Rutuja Dumbre
Rutuja loves to dabble in the sports world and craft passionate stories about it. With previous experience as a football player, she brings firsthand expertise to her articles.
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22
Aug
The stage is all set for the ultimate domestic German league to kick off. On August 23, the Bundesliga will begin with its first match of the season between reigning champion Leverkusen and Borussia M’gladbach. While Bayern München will face Wolfsburg, Borussia Dortmund will play their first match of the league against Frankfurt.
There are two new teams this season as Darmstadt and Cologne were relegated after their last season. It will be the first time for Holstein Kiel to set foot in the Bundesliga after clinching the runner-up title in the second division. On the other hand, St. Pauli...
20
Aug
The last of the three acclaimed races in men’s cycling, the Vuelta a Espana, will conclude the Grand Tour in its esteemed fashion. The 79th edition has an arduous route that covers 3,304 km in a span of 21 days. With an elevated climb of 52,279m, it’s heading out to be a challenging race where the cyclists’ grit will see them through.
The Vuelta a Espana commenced on Saturday, August 17, in Lisbon, Portugal for the first time since 1997. It’s set to conclude in the Spanish capital, Madrid, on Sunday, September 8. Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, the two...
17
Aug
Unarguably, La Liga is one of the most anticipated football leagues that is close to the hearts of footballing fans not just in Spain, but all over the globe. And now, it’s back after some of the most iconic signings that have added to the drama that already imbibes the soul of this league.
In this new season, reigning champion Real Madrid will give a tough fight to defend their title. After their new signings of the French superstar Kylian Mbappé and the emerging Brazilian starplayer Endrick, they are set to stand their ground during the league. Apart from La...
14
Aug
A footballing event that draws anticipation not just from global fans but also from international footballers, the UEFA Super Cup 2024 is finally here. As this adrenaline-inducing event dawns upon the day, two teams will face each other in what promises to be an epic match. And if you are here, you must be looking for information about this cup. You are at the right spot, for our comprehensive guide contains all the answers to your burning questions. Let’s dive right into it.
What is the UEFA Super Cup, and Who Qualifies for It?
The winners of the UEFA Champions League...
13
Aug
A whirlwind of emotions, shattering of world records, performances that will go down in history and the rise of new heroes, we saw it all at the Athletics Olympics 2024. This sport created history as 27 countries won gold in athletics.
Three countries made their debut on the Olympic gold medal table after Dominica’s Thea LaFond, women’s triple jump champion, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, men’s javelin throw champion, and Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred, women’s 100m sprint champion, all took gold for their proud nations.
The Paris Summer Games were immortalised in Botswana as the country secured its first-ever Olympic medal after Letsile...
12
Aug
The high-intensity action at the Boxing Olympics 2024 was abuzz with fierce fights for gold, and Uzbekistan and China claimed the most medals. Not to forget, the controversy that rocked the events when boxers Imane Khelfi of Algeria and Lin Yu Ting of Taiwan faced criticism from the International Boxing Association (IBA) for failing to meet the gender eligibility criteria.
The rumours spread like wildfire because of their disqualification from the 2023 World Championship. However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) clearly stated that both of them were female, and they called out the IBA for their criticism of the two...