India's star javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, has spoken up about the criticism he received for inviting Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem to compete in the Neeraj Chopra Classic event. Despite declining the invitation, Nadeem's presence at the event was deemed inappropriate following the recent terror attacks in Pahalgam. Chopra clarified that the invitation was sent well before the attacks and expressed his love for his country and family amidst the backlash. He also addressed the false narratives being spread about him and his family and vowed to continue representing India with pride and integrity.
Indian Olympic javelin champion, Neeraj Chopra, defends his decision to invite Pakistani athlete, Arshad Nadeem, to compete in the upcoming NC Classic event in India. Despite receiving backlash and even threats towards himself and his family, Chopra stands by his invitation and expresses disappointment in the doubting of his loyalty and integrity to his country. He also voices his thoughts and prayers for the victims of a recent terrorist attack in Kashmir.
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has faced criticism and hate for inviting Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem to the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru. Neeraj clarified that the invitation was sent before the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and was solely based on Arshad's status as an Olympic gold medallist. He also stated that, in light of the tragedy, Arshad's participation in the event was no longer possible.
After a string of home defeats, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally emerged victorious at the Chinnaswamy Stadium against the Rajasthan Royals, thanks to their captain Virat Kohli and a strong bowling unit. Kohli's unbeaten 70 runs and intense celebrations on the field reflected the high-stakes nature of the match, which saw both teams giving it their all. With this win, RCB moves up to the third spot on the league table with six wins in nine games.
Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood's brilliant performance against Rajasthan Royals' batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal caught the attention of viewers during an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals. In an intense competition, Hazlewood was able to dismiss Jaiswal just shy of a half-century, leading to a heated exchange between the two players. Hazlewood's final figures of 4 for 33 played a critical role in RCB's narrow 11-run victory.
The Lionesses are gearing up for a rematch against Belgium at the King Power at Den Dreef Stadium after suffering a tough loss in their previous encounter. Coach Sarina Wiegman believes that this is their chance to redeem themselves and show how much they have improved since then, especially after their Olympic hopes were crushed by that loss. Football fans are eagerly anticipating the highly anticipated showdown between these two fierce rivals.
Despite Nikola Jokic's impressive triple-double performance, the Denver Nuggets were unable to secure a win against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of the first round playoff series. The reigning MVP's 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists were overshadowed by his 7 turnovers and 4 missed free throws, leading to a 105-102 loss for the Nuggets. The series is now tied at 1-1, with Game 3 taking place in Los Angeles on Thursday. Jokic remained optimistic, pointing out that the Nuggets could have been in a worse position and noting that this is some of the most exciting basketball for fans to watch.
In an intense game, Kawhi Leonard proved his dominance by scoring 39 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Denver Nuggets 105-102 in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series. Despite a strong triple-double performance from Denver's Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets were unable to keep up with Leonard's impressive shooting. The series now shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3, where the Clippers will look to continue their momentum and take the lead in the series.
Following the sudden firing of head coach Mike Malone, rumors have been swirling about the future of Denver Nuggets' star player Nikola Jokic. With the Serbian having a close relationship with Malone, fans are wondering if he will want out of the team. However, teammate Aaron Gordon reassures that Jokic is committed to the team and has a strong will to endure through tough times. Despite the coaching changes, it seems the Nuggets can breathe a sigh of relief knowing their MVP isn't looking to leave anytime soon.
The Los Angeles Clippers retaliated with a dominant performance led by Kawhi Leonard in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. With 39 points and key plays in the final minutes, Leonard proved why he is a future Hall of Famer and carried his team to a 105-102 win, tying the series at 1-1. Despite a strong effort from Nikola Jokić, who recorded a triple-double, Leonard's individual brilliance and the Clippers' resolve to bounce back from their Game 1 loss were too much for the Nuggets to handle.