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Olympics sees 40-plus Covid cases as global figuresrise: WHO
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06 Aug 2024, 19:35
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More than 40 athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics have tested positive for Covid-19 highlighting a new global rise in cases, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.
The WHO said the virus behind the Covid-19 pandemic was still circulating and countries need to sharpen up their response systems.
Several high-profile athletes have suffered from Covid-19 at the Paris Games.
British swimmer Adam Peaty tested positive a day after winning silver in the 100m breaststroke when he had not felt well, his team said. Australian medal hopes Lani Pallister pulled out of the women's 1500m freestyle after falling ill.
Data from 84 countries shows that the percentage of positive tests for SARS--
CoV-2 -- the virus that causes Covid-19 disease -- "has been rising for several weeks", said Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO's epidemic, and pandemic preparedness and prevention director.
Furthermore, wastewater surveillance -- which tends to give a two-to-three-week advance indication on case numbers -- suggests that circulation of SARS-CoV-2 is "two to 20 times higher than what is currently being reported", she told a media briefing.
"This is significant because the virus continues to evolve and change, which puts us all at risk of a potentially more severe virus that could evade our detection and/or our medical interventions, including vaccination."
Van Kerkhove said the high circulation was not typical for respiratory viruses that tend to increase in circulation in the colder months.
However, "in recent months, regardless of season, many countries have experienced surges of COVID-19, including at the Olympics, currently, where at least 40 athletes have tested positive," she said.
"It's not surprising to see athletes being infected, because as I said before, the virus is circulating quite rampantly in other countries."
Source: BSS
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Futsal World Cup / Argentina Overcomes France to Face Brazil in Final
In an exhilarating encounter, Argentina triumphed over France with a score of 3-2 in the second semi-final of the Futsal currently being held in Uzbekistan. With this victory, the Albicelestes are set to play in their third consecutive final, facing Brazil on Sunday at noon, a match that will be broadcast live on DIRECTV.
Under the guidance of coach Matías Lucuix, who led the team to victory in 2016 and a runner-up finish in 2021, Argentina heads into the final with a perfect record of wins. Although they encountered tough competition from the French, the Argentine team managed to maintain the lead throughout the match.
Kevin Arrieta opened the scoring with a penalty in the 2nd minute, followed by Nicolás Menéndez equalizing just three minutes later with a well-placed low shot. Angel Claudino then doubled Argentina's lead in the 7th minute, marking a blistering start for the South Americans.
Mamadou Touré found the net for France in the second half, scoring in the 5th minute, but with just 3 minutes and 28 seconds remaining, Kevin Arrieta's left foot converted a double penalty to secure the victory for Argentina. Once again, goalkeeper Nicolás Sarmiento emerged as a key figure for the Argentinian side.
Brazil, five-time world champions in futsal, 11-a-side football, and beach football, returns to a final after a 12-year hiatus. They have previously won the first three World Cups in 1989, 1992, and 1996, as well as in 2008 and 2012. Argentina will be looking to secure their title in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
Bangladesh vs India Match / 2500 Police Deployed in Gwalior
More than 2,500 police personnel have been deployed and prohibitory orders have been put in place in Gwalior ahead of the first T20I between India and Bangladesh that takes place in the city on Sunday.
Security has been tightened following a call for a city-wide shutdown by a right-wing group on 6 October, the day the T20I leg of Bangladesh’s tour of India gets underway.
The Hindu Mahasabha has announced a 'Gwalior Bandh' on Sunday while other ring-wing outfits have called for the match to be canceled in protest against alleged atrocities committed against Hindus in Bangladesh since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government.
Additionally, security has also been beefed up at the two hotels that the Indian and Bangladeshi teams have been staying in since Wednesday.
"On the day of the match, personnel will be on the streets from 2 pm. They will be on duty till spectators reach home after the game is over. After prohibitory orders were invoked, monitoring has been tightened. We are keeping an eye on social media as well," Gwalior Zone Inspector General of Police Arvind Saxena told PTI.
Prohibitory orders issued in Gwalior
Besides the massive police deployment, the District Magistrate (DM) and Collector Ruchika Chauhan issued the prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Police (SP).
The orders ban protests and circulation of inflammatory material, especially on social media to maintain peace in the region, and will remain in force till Monday, 7 October — a day after the match.
The SP noted that different organizations were engaged in taking out processions, organizing demonstrations and effigy burning to protest against the match.
Religious sentiments were being incited and a communal atmosphere was being created with objectionable messages, pictures, videos, audio, and other means on social media platforms which is detrimental to social harmony, he said.
The SP recommended the imposition of prohibitory orders to maintain peace, law, and order in the Madhya Pradesh district.
As per the orders, any person within the limits of the district will face action if he or she via social media platforms disrupts the international match or incites religious sentiments. Banners, posters, cut-outs, flags, and other things with objectionable or inflammatory language and messages stand banned.
Demonstrations and effigy burning, among other things, at private or public places will not be allowed during the period, according to the administration.
Gatherings of five or more people, carrying firearms, blunt and sharp weapons like swords and spears are also prohibited. Use of inflammable substances such as kerosene, petrol, and acid has been banned within a radius of 200 meters of all buildings, it said.
The India-Bangladesh clash will take place at the new Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, which has a capacity of 30,000 and is hosting an international cricket match after a gap of 14 years.
Source: Firstpost
Today's Sports on TV Including Bangladesh-India Match
Everyone is interested in watching live sports. Sports schedules help to avoid searching for where and what sports are streaming and decide when to keep your eyes on a game.
Here take a look at which satellite channels will be showing which sports today (Sunday, October 06).
Cricket
T20
Bangladesh-India
7:30 pm, T-Sports, Sports 18
Women's T20 World Cup
India-Pakistan
4 pm, Nagorik TV, Star Sports 1
West Indies-Scotland
8 pm, Nagorik TV, Star Sports 1
Football
English Premier League
Aston Villa-United
7 pm, Hotstar, Jio Cinemas
Chelsea-Nottingham
7 pm, Hotstar, Jio Cinemas
La Liga
Girona- Athletic Bilbao
6 pm, Jio Cinemas
Barcelona-Alavés
8:30 pm, Geo Cinema
German Bundesliga
Heidenheim-Leipzig
7:30 pm, Sony Sports Ten 2
Frankfurt-Bayern Munich
9:30 pm, Sony Sports Ten 2
India Takes Lead in T20 Series by Crushing Bangladesh
Bangladesh failed to put up any competition in the two-match Test series against India. However, the Tigers aimed to bounce back in the T20 series. Despite their hopes, Bangladesh couldn’t stand up to the reigning T20 champions, as India thrashed them by 7 wickets in the first match.
On Sunday, October 6, in Gwalior, Bangladesh set a target of 128 for India after batting first. India comfortably chased it down with 49 balls and 7 wickets in hand, taking a 1-0 lead in the T20 series.
Indian openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson started strong in the chase. Abhishek was run out for 16 off 7 balls, but Suryakumar Yadav came in and quickly added runs with boundaries.
With the help of their top-order batsmen, India cruised towards victory. Despite Indian captain Suryakumar getting out after scoring 29 off 14 balls, Samson contributed 29 off 19 balls. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Hardik Pandya then took charge.
In the end, Nitish's 16 runs and Pandya's explosive 39 off 16 balls led India to a comfortable win, securing victory with 49 balls and 7 wickets to spare.
For Bangladesh, Mustafizur Rahman and Mehidy Hasan Miraz each took one wicket.
Earlier, Bangladesh, after losing the toss and being asked to bat, had a shaky start. Liton Kumar was dismissed for 4 runs, while fellow opener Parvez Emon managed just 8 runs off 9 balls. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy tried to stabilize the innings.
Despite their efforts, Hridoy was caught out after scoring 12 off 18 balls. Veteran Mahmudullah couldn’t make an impact either, getting out for just 1 run. When Zakir Ali Anik fell for 8 off 6 balls, Bangladesh found themselves in trouble at 57/5.
After Shanto’s dismissal for 27 off 25 balls, Mehidy Hasan Miraz held on, but the lower order crumbled. Rishad (11), Taskin (12), Shoriful (0), and Mustafizur (1) all fell quickly, leaving Bangladesh all out for 127 with just one ball remaining. Miraz remained unbeaten on 35 off 32 balls.
Brazil Win Historic 6th FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan
Key Highlights:
Brazil crowned world champions for a record-extending sixth time after a 2-1 victory against Argentina
The first all-CONMEBOL FIFA Futsal World Cup™ final took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Ukraine defeated France earlier in the evening in the battle for bronze
The curtain came down on the tenth edition of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ in dramatic style, as Brazil made history in Tashkent by beating Argentina 2-1 to win a record-extending sixth title, adding to the ones they claimed in 1989, 1992, 1996, 2008 and 2012.
In a historic final – the first between two teams from South America – Ferrão (5'47") and Rafael (12'34") gave Brazil a 2-0 half-time lead before Argentina ended a period of incessant pressure by pulling one back through Matías Rosa (38’00”). Brazil clung on for a dramatic last two minutes to hand Argentina, the champions in 2016, a second successive Final defeat and only their second loss in their last 21 FIFA Futsal World Cup matches.
Brazil, who have won five out of they six finals they have appeared in, finished the tournament with seven wins from seven games and only six goals conceded, their best-ever defensive performance.
The evening began with the third-place playoff, which ended with Ukraine claiming bronze and their best-ever FIFA Futsal World Cup finish; with a 7-1 victory against France – who were making their first ever appearance at the Finals.
Despite ending with familiar winners – the tenth edition of futsal’s greatest competition was a tournament of firsts. It was the first time FIFA had staged an event in Central Asia; with more than 150,000 fans attending the games spread between the three host cities of Tashkent, Andijan and Bukhara.
The tournament – which featured 24 teams from all six confederations – was also broadcast or streamed live in over 175 territories around the world – as the popularity of the game of futsal continues to grow at an exponential rate.
It was also the first time four nations took to courts on the highest stage of them all – as New Zealand, Tajikistan and Afghanistan joined France in competing in the FIFA Futsal World Cup for the first time.
Awards
adidas Golden Ball: DYEGO, Nr. 7 - Brazil
adidas Silver Ball: MARLON, Nr. 4 - Brazil
adidas Bronze Ball: SEMENCHENKO Rostyslav, Nr.7 - Ukraine
adidas Golden Boot: MARCEL, Nr. 6 - Brazil
adidas Silver Boot: ABAKSHYN Danyil, Nr.9 - Ukraine
Bronze Boot: ARRIETA Kevin, Nr. 13 - Argentina
adidas Golden Glove: WILLIAN, Nr. 3 - Brazil
FIFA Fair Play Trophy: Portugal
Source: FIFA
Rangpur Riders Set to Play in Global Super League in Guyana
The Rangpur Riders, a team from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), have been given the opportunity to participate in the Global Super League, which will be held in Guyana, West Indies, featuring teams from five countries.
The Global Super League is set to begin on November 26, with the final scheduled for December 7. Guyana Amazon Warriors will represent the West Indies, while teams from England, Australia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh will also participate.
Although Fortune Barishal, the current BPL champions, initially had the chance to join the tournament, they declined due to insufficient time to form a team. Runners-up Comilla Victorians also opted out of the upcoming BPL season. As a result, the opportunity has been passed to the semifinalist Rangpur Riders.
Speaking to the media on October 7, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Faruk Ahmed said, "The Global Super League will feature five teams from five countries: Bangladesh, Pakistan, the West Indies, England, and Australia. We've been invited, and it’s likely that Rangpur Riders, the BPL semifinalists, will represent Bangladesh."
In the Global Super League, all teams will play against each other in the group stage, with the top two advancing to the final. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is scheduled to play a Test series against the West Indies from November 22 to December 4, followed by three ODIs and three T20 matches.
Shakib Reveals Real Reason for Joining Politics
Shakib Al Hasan, the best cricketer in Bangladesh, was nominated by the Awami League in the last 12th National Parliament election.
However, he was heavily criticized for entering politics before the end of his cricket career. Many people asked why Shakib joined politics. What is his purpose?
Shakib himself has revealed the real reason for joining politics, although he has been silent on this matter for a long time. This former member of parliament of Awami League clarified his political position through this post on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday (October 9).
In the post, Shakib wrote, "I was a Member of Parliament for Magura-1 constituency for a very short time. My involvement in politics was basically to get an opportunity for the development of the people of my birthplace Magura."
He also wrote, "You all know that in the context of Bangladesh, it is a bit difficult to play a direct role in the development of one's area without any specific responsibility and political position. My desire to develop this area makes me interested in becoming a Member of Parliament.
Shakib wants to retire from cricket with the upcoming South Africa Test. So there is fear about returning to the country. He clarified his political position to get security assurance from the government.
