Eoin Morgan has suggested Rahul Dravid as a prime candidate for the England head coach role, marking a historic potential shift in cricket coaching. With Matthew Mott stepping down after England's poor performances in the T20 and ODI World Cups, Dravid, recently replaced as India's coach by Gautam Gambhir, emerges as a key figure. Morgan highlighted the need for an appealing role to attract top coaches and named Dravid, along with Ricky Ponting and Brendon McCullum, as ideal candidates. Dravid, who recently led India to ICC T20 World Cup victory, remains open to new opportunities.

Indian boxer Nishant Dev's loss in the Paris Olympics quarter-finals against Mexico's Marco Verde has sparked controversy. Despite appearing dominant in the first two rounds, Nishant lost 4-1, with many questioning the scoring system. Former Olympic medallist Vijender Singh and actor Randeep Hooda voiced their concerns, suggesting Nishant was unfairly denied a medal. Vijender praised Nishant's performance, while Hooda called the decision a robbery. The split decision in the second round and unanimous points for Verde in the third round have fueled debates on the fairness of the match.

Indian athletes Lakshya Sen and Lovlina Borgohain are just one win away from securing medals at the Paris Olympics. Sen, a rising badminton star, faces a tough semi-final match against Danish great Viktor Axelsen. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, aiming for her second Olympic medal, will compete against China's top-seeded Li Qian in the quarter-final. Additionally, the Indian men's hockey team is set for a crucial quarter-final clash against Great Britain. With a strong performance today, India's medal tally of three could see a significant boost.

On Day 8 of the Paris Olympics 2024, India faced mixed results. Boxer Nishant Dev was eliminated in the men’s 71kg quarterfinal by Marco Verde, and archer Deepika Kumari lost to South Korea’s Nam Su-hyeon in her quarterfinal match. Despite these setbacks, India’s hockey team secured a historic win over Australia, and sailors Vishnu Saravanan and Nethra Kumanan performed well in their races. Lakshya Sen advanced to the semifinals with a strong performance. Manu Bhaker finished fourth in the 25m Air Pistol final, just missing a medal. As of Day 8, China leads with 36 medals (16 gold, 11 silver), the United States follows with 55 medals (12 gold, 23 silver), and France is in third place with 41 medals (12 gold, 14 silver). India ranks 50th with 3 bronze.

Facing extreme temperatures in Paris, the Indian sports ministry has dispatched 40 portable air conditioners to the Olympic Games Village for its athletes. The decision, made after discussions with the Indian Olympic Association and the French Embassy, aims to provide relief from the severe heat, which has reached up to 40°C. With many athletes struggling in the sweltering conditions, the AC units are expected to improve comfort and performance. This move follows similar measures by other countries concerned about the heat, as the Games organizers opted against traditional air conditioning to reduce carbon emissions.

Saudi Arabia has unveiled an ambitious plan to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, featuring 11 new stadiums across five cities. Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha, and NEOM will host the tournament, with eight stadiums in the capital. NEOM’s futuristic 46,000-seat stadium, set 350 meters above ground, will be a key venue. The project aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, aiming to diversify its economy and enhance global infrastructure. The development also includes refurbishing existing stadiums and creating 134 training sites. FIFA is expected to approve the bid by December 2024.

Veteran Indian shooting figures, including Raninder Singh and coach Jaspal Rana, have criticized the Khelo India initiative, claiming it fails to produce results and harms the junior program's effectiveness. They urge the return of the program to the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) to ensure future competitiveness, particularly for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Rana also advocates for greater involvement of local experts like Abhinav Bindra over foreign coaches. The call comes despite India's successful performance at the Paris Games, where the shooting team won three bronze medals, breaking a 12-year medal drought.

Algeria's Imane Khelif made history by securing Algeria's first Olympic medal in women’s boxing on August 3, after defeating Hungary's Anna Hamori in a unanimous decision. Khelif's dominant performance in the quarter-final round comes amid intense scrutiny over her gender, with the International Olympic Committee affirming her eligibility to compete. The 25-year-old, tearful after her victory, faced significant online abuse but remained focused on her goal. Her father expressed pride and shared medical documents to affirm her identity. Despite the controversy, Khelif’s win is a landmark achievement for Algeria in the Paris Olympics.              

Two days after her defeat at the Paris Olympics, boxer Nikhat Zareen shared an emotional message, vowing a strong comeback. Zareen, who was knocked out in the Round of 16 by China’s Wu Yu, expressed her heartache and determination on Twitter. She acknowledged the difficulty of accepting the loss but promised to keep fighting for her Olympic dream. Zareen highlighted her journey, including battling injuries and overcoming numerous obstacles to represent India. Despite the setback, the two-time world champion remains resolute in her pursuit of future victories.

Dr. Peggy Whitson, America's most experienced astronaut, will command the Axiom-4 mission, which includes Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. Scheduled for early 2025, the mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will also feature Polish and Hungarian astronauts. Whitson, with four space flights and over 675 days in space, is renowned for her expertise in spacewalks and leadership roles at NASA. She now works with Axiom Space and will lead the mission alongside Shukla, who will pilot the Crew Dragon spacecraft.