indian-sprinter-dutee-chand-comes-out-in-support-of-transgender-women-1655978058105" target="_blank">Indian sprinter Dutee Chand comes out in support of transgender women</a>

The Savita Punia led Indian women's Hockey team restricted England to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the FIH World cup in Netherlands on Sunday.While England's Isabella Petter opened the scoring for her side in the 9th minute, India's Vandana Katariya levelled it in the 28th minute. India missed on a host of chances as England dominated the high-voltage match throughout courtesy of goalkeeper Maddie Hinch's defense.Although both team had sufficient chances, no goals were scored in the third and final quarter and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.India will face China in their next Pool b match on Sunday.

FIH Women's Hockey World Cup: India restrict England to 1-1 draw

India's Vandana Katariya scored a goal as Savita Punia-led team played out a 1-1 draw against England in their opening match at the Women's Hockey World Cup.

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While England's Isabella Petter opened the scoring for her side in the 9th minute, India's Vandana Katariya levelled it in the 28th minute.

The Savita Punia-led Indian women's Hockey team restricted England to a 1-1 tie in the opening match of the FIH World cup in Netherlands on Sunday. While England's Isabella Petter opened the scoring for her side in the 9th minute, India's Vandana Katariya levelled it in the 28th minute. India missed on a host of chances as England dominated the high-voltage match throughout courtesy of goalkeeper Maddie Hinch's defense. Although both team had sufficient chances, no goals were scored in the third and final quarter and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/indian-ace-sprinter-dutee-chand-opens-up-about-ragging-in-hostel-1656920723615">Indian ace sprinter Dutee Chand opens up about ragging in hostel</a> India will face China in their next Pool B match on Sunday.

Alpha Romeo racer Zhou Guanyu survived one of the deadliest accidents in the history of Formula 1 events at the British Grand Prix.
The Chinese driver, Mercedes' George Russell, and Alpha Tauri's Pierre Gasly were bogged in a three-car contact which saw Guanyu's vehicle flipping upside down and rolling over the fencing in the first lap. After sliding from the race track, his car hit the barriers at a high speed and halted upturn between the armco and catch fencing. He was removed safely after some struggle by the rescue team. He was declared fit later. In a Tweet, the 23-year-old rookie driver who was the first Chinese driver to participate in Formula 1 confirmed that he had no serious injuries and thanked 'Halo' for saving his life in a Tweet later. Apparently, if the frightening accident would have taken before 2018, the driver would not have survived. Formula 1's Halo cockpit protection device was pivotal in guarding Gunayu's life. Last year, Lewis Hamilton credited the titanium device for saving his life at the Monza GP. Meanwhile, George Russell who sprinted from his car immediately after the crash to check on Zhou is being complimented by the netizens for his spontaneous action. In the same event, that Ferrari's  Carlos Sainz won, Williams driver Alex Abon also suffered a separate accident at the first corner. He too received medical attention and was declared fit later. 

Watch! Alpha Romeo racer Zhou Guanyu survives a lethal car crash at British Grand Prix

'Halo' saves the life of a 23-year-old F1 driver in a deadly car accident at the Silverstone circuit. 

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Watch! Alfa Romeo racer Zhou Guanyu survives a lethal car crash at British Grand Prix

If the frightening accident would have taken before 2018, the driver would not have survived since the Halo protection system wasn't mandatory then.

Alfa Romeo racer Zhou Guanyu survived one of the horrific accidents in the history of Formula 1 events at the British Grand Prix.
The Chinese driver, Mercedes' George Russell, and Alpha Tauri's Pierre Gasly were bogged in a three-car contact which saw Guanyu's vehicle flipping upside down and rolling over the fencing in the first lap. After sliding from the race track, his car hit the barriers at a high speed and halted upturn between the armco and catch fencing. He was removed safely after some struggle by the rescue team. He was declared fit later.&nbsp; In a Tweet, the 23-year-old rookie driver who was the first Chinese driver to participate in Formula 1 confirmed that he had no serious injuries and thanked 'Halo' for saving his life in a Tweet later.&nbsp; Apparently, if the frightening accident would have taken before 2018, the driver would not have survived. Formula 1's Halo cockpit protection device was pivotal in guarding Gunayu's life. Last year, Lewis Hamilton credited the titanium device for saving his life at the Monza GP.&nbsp; Meanwhile, George Russell who sprinted from his car immediately after the crash to check on Zhou is being complimented by the netizens for his spontaneous action.&nbsp; In the same event, that Ferrari's&nbsp; Carlos Sainz won, Williams driver Alex Albon also suffered a separate accident at the first corner. He too received medical attention and was declared fit later.&nbsp;

The world's oldest grand slam tournament Wimbledon celebrated 100 years of its Centre Court on Sunday.
Wimbledon marked the centenary event with a musical performance and parade of former champions.
Eight-time Wimbledon champions Roger Federer, who is not playing this year due to a knee injury, was also present at the event along with stalwart Sir Cliff Richard, US tennis legend Billie Jean King, Rod Laver and Venus Williams during the Centre Court celebration on day seven of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
While giving a speech at the event, 40-year-old Federer said that it is great to be here with all the other champions.
Also read: Wimbledon: world No.1 Iga Swiatek fails to break Martina Hingis' record
Meanwhile, record nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova missed the grand ceremony after contracting Covid-19.
Wimbledon moved to its present site in 1922, the same year Centre Court was opened. It was built in just nine months with a capacity of 14, 979.

Wimbledon marks 100 years of its Centre Court

Wimbledon marked the centenary event with a musical performance and parade of former champions

Wimbledon marked the centenary event with a musical performance and parade of former champions

The world's oldest grand slam tournament Wimbledon celebrated 100 years of its Centre Court on Sunday.
Wimbledon marked the centenary event with a musical performance and a parade of former champions.
Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer, who is not playing this year due to a knee injury, was also present at the event along with stalwart Sir Cliff Richard, US tennis legend Billie Jean King, Rod Laver and Venus Williams during the Centre Court celebrations in London.
While giving a speech at the event, 40-year-old Federer said that it is great to be here with all the other champions.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/wimbledon-world-no-1-iga-swiatek-fails-to-break-martina-hingis-record-1656847843953" target="_blank">Wimbledon: world No.1 Iga Swiatek fails to break Martina Hingis' record</a>
Meanwhile, record nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova missed the grand ceremony after testing positive for Covid-19.
Wimbledon moved to its present site in 1922, the same year Centre Court was opened. It was built in just nine months to hold a capacity crowd of around 15,000.

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