Latest National and International Sports News Today Transcript at 1:30 PM on 25 July 2024
The latest national and international sports news today brings a mix of intriguing developments across various sports. In cricket, the Southwick and Shoreham Cricket Club in England has taken a unique step to prevent damage to neighboring properties by asking players to refrain from hitting sixes. Former West Indies players Vivian Richards and Carl Hooper have expressed disappointment over their portrayal in Brian Lara’s new book. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to lead India in an upcoming ODI series in Sri Lanka.
In chess, Hikaru Nakamura and Anish Giri will join top players in the Global Chess League, while in football, Lionel Messi expressed surprise over Argentina’s controversial defeat in the Paris Olympics opener against Morocco. The Olympic Games in Paris are set to kick off with iconic monuments transforming into playgrounds, and the Formula One season is heating up with Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari.
Lastly, India aims to improve its performance in swimming with the launch of a new High-Performance Swimming Programme at the Inspire Institute of Sport. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest in sports news.