- In the first round of the French Open, Karen Khachanov will play Sumit Nagal of India.
- Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Priyansh qualified for the compound mixed team final, securing India’s second medal.
- PV Sindhu secured her place in the Malaysian Masters 2024 semifinals after defeating top seed.
In the first round of the French Open, world number eighteen Karen Khachanov will play world number one tennis player Sumit Nagal of India. After 2019, Nagal became the first male Indian qualifier for the main draw of the French Open.
Jay Shah, the secretary of the BCCI, denied rumors that the Board has sought any former Australian cricket player to be the next head coach of India while suggesting that an Indian may replace Rahul Dravid. Eric Cantona, the renowned football player and star for Manchester United, turned 69 today, and the team posted a birthday message to the French classic.
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At the Archery World Cup Stage 2, Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Priyansh qualified for the compound mixed team final, securing India’s second medal. In a close semi-final, the Indian compound mixed team—ranked second in the world—eliminated the host nation’s Han Seungyeon and Yang Jaewon pair by dropping just two points from 16 arrows, 158-157.
Drake, a famous rapper, Olivia Chow, the mayor of Toronto, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were present at the team’s opening celebration. Toronto will have its own WNBA franchise.
Harry Maguire, a defender for Manchester United, suffered a muscular injury during practice, which kept him out of the FA Cup final on Thursday against Manchester City. PV Sindhu secured her place in the Malaysian Masters 2024 semifinals after defeating top seed and World No. 6 Han Yue 21-13, 14-21, 21-12.
After 16 years and more than 100 international games—including participation in three World Cup tournaments—experienced goalie Keylor Navas announced his retirement from the Costa Rican national team. Known as the greatest goalkeeper in Costa Rican history, Navas played in Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022. He guided his country to the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
