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17 Feb

Courtney Sarault Claims Third Medal at Milano Cortina 2026, Falls Just Short of Golden Sweep

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, SportsCourtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, Milano Cortina 2026, short track speed skating, Team Canada, women’s 1000m silver

Milan (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s Courtney Sarault came within reach of completing a full Olympic medal set at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, ultimately securing silver in the women’s 1000m on Day 10 of competition. The 25-year-old from Moncton, New Brunswick had already captured bronze in the 500m and silver in the mixed relay earlier in the Games. For much of Monday’s nine-lap final, gold appeared well within her grasp as she led through the opening half of the race. However, in the closing laps, Sarault slipped briefly to third before battling back to finish second. Despite earning her third…

17 Feb

Teen Sensation Yuvraj Samra Smashes Record-Breaking T20 World Cup Century in Chennai

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, SportsAhmed Shehzad record, Canada cricket, M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, T20 World Cup 2026, youngest centurion, Yuvraj Samra

Chennai (Gurpreet Singh): Canada opener Yuvraj Samra etched his name into the record books on Tuesday, becoming the youngest player to score a century in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The 19-year-old reached the three-figure mark in just 58 balls during Canada’s group-stage clash against New Zealand at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. At 19 years and 141 days, Samra broke the previous record held by Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad, who was 22 years and 127 days old when he scored a century against Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2014. Samra also became the first cricketer from an Associate nation…

16 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hails India’s Dominant Win Over Pakistan in T20 World Cup

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Sports, TrendingBhagwant Mann

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for its emphatic victory over Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup, calling the triumph a moment of pride for the entire nation. In a statement shared on social media platform X, Mann lauded Team India for defeating their arch-rivals by 61 runs in a high-voltage Group A encounter. He described the performance as “resounding” and praised the players for showcasing determination and unity on the global stage. The Chief Minister highlighted that with the latest win, India has now secured three consecutive victories in…

15 Feb

India Crush Pakistan by 61 Runs, Seal Super 8 Spot in T20 World Cup 2026

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIND vs PAK match report, India qualifies Super 8, India vs Pakistan 2026, Ishan Kishan fifty, T20 World Cup 2026 points table

Colombo (Rajeev Sharma): India delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by 61 runs and secure qualification for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo on Sunday. Batting first, India put up a strong total on the back of a blistering half-century from Ishan Kishan. He provided early momentum, while Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh chipped in with valuable contributions to push the score to a competitive level. In response, Pakistan’s chase never gained momentum after a dramatic early collapse. Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah struck inside the first two overs to…

15 Feb

Mikael Kingsbury Wins Canada’s First Gold at Milan Cortina Olympics

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Sports

Livigno (Rajeev Sharma): Canada freestyle skiing legend Mikael Kingsbury clinched Canada’s first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, triumphing in the men’s dual moguls event. The 33-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Quebec, delivered a dominant performance, defeating Japan’s Ikuma Horishima 31-4 in the final of the event, which made its Olympic debut. Australia’s Matt Graham secured the bronze medal. Kingsbury celebrated the victory by pumping his fist on the podium and later tapping his gold medal against the maple leaf emblem on his jacket. The win marked a strong comeback after Kingsbury settled for silver in traditional individual moguls earlier,…

15 Feb

India-Pakistan Clash Sparks Tourism Boom and Bustling Nights in Colombo

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, TrendingColombo, India vs Pakistan

Colombo (Rajeev Sharma): As anticipation builds around the high-voltage India–Pakistan cricket encounter in Colombo, the ripple effects are being felt far beyond the boundary ropes. From upscale nightlife hubs to roadside vendors, sections of Sri Lankan society are witnessing an unexpected surge in business tied to the much-awaited fixture. In the capital’s chic Park Street Mews district, known for its vibrant evenings, the atmosphere has turned electric. A short drive along Kynsey Mawatha past De Soysa Circle reveals a polished side of Colombo — gleaming high-rises, spotless avenues, luxury car showrooms and fine-dining establishments that reinforce the city’s cosmopolitan port…

15 Feb

Canada Adds Bronze on Day 8 of 2026 Winter Olympics, Gold Eludes Team

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Sports, Trending2026 Winter Olympics, Canada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s medal tally climbed to eight on Day 8 of the 2026 Winter Olympics, but the country is still chasing its first gold of the Games. Speed skater Laurent Dubreuil delivered a podium finish in the men’s 500 metres, capturing bronze after a tightly contested race. The result provided a boost to Canada’s campaign, though the elusive top step of the podium remains out of reach. In short-track speed skating, hopes were high for William Dandjinou in the men’s 1,500 metres. Entering the event as a strong contender for gold, Dandjinou fell short of expectations and finished…

14 Feb

Canada Defeats Sweden 8-6 in Heated Olympic Curling Clash Amid Cheating Allegations

nishuthapar10 CommentsSportsBrad Jacobs, Canada vs Sweden curling, Marc Kennedy, Niklas Edin, Olympic curling controversy, Oskar Eriksson

Milano (Bureau): A tense round-robin encounter at the Winter Olympics saw Brad Jacobs’ Canada defeat Sweden 8-6 on Friday, but the result was overshadowed by accusations of rule violations from **Niklas Edin’s side. The controversy began early in the match when Sweden raised concerns that Canadian players were allegedly making contact with the stone after release — a potential breach of curling regulations. Swedish officials requested umpires to closely monitor Canada’s deliveries. In response, the Canadian team asked officials to observe Sweden’s throws as well, creating a tense atmosphere on the ice. The friction intensified in the later stages of…

13 Feb

Zimbabwe Shocks Australia in T20 World Cup Upset with Dominant All-Round Display

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsBlessing Muzarabani bowling, Brian Bennett innings, Zimbabwe upset Australia, Zimbabwe vs Australia T20 World Cup

Colombo (Rajeev Sharma): Zimbabwe delivered a commanding all-round performance to pull off a major upset in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup, defeating former champions Australia by 23 runs on Friday. The victory marked only the second time Zimbabwe have beaten Australia in a T20 World Cup, the previous win coming in the 2007 tournament. After being put in to bat, Zimbabwe posted a competitive total of 169 for 2 in their 20 overs. Opener Brian Bennett led the effort with a composed unbeaten 64 off 56 balls, hitting seven boundaries. He received solid support from Tadiwanashe Marumani and Ryan…

11 Feb

India Sweat on Abhishek Sharma’s Fitness After Opener Admitted to Hospital

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, TrendingAbhishek Sharma

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Indian cricket camp is monitoring the health of young opener Abhishek Sharma after he was hospitalised with a stomach infection, putting his participation in the T20 World Cup fixture against Namibia in serious doubt. The left-hander has been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Delhi for the past couple of days. According to sources familiar with the situation, medical tests are ongoing to identify the exact cause of the infection, and doctors have not yet confirmed when he will be fit for discharge. “Abhishek is undergoing treatment for a stomach ailment. The doctors are…