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France24.com (en) 

Paris Olympics: French swimmer Leon Marchand qualifies for final

French hero Leon Marchand threw down the gauntlet with a storming 400m medley swim Sunday as Mollie O'Callaghan outgunned Ariarne Titmus to top the women's 200m freestyle heats. Marchand is the Olympic hosts' big hope after last year demolishing Michael Phelps' 15-year-old world record in a phenomenal 4min 2.50sec. The 22-year-old, trained by Phelps' old coach Bob Bowman, had not dipped under 4:10 this year as a number of his rivals did, piling on the pressure. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports.

Business Standard 

Hosts Sri Lanka thrash India by 8 wickets to win Women's T20 Asia Cup

Chamari Athapaththu (61) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (69 not out) shone brightly as Sri Lanka thrashed India by eight wickets to win their first ever Women's T20 Asia Cup title here on Sunday. Chasing 166, Sri Lanka showed no qualms in knocking off the target in 18.4 overs to score 167/2 and win with eight balls to spare. Skipper Athapaththu led from the front with a 43-ball 61 with nine fours and two sixes and Harshitha made 69 not out from 51 balls with six fours and two sixes. Earlier, India... Читать дальше...

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

India is proud of you: Kiren Rijiju lauds Manu Bhaker for winning Bronze medal at Paris Olympics

New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju congratulated Manu Bhaker for winning a bronze medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Sunday. The Indian shooter finished third to secure a bronze medal in the final of the Women's Air Pistol event in the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Kiren Rijiju took to his official X handle and heaped praise on Manu Bhaker for winning India's first medal at the ongoing Paris Oly

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

India's table tennis veteran Sharath Kamal falls to Slovenia's Deni Kozul

Paris [France], July 28 (ANI): India's table tennis veteran Sharath Kamal faced a disappointing defeat against Slovenia's Deni Kozul in the men's singles round of 64 at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday. The match concluded with a score of 2-4, with set scores of 12-10, 9-11, 6-11, 7-11, 11-8, and 10-12. Despite a strong start, Sharath Kamal was unable to maintain his momentum against Kozul's resilient performance, ultima

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

"The nation swells in pride..": Home Minister Amit Shah applauds Manu Bhaker for Paris Olympics bronze win

Paris [France], July 28 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated India shooter Manu Bhaker for winning a bronze medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Sunday. The Indian shooter finished third to secure a bronze medal in the final of the Women's Air Pistol event in the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Amit Shah took to his official X handle and said that Manu Bhaker has 'sent a wave of euphoria across the nation'. "Kud

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

US anticipates over 18 lakh visitors from India in 2024: Envoy Pavek

US Consul General Melinda Pavek noted over 18 lakh Indians were expected to visit the US this year, emphasizing strengthened US-India relations. She inaugurated a new Visa Application Center in Kolkata, enhancing processing efficiency. This development aims to facilitate cooperation in technology, healthcare, and other sectors, reflecting mounting travel and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka thrash India by 8 wickets to become champions

Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama showcased outstanding performances as Sri Lanka secured their first Women's T20 Asia Cup title by defeating India by eight wickets. They chased 166 runs in 18.4 overs with Athapaththu scoring 61 off 43 balls and Samarawickrama unbeaten on 69 off 51 balls. India had earlier posted 165/6 with Smriti Mandhana's 60 and Richa Ghosh's 30 not out.

CBSNews.com 

The secrets of Banksy

Putting together the first authorized exhibition in 14 years of works by the anonymous street artist Banksy required extensive planning, and a cover story to hide its secret until it opened, unannounced, in Glasgow last summer. Correspondent Seth Doane explores the art and the mysteries of Banksy's world, including the continued speculation about the artist's true identity, a closely-held secret for decades. [An earlier version of this story was broadcast August 13, 2023.]