August 8 (Thursday) will be remembered for the Indian contingent bagging two medals at the ongoing Paris Olympics! The Indian hockey team created history, by claiming field hockey’s second back-to-back Bronze medal in consecutive Olympics campaign for the first time after 52 years. Then came the highly anticipated Javelin throw competition, where India’s Neeraj Chopra hammered a 89.45m throw to win the first Silver medal at this year’s edition. Apart from this, we even saw a big news coming in from Mumbai Indians, who recorded a whopping INR 737 crore in revenue in this financial year.
Neeraj Chopra bags Silver Medal!
After clinching 4 bronze medals, the hopes of getting a Gold fall upon Neeraj Chopra, who was touted to defend his first position of Tokyo. However, India had to settle for a silver medal as Chopra’s 89.45 metre throw was the second best behind Arshad Nadeem’s 92.97m. With this, Chopra became the first (and probably the only) Indian to bag a silver medal at Paris Olympics.
Sri Lankan afraid of getting beaten up?
England are experiencing widespread anti-immigrant riots, causing concern for the Sri Lankan cricket team scheduled to tour the country. An anonymous Sri Lankan player expressed unease, stating the team’s restricted movement due to the unrest. The players have been confined to their hotel, fearing potential violence. The first Test between Sri Lanka and England is scheduled to take place in Manchester from August 21.
Indian Hockey wins Bronze!
India secured its second consecutive Olympic bronze medal in hockey by defeating Spain 2-1 in the Paris Olympics. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored both goals for India. This historic victory marks the first time India has won back-to-back Olympic hockey medals since 1972. The nation also bid adieu to the Great Wall that is PR Sreejesh, who capped off his glorious career by being a cornerstone in India’s Bronze medal win.
Olympic Record by Arshad Nadeem!
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem scripted history at the Paris Olympics. His 92.97m javelin throw shattered the Olympic record, previously held by Andreas Thorkildsen. This was Nadeem’s second attempt after a foul. The victory over India’s Neeraj Chopra added to the drama. Nadeem became Pakistan’s first individual Olympic gold medalist and broke several national records. His triumph ended a 36-year Olympic medal drought for Pakistan.
Rs 109 crore profit for MI!
Mumbai Indians, the IPL giants, have turned their fortunes around, making a whopping Rs 109 crore profit in FY24. Their revenue doubled to Rs 737 crore, thanks to the BCCI’s mega media rights deals. This is a sharp contrast to the Rs 49.5 crore loss in FY23. Despite recent on-field challenges, the franchise’s star-studded lineup, including Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah, remains a major draw.
Rohit on Indian batting vs spin
Rohit Sharma backed his batting unit to recover after India’s series loss to Sri Lanka. The Indian batters struggled against Sri Lankan spinners. The Hitman emphasized the need for calm and confidence while admitting better planning was necessary. He criticized the team’s approach to spin bowling, stating the need for specific game plans. He clarified that “brave” didn’t mean reckless, but rather proactive.
