Top Sports News Highlights: 5 July 2024 – Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Emotional Farewell, Bumrah’s National Treasure Status, Ronaldo’s Last European Championship, and More

The latest national and international sports news today brings a mix of emotions and achievements from the world of cricket, football, chess, and javelin.

In cricket news, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from the T20 format after an emotional victory parade at Wankhede Stadium. Jasprit Bumrah was hailed as a national treasure by Kohli, while Hardik Pandya received praise for his performance in the T20 World Cup final.

Moving on to football, Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that this will be his last European Championship, expressing his love for the game and his supporters. Despite not scoring in the tournament so far, Ronaldo remains one of the most prolific scorers in football history.

In chess news, Singapore won the hosting rights for the World Chess Championship, beating out bids from Chennai and New Delhi. The upcoming World Chess Championship match between Gukesh and Ding Liren will be held in Singapore in November-December.

Lastly, in javelin news, Kishore Jena impressed with a third-place finish at the Inter-State Athletics meet, breaching the 80m mark for the first time this season. Despite facing challenges since his Asian Games silver, Jena’s performance was a significant achievement.

Stay tuned for more updates on the world of sports.