Sports News June 26 Highlights: Hockey India Announces 16-Member Squad For Paris Olympic Games 2024

Football action continued with Argentina beating Chile 1-0 in the Copa America 2024 encounter, while England drew 0-0 against Slovenia in the UEFA Euro 2024. Indian wrestlers clinched five medals at the U-17 Asian Wrestling Championships. West Indies Women beat Sri Lanka women in the 2nd T20I by six wickets (DLS Method), while Hockey India announced the 16-member squad for Paris Olympic Games 2024. Check out the highlights from the sports world from Wednesday, June 26, 2024 right here

1983 WC winning stars including Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri and BCCI President Roger Binny were seen celebrating the 41st anniversary of India's triumph at the ICC World Cup. Joining them were current cricket team stars Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj and selection committee head, Ajit Agarkar. See pics -

Defending champions India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on July 19 in the Women's T20 Asia Cup to be held in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. The top eight teams of the continent will participate in the tournament from July 19 till July 28. Unlike last time, this year the eight teams have been divided into two groups. (PTI)

Argentina and Chile are goalless going into half-time. Despite Lionel Messi's presence, the reigning champions weren't able to break down the Chile defence.

An 88' minute strike from Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez was enough to gift Argentina a much-needed victory over Chile at the Copa America 2024 tie.

Indian all-rounder Hanuma Vihari has committed to represent Andhra following assurance from the state's ruling party, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) that his grievances with the state association would be addressed.

The 30-year-old had announced in February that he would "never play for Andhra again" as he had lost his "self-respect" after being forced to quit as the team's captain.

In March this year, PTI had reported that the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) had served Vihari a show-cause notice after he alleged that the governing body had unceremoniously removed him as captain. (PTI)

The USA Olympic athletes have lost faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to rid their sports of cheaters ahead of next month's Paris Olympics, two former gold medalists told a House subcommittee.

The testimony by Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt followed revelations this spring that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned heart medication ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 but were allowed by WADA to compete. Five of those swimmers went on to win medals, including three golds. (AP)

World Cup-winning former India cricket captain Kapil Dev has taken over as the new President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), an elevation that marks a fresh beginning for the iconic player who also excelled as an amateur golfer.

The 65-year-old, who was already a member of the PGTI Board as its Vice President, was chosen unanimously and would be taking over from incumbent H R Srinivasan, whose tenure has come to an end. (PTI)

Aussie captain Mitchell Marsh saw the funny side of Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib’s theatrical complaining of cramps in a T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh, terming it as "one of the funniest things" he has ever seen on a cricket field.

"I was almost in tears laughing and at the end of the day it had no bearing on the game. So, we can laugh about it now – but, gee, it was funny. It was outstanding," Marsh told cricket.com.au. (PTI)

Emma Raducanu sent a message after beating Sloane Stephens 6-4, 6-0 in the first round of the grass-court Eastbourne International on Tuesday. Raducanu will be a wild-card entry for Wimbledon next week after missing last year's tournament because of hand and ankle injuries. (AP)

The match has been delayed due to wet outfield. At 15.2 overs, Sri Lanka women are 89/4.

West Indies Women are set a target of 99 (DLS) to win the 2nd T20I and level the series 1-1.

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Wednesday pitched for the inclusion of yoga in the Asian Games programme as the country seeks to raise the popularity of the exercise form.

In a letter to Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Raja Randhir Singh, the legendary athlete urged the continent's sports community to include yoga in the Asian Games programme. (PTI)

West Indies women have defeated Sri Lanka women by six wickets in a rain-curtailed match. The series is level 1-1. The third T20I will be played on Jun 28.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointed Muhammad Wasim, former middle-order batsman and chief selector, as the head coach of the women's team for the upcoming Asia Cup in July.

Hockey India announces 16-member squad for Paris Olympic Games 2024

Goalkeeper: Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran

Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay

Midfielders: Rajkumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad

Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh

Alternate athletes: Nilakanta Sharma, Jugraj Singh, Krishan Bahadur Pathak.

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