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CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021 Newspaper in Education TODAY’S THIS DAY THAT YEAR International EDITION National TIGER JULY 29 DAY

Education Global Tiger Day or the International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29 to raise awareness about the Policy(NEP) endangered big cat. The day was founded in 2010, when 13 tiger range countries came together to create Tx2, the global goal to ➤Check out some easy DIY home projects that will make double the number of wild tigers by the year 2022. your favourite corner of your This year's slogan/theme is “their survival is in our hands”... home cosier PAGE 3 FOR THE RECORD According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), globally there are only 3,900 tigers left. 95% of the tiger popula- tion got extinct in the activities like poaching from the beginning of the TOKYO TALES The NEP approved by the Prime Minister Union Cabinet in 2020 20th century replaced the 34-year- Narendra Modi will 1 They are also called the old National Policy on address the nation on Education framed in 1986, July 29 on the completion 'Umbrella Species', as their and is aimed at paving the conservation also conserves way for transformational of one year of "transforma- many other species in the same reforms in school and higher tive reforms" under the habitat education systems. National educational policy Teaching up to class V in 1. What a group of tigers referred to as? other animals Sindhu makes it to knockout mother tongue or a regional a)An ambush of tigers b)Tigers are known to roar before they round language, lowering the b)A growl of tigers attack 2 Rio Olympics silver-medallist in badminton, 5+3+3+4 curricular structure cor- stakes of board exams, a single c)A herd of tigers c)Tigers mate all through the year regulator for higher education responding to age groups 3-8, 8- PV Sindhu entered the women's singles Round of 16 at the Tokyo Olympic Games on institutions except for law and 11, 11-14 and 14-18 years respec- tively, scrapping M.Phil pro- 2) Tigers are known to exhibit some amazing 3) How loud is a tiger’s roar. How far can Wednesday, overcoming world No. 34 medical colleges and common Cheung Ngan Yi of Hong Kong 21-9, 21-16 in entrance tests for univer- grammes, and implement- traits that make it very different the roar be heard? from its cousins like the lion, a) Three kilometres her final Group J tie. Sindhu's better court sities are part of the ing common norms for coverage and her use of the angles reforms in the NEP. ➤EDUCATORS private and public puma and other big cats. b) Four kilometres was the key to her victory SHARE THEIR higher education Which of the following is c)Five kilometres against the 28-year old VIEWS ON THE institutions are More on Replacing the true? ANSWERS Cheung, who lost her sixth 10+2 ROAD AHEAD among the other a)Tigers can imitate the call of consecutive career match Page 4 3structure of PAGE 2 salient features of the 1. Answer: a, 2. Answer: a, 3. Answer: a to the tall Indian shuttler. school curricula with a new policy.

IN OTHER NEWS Are you aware of solastalgia Covid vaccination for adolescents and doomism? may begin in August: Health ministry ising temperatures have not only boosted the inten- Deepika Kumari enters sity or frequency of major he government is likely to start storms and heatwaves, pre-quarter finals of archery vaccinating adolescents between the ages of 12 R they have spawned rare or novel weath- individual event and 18 against Covid-19 by next month, Union T er phenomena, accompanied by new health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in a BJP parlia- more-or-less scientific names. mentary party meeting on Tuesday. Trials for Bharat ‘Firenados’, for example, occur when HOW DO HUMANS REACT TO ALL THESE GRIM Biotech's Covaxin on adolescents are underway and results searing heat and turbulent winds rise are expected to be released by September. Zydus Cadila TIDINGS? above out-of-control forest fires in tor-  Some slip into ‘doomism’, the understandable but useless idea has also included the data for children for their vaccine nado-like columns. Similarly, the fire- that the ‘Earth system’, now a branch of science, is in a terminal ZyCov-D. Additionally, if the Pfizer vaccine also receives corona induced, smoke-infused ‘pyrocumu- nose dive.  Others are suffering from a mental state known as approval from the Centre, it could also be option. update lonimbus’ clouds darkened Australian ‘solastalgia’, which combines melancholy, grief and nostalgia for a skies during the Black Summer of 2019- world that seems to be slipping from our grasp. 2020; or ‘urban heat islands’ in big  At the other extreme, the ‘Greta effect’ has given rise to a gen- Harappan-era city Dholavira inscribed on cities run a couple degrees Celsius hot- eration of uncompromising climate warriors inspired by the young Debutant boxer Pooja Rani ter than surrounding areas. Swedish activist, and known in Italy as Gretini. UNESCO World Heritage List enters quarterfinals

Gujarat so far has three world heritage sites — CAVE SYNDROME WHY Champaner near Pavagadh, WHAT Rani ki Vav in Patan and the According to experts, this Post lockdown due to holavira, a Harappan-era historic city of Ahmedabad condition may be due to metropolis in Gujarat, coronavirus, many the experience people have has been inscribed on D people are reportedly had while dealing with the UNESCO World Heritage List, feeling anxious about the organisation said on Tuesday. TRENDING Covid-19, which has perhaps leaving their homes. made them overestimate Basavaraj Bommai sworn-in as 30th Called the Cave the risk and probability of Syndrome, it is the harm that might come their chief minister of Karnataka fear of returning back way. It may be a result of a asavraj ommai, a senior BJP leader was sworn- to lives just like pre- disconnect between in as the 30th chief minister of Karnataka by Covid days, despite B governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan people’s risk appetite on Wednesday. After taking charge, he announced a being fully-vaccinat- towards getting infected slew of measures to reach out to people, including a ed, according to versus the chances of them scholarship programme for children of agriculturists, on psychologists. being isolated and lonely. Wednesday at a cost of `1,000 crore. POLITICS “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” SPECIAL BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, POLITICIAN & SCIENTIST 02 THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021 ‘NEP IS GUIDING PHILOSOPHY FOR CHANGING LEARNING LANDSCAPE’ says education minister Dharmendra Pradhan EDUCATORS SPEAK e have welcomed NEP in our e have started implement- s Prime Minister Narendra Modi The NEP is aimed at paving the way for transformational reforms in Wschool; focus on conceptual Wing a multilingual class- addresses the nation on completion learning and stress-free assess- room approach at the founda- of one year of the new National Ed- school and higher education systems. On NEP’s first anniversary, ment strategies has been laid. tional stages. We are also pro- ucation Policy (NEP) 2020, Times NIE takes a look at how since last educators across the country tell us about its implementation in their The learning outcomes are aimed viding vocational courses on a A at meeting the same via story- weekly basis to help students year to this year, the dynamics of education is evolving as per NEP guidelines. Union Educa- institution, the positives of the new reform and its challenges... telling, gamification, etc. PALLAVI SHARMA, cope with a changing world. KAJAL CHHATIJA, tion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tweeted re- principal, Mamta Modern School, Delhi executive director, Gayatri Group of Schools cently. “The NEP, 2020 is a guiding philosophy for changing the learning landscape, making Higher education education holistic and for building strong foun- he age criteria as per NEP is e have already rolled out NEP verall, it is a good policy and dations for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.” reforms outlined in Tthe 5 years foundation stage Win our school. Level one Owas really needed for the new While last year was about the NEP an- the new NEP for pre-school, which is good for implementation has been done at generation. NEP will play an nouncement and its gradual roll out, now there kids’ educational grooming. pre-primary and primary level. important role in creating good will be analysis about the progress made so far Secondly, the focus is on experi- The pedagogical plan is catering human resources who will be on implementation of the policy and roadmap 1. Choice between three or for projects in the pipeline. four year undergraduate ential learning to all aspects of equipped with courses and not on experiential content knowl- PROGRESS IS STEP BY rote learning. learning and edge, intellect, 2. Multiple entry and exit The best integration of skills and val- STEP AND IS SURELY options in degree courses aspect comes art, values, and ues to face BEING MADE from the sub- concepts. As future chal- 3. Adding 3.5 crore seats ject selection for classes 11 and per NEP’s guidelines aspects like lenges. With online classes and Dr Vasudha Kamat, member NEP in higher education institu- 12 where students have the numeracy, reading, communica- new techniques of teaching, a tions, which will now have freedom to choose from any tion, etc. are integrated into the new policy system was the need Draft Committee, tells Sugandha stream. DR JAWAID ALAM KHAN, system. NAMITA SHARMA, princi- of the hour. SHAILJA CHANDAR, a single regulator Indulkar that the policy document is educationist, Lucknow pal, Queen’s Valley School, Delhi ex headmistress, New Delhi only 66 pages, but it expects many 4. Discontinuation of e are conducting digi- ur school has always been EP was introduced last transformational actions MPhil programmes Wtal vocational courses Overy progressive in its Nyear and launched for- such as financial literacy, approach. WE use different digi- mally this year for UKG to on the part of the 5. Fixation of fees coding, AI and cost tal tools to make the classes class XII. We teach sports planners, especially accounting, for students cognitive, interactive, creative, integrated, Central and State from grade enjoyable. Now we have inte- arts integrat- 6th to 12th. grated art education with a configured curricu- ed and ICT governments and Pedagogical new NCFTE. Then Teacher edu- Has the pandemic impacted the Apart from lar and pedagogy for the developmental needs (life) skills Framework for Ear- cation curriculum will be de- NEP and it’s implementation? Do Has the NEP been implement- ly Childhood Edu- signed and developed. you think the time is opportune to Hindi and of students. ATATI BHATTACHAYYA, secretary to all. The ed in schools? Are you happy cation (NCPFECE) First task was to make all introduce a new education policy? Sanskrit, general, Shikshayatan Foundation, Kolkata curriculum with the roll out or could will be developed by stakeholders aware about the Pandemic has very strongly students will transaction is through sto- schools have done better? NCERT. NEP (both from School educa- underlined the need for trans- also be taught Marathi till EP is progressive as it rytelling, experiential and NEP is being implemented in National Initia- tion as well as Higher Educa- formation in our education sys- grade 8. As per NEP policy activity-based pedagogy. schools across India. The steps DR VASUDHA KAMAT is tive for Proficiency tion). Though the policy docu- tem, integration of technology, Nincludes pre-school are gradual and the progress is the chairperson, in Reading with Un- ment is only 66 pages, it expects a 360-degree approach towards of continuous professional education into the main The response is good as steady.One cannot expect a to- governing board, derstanding and many transformational actions the process of learning (cur- development for teachers, education structure. It will children are enjoying this tal transformation within just consortium of Numeracy (NIPUN on the part of the planners, es- riculum, pedagogy,assessment, we have also started an bring an enormous amount form of learning with one year,when one has to reach educational Bharat) is getting pecially Central and State gov- and more importantly knowl- inhouse training calendar of flexibility and practicality teachers as facilitators. out to lakhs of schools across ready.NEP has also ernments. So, I would say that edge creation both for the bene- communication (CEC), India. There are steps of im- suggested 4-year In- progress is step by step and is fit of self as well as society). for them. GINNI NANDA, in the system and a sense of innovation. NEP PRATHIBHA V, principal, plementation. First things first. inter-university centre tegrated B. Ed. pro- surely being made. All these NEP aims to make education Podar International school will, however, take around two years of time Chinmaya Vidyalaya, NCF will be ready and more im- of UGC gramme. So NCTE steps will lead to better future more effective and enjoyable both Sangli, PGT Economics, to be properly implemented. PADMA KUMAR, Vaduthala, Ernakulam portantly National Curricular will be developing for education in India. for the student and teacher. Mumbai principal, SGVP School, Ahmedabad -Times NIE centres Mind over matter Doomscrolling affects 3 Ways to help shy your mental health! children open up Does your child find it hard to make friends or be a part of a group? Here The coronavirus are a few tips you can try to help them come out of their cocoon pandemic has deeply LEAD BY EXAMPLE ROLE PLAY APPLAUD THEIR SUCCESS impacted all aspects Children learn to interact Repetition is the mother It’s very important to encour- of our lives. One such by mimicking what their of learning. Practise dif- age your child, even if the 1 parents do, so be conscious 2 ferent situations with 3 progress is slow. By giving effect is doom of how you behave when your your child and come up with them praise when they have scrolling or doom child is around. Take time to topics that they find interest- achieved something, however small, Positive explain to them what good and ing and like to talk about. you will give them the confidence to surfing. What exactly parenting bad examples of behaviour. And Remember, the more you do it, continue and tackle more difficult walk the talk. the easier it will get. and complicated situations. does the term mean? DAILY MIRROR Let’s find out Wellness Activities QUIZ TIME (CURRENT AFFAIRS) What is doom ferent websites and news chan- Keep track of your Travel time with nels to get new pieces of infor- scrolling? mation. You will be surprised to health The excessive use of screen while know that the phenomenon is Regular exercising helps release Almost everyone is now coming out Q.1) Who was Florida. Its total scrolling through predominant- nothing new. Our tendency to- neurotransmitters that have a of the lockdown mode and meeting awarded the weight is ____. ly negative news is called doom wards negative bias inclines us feel-good effect. Yoga and medi- Lifetime A. 300 kg B. 585 kg surfing/scrolling. It’s common to to scan for negative news more as tation also help in de-stressing. others and travelling with safety Achievement Award on C. 600 kg D. 100 kg find yourself swiping past page compared to positive news. But Eat a healthy and balanced diet Pets! measures. If you are a pet after page searching for more we all know that this is not good and avoid munching on sugar and parent, you may want to take the 114th Rotary Day Q.4) The 2019 edition details about a disturbing or neg- for our mental health. Here are salt laden junk foods while scroll- along your pet too for your celebration of of Medical Fair India ative news piece. few ways to reduce this habit and ing through your phone. Vijayawada? Most of us can’t stay away stay stress free. much-awaited holiday. Do (MFI) was held in from constantly reading/watch- that but with care and A. Nori Dattatreyudu ______. ing news related to the pandem- Practice mindfulness proper planning B. Gopichand A. Mumbai ic and the crises people are going Limit the time spent Be mindful of any task that you through. We keep checking dif- on social media are doing. Whether you are read- C. Balamuralikrishna B. Kolkata ing, writing or working out, you D. Balagangadhara Rao C. New Delhi Smartphones have a must pay full attention to the D. Bangalore feature where same. Make sure the news they can keep a source you are reading from is Q.2) Where did the record of the genuine. Inculcate the habit of defence ministry Q.5) Who published time you reading positive news, too, and Pets corner approve the acquisi- the English translation spend on share the same with your friends tion of more than 100 of the poem ‘Khooni each app. and family. Keep track heavyweight Vaisakhi’ by Nanak of this so Try the STOP torpedoes? Singh on the that you are Jallianwala Bagh not lured technique TIPS FOR TRAVELLING Fun activities A. Hyderabad B. Chennai into contin- C. Mumbai D. Delhi tragedy? uous use. Try If you are unable to control the WITH PETS you can do with A. Navdeep Singh Suri to avoid scroll- scrolling, you can try the STOP ➤ your pet while Q.3) SpaceX launched B. Suryakant ing before go- technique. If you feel you have Find an activity your pet enjoys, Israel’s first moon lan- C. Atmaram ing to bed and exceeded the screen time and are don’t force them holidaying der, ‘Beresheet’, from right after waking unable to control your fingers, say ➤ Car rides, spa ses- D. Vir Singh up. The best way to do STOP loudly and give yourself a Keep your pet hydrated this is by keeping the physical stimulus at the same ➤ Carry along kibble for when your pet sions, swimming (in ANSWERS phone away from time, which can be a tap on the is hungry private pool – Covid-19 your bed. hand. When you do this repeat- 1. A) Nori Dattatreyudu 2. C) Mumbai 3. B) 585 kg edly, your brain will get trained ➤ Keep a blanket handy for your pet to is still around!), kayak 4. C) New Delhi 5. A) Navdeep Singh Suri that it’s time to stop the current snooze on or boat rides, trekking activity. TNN CLICK HERE: PAGE 3 AND 4

It’s not just a place where you get to learn Einstein’s Theory of SCHOOL IS COOL Relativity. It’s also a place where you can think beyond the classroom. Hence we say, SCHOOL IS COOL! THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021 03

Amid Pandemic, ICSE, ISC students pass with flying colours Happiness in a nutshell 10TH RESULTS t is said that, ‘When life gives ing corona cases. “Wow...Yeah...No you lemon, make lemonade!’ school, no homework, no and lockdown truly proved study...just enjoying!” screamed LT ATUL that. Sam was living a con- the siblings. KATARYA MODERN I siderably happy life when a One day, while the parents MEMORIAL ACADEMY, devastating pandemic shook his life were busy with their work, Sam SCHOOL, INDIRAPURAM boat. He and his sister, Susharna went to Diya and sweetly asked, Kanishka Shaurya Hardik were hill residents and always “Hey! Would you like to play GURGAON 99% Anant Singh quarrelling with one another until along with me?” “Play with you? 98.2% the lockdown began. I hope you are okay, brother,” said 99% Walking down the staircase of Diya tauntingly. Sam gave a little his house, Sam shouted, “Hey! You, giggle and then the two went to- little monster! How dare you touch gether to play . my toys? I have told you so many “Woah! What a shot, Diya you THE times, not to touch them.” don’t want a sister, I am happy with ningly. “Ah! It’s not so severe, must try in our school cricket SHRIRAM SCOTTISH “Hello! It’s my choice to play my friends,” said Sam. “Neither though. I’ll manage to go,” said team,” said Sam. “Yeah! After all HIGH with any of those and whom did would I be willing to have a disas- Sam forgetting his made up excuse. I am your sister,” she replied. MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, SCHOOL, you call the monster?” said Diya trous brother,” said Diya agreeing “Haha! Don’t try to act smart Their parents saw them playing Akshaya Pai Kavin Bahl Debyani angrily. Hearing the reply, Sam to what Sam said for the first time. with me. I know you very well,” together and we’re astonished. GURGAON NOIDA 98.2% 98.2% Kishore went closer to Diya and began to Both of them were everyday un- said his father. Dragging them both The always quarrelling siblings, 99.6% pull her hair and in response she willing to go to school. It was a big to the car, their father drove them were today playing together hap- gave him a strong kick. They both deal to convince them for going to to the school. This was their nor- pily. At the dinner table that day, then began to hit each other when school. “Ugh, that boring school mal daily routine. their father asked them, “Kids, their mother interrupted the fight again....,” yelled both the siblings. Days passed by and their ha- how was your day? Was there any 12TH RESULTS and scolded them. “You’ll get to “Get ready soon, you two. Your tred for both each other and infighting?” “No Dad, not know each other’s value one day, I school bus is about to reach,” said school too increased. But at all. Rather we enjoyed bet,” said mother, pulling both of their father. “I can’t, daddy. I have then, suddenly their world a lot together.” LORD them apart and locking them in dif- stomach ache,” said Sam holding shook when the headlines JESUS ferent rooms. “Huh, who would his stomach. “Oh no! I was plan- read, “The Prime minister VENYA MEHTA, class X, want a monster sister? There's so ning to get you some muffins on has imposed a nation-wide PUBLIC Dav School, Sreshtha Vihar much to do here in this world. I the way,” said their father cun- lockdown to control the ris- SCHOOL, GURGAON Bhavya Naina Uttam, Riya Kapoor Tanvi (Commerce) (Medical) (Humanities) (Commerce) Mamta Modern observes Luminaire-2021 at Modern Era 96.2% 97.4% 97.4% 96.2% odern Era Convent dia. The students of grade IV par- biological diversity day always believes in ticipated in the activity named ‘Id- SCOTTISH bringing out the best iom Narrative’. In which the young, amta Min the students. Thus, enthusiastic storytellers armed with HIGH MODERN Modern school organised an online inter their props came forth with won- SCHOOL, ACADEMY, Sr Sec class competition ‘Lu- derful tales. GURGAON INDIRAPURAM MSchool, minaire-2021' for classes The little story Anshita Gaur Arnaaz Kaur Panav Dua Vikas Puri recently III to V in June. tellers won everyone’s (Commerce) (Humanities) (Science) celebrated interna- The competition was heart and were ap- 99.5% 97.75% 99.75% tional day for Biolog- aimed to hone the in- plauded. ‘Little Einstein’ ical Diversity under trinsic and latent abili- was the activity for the the theme of the slo- ties of the pupils. The budding scientists of gan, ‘We’re part of the competition was divided grade IV. A variety of ex- THE solution for nature.’ into three categories periments highlighting Special assembly was conduct- During the pandemic the stu- wherein the participa- science in daily life were SHRIRAM ed by students of classes XI and dents have started plantation tion of the whole class demonstrated. Science MILLENNIUM XII on this day. drive from their homes by grow- was mandatory. The con- is all about exploration SCHOOL, Deven Vikram Through this assembly they ing many different species in f test commenced with the and discovery and this NOIDA Nandini Misra Ria Gupta Vikramaditya Singh motivated everyone to be part of plants at home. In this assembly activity ‘Spectacular activity served the pur- (Humanities) (Commerce) Singh, (Commerce) environment and how they can they presented motivational Homeland’. pose. Winners were awarded e-cer- 97% 91.8% (Science) 92% 93% conserve diversity at videos reflecting biodiversity Students presented themselves tificates in an online result decla- individual level. and its conservation. as states and union territories of In- ration event.

KRISH TUTEJA, class V E, Rukmini Devi Public School

lthough the lockdown confined GAURANGI DAYAL, us within our homes and caused our daily class XII B, Doon uniform to morph into an endless stream of Public School, B-2, A pajamas along with the infamous formal shirt and Paschim Vihar sweatpants outfit for zoom meetings. It also saw a new wave of creativity in the fashion world. The inter- net saw a sudden wave of people stitching, embroider- ing and creating sustainable and fashionable pieces from what they owned at home. This creativity inspired me to paint the pair of denim shorts I owned and had not worn in a while. The activity was fulfiling and helped me spruce up the shorts, teaching me that fashion and creativi- ty doesn’t have to entail spending any money what- soever. I used fabric paints and brushes to paint daisies, but the possibilities are truly endless. I hope my DIY story inspires others to express their creativity sustainably as well. PIUSHI AJWANI, class XI, Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai ANSHI JINDAL, class VIII E, St Mark's School, Meera Bagh

FILM REVIEW: THE SOCIAL DILEMMA

ocial Media: We all know what it is. But do we know how it works? How dangerous it is? That’s right, we don’t. Nowadays, mostly everyone, es- Specially teenagers, are on Instagram, snapchat and Facebook. We share photos and stories for everyone to see. But what we don’t realise that all so- cial networking platforms like these are very dangerous. This movie puts limelight on the things we miss while using social media. This documentary keeps you engrossed throughout the movie and makes you aware of how social media really is. It will show you how a social media algo- rithm powered by artificial intelligence may work. I know, you will say ‘Documentaries are so boring’. But I as- sure you that ‘The Social Dilemma’ is by far one of the most interesting documentaries. It will make you see social media in a completely different way. The main aim of the movie is to make the people aware about social media so that they are aware and more careful about the things they want to share on these platforms. RADHIKA CHOPRA, class IX, Fr Agnel Multipurpose School, Mumbai Olympic silver-medallist eased into the knockout stage with a convincing victory against Cheung Ngan Yi of Hong Kong 21-9, 21-16 in her last Group J encounter at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday

indhu’s victory ahead of the tough matches. “I win-loss record against Blich- against world No. found my rhythm from the sec- feldt. The only victory for the 34 Cheung was nev- ond game and I finished it off. It Dane came this January at the er in doubt as the was a fast game and I made a Thailand Open. During that pe- Indian defeated her couple of unforced errors. I riod, Sindhu was not in good five times before changed my tactics and got shape. But the Indian exacted re- this match. As ex- things under control. This type venge at the Swiss Open in Spected the world champion dom- of test is important before a big March when she ousted Blich- inated the Hong Kong girl in the match,” Sindhu told the BWF feldt in straight games 22-20, 21- first game. However, in the sec- website. Sindhu said that the 10. On the wind conditions at the ond Cheung played well and match against Blichfeldt will not stadium, Sindhu said, “Can’t troubled the Indian in the first be easy. “It’s not going to be an complain much about it because part of the game. From 2-6, Che- easy game. I need to recover well it’s the same for every player.You ung won five straight points to move to 7-6 and even went into the break with a one point lead I made a couple of unforced errors but i at 11-10. But from 14-14, Sindhu changed the gears and won six managed to find my rhythm. This type of straight points to move to 20-14. Sindhu will now face Mia Blich- test is important before a big match. I need to feldt of Denmark in the round of 16 match. Blichfeldt drubbed Lin- recover well and come back stronger da Zetchiri of Bulgaria 21-10, 21- 3 in her last Group I match. PV SINDHU

and come back stronger. I’ve have to learn to control Tough played her a couple of times, the shuttle”. Sindhu’s every point is going to be im- likely rivals in the matches ahead portant. She’s an aggressive quarterfinals player so I need to be aggressive (Akane Yamaguchi) ■ The Indian played some de- as well,” Sindhu told BWF. and semifinals (Tai lightful smashes and cross court Tzu Ying) pro- drives to keep her opponent at bay. gressed to the Wind conditions knockouts with- ■ Sindhu said this type of a out breaking match is important for her ■ The world No.7 enjoys a 4-1 much sweat.

BADMINTON BOXING HOCKEY SHOOTING PV Sindhu vs Women’s Flyweight Men’s Pool A Women’s 25m Pistol OLYMPIC WATCH July 29, 2021 | INDIANS IN THE FRAY M. Blichfeldt round of 16 India vs Argentina Manu Bhaker, Mary Kom vs I Valencia Rahi Sarnobat Simone Biles withdraws from all-around gymnastics efending champion Si- Photo: AP mone Biles has with- D drawn from the final of the Olympic individual all- around gymnastics competi- tion due to ongoing concerns over her mental health, USA The Indian women’s hockey team wasted chances galore to lose 1-4 against defending champions Great Britain on Wednesday, Gymnastics confirmed on Wednesday.“After further med- its third consecutive preliminary stage defeat which reduces the side’s chances of qualifying for the quarterfinals ical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final he Indians were guilty India had earlier lost 1-5 to world from set-pieces as they found the real scoring chance in the 12th individual all-around compe- of wasting opportuni- no.1 the Netherlands before slump- net just once from the six they minute with back-to-back penal- tition at the Tokyo Olympic ties in their first two ing to a 0-2 defeat against Germany. earned. Great Britain started ag- ty corners but drag-flicker Gur- Games, in order to focus on her games and the trend Rani Rampal’s side will next play gressively and put the Indian de- jit Kaur was not up to the mark. mental health,” USA Gym- Tcontinued at the Oi Ireland on Friday. fence under pressure from the nastics said in a statement. Hockey Stadium as Great Britain word go. The title-holders didn’t India had their The US federation said a deci- punished them through strikes A close match let the Indians settle down with a sion on whether Biles would from Hannah Martin (2nd and 19th second-minute goal by Martin, moments compete in individual event fi- minute), Lily Owsley (41st minute) Despite the score-line, it was a close which caught the Indian defence India too had their moments in nals would be taken following said. “Her courage shows, yet and Grace Balsdon (57th minute). match between world no.11 India off guard. Great Britain kept up the match and from their third daily evaluation. “Simone will again, why she is a role mod- This is Great Britain’s second con- and world no.5 Britain. The dif- the pressure and had the first penalty corner, Sharmila continue to be evaluated daily el for so many.” Biles’ decision secutive win in Pool A. For India, ference between the two teams was penalty corner in the 10th minute pulled one back for her side. to determine whether or not to pull out of the all-around Sharmila Devi scored the lone goal that India had the better share of which was saved by India custodi- The third goal broke India’s to participate in next week’s comes after her stunning in the 23rd minute.The Indians chances but Great Britain utilised an Savita. The Indians slowly set- momentum and Great individual event finals,” USAG withdrawal early in Tuesday’s needed at least a point from this more opportunities that came their tled down and penetrated the Great Britain secured two added. Jade Carey will replace team final in Tokyo. The 24- game to be safe but they now will way. India secured as many as eight Britain circle on more than one oc- more penalty corners, Great Britain’s Biles in the all-around final. year-old superstar _one of the have to win their remaining two penalty corners in the match but casion but, as has been the case, the second of Hannah Martin “We wholeheartedly support faces of the Olympics_abrupt- matches to have any chance of converted just one. Great Britain the forward-line lacked the finish- which resulted Simone’s decision and applaud ly scratched from the compe- qualifying for the knockout stage. too didn’t have a great success rate ing touch. India earned their first in a goal. PTI her bravery in prioritising her tition after one rotation citing well-being,” the statement mental health concerns. AFP Photo: AP

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