Jwala Gutta, born on 7 September 1983, is a former Indian badminton player known for her success in both mixed and women’s doubles. With 316 match wins, she is India’s most successful doubles player. She won medals at major tournaments, including a bronze at the 2011 World Championships and gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Gutta was the first Indian to qualify for two Olympic events, competing in both women’s and mixed doubles. She has been a strong voice for fair treatment in sports and women’s empowerment. She was awarded the Arjuna Award for her achievements in badminton. AttributeDetailsCountryIndiaBorn7 September…
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Sania Mirza, born on 15 November 1986, is a former professional tennis player from India. She became world No. 1 in doubles, winning six major titles, including three in women’s doubles and three in mixed doubles. Known as one of India’s top athletes, she was the highest-ranked Indian in singles, reaching world No. 27 in 2007, before shifting focus to doubles due to a wrist injury. She won 43 doubles titles and spent 91 weeks as world No. 1. Mirza also earned 14 medals at major events like the Asian and Commonwealth Games. She retired from tennis in February 2023.…
The England cricket team is set to tour Pakistan, starting with three Test matches from October 7 at Multan Cricket Stadium. The second Test will also take place in Multan, and the third match will be held at Rawalpindi. Before this, Pakistan visited England for a four-match T20I series just before the T20I World Cup 2024. Two of those matches were rained out, and Pakistan lost the other two. Shan Masood will captain the Pakistan team, with Mohammad Rizwan as the wicket-keeper. The squad also includes Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, and Saim Ayub. Sarfaraz Ahmed is the backup…
The Rolex Shanghai Masters is getting exciting on Friday with many top players ready to compete. Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev, who won this tournament in 2019, and Casper Ruud are set to play in the evening. Greek player Stefanos Tsitsipas will face Kei Nishikori, a former World No. 4. Nishikori leads their matches 2-1, having won against Tsitsipas in straight sets just two months ago in Montreal. The day starts with Ben Shelton and Denis Shapovalov playing first on Stadium Court. ATP Shanghai Tennis Schedule 2024- 4 October STADIUM COURTStart: 12:30 pm Not Before 6:30 pm SHOW COURT 3Start: 12:30…
Anju Bobby George, born on 19 April 1977, is a retired Indian athlete. She made history by winning a bronze medal in the long jump at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics, becoming the first Indian to do so. In 2005, she won gold at the IAAF World Athletics Final after her competitor was disqualified. Anju received the Arjuna Award in 2002, Khel Ratna in 2003, and Padma Shri in 2004. She finished 5th at the 2004 Athens Olympics with a jump of 6.83 metres. In 2021, she won the BBC lifetime achievement award. She is now vice-president of the…
In October 2024, cricket fans will enjoy an exciting series as New Zealand visits India for three Test matches. This series is part of a long tradition of cricketing rivalry between the two nations. It will run from October 16 to November 5, 2024, and promises some thrilling Test cricket. The first Test will be played from Wednesday, October 16 to Sunday, October 20, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match will start at 9:30 AM. India will aim to start strong on their home ground, while New Zealand will look to challenge them with their skilled bowling…
India will start their 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup journey by playing against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday. The big match against Pakistan will take place on Sunday, October 6. This is the ninth edition of the tournament, with ten teams competing from October 3 to 20. The teams are split into two groups, and after the group matches, the top two from each group will reach the semi-finals. India is in Group A with Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. After playing New Zealand and Pakistan, India will face Sri Lanka on October 9…
Team India is preparing for a three-match T20 series following their impressive 2-0 victory in the recent two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The T20 series, featuring IND vs BAN, will commence on October 6, with veteran Suryakumar Yadav stepping in as captain for the Indian team. Match Schedule and Timings:The T20 series between India and Bangladesh is set to kick off on October 6. The details for the matches are as follows: All T20I matches are scheduled to begin at 7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). India’s T20 squad features experienced players like Hardik Pandya and Sanju Samson. However, fans…
Taniya Bhatia, born on 28 November 1997, is an Indian cricketer. She plays as a wicket-keeper for Punjab and the Indian national team. Taniya is currently training under coach RP Singh. In 2018, the International Cricket Council (ICC) named her one of the five breakout stars in women’s cricket. Full NameTaniya BhatiaBorn28 November 1997 Age26 yearsHometown Chandigarh, IndiaHeight1.57 mHeight in cm157 cmHeight in feet5 feet 2 inchesFatherSanjay BhatiaMotherSapna BhatiaElder SisterSanjana BhatiaYounger BrotherSehaj BhatiaBatting StyleRight-handedRoleWicket-keeperNational SideIndiaTest Debut16 June 2021 v England (Cap 84)Last Test30 September 2021 v AustraliaODI Debut11 September 2018 v Sri Lanka (Cap 124)Last ODI18 February 2022 v New…
Maria Taylor, born on May 12, 1987, is an American sports presenter for NBC Sports. She has previously worked for ESPN and the SEC Network. Maria has reported on college football, college volleyball, the NBA, the NFL, and both men’s and women’s college basketball. Height1.88 mHeight in cm188 cmHeight in feet6 feet 2 inches Weight67 kgAge37 years oldDOB12 May 1987HometownCookeville, TN, USFatherSteve TaylorMotherSuzette TaylorEx-husband Rodney Blackstock (2019-2021)HusbandJon Lee Maria Taylor Height, Weight & Age Maria Taylor is 1.88 metres tall, which is 188 centimetres or 6 feet 2 inches. She weighs 67 kilograms. Maria is currently 37 years old and…