The 44th Chess Olympiad is currently under way in Chennai and various districts to Tamil Nadu have been promoting the tournament in their own unique way. 
The Pudukkottai district administration has impressed everyone with over 2-minute video in which classical dancers are playing the role of chess pieces. 
The video was first shared by Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on July 27th and he wrote that the video featured classical, folk, Mal Yutham and Silambam artists.
It has also received praise by businessman Anand Mahindra who praised the officials for bringing chess to life. 
The video has now gone viral with people praising the Pudukkottai district administration for depicting Indian tradition and culture. 
The 44th Chess Olympiad was inaugurated by the Prime Minister last week and it will go on till August 10. 

Watch: this Chess Olympiad promotion video will remind you of Harry Potter

The 44th Chess Olympiad is currently under way in Chennai and various districts to Tamil Nadu have been promoting the tournament in their own unique way. 

The Pudukkottai district administration has impressed everyone with over 2-minute video in which classical dancers are playing the role of chess pieces.&nbsp;

The 44th Chess Olympiad is currently under way in Chennai and various districts to Tamil Nadu have been promoting the tournament in their own unique way.&nbsp;
The Pudukkottai district administration has impressed everyone with over 2-minute video in which classical dancers are playing the role of chess pieces.&nbsp;
The video was first shared by Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on July 27th and he wrote that the video featured classical, folk, Mal Yutham and Silambam artists.
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It has also received praise by businessman Anand Mahindra who praised the officials for bringing chess to life.&nbsp;
The video has now gone viral with people praising the Pudukkottai district administration for depicting Indian tradition and culture.&nbsp;
The 44th Chess Olympiad was inaugurated by the Prime Minister last week and it will go on till August 10.&nbsp;

4-time Formula 1 Champion Sebastian Vettel will retire from the sport at the end of the season.
Vettel will leave Formula 1 as one of its most successful drivers, having won four consecutive world titles with Red Bull from 2010-2013.
Only Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher & Juan Manuel Fangio have won more titles than the 35-year-old.
The Aston Martin driver said while the decision has been difficult for him, spending more time with family was a priority for him. Vettel in recent years has become an outspoken campaigner for climate change and other environmental concerns.
Also read: Pakistan backs out of Chess Olympiad in India over torch passing through J&K
The German driver has decided to retire even as there were reports that Aston Martin wanted to keep him for next season.
7-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton took to Twitter after the news broke. Hamilton said that while it's been an honour to call Vettel a competitor, it's an even bigger honour to call him a friend. He ended his tweet with a 'Love you' for Sebastian Vettel.

Sebastian Vettel to retire from Formula 1 after 2022 season

Vettel will leave Formula 1 as one of its most successful drivers, having won four consecutive world titles with Red Bull from 2010-2013

Vettel will leave Formula 1 as one of its most successful drivers, having won four consecutive world titles with Red Bull from 2010-2013

4-time Formula 1 Champion Sebastian Vettel will retire from the sport at the end of the season.
Vettel will leave Formula 1 as one of its most successful drivers, having won four consecutive world titles with Red Bull from 2010-2013.
Only Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher &amp; Juan Manuel Fangio have won more titles than the 35-year-old.
The Aston Martin driver said while the decision has been difficult for him, spending more time with family was a priority for him. Vettel in recent years has become an outspoken campaigner for climate change and other environmental concerns.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/pakistan-backs-out-of-chess-olympiad-in-india-over-torch-passing-through-j-k-1659005682699" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pakistan backs out of Chess Olympiad in India over torch passing through J&amp;K</a>
The German driver has decided to retire even as there were reports that Aston Martin wanted to keep him for next season.
7-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton took to Twitter after the news broke. Hamilton said that while it's been an honour to call Vettel a competitor, it's an even bigger honour to call him a friend. He ended his tweet with a 'Love you' for Sebastian Vettel.

The organisers for the 2024 Paris Olympics revealed 'Games Wide Open' as the Games' slogan for the next edition of the marquee event.The slogan for the Summer Games was announced alongside a video that promised that the next Olympics would be 'more inclusive, more brotherly & more beautiful'. The video that revealed the slogan for the Olympics and Paralympics event was released on their official Twitter handle, captioned as 'an invitation to the whole world to come and experience new emotions together'The organisers also announced the prices for the tickets and informed that the fans can start applying for the tickets from December. A total of 13 million tickets will be sold out of which nearly 50% has been reserved for the public at a price of less than $51. 

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The slogan for the Summer Games was announced alongside a video that promised that the next Olympics would be 'more inclusive, more brotherly &amp; more beautiful'.

The organisers for the 2024 Paris Olympics revealed 'Games Wide Open' as the Games' slogan for the next edition of the marquee event. The slogan for the Summer Games was announced alongside a video that promised that the next Olympics would be 'more inclusive, more brotherly &amp; more beautiful'. The video that revealed the slogan for the Olympics and Paralympics event was released on their official Twitter handle, captioned as 'an invitation to the whole world to come and experience new emotions together' The organisers also announced the prices for the tickets and informed that the fans can start applying for the tickets from December. A total of 13 million tickets will be sold out of which nearly 50% has been reserved for the public at a price of less than $51.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-west-indies-rohit-sharma-led-team-arrives-in-trinidad-for-5-match-t20i-series-1658818020123">India Vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma-led Team arrives in Trinidad for 5-match T20I series</a>

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios has been handed a wildcard into next month's Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio. 
This will be Kyrgios' sixth appearance in Cincinnati and first since 2019. The entry list for the tournemant includes world number one Daniil Medvedev and former champions Alexander Zverev, Grigor Dimitrov, Marin Cilic and Rafael Nadal. 
Two-time champion Novak Djokovic is also on the entry list but is likely to miss the tournament due to his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Non residents entering the United States need to have a proof of vaccination.
27-year-old Kyrgios made it to his first-ever grand slam singles final at the Wimbledon 2 weeks ago but lost to Novak Djokovic.
Also read: 

Novak Djokovic likely to miss Western & Southern Open ahead of US Open, Nick Kyrgios handed wildcard

Two-time champion Novak Djokovic is on the entry list of the event in Cincinnati but is likely to miss the tournament due to his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid-19

Non residents entering the United States need to have a proof of vaccination, which Djokovic has been reluctant of

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios has been handed a wildcard into next month's Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio.&nbsp;
This will be Kyrgios' sixth appearance in Cincinnati and first since 2019. The entry list for the tournament includes world number one Daniil Medvedev and former champions Alexander Zverev, Grigor Dimitrov, Marin Cilic and Rafael Nadal.&nbsp;
Two-time champion Novak Djokovic is also on the entry list but is likely to miss the tournament due to his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Non-residents entering the United States need to have proof of vaccination.
27-year-old Kyrgios made it to his first-ever grand slam singles final at Wimbledon 2 weeks ago but lost to Novak Djokovic.
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While India's javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been the highlight after winning a silver medal at World Athletics Championships 2022, it was unfortunate for Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem as he missed a podium finish at a world event once again.
Nadeem finished fifth with an 86.16m throw in Oregon. Notably, the Pakistani athlete also came 5th in the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. 
Neeraj revealed that he spoke to Nadeem after the competition and congratulated him for a great throw in the final.
In a press conference, Neeraj said that Nadeem told him that he had issues with his elbow in the final. 
The Olympic gold medalist further said that he congratulated the South Asian Games champion for a great throw as it was a great comeback from his injury and it was commendable that he threw the javelin over 86 metres.
Interestingly, Neeraj and Arshad both finished on the podium at Asian Games, Jakarta in 2018. While Neeraj won the gold, the 25-year-old Pakistani Olympian won the bronze medal in the continental event. 
Neeraj and Arshad both are set to take part in the upcoming Commonwealth Games starting July 28.
Also read: World Athletics Championships 2022: India's best-ever performance in event

World Athletics Championships: here's what Neeraj Chopra told Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem

'It was a great comeback'
Neeraj Chopra reveals that he spoke to Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem after the World Athletics Championships and congratulated him for a great throw in the final.

Neeraj revealed that he told the South Asian Games champion that he had a great comeback from injury and it was commendable that he threw the javelin over 86 metres.
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While India's Neeraj Chopra claimed a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships 2022, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, unfortunately, missed a podium finish at a world event once again.
Nadeem finished fifth with an 86.16m throw in Oregon. Notably, the Pakistani athlete also came 5th in the Tokyo Olympics 2020.&nbsp;
Neeraj revealed that he spoke to Nadeem after the competition and congratulated him for a great throw in the final.
The Tokyo Olympics gold medallist said that Nadeem told him that he had issues with his elbow in the final. Neeraj further said that he told the South Asian Games champion that he had a great comeback from injury and it was commendable that he threw the javelin over 86 metres.
Interestingly, Neeraj and Arshad both finished on the podium at the Jakarta Asian Games in 2018. While Neeraj won the gold, the 25-year-old Pakistani Olympian won the bronze medal in the continental event.&nbsp;
Neeraj and Arshad both are set to take part in the upcoming Commonwealth Games starting July 28.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/world-athletics-championships-2022-india-s-best-ever-performance-in-event-1658681475877" target="_blank">World Athletics Championships 2022: India's best-ever performance in event</a>

The World Athletics Championships 2022 has been fantastic for the Indian contingent as the javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra bagged the silver. Along with Chopra, there were 5 Indians in the final of the world event for the very first time. 
This was India's best-ever performance in the history of the event. In 2015 & 2019, India had three finalists.
Chopra's compatriot Rohit Yadav finished in 10th position in the final of the men's javelin throw event. Annu Rani also reached the final in the women's javelin throw and finished seventh.
Eldhose Paul who earlier became the first Indian to enter the triple jump final at the world championships finished ninth in the final. Murali Sreeshankar finished seventh in the men’s long jump while Avinash Sable finished in 11th position in the men’s 3000m steeplechase.
Prior to Chopra's silver medal at the world championships, India had never won a silver in the event. The only medal that India won was the bronze by Anju Bobby George in WAC, Paris in 2003.
Also read: Neeraj Chopra scripts history, wins silver at World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships 2022: India's best-ever performance in event

India’s best-ever result at the Athletics World championships 2022!

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India shows their best-ever performance in the history of the World Athletics Championships 2022 with 6 athletes in the final

The World Athletics Championships 2022 has been fantastic for the Indian contingent as the javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra bagged the silver. Along with Chopra, there were 5 Indians in the final of the world event for the very first time.&nbsp;
This was India's best-ever performance in the history of the event. In 2015 &amp; 2019, India had three finalists.
Chopra's compatriot Rohit Yadav finished in 10th position in the final of the men's javelin throw event. Annu Rani also reached the final in the women's javelin throw and finished seventh.
Eldhose Paul who earlier became the first Indian to enter the triple jump final at the world championships finished ninth in the final. Murali Sreeshankar finished seventh in the men&rsquo;s long jump while Avinash Sable finished in 11th position in the men&rsquo;s 3000m steeplechase.
Prior to Chopra's silver medal at the world championships, India had never won a silver in the event. The only medal that India won was the bronze by Anju Bobby George in WAC, Paris in 2003.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/neeraj-chopra-scripts-history-wins-silver-at-world-athletics-championship-1658631112556" target="_blank">Neeraj Chopra scripts history, wins silver at World Athletics Championships</a>

Max Verstappen registered his seventh win of the season with a comfortable win in the French Grand Prix on Sunday.&nbsp;
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who started in pole position, was leading the race till the 18th lap but crashed into the safety tyres.&nbsp;
Red Bulls' Verstappen crossed the finish line over 10 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton, who finished second.&nbsp;
Also read: 'Unacceptable' says manager Erik ten Hag as Manchester United throw away a 2-0 lead vs Aston Villa
Meanwhile, Hamilton's Mercedes teammate George Russell claimed the third spot.
With 63 points clear of Leclerc, Verstappen has now strengthened his chances of claiming a second successive driver's title.&nbsp;

Max Verstappen wins French GP after Charles Leclerc crashes out from lead

With 63 points clear of Leclerc, Verstappen has now strengthened his chances of claiming a second successive driver's title

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who started in pole position, was leading the race till the 18th lap but crashed into the safety tyres

Max Verstappen registered his seventh win of the season with a comfortable win in the French Grand Prix on Sunday.&nbsp;
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who started in pole position, was leading the race till the 18th lap but crashed into the safety tyres.&nbsp;
Red Bulls' Verstappen crossed the finish line over 10 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton, who finished second.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/unacceptable-says-manager-erik-ten-hag-as-manchester-united-throw-away-a-2-0-lead-vs-aston-villa-1658647297715" target="_blank">'Unacceptable' says manager Erik ten Hag as Manchester United throw away a 2-0 lead vs Aston Villa</a>
Meanwhile, Hamilton's Mercedes teammate George Russell claimed the third spot.
With 63 points clear of Leclerc, Verstappen has now strengthened his chances of claiming a second successive driver's title.&nbsp;

Three days after International Olympic Committee (IOC) threatened the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) with suspension, the Indian body termed IOC's warning a little bit out of line.&nbsp;
In the reply, acting president Anil Khanna said that currently, elections at IOA has been suspended by the court and also reminded the global body that India has one of the finest and most independent judicial system in the world.
Also read: International Olympic Committee threatens India with suspension over delay in elections
While hoping to get a chance to put India's case, the letter also stated that IOA has been requesting the world body for a meeting to draw out the timelines for IOC's concerns.
Earlier, the International Olympic body issued a stern warning to IOA for not holding elections, which is pending since December 2021.

'A little out of line': India's reply to International Olympic Committee's suspension threat

In the reply, acting president Anil Khanna said that elections at IOA have been suspended by the court

The International Olympic body issued a stern warning to IOA for not holding elections, which is pending since December 2021

Three days after International Olympic Committee (IOC) threatened the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) with suspension, the Indian body termed IOC's warning a little bit out of line.&nbsp;
In the reply, acting president Anil Khanna said that currently, elections at IOA has been suspended by the court and also reminded the global body that India has one of the finest and most independent judicial system in the world.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/international-olympic-committee-threatens-india-with-suspension-over-delay-in-elections-1658494045078" target="_blank">International Olympic Committee threatens India with suspension over delay in elections</a>
While hoping to get a chance to put India's case, the letter also stated that IOA has been requesting the world body for a meeting to draw out the timelines for IOC's concerns.
Earlier, the International Olympic body issued a stern warning to IOA for not holding elections, which is pending since December 2021.

Neeraj Chopra, on Sunday became the first Indian male athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics Championship, but it was not an easy day at work for the Tokyo champion. The 24-year-old Haryana-based athlete who got through to the winning mark after 3 attempts had a jittery start to the event. Due to the weather conditions in Oregon, where the finals of the World Athletics Championships were being held, Chopra revealed he was facing issues. After a fowl first throw, Chopra, kept getting better in his 2nd and 3rd attempt with 82.39 and 86.37m. Conquering the challenges, Chopra finally aced with an 88.13m throw in the fourth attempt that helped him clinch India's only 2nd medal in the history of the marquee tournament. Speaking about it, Chopra, in the post-match presentation said that while he feels very good to win the silver medal, the conditions were a little bit challenging for him because of the wind. However, he said that he learned something new that he would use in the competitions in the future.

Did wind cost Neeraj Chopra gold at the World Athletics Championships? The Athlete explains

'Wind made it difficult'
Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra reacts to the challenging conditions which might have cost him gold at the World Athletics Championships

The 24-year-old Haryana-based athlete who got through to the winning mark after 3 attempts had a jittery start to the event.

Granada's Andersen Peters who won the World Athletics Championships with the best throw of 90.54m, breached the 90m mark in three attempts!
However, for India's Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra, it was a tough day at work.&nbsp;
Though the Olympic gold medallist won the silver medal, he had a jittery start to the final event. While the 24-year-old felt, the wind played the spoilsport for him, he praised Peters for acing the challenge.&nbsp; Also read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/neeraj-chopra-scripts-history-wins-silver-at-world-athletics-championship-1658631112556">Neeraj Chopra scripts history, wins silver at World Athletics Championships</a>
Chopra who at one point had dropped to the 5th spot in the rankings, in the post-match presentation revealed that the windy conditions in Oregon were not favouring his cause.
Praising the winner, Andersen Peters, Chopra said, 'It was his day, he was able to successfully manage the weather issues, but it can get challenging for any player, like in Olympics it was difficult for Peters'.
However, the Haryana-based athlete added that 2 players cannot be compared as every competition is a different challenge for different players. 'I think 2 players should not be compared and Peters was good he able to manage it, but it was a tough competition and it was a good comeback'.
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After a fowl first throw, Chopra, kept getting better in his 2nd and 3rd attempt with 82.39 and 86.37m. Conquering the challenges, Chopra finally aced with an 88.13m throw in the fourth attempt that helped him clinch India's only 2nd medal in the history of the marquee tournament.&nbsp;
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Celebrations broke out at Neeraj Chopra's house near Panipat in Haryana as the Javelin thrower ended India's 19-year-long wait for a medal at the World Athletics Championships with a Silver. 
His family celebrated Neeraj's historic throw of 88.13m with some dancing and distribution of sweets. 
Also read: Neeraj Chopra scripts history, wins silver at World Athletics Championships

Watch! celebrations break out at Neeraj Chopra's house as he wins silver at the World Athletics C'ships

As Neeraj Chopra ended India's 19-year-long wait for a medal at the World Athletics Championships with a Silver, his village erupted in joy

Neeraj's family celebrated Neeraj's historic throw of 88.13m with some dancing and distribution of sweets

Celebrations broke out at Neeraj Chopra's house near Panipat in Haryana as the Javelin thrower ended India's 19-year-long wait for a medal at the World Athletics Championships with a Silver.&nbsp;
His family celebrated Neeraj's historic throw of 88.13m with some dancing and distribution of sweets.&nbsp;
Also read: <a title="Neeraj Chopra scripts history, wins silver at World Athletics Championships" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/neeraj-chopra-scripts-history-wins-silver-at-world-athletics-championship-1658631112556" target="_blank">Neeraj Chopra scripts history, wins silver at World Athletics Championships</a>

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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.
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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>

From Balbir Singh Senior to Golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, India since its independence has produced umpteen inspiring sports personalities. Let’s take a look at five legendry sportspersons who etched their names in India’s sporting history books:
Balbir Singh Senior
If Dhayan Chand laid the foundation of Indian hockey before independence, then Balbir Singh Senior was the strongest pillar of the sport post-independence. 3-time Olympic Gold medallist and a coach who inspired a demoralised team to win the Hockey World Cup in 1975, Balbir Singh Senior was Independent India’s most prolific centre-forward.  Singh played a huge part in the 1948 Olympics glory; he scored the first two goals in India's 4-0 win against Britain in the final.
 Milkha Singh Displaced during partition, an orphan, Milkha Singh ended up representing India on several international stages where he won accolades, and smashed records. The ace athlete who was India’s first to win CWG & Asian Games medal in the same year, unfortunately, missed an Olympic medal by 0.1 sec in Rome 1960. Milkha Singh was fondly called ‘Flying Sikh’ a moniker given by Pakistan’s president General Ayub Khan after he beat Pakistan's Abdul Khaliq at an International Athletic Competition in Lahore.
Sachin Tendulkar
If cricket is a religion that all Indians follow, Sachin is undeniably the God!With his aggressive style of batting, Sachin showed how to turn the tide when his team was staring down the barrel. For the heights he achieved, the Master Blaster became the first sportsperson in the nation’s history to be honoured by India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna. Tendulkar, though has retired, many of his records remain untouched, as he continues to inspire a whole generation of fans.
Neeraj Chopra
Over 60-decade old dream of Milkha Singh was fulfilled when Neeraj Chopra won India’s first ever Olympic Gold in Athletics at Tokyo 2020. The Haryana-born star, at the age of 24 has become a legend, scaling every height that felt insurmountable in the past. The youth who recently won India’s first-ever Silver medal at World Athletics Championships has emerged as a hero for the younger population of Modern India.
Mary Kom
The Magnificent Mary Kom, an Amateur boxer, a politician and World Champion is one of the most successful Indian sportswomen. Shattering glass ceilings, India’s most celebrated boxer is the only pugilist to win 6 World Amateur Boxing Championship and to win 8 World championship medals. Hailing from a small district of rural Manipur, she not only made India proud with her boxing prowess but inspired millions of small-town girls to smash stereotypes in boxing gloves.

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Independence Day 2022: Top five Sportspersons in Independent India

If Dhyan Chand laid the foundation of Indian hockey before independence, then Balbir Singh Senior was the strongest pillar of the sport post-independence.

From Balbir Singh Senior to Golden boy Neeraj Chopra, India since its independence has produced umpteen inspiring sports personalities.
Let&rsquo;s take a look at five legendary sportspersons who etched their names in India&rsquo;s sporting history books:
<h3>Balbir Singh Senior</h3>
If Dhyan Chand laid the foundation of Indian hockey before independence, then Balbir Singh Senior was the strongest pillar of the sport post-independence. 3-time Olympic Gold medallist and a coach who inspired a demoralised team to win the Hockey World Cup in 1975, Balbir Singh Senior was Independent India&rsquo;s most prolific centre-forward. &nbsp; Singh played a huge part in the 1948 Olympics glory; he scored the first two goals in India's 4-0 win against Britain in the final.
<h3>&nbsp;Milkha Singh</h3>
Displaced during partition, an orphan, Milkha Singh ended up representing India on several international stages where he won accolades, and smashed records. The ace athlete who was India&rsquo;s first to win CWG &amp; Asian Games medal in the same year, unfortunately, missed an Olympic medal by 0.1 sec in Rome 1960. Milkha Singh was fondly called &lsquo;Flying Sikh&rsquo; a moniker given by Pakistan&rsquo;s president General Ayub Khan after he beat Pakistan's Abdul Khaliq at an International Athletic Competition in Lahore.
<h3>Sachin Tendulkar</h3>
If cricket is a religion that all Indians follow, Sachin is undeniably God! With his aggressive style of batting, Sachin showed how to turn the tide when his team was staring down the barrel. For the heights he achieved, the Master Blaster became the first sportsperson in the nation&rsquo;s history to be honoured by India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna. Tendulkar, though has retired, many of his records remain untouched, as he continues to inspire a whole generation of cricketers.
<h3>Neeraj Chopra</h3>
Over 60-years-old dream of Milkha Singh was fulfilled when Neeraj Chopra won India&rsquo;s first ever Olympic Gold in Athletics at Tokyo 2020. The Haryana-born star, at the age of 24 has become a legend, scaling every height that felt insurmountable in the past. The youth who recently won India&rsquo;s first-ever Silver medal at World Athletics Championships has emerged as a hero for the younger population of Modern India. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/independence-day-2022-five-greatest-wins-of-independent-india-1660318035383">Independence Day 2022: Five greatest wins of Independent India</a>
<h3>Mary Kom</h3>
The Magnificent Mary Kom, an Amateur boxer, politician and World Champion is one of the most successful Indian sportswomen. Shattering glass ceilings, India&rsquo;s most celebrated boxer is the only pugilist to win 6 World Amateur Boxing Championships and to win 8 World championship medals. Hailing from a small district of rural Manipur, she not only made India proud with her boxing prowess but inspired millions of small-town girls to smash stereotypes in boxing gloves.

Murali Sreeshankar, who made the nation proud with a historic silver at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games 2022, had a disappointing Diamond League debut in Monaco on August 10.
The long jumper ran behind the leader by quite some margin and ended at the 6th spot and failed to win a medal. Sreeshankar, who has the season best of 8.36m in the nationals, finished with a 7.94m leap, which was much below his best standards.
Cuba's Masso Maykel won gold with a mammoth effort of 8.35m, slightly below Sreeshankar&rsquo;s best effort this season. At CWG 2022, Sreeshankar became the first Indian to win silver in men's long jump at the Games.
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Diamond League: CWG 2022 Silver medallist Murali Sreeshankar finishes 6th

Murali Sreeshankar, who made the nation proud with a historic silver at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games 2022, had a disappointing Diamond League debut in Monaco as he failed to finish on the podium

Sreeshankar, who has the season best of 8.36m in the nationals, finished with a 7.94m leap, which was much below his best standards

Murali Sreeshankar, who made the nation proud with a historic silver at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games 2022, had a disappointing Diamond League debut in Monaco on August 10.
The long jumper ran behind the leader by quite some margin and ended at the 6th spot and failed to win a medal. Sreeshankar, who has the season best of 8.36m in the nationals, finished with a 7.94m leap, which was much below his best standards.
Cuba's Masso Maykel won gold with a mammoth effort of 8.35m, slightly below Sreeshankar&rsquo;s best effort this season. At CWG 2022, Sreeshankar became the first Indian to win silver in men's long jump at the Games.
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An absolute legend, a leading businessperson, a mother, and an activist, Serena Williams the greatest of all champions is set to retire. The Tennis world came to a standstill for a moment when on August 9, Serena Williams said that she has decided to ‘focus on life beyond her sport’ Her choice of being referred to as ‘one of the greatest of all time' in opposition to ‘history’s greatest female athlete’ spoke volumes about her, her stand, and what she accomplished on & off the Tennis court.
Bringing an end to the huge wage gap, crashing the glass ceiling, her statement-making fashion sense, and her staunch stand on various issues all define her, apart from the record 23 singles Grand Slam and 14 major championships in doubles. Here's a look at 3 of her most memorable moments on the court: First Slam win First is always special. For Serena Williams, the first Grand Slam came in 1999, when she was 17 years old. Unknown about what was in store for her, the American had defeated World No. 1 Swiss Tennis player Martina Hingis in the US Open final, becoming the first Afro-American woman to win a singles major in the Open Era. Australian Open 2003 For all the 4 years that she had played in major singles events, she had failed to get her hands around the Australian Open trophy. But that changed in 2003 finally, when she completed the Serena Slam after beating Venus. Interestingly, from the 2002 French Open to the 2003 Australian Open, Williams won all 4 major singles titles and all over Venus Williams. 2017 Australian OpenJust before entering the competition, the American got to know that she was expecting her first child. And in her extravagant Aus Open victory, Williams dropped no set and won against Venus Williams to win her 8th title in Melbourne, leaving behind Steffi Graff in the all-time list of major winners in the Open Era.

Serena Williams' retirement: relive the legend's most memorable on-court moments

Serena Williams, the winner of 4 Olympic Gold medals, 23 Grand Slam singles titles, 14-major doubles titles, has decided to ‘focus on life beyond her sport’.

Here's a look some of her most memorable wins on the court

On August 9th, American Tennis great Serena Williams said that she has decided to &lsquo;focus on life beyond her sport&rsquo;

An absolute legend, a leading businessperson, a mother, and an activist, Serena Williams the greatest of all champions is set to retire. &nbsp; The Tennis world came to a standstill for a moment when on August 9, Serena Williams said that she has decided to &lsquo;focus on life beyond her sport&rsquo; &nbsp; Her choice of being referred to as &lsquo;one of the greatest of all time' in opposition to &lsquo;history&rsquo;s greatest female athlete&rsquo; spoke volumes about her, her stand, and what she accomplished on &amp; off the Tennis court.
 Bringing an end to the huge wage gap, crashing the glass ceiling, her statement-making fashion sense, and her staunch stand on various issues all define her, apart from the record 23 singles Grand Slam and 14 major championships in doubles. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/big-revelation-by-ross-taylor-faced-racism-from-new-zealand-teammates-and-officials-1660213611598">Big revelation by Ross Taylor, faced racism from New Zealand teammates and officials</a> &nbsp; Here's a look at 3 of her most memorable moments on the court: &nbsp; First Slam win &nbsp; First is always special. For Serena Williams, the first Grand Slam came in 1999, when she was 17 years old. Unknown about what was in store for her, the American had defeated World No. 1 Swiss Tennis player Martina Hingis in the US Open final, becoming the first Afro-American woman to win a singles major in the Open Era. &nbsp; Australian Open 2003 &nbsp; For all the 4 years that she had played in major singles events, she had failed to get her hands around the Australian Open trophy. But that changed in 2003 finally, when she completed the Serena Slam after beating Venus. Interestingly, from the 2002 French Open to the 2003 Australian Open, Williams won all 4 major singles titles and all over Venus Williams. &nbsp; 2017 Australian Open Just before entering the competition, the American got to know that she was expecting her first child. And in her extravagant Aus Open victory, Williams dropped no set and won against Venus Williams to win her 8th title in Melbourne, leaving behind Steffi Graff in the all-time list of major winners in the Open Era.

Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra's congratulatory message for Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem is going viral on social media.Neeraj, who missed the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games due to injury, commented on Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem's Instagram post after his Gold medal win. Nadeem, who became only the second Asian athlete to breach the 90-metre mark with his javelin, won the top honour with a sensational throw of 90.18m in Birmingham.Neeraj congratulated Arshad for breaching the 90-metre mark and wished him luck for future events. He wrote, "Congratulations Arshad bhai for Gold medal and crossing 90m with a new games record. Aage ke competitions ke liye all the best."They may be rivals on the field but they share a great bond off it. And the netizens love their camaraderie.Even Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of the Mahindra group, took notice of Neeraj's post, stating both Neeraj Chopra &amp; Arshad Nadeem deserve a Gold medal for demonstrating the difference between competitiveness and enmity.

India's Neeraj Chopra message for Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem wins hearts

Rivals on the field, friends off it. The Neeraj Chopra-Arshad Nadeem bond is winning hearts. Here's what Neeraj Chopra said after Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem won CWG Gold in Javelin Throw.

Neeraj, who missed the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games due to injury, commented on Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem's Instagram post after his Gold medal win.&nbsp;

Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra's congratulatory message for Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem is going viral on social media. Neeraj, who missed the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games due to injury, commented on Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem's Instagram post after his Gold medal win. Nadeem, who became only the second Asian athlete to breach the 90-metre mark with his javelin, won the top honour with a sensational throw of 90.18m in Birmingham. Neeraj congratulated Arshad for breaching the 90-metre mark and wished him luck for future events. He wrote, "Congratulations Arshad bhai for Gold medal and crossing 90m with a new games record. Aage ke competitions ke liye all the best." They may be rivals on the field but they share a great bond off it. And the netizens love their camaraderie. Even Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of the Mahindra group, took notice of Neeraj's post, stating both Neeraj Chopra &amp; Arshad Nadeem deserve a Gold medal for demonstrating the difference between competitiveness and enmity.

A judge in Russia on Thursday convicted and sentenced American basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling.
Judge Anna Sotnikova said that all the evidence and materials presented during the trial led the court to conclude that Griner's guilt "is proven." Apart from the jail term, the 31-year-old was also fined around $16,400.
Griner, a two-time U.S. Olympic champion and an eight-time all-star with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, listened with a blank expression as an interpreter translated the verdict.
Earlier in the session, an emotional Griner made a final appeal and said that she had no intention to break the law by bringing vape cartridges with cannabis oil when she flew to Moscow in February to play basketball in the city of Yekaterinburg
The ruling concluded a case that reached the highest levels of U.S.-Russian diplomacy and raised concerns that Griner was being used as a political pawn in Russia's war against Ukraine.
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US Olympic champion Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian jail for drug-smuggling

A judge in Russia on Thursday convicted and sentenced American basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling. Is she being used as a political pawn?

US Olympic champion sentenced to 9 years in Russian jail for drug-smuggling

Griner carried vape cartridges with cannabis oil when she flew to Moscow in February to play basketball in the city of Yekaterinburg

A judge in Russia on Thursday convicted and sentenced American basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling.
Judge Anna Sotnikova said that all the evidence and materials presented during the trial led the court to conclude that Griner's guilt "is proven." Apart from the jail term, the 31-year-old was also fined around $16,400.
Griner, a two-time U.S. Olympic champion and an eight-time all-star with the WNBA&rsquo;s Phoenix Mercury, listened with a blank expression as an interpreter translated the verdict.
Earlier in the session, an emotional Griner made a final appeal and said that she had no intention to break the law by bringing vape cartridges with cannabis oil when she flew to Moscow in February to play basketball in the city of Yekaterinburg
The ruling concluded a case that reached the highest levels of U.S.-Russian diplomacy and raised concerns that Griner was being used as a political pawn in Russia's war against Ukraine.
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