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Apr 18, 2024
By sports.ndtv.com

Two Indian Wrestlers Stranded At Dubai Airport On Way To Olympic Qualifier

Deepak Punia and Sujeet Kalakal's chances of qualifying for the Paris Olympics hit a roadblock as the two Kyrgyzstan-bound Indian wrestlers were left stranded at the Dubai international airport due to unprecedented rains in the gulf nation. Deepak (86kg), who had come close to winning a medal at the Tokyo Games, and Sujeet (65kg), were on their way to Bishkek to participate in the Asia Olympic qualfiers, the second-last qualifying event for Paris Olympics, beginning on Friday. However, the duo was left stranded at the Dubai airport after the heaviest recorded rainfall ever to hit the nation left major highways and roads flooded and one of the world's busiest airports in a disarray.

Apr 18, 2024
By sports.ndtv.com

Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On Pitch Invasion During IPL 2024 Game, Says "A Little..."

Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma revealed that he was a little scared when a fan entered the ground and stood next to him during the 17th edition clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Wankhade Stadium. The India skipper asserted that he was actually setting up the field while standing at the slips when this incident happened on April 1. "He (the fan) just said I am a big fan and I want a hug. I said yeah hug but please don't do that otherwise you'll be in big trouble. I was actually trying to set up the field, standing at slip. Suddenly, Tim David, who was standing right across at mid-off, was pointing to someone coming behind me. I was not able to understand what he was trying to say. But this guy suddenly stood up next to me and I was a little scared honestly," said Rohit in the Club Prairie Fire podcast.

Apr 18, 2024
By rte.ie

Ireland willing to go to 'dark place' against Red Roses, says Declan Danaher

Ireland have plenty of players ready to go to a "dark place" when they face the daunting task of taking on perennial Women's Six Nations champions England, says Declan Danaher.

Apr 18, 2024
By rte.ie

RTÉ GAA Podcast hurling preview: Clare primed to test Limerick, seasons already on line

Former Tipperary star Shane McGrath and Malachy Clerkin of the Irish Times join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to preview the opening round of the 2024 Leinster and Munster Hurling Championships. All-Ireland winner McGrath feels Clare are in a good place to challenge Limerick's dominance, starting this weekend in Ennis, while the Waterford-Cork and Wexford-Dublin clashes already look like they could define those teams' seasons.

Apr 18, 2024
By rte.ie

Richard Hannon's Haatem impresses in Craven Stakes

Haatem could join esteemed stablemate Rosallion in next month's Qipco 2000 Guineas after throwing his hat into the ring with a dominant victory in the bet365 Craven Stakes at Newmarket.

Apr 18, 2024
By rte.ie

Leinster Rugby to play all home games at Aviva Stadium and Croke Park

Leinster Rugby has confirmed its men's senior team will play all of their home games at the Aviva Stadium and Croke Park next season.

Apr 18, 2024
By rte.ie

Data dive: The numbers behind Shelbourne's rise

The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division's only unbeaten run came to an end last week, with Shelbourne the last runner to fall. However, over the longer distance, Damien Duff's team have shown they possess the staying power to mount a title challenge.

Apr 18, 2024
By rte.ie

Tigst Assefa in top form ahead of London Marathon

World record holder Tigst Assefa hopes to set a new TCS London Marathon record time on Sunday and believes it will be tougher to win than this year's Paris Olympics.