🏏 Cricket

• India vs England 2nd Test:

  • Match held at Edgbaston.

  • India scored 608 runs in the first innings.

  • England is currently at 72/3 on Day 5 after rain delay.

  • Joe Root was dismissed early, weakening England’s chances.

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🥇 Athletics

• Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 launched in Bengaluru.

  • Aim: To make India a hub for international athletics.

  • Top javelin athletes like Thomas Röhler and Julius Yego participated.

  • Neeraj Chopra’s recent personal best: 90.23 m in Doha.

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🏀 Basketball (WNBA)

• Minnesota Lynx defeated Golden State Valkyries 82–71.

  • Star players: Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier.

  • Lynx have now 16 wins this season.

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🏉 Rugby

• India's First Rugby Premier League concluded.

  • Format: Rugby Sevens

  • Winner: Chennai Bulls defeated Delhi Redz 41–0.

  • A new step in promoting rugby across India.

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⚽ Football

• UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 is ongoing.

  • Matches on July 5 included:

    • Wales vs Netherlands

    • France vs England

  • Georgia Stanway (England) noted as a key midfielder.

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🎮 Esports

• India Cup 2025 for Free Fire Max announced.

  • Large national-level tournament.

  • Prize pool: ₹1 crore.

  • Registration is open this week.

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🇮🇳 Indian Government: National Sports Policy 2025

• Recently approved by Cabinet.

• Key goals:

  • Integrate sports in schools and workplaces.

  • Improve training facilities.

  • Support national and state sports federations.

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🎯 Upcoming Events

• Durand Cup 2025 (Football): Begins July 23

• NFL Flag Championships (Youth American Football): Starts July 17 in the US