Sports News Highlights May 21: Wrestling Federation of India Skips Trials; Directs Quota Winners To Paris Olympics

Sports Updates, May 21: It was a thrilling day for sports for sports enthusiasts and especially for cricket fans. Wrestling Federation Of India skips trials, the quota winners will head to Paris Olympics. The IPL drama has reached its final stages with Kolkata Knight Riders winning direct entry to Sunday's final. In Serie A, Juventus drew a thrilling 3-3 against Bologna. In tennis, Andy Murray’s Geneva Open comeback sets down in defeat; Djokovic to face Hanfmann. Badminton action had qualifiers for the main draw of Malaysia Masters. Follow all scores and major updates from all sporting arenas right here

Responding to Rohit Sharma's post on X, IPL 2024 broadcaster Star Sports put out a statement. They said, “A clip involving a senior Indian player and his post on social media have gained prominence since yesterday. The clip, taken during a training session on May 16 at Wankhede stadium, for which Star Sports had authorised access, momentarily showed the senior player in conversation with his friends on the sidelines. No audio from this conversation was either recorded or broadcast. The clip, which only showed the senior player requesting for the audio of his conversation to not be recorded, got featured in Star Sports’ live coverage of pre-match preparations and lacked editorial relevance beyond this.

Star Sports has always adhered to the highest standards of professional conduct while broadcasting cricket all over the world. Respect for players’ privacy while bringing fans, moments of intense action and preparations, sits at the core of this ethos, which the broadcaster remains committed to,” the statement read.

With the European Championships starting in June, many nations including hosts Germany have announced provisional squads while some have announced their full squad. Here is a list -

Shardanand Tiwari struck twice as the Indian junior men's hockey team beat Belgium via penalty shootout in the opening match to kick off its tour of Europe with a thrilling win. Tiwari (3', 27') scored a brace as the two teams ended the regulation time 2-2 before India won the penalty shootout 4-2 on Monday. (PTI)

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The star Indian men's badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have regained their top spot in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) Rankings following their Thailand Open title win last week.

Australian striker Sam Kerr officially has been ruled out of the Paris Olympic Games 2024, as she recovers from an ACL tear. She was injured during a Chelsea training camp in January.

A Delhi court on Tuesday framed charges of sexual harassment, intimidation and outraging the modesty of female wrestlers against ex-Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a criminal case filed by female wrestlers.

Following the court's decision, the former WFI chief has denied the allegations against him and has requested a trial.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh on Tuesday talked about the most anticipated Paris trails, he confirmed that that no trials will be held for the Paris Olympics 2024 and the wrestlers who won the quota will represent India at the Summer Games.

Real Madrid announced that Toni Kroos has decided to hang his boots after the Euro 2024 season. Kroos had initially retired from the German national team and did a U-turn to come back in time for the Euros 2024. Kroos has also been with Los Blancos since 2014 and won 4 Champions Leagues and 4 LaLiga title with them.

Marcus Rashford has been striked out of provisional England squad for Euro 2024. The Manchester United forward has struggled for form this season, scoring seven goals and managing two assists in 33 league appearances.

The stage is ready.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in the Portugal squad for Euro 2024. The 39-year-old Al-Nassr forward is the most capped player in international football, with 206 appearances for Portugal and 128 goals.

Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson have been left out of Gareth Southgate's provisional 33-man England squad for Euro 2024. Manchester United forward Rashford, 26, has struggled for form this season, scoring seven goals and managing two assists in 33 league appearances.

The chance for another match between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic dashed on Tuesday as Murray was knocked out of the Geneva Open while returning from an ankle injury.

Rugby player Simon Zebo has announced that he will retire at the end of the season. The 34-year-old was capped 35 times by Ireland, helping his country win the Six Nations in 2015 and also featuring in that year's World Cup.

The US National Cricket Team went against Bangladesh in 1st T20I of Bangladesh tour of USA, 2024. Bangladesh set 153 runs. During the chase, reach 125/5 In 17.5 overs.

We will see you all tomorrow, with more sporting updates.