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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25
Jul
Tennis was part of the Olympic programme right from the first modern Olympics in Athens (1896) and remained part of the Games till 1924. Following several showcase events, it made a comeback at the Seoul Olympics 1988 with a feature in every Summer Olympic programme ever since.
Now, it has become one of the most sought-after titles in global tennis tournaments. The tennis format in Paris will involve straight knockout matches for every event. 64 competitors will clash in both men's and women's singles draws, while 32 teams will feature in the men's and women's doubles draws. Lastly, 16 mixed...
24
Jul
As the Summer Olympics 2024 draws near, some of the world-class golfers will assemble on the Parisian soil (or grass) to participate in one of the top golfing showdowns and fight for the gold medal. But did you know that golf has had a rocky history when it comes to the Olympics programme?
It was launched for the first time in the Olympics in 1900, with a reappearance in 1904, until it went off the grid for 112 years! But then, it was brought back to the programme in the Rio Olympics in 2016. And now, it’s just the third...
23
Jul
With the Summer Olympics looming right around the corner, this guide is packed with all the information about the men’s Olympics Football 2024, including the selected teams, groups, fixtures, schedule, and more.
Olympics Football: History and Rules
Paris has a special connection with football as it was in this exact city in 1900 when football debuted in the Olympic programme at the games of the II Olympiad. And since then, it has continued to feature in the programme, except for the 1932 Games just for the promotion of the newly introduced FIFA World Cup.
The men’s Olympic football matches follow the same...
13
Jul
The thrilling semifinals concluded with dramatic games that were thoroughly enjoyed by tennis fans all over. From tears, heartbreak, victory and a move to the finals, they definitely delivered the euphoria they had promised.
The epic showdown between Donna Vekic and Jasmine Paolini broke the record becoming the longest women’s semi-final that Wimbledon has ever seen. In 2 hours and 51 minutes, Paolini took victory by its arms leaving a heartbroken Vekic in tears. Meanwhile, the clash between Barbora Krejčíková and Elena Rybakina witnessed a Kazakhstan defeat as Krejčíková beat all odds and emerged victorious.
The meeting between Daniil Medvedev and...
11
Jul
The UEFA Euro 2024 has been nothing short of entertaining, enticing, and adrenaline-inducing. What began on June 15, has neared its end as the book is about to be closed with a final chapter that promises to be nerve-racking for the last two standing nations.
As the mystery about the final vanquisher slowly unfolds in the final match, hundreds of fans will wait with bated breath to see which country will wear the crown of victory and emerge as the European champion.
Now, if the suspense is too much for you to handle, let us inform you that even we are...
08
Jul
The cluster of eight ferocious nations has trickled down to the top four teams who contended for victory in the UEFA EURO 2024 quarterfinals to the semifinals. Amidst four of the most intense matches of the tournament, the second knockout stage witnessed a multitude of yellow cards, thrill-jerking extra time, and the nail-biting suspense of penalties.
While the end of the tournament gets ever closer–with semis and finals lurking on the threshold–let us take you through an electrifying tour of the heart-pounding quarterfinals with recap, highlights, and semifinal matchups.
ESP-GER (2-1): The Spaniards Knock the Hosts Out of the Tournament
The biggest...