Latest National and International Sports News Today – 24 July 2024
The latest national and international sports news today brings a mix of exciting updates from the world of cricket, swimming, shooting, football, and badminton.
Starting with cricket, Ajinkya Naik has made history by becoming the youngest president of the Mumbai Cricket Association at the age of 37. He secured a landslide victory in the election, defeating his opponent by 107 votes. In other cricket news, India’s women’s team secured a spot in the semifinals of the Women’s Asia Cup after a convincing win over Nepal.
In Paris Olympic news, athletes, staff, and media personnel will be served a limited menu focusing on reducing animal protein intake and carbon footprint. The Games Village is environmentally conscious, with solar-powered venues and recycled building materials.
On the swimming front, 14-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu overcame her fear of water to qualify for the women’s 200m freestyle event at the Olympics. She will be competing alongside Indian swimming veteran Srihari Nataraj.
In shooting, Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order for his outstanding contributions to the Olympic Movement. The award will be officially presented to him during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris.
In football news, the Paris Olympics will see 16 teams competing for a podium finish, with big names like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe opting out due to upcoming football seasons. FC Goa coach Manolo Marquez has been appointed as the next head coach of the Indian national men’s team, while continuing to manage the Indian Super League side.
Lastly, in badminton, rising star Lakshya Sen is focusing on improving his performance in third-game deciders with an intense training drill. Sen’s dedication to his training regimen is evident as he prepares for the challenges ahead at the Paris Olympics.
Overall, the sports world is abuzz with excitement and anticipation as athletes gear up for the upcoming competitions and showcase their skills on the global stage.
