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Sports News Today Highlights: Rafael Nadal Loses In Swedish Open Final; BCCI To Support IND Athletes For Paris Olympics

Follow the highlights and updates from the sports world on Sunday, July 21, 2024 right here

Rafael Nadal in action during his straight-sets win over Leo Borg in the Swedish Open round of 32, in Bastad on Tuesday (July 16, 2024). Photo: AP
After a comprehensive win over arch-rivals Pakistan, the Indian women's cricket team put their one foot in the semis with a comprehensive 78-run win against United Arab Emirates at the Asia Cup T20 in Dambulla. In tennis, Rafael Nadal lost to Portugal's Nuno Borges at the Swedish Open title round. As for motorsport, the Hungarian Grand Prix race day will unfold with Lando Norris on pole. Meanwhile, the Paris Olympic Games draw ever closer and anticipation ripens on India's prospects at the quadrennial multi-sport event. Stay tuned for all the live scores and updates from the sports world on Sunday, July 21, 2024 right here.
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Rafael Nadal vs Nuno Borges

Rafael Nadal has lost in the Swedish Open final to Nuno Borges. The Spaniard lost 6-3, 6-2.

BCCI To Back IND Athletes For Paris Olympic Games 2024

Rafael Nadal vs Nuno Borges

Rafa Nadal has lost the first set 6-3 in the final of the Swedish Open.

IND-W Beat UAE-W By 78 Runs

India have beaten UAE by 78 runs in the Women's T20I Asia Cup 2024. Check the highlights right HERE

Yuki Bhambri Wins ATP Tour Tournament Doubles Title In Switzerland

India's Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivett clinched the men's doubles title at the Swiss Open ATP Tour tennis tournament with a hard-fought win over Ugo Humbert and Fabrice Martin in the final on Sunday.

The pair of Bhambri and Olivett, seeded third in the ATP 250 clay court tournament beat their French opponents 3-6 6-3 10-6 to win the title.

India's Tennis Titans - Paes And Amritraj Script History

Indian tennis icons Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj achieved a historic milestone on Sunday by becoming the first Asian men inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Their illustrious careers, marked by numerous triumphs, have solidified their status as legends of the sport.

Swedish Open Final: Rafael Nadal Vs Nuno Borges 

This will be Rafael Nadal's first final appearance in two years. He had last reached the title round at the 2022 French Open. Check details of when and where to watch the Swedish Open 2024 tennis match live

Golf: Rose Chases Historic Open Win

Justin Rose is on the cusp of golfing glory. The Englishman enters the final round of The Open at Royal Troon with a golden opportunity to end a 32-year drought for English champions.

Paris Olympic Games 2024: Start Date

The Paris Olympics 2024 officially kicks off with the opening ceremony on Friday, July 26th. However, the sporting action begins two days earlier on Wednesday, July 24th, with preliminary matches in football, rugby sevens, handball, and archery.

Boxing: Serrano Dominates Morgan In Florida

Featherweight champion Amanda Serrano swiftly defeated Stevie Morgan in a light-welterweight bout. The dominant performance saw Serrano secure a second-round TKO victory, stopping Morgan just 38 seconds into the round.

India's Schedule At Paris Olympic Games 2024

India's Paris Olympics schedule is here - Find out when your favorite Indian athletes will be competing and plan your viewing accordingly. The schedule includes start times in IST, so you won't miss a moment of the action.

Paris Olympics 2024: Sneak Peek Of Games Village

The Paris Olympic Games Village is coming alive with the excited footsteps of athletes eager to explore their temporary abode. Nearly 15,000 residents, including 10,000 athletes, will soon call this vibrant locale between Saint-Denis, Saint-Ouen, and L'ile Saint-Denis home. Here is an insider's view of how the rooms look like, in our report here.

World Junior Squash C'ships: Indian Boys, Girls Enter QFs

Indian boys and girls have entered the quarter-finals in the team event of the World Junior Squash Championships in Houston, USA to set up a clash with higher-ranked South Korea and Malaysia, respectively. The boys beat Canada 2-0 in the pre-quarterfinals and will meet fourth seeds Korea, while the girls will take on third-seeded Malaysia after finishing second in Group D, following their loss to Hong Kong 1-2 in their final league clash.

India At Paris 2024: Full Sport-Wise Schedule

While the Paris Olympic Games 2024 will formally begin on July 26, some events like the archery ranking rounds will commence before that. As India eyes a string showing at the Games, let us check out the sports-wise schedule of the Indian contingent in our report here.

KL Rahul To Leave LSG For RCB Ahead Of IPL 2025?

KL Rahul could reportedly leave Lucknow Super Giants ahead of Indian Premier League 2025. The LSG captain is being linked to a reunion with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with the mega auction for the next season lined up. Rahul's relations with owner Sanjeev Goenka are said to have taken a turn for the worse, according to a Dainik Jagran report. Speculation regarding Rahul's move was been rife ever since a video went viral on social media showing Goenka apparently chastising the team captain after LSG lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow during an IPL 2024 game.

India At Paris 2024: Archery Coach Livid With IOA

Angry at being denied accreditation for Paris Olympic Games 2024, India's Korean archery coach Baek Woong Ki has said he would not continue after his contract expires on August 30. He has lashed out at the Indian Olympic Association for "poor and hasty administration". Read all about it here.

Pre-Olympic Basketball: USA Beat South Sudan 101-100 

LeBron James saves the United States from what would have been a stunning loss. NBA legend James' layup with 8 seconds left helps the USA Olympic team that'll soon head to the Paris Games escape with a 101-100 win over South Sudan in London. The States rally from a 16-point deficit to avoid one of the biggest upsets in the programme's history.

India At Paris Olympics: Know The Contingent

The Paris Olympics is now just five sleeps away. India's 257-strong contingent is set to make its mark in the French capital. The team includes 117 athletes and 140 support staff, a mix of seasoned Olympians and eager debutants. Know who all are going and get ready to cheer for our champions. Read our detailed report here.

Women's Asia Cup: Shreyanka Patil Ruled Out With Injury

India have been dealt a blow ahead of their second group-stage clash of Women's Asia Cup 2024. Off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament owing to a fractured finger, the Asian Cricket Council has informed via a media release.

MLS: Toronto Edge Out Montreal 1-0

A 38th-minute goal from Richie Laryea is enough to take Toronto FC to a 1-0 win over Montreal CF in Major League Soccer. Toronto are in eight spot in the Eastern Conference after the victory, while Montreal lie 11th.

MLS: Inter Miami Pip Chicago Fire 2-1

A Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami have defeated Chicago Fire 2-1 in their Major League Soccer encounter, with Jordi Alba scoring the decisive goal in the 75th minute. Messi is recovering from an ankle ligament injury.

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