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  • Brazilian swimmer accuses administration of harassment after getting expelled from Olympics

    Brazilian swimmer accuses administration of harassment after getting expelled from Olympics

    Brazilian swimmer Ana Carolina Vieira has accused the Olympic administration of harassment after being expelled from the ongoing games.

    Brazil’s Olympic committee decided to repatriate 22-year-old Ana after the swimmer spent a night out with her friend Gabriel Santos, and posting pictures of herself with her boyfriend enjoying the weather outside the Olympic Village.

    The swimmer appeared in tears in a video clip posted on Instagram, expressing her anger at the Brazilian Olympic Committee. She said, “The Olympic Committee ignored my complaints of harassment. I was not even allowed to take my belongings from the Olympic Village and was forced to go to the airport in short clothes.”

    Brazil’s swimming team president, Gustavo Otsuka, said, “We came to Paris to play for the 200 million Brazilians who pay taxes; we’re not here to have fun and have a vacation.”

    According to the rules, players are not allowed to leave the Olympic Village.

  • Nada Hafez, a seven month-pregnant Egyptian athlete at the Olympics

    Nada Hafez, a seven month-pregnant Egyptian athlete at the Olympics

    Nada Hafez, who represented Egypt in fencing events at the Paris Olympics, has revealed that she is seven months pregnant. She defeated her American opponent in the first match but lost to a South Korean player in the round of 16.

    She revealed on Instagram, saying, “What appears to you as two players on the podium, they were three! It was me, my competitor, & my yet-to-come to our world, baby. My baby & I had our fair share of challenges, be it both physical & emotional. The rollercoaster of pregnancy is tough on its own, but fighting to keep the balance of life & sports was nothing short of strenuous; however, it was worth it. This specific Olympics was different; Three times Olympian but this time carrying a little Olympian one!”

    Nada, who is participating in the Olympics for the third time, says that she is lucky to have the trust of her husband and family, which has enabled her to reach this far.

    She is an inspiration, her determination and dedication are truly admirable.

  • Female swimmer, 20, retires after Olympics defeat

    Female swimmer, 20, retires after Olympics defeat

    Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso, 20, has announced on Instagram that she is retiring after losing in the Paris Olympics 2024.

    She secured the sixth position in the women’s 100m butterfly race.

    The swimmer said in an interview, “I have retired from swimming and apologize to the people of Paraguay. I am happy to end my career at the Olympic Games. I have been swimming for a long time, and that was my last race.”

    Luana Alonso also participated in Tokyo Olympics 2020 at the age of 17.

  • Mohsin Naqvi decides to hand over all cricket affairs to Waqar Younis

    Mohsin Naqvi decides to hand over all cricket affairs to Waqar Younis

    Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has decided to hand over all cricket affairs to former captain Waqar Younis.

    According to Geo News, Naqvi will look after administrative affairs, and the former captain will be responsible for all the decisions regarding cricket, including international, domestic, selection committee (White ball and Red ball) affairs, and No Objection Letter (NOC) of the players.

    Naqvi’s primary focus is managing the Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled in Pakistan, and he wants to involve experienced cricketers in important cricket matters.

    The PCB Constitution 2014 states that the Chairman can delegate his power to anyone.

  • Teesri ministry? Mohsin Naqvi to become new president of Asian Cricket Council

    Teesri ministry? Mohsin Naqvi to become new president of Asian Cricket Council

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, is set to take over the presidency of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

    Naqvi’s two-year tenure will begin in January 2025, a pivotal moment for Pakistan’s influence in regional cricket administration.

    The ACC President is appointed based on a rotation policy among member states. The current board president, Jay Shah, was given a one-year extension in January 2024.

    Apart from the role of PCB Chairman, he also serves as the Interior Minister of Pakistan. He will manage three key portfolios with his upcoming chairmanship at the ACC.

    A formal announcement confirming Naqvi’s presidency is expected at the next ACC meeting in October-November.

  • India to host the men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025

    India to host the men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025

    The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed that India will host the Men’s Asia Cup 2025, which will be in T20 format.

    Men’s 2027 Asia Cup is proposed to be played in Bangladesh and will be played in ODI format.

    Apart from this, the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup is scheduled to follow the T20 format, and all four editions of the U-19 Asia Cup from 2024 to 2027 will be in the ODI format.

    Asia Cup Schedules and Venues are still being determined; all Asia Cup tournaments are subject to change in host or schedule at any time.

  • Big names likely to be demoted, dropped from new central contract

    Big names likely to be demoted, dropped from new central contract

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to unveil a new central contract for national players. Several prominent cricketers will likely be downgraded in categories but will not see a salary reduction.

    According to ‘Cricket Pakistan’ reports, fast bowler Naseem Shah will be promoted to Category A, after which he will join the elite group comprising of Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Muhammad Rizwan. Leg-spinner Shadab Khan may be demoted from the B category.

    Muhammad Nawaz and Imad Wasim will likely be dropped from the central contract. At the same time, openers Imam ul Haq and Fakhar Zaman will likely retain Category B due to their performance in two formats. Shan Masood can also remain in Category B, while the most significant changes are expected in Category D, where the number of players could be reduced.

    Earlier, the board had refused to give No Objection Letters (NOC) to Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan for the Global T20 league due to the future tour program.

  • Shaheen Afridi breaks silence on rumors of grouping in cricket team

    Shaheen Afridi breaks silence on rumors of grouping in cricket team

    Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has finally spoken out about reports of grouping and misbehaving in the national cricket team.

    The fast bowler broke his silence while talking to media in Karachi, saying, “My training does not allow me to do anything against the team’s interest. I always play for the country and fight against the opposing team on the field; I never bring negative things into the team.”

    In response to a question about captaincy, Shaheen said, “I don’t think about the captaincy, and it is not in my hands; I will play for Pakistan with honour.”

    On the question of resting him for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh next month, the pacer replied, “I have indicated that I am available for the Test series. Now I don’t know whether I am playing the Test series against Bangladesh or getting dropped.”

    After Pakistan’s embarrassing performance in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup last month, news of groupings and differences among the players are circulating in the media. It was speculated that Shaheen Shah Afridi is in a camp that opposes Babar Azam.

    Shaheen was also accused of misbehaving with coach Muhammad Yousuf.

  • Cricket Board should not bring players face to face to save themselves: Shahid Afridi

    Cricket Board should not bring players face to face to save themselves: Shahid Afridi

    The former national cricket team captain, Shahid Afridi, has said it is unsuitable for the cricket board to bring ‘players face to face to save themselves’.

    The former captain told the media, “The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is a father to the players. I have played for the Pakistan team for 20 to 22 years, and there have been many problems during my tenure.”

    He said, “Mohsin Naqvi has PCB and Ministry of Interior, so now he should decide to choose a post. If he follows the advice of the Chairman PCB Advisor, then he cannot do anything. The adviser does not know about cricket, so he will not be able to guide him in the right direction.”

    Talking about India’s visit to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, “We have been going to the cities of India in difficult situations, and we have played despite the threats, but if you don’t want to come to Pakistan, then don’t come.”

    The Champions Trophy is scheduled for Pakistan in February and March 2025, but India’s arrival is yet to be confirmed.

  • Olympics commentator sent home after sexist comments about Australian swimmers

    Olympics commentator sent home after sexist comments about Australian swimmers

    Veteran sports commentator Bob Ballard has been fired from his Olympics job after making a sexist comment about Australian female swimmers who won a gold medal.

    During the 4x100m freestyle relay in Paris, Mollie O’Callaghan, Emma McKeon, Meg Harris, and Shayna Jack left the pool deck after their victory. Ballard commented, “You know how women are… always hanging around, doing their makeup.”

    His co-commentator, British swimming champion Lizzie Simmonds, immediately called the remark “outrageous,” making Ballard laugh.

    “Last night, commentator Bob Ballard made an inappropriate comment during our coverage. Because of this, he has been removed from our commentary team immediately,” Eurosport has reported.

    He has worked for the BBC for a long time and has not publicly stated about the incident.

    Ballard has been a well-known figure in sports coverage since the 1980s. He has commentated on many Olympic Games and World Championships, covering sports like water polo, ice hockey, and wheelchair tennis.