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Indian sprinter Dutee Chand decided to appeal against the decision of the National Anti-Doping Agency after they handed her a four-year ban. On the other hand, Indian archers and Indian mixed-shooting teams have brought laurels for the nation by winning golds in major international tournaments. In an unexpected turn of events, WNBA star’s signature shoes got stolen before the match. A lot of this and more happened in the past 24 years. Continue reading to know.
Shiva Narwal, Esha Singh win India’s first ever mixed gold at Shooting World Championships 2023
Indian shooters Shiva Narwal and Esha Singh won India’s first-ever mixed gold at the Shooting World Championships 2003. Not only this, but it is also the first gold of the ongoing edition of the ISSF tournament, and the overall eighth gold for India in the history of the tournament. The Indian mixed pair defeated Turkey's SI Tarhan and Yusuf Dikec 16-10 on Friday, August 18, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Sabrina Ionescu’s signature sneakers get stolen ahead of game against Las Vegas Aces
WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu’s signature basketball shoes were stolen ahead of the New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces match. The Liberty guard, however, found another pair before the game. Sabrina took to Twitter to inform her followers and fans about the same. Speaking of the match, it seemed like the Liberty star took her frustration on the court and led her side with 22 points.
Indian sprinter Dutee Chand to appeal against NADA’s verdict
India’s top sprinter Dutee Chand will appeal against the verdict of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). Notably, Chand was handed a four-year ban on August 17, Thursday, after she was tested positive in out-of-competitions test by the agency. The 26-year-old athlete was found positive for “other anabolic agents/SARMS that falls under World anti-doping agency's prohibited list of "non-specified substances”.
After the decision, Chand decided the order, and her counsel Parth Goswami said that they will appeal against the same. He said, "It is a clear case of unintentional consumption of a banned substance. We were able to establish the source of the substance in the body which is a substantial proof of lack of intent. Substance was never used to gain any sporting advantage. We are in the process of filing an appeal. We are hopeful that we will be able to convince the appeal panel."
Harry Kane scores in Bundesliga debut during Bayern Munich vs Werder Bremen
England striker Harry Kane, who was recently signed with Bayern Munich, scored a goal and assisted in setting up another during his Bundesliga debut on August 18, Friday. With this, he helped his side to gain a 4-0 victory in the opening match of the league season.
England’s captain joined Bayern, last week, for a league record deal worth USD 108.68 million. In the game on Friday, Kane scored his side’s second goal in the 74th minute of the game, which came after Leroy Sane’s opener that came in the fourth minute.
Sweden finish on third after gaining a 2-0 victory over Australia in FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
Sweden recorded a 2-0 defeat over Australia to finish in third in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. After gaining victory in the game at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Sweden registered their second consecutive finish in the tournament. On the other hand, with Australia’s fourth place finish in the tournament, they put forth their best finish in World Cup history.
