WI vs PAK: खत्‍म हुआ विदेश में सबसे लंबी हार का सिलसिला, पाकिस्‍तान न…

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India head into the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup carrying the confidence of a successful run in recent months. After lifting the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand and securing qualification for the World Cup, the team now turns its attention to the biggest challenge of the season. Leading them is captain Salima Tete, who has emerged as one of the driving forces of this young Indian side. In an exclusive conversation with RevSportz, Salima speaks about India’s preparations, the challenge of a difficult group, the impact of head coach Sjoerd Marijne’s return, the blend of youth and experience in the squad, and the responsibility of captaining the national team.

Rahul: Salima, first of all, how has the preparation been? You will be leading India at the Hockey World Cup. How excited are you, and how has becoming captain changed your mindset? mieszalniakolorado.pl

Salima: Our preparation has been going really well. We have been training in Bengaluru for the last month and everyone has been working very hard. We have completed everything we wanted to in training and now we are looking forward to the tournament.

Of course, we are excited, but there is also a bit of nervousness because it is such a big tournament. We have some new players in the squad, so it is a challenge to build combinations, but we have developed good bonding within the team. Everyone understands each other’s strengths, whether it is speed or skill, and that helps us.

Being captain is not easy. You have to lead the team while also focusing on your own game. But I see it as a positive responsibility. I want to inspire the younger players and show them that taking responsibility helps you grow. Every player in our team shares responsibility. It is not just the captain’s job. We support each other, motivate each other after mistakes and always stay positive. That connection within the team is our biggest strength.

Rahul: India has been drawn in a tough group with England, China and South Africa. What are your expectations from the group stage?

Salima: It is definitely a challenging group. South Africa have improved a lot, and China and England are both very strong teams. But we believe that if we play together as a team and execute our plans, we can beat anyone.

Our focus is on keeping possession, making the most of our opportunities inside the circle and converting our chances. We don’t want to waste scoring opportunities. We are working on that every day. The challenge is tough, but we are approaching it positively. If we play our best hockey, other teams will know that India can compete with anyone.

Rahul: Your head coach, Sjoerd Marijne, has returned to lead the team. What changes have you noticed since he came back?

Salima: The biggest change has been in our mindset. The coach always tells us that he wants to win and that we should never accept defeat easily. Even if we lose after playing well, our fighting spirit should always be visible.

He constantly reminds us that no matter who the opponent is, we must step onto the field believing we can compete and win. That mentality has become a big part of our preparation.

Rahul: This squad has a good mix of experienced and young players. How do you see the balance within the team?

Salima: We have a very balanced squad. There are experienced players like Savita Punia, Navneet, Deepika and Susheela Chanu, along with several younger players.

The seniors help guide the juniors, and the juniors bring fresh energy. We all have a good connection with one another, and that togetherness is very important for us.

Rahul: India won the Nations Cup in New Zealand, where penalty corner conversion was crucial. Are you working separately on drag-flicking and penalty corners?

Salima: Yes, we are. We have dedicated sessions for penalty corners and drag-flicking once or twice every week.

Some players have returned after rehabilitation and are improving steadily. We have good drag-flickers, good hitters and players who can finish opportunities. We are confident that if we defend well and create chances, we can convert them into goals.

Rahul: Apart from the head coach, how important has the role of the support staff been?

Salima: The support staff are like family to us. They are always there whenever we need them.

Whether it is Wayne Lombard, Takuma or Mathias Vila, each of them has a specific role. They help us understand where we need to improve and give us constant feedback.

We also train against the men’s team during practice. They push us physically and mentally, which helps us improve. That support has played a huge role in our preparation.

Rahul: Your journey began in a small village in Jharkhand, and now you are leading India at the Hockey World Cup. What does this moment mean to you and your family?

Salima: In the beginning, it was difficult because I was very young and suddenly had so much responsibility. But now I am learning every day and trying to become a better leader.

My family is very happy. Coming from a small village and representing India is an emotional moment for all of us. My family has sacrificed so much for me. I am the first person in my family to have a job, and my sister Mahima is also playing hockey.

Everything I do is for my family and for India. I want to make them proud.

As captain, I also want to support every player. Not everyone has a good day in every match, but if I can motivate my teammates and keep them positive, that is one of my biggest responsibilities.

Rahul: Finally, India begin their Hockey World Cup campaign against China on August 16. What message would you like to give to the fans?

Salima: I would request everyone to watch our matches and support us. We need your encouragement and your blessings. Your support means a lot to us, and we hope you will cheer us on throughout the tournament.

Rahul: Thank you for your time, Salima. Best wishes for the Hockey World Cup. We’ll be there from RevSportz to support and cover the tournament.

Salima: Thank you.

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Manchester [UK], August 5 (ANI): England batter Jos Buttler surpassed West Indies legend Kieron Pollard to become the leading run-getter in T20 history.

Buttler climbed the summit of T20 cricket during his side Manchester Super Giants (MSG) match against Welsh Fire in the Men’s Hundred, scoring a quickfire 51* in 20 balls, with two fours and six sixes at a strike rate of 250.00.

In 522 T20s, Buttler has scored 14,833 runs with nine centuries and 105 fifties, outdoing Pollard (14,803 runs in 746 matches with two centuries) and a long-time record holding West Indies titan Chris Gayle (14,562 runs in 463 matches with 22 centuries and 88 fifties).

Coming to the match, Welsh Fire elected to bat first at Manchester. Knocks from Matt Short (71 in 47 balls, with eight fours and two sixes) and Phil Salt (48 in 37 balls, with three fours and three sixes) steered them to 155/4 in 100 balls.

During the chase, MSG came out all guns blazing, with Tim Seifert (62* in 36 balls, with 10 fours), Paul Walter (37 in 18 balls, with four boundaries) and Buttler (51* in 20 balls, with two fours and six sixes) chasing the total with nine wickets to spare. (ANI)

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The Chennai Open is set for its third edition after the Tamil Nadu government announced the allocation of Rs 10 crores for the WTA 250 tournament.

The tournament is scheduled to be held from November 2-8 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam, Chennai. They will once again invite world-class women tennis talent during the WTA’s Asian swing.

The government’s approval of Rs 10 crore now fulfills its portion of proposal, ensuring that the tournament can take place seamlessly. The announcement was made following a meeting between Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Vijay Amritraj and a TNTA delegation at the Secretariat, after which the state confirmed that the event would be jointly organized by the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association and the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT).

The successful staging of both ATP and WTA events reflects Tamil Nadu’s continued investment in international sport, and it marks a significant milestone for Indian tennis.

The WTA 250 tournament will feature 32 players in the singles draw and 16 teams in the doubles draw. The final player list, including the Indian wild card entries will be announced closer to the tournament.

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Glasgow 2026 is done, and it is time to go home. While the Indian campaign has been stellar, Team RevSportz too has done its absolute best here at the Games. As a young organisation that is less than five years old, we had, much like in the case of Paris 2024, made an ambitious plan for Glasgow. Coming to Glasgow a month in advance to do a recce and then bringing a team of three to the Commonwealth Games was considered crazy. How could we spend so much money? How would we generate revenue? Is this model of sending multiple journalists to a Games sustainable?

Honestly, as Editor and Founder, I am now used to these questions. All I know is that it is essential to cover the Games in the best way possible, and one person can never do justice to a spectacle like this. I have seen much bigger crews from organisations like NBC and the BBC cover the Games, and the lesson is that we need reporters at as many venues as possible, while also having someone intellectually strong enough to report on the culture surrounding the Games.

That is how the plan was made. Get more people on the ground with a knowledge of Olympic sports and make sure all Indian events are covered in real time. It is a clear case of disruption in sports media coverage, and not many believed in the plan when we first implemented it in Birmingham. Hangzhou was another test case, and by then we were convinced it worked. In Paris, it worked like magic. On days when Indian events were taking place simultaneously, we were the only team with people everywhere. Shooting was three hours away from Paris, and we had a dedicated team stationed in Châteauroux for all the action. It meant they were not exhausted by travel and could report in real time.

We followed the same model in Glasgow. If Rohan was at Scotstoun, Trisha was at the SEC, and I was somewhere else. It was also a commitment to bring the culture stories to our viewers, and the overwhelming reaction to our coverage says it all. It was important that we asked the hard questions and were constructively critical when needed. The idea was always to be as objective as possible, without compromising on asking the tough questions when required.

We questioned the Indian delegation on the doping menace, asked why our athletes sometimes lack mental strength and why some are content with a Commonwealth Games medal.

We produced videos in real time, broke news, delivered exclusives and pushed the boundaries of our coverage. We know this model works, and now we will apply our learnings in Japan during the Asian Games and the Asian Para Games.

To everyone who watched us, read our stories, commented on our work and engaged with us, a very sincere thank you. We now turn our attention to the Asian Games and the Asian Para Games, with the promise that we will cover the Para Games with the same passion and commitment as the Asian Games. Let us keep documenting the stories that matter.

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