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Time of India
06-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Great player' - Seattle Storm's Gabby Williams wins hearts by entering elite franchise club with just one steal
Seattle Storm's Gabby Williams wins hearts by entering elite franchise club with just one steal (Image Source: Gabby/Instagram) Gabby Williams of the Seattle Storm had a memorable game on Tuesday night when she added one steal to her record. With this steal, she broke the franchise record of scoring the maximum steals in one season. Her steal count of 75 earned her recognition, as well as loads of love from the fans, who welcomed the news with enthusiasm. A fan rightfully called her a 'great player' as she proved her mettle in all departments this season. With her new achievement, Gabby has become a strong contender for the 2025 WNBA Most Improved Player Award. Gabby Williams wins fan love on breaking franchise record after scoring a steal Seattle Storm's Gabby Williams is on a record-breaking spree with her excellent show on the court in all departments. But the one that has landed her in the franchise's elite club is her finesse in steals. The WNBA star completed 75 steals in Tuesday night's game and broke the franchise record of maximum steals in a single season. Her achievement excited the fans, who wholeheartedly praised the versatile player for her achievement. WNBA celebrated her achievement by tweeting about it on their X account, and wrote: 'With her first steal tonight, Gabby Williams sets a new Seattle franchise record with 75 steals on the season (crown emoji)' Fans could not hold their appreciative thoughts about the player and posted encouraging comments about the Seattle Storm's star. @Nitroxmeta commented, 'setting the benchmarks' @Meta_lism wrote, 'Great player' and also commented, 'Queens win' @mfportfolio appreciated the player saying, 'Gabby Williams is great player, always challenging all teams' Fans' comments on Gabby Williams' breaking franchise steal record (Source:X) Seattle Storm's Head Coach Noelle Quinn called Gabby Williams 'French Army Knife' Seattle Storm has been a tough side to face with Gabby Williams serving spectaculars, game after game. Though her 75th steal put her in an elite club, Gabby's determination was clear right from the start of the season. She became the first Seattle Storm player to bag four steals in three consecutive games. Not only in steals, her brilliance extended to points and rebounds too, where she scored her career's first double-double this season. Noelle Quinn, the head coach of the Seattle Storm, named her 'French Army Knife' owing to her ability to do everything and with excellence. Besides her performance loaded with character, it is her tattoos that add a beautiful layer to her personality. Talking to Women's Health Magazine, she shared, 'I know I've always been a player that people couldn't really put into a box.' Gabby Williams' other achievement this season has been her first All-Star selection. She has also played at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 and Paris Olympics 2024. Also Read: The WNBA sex toy throwing culprit may have been caught, as per reports Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Pink Villa
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Vinesh Phogat-Somvir Rathee announce arrival of baby boy with most adorable 1st glimpse, fans say ‘Fighter is born'
It was in March that Vinesh Phogat announced her first pregnancy with husband Somvir Rathee. And now, she took to her Instagram handle to share the first glimpse of her baby boy to announce his arrival in the world in July. This news has surely left all her fans delighted and overjoyed. Vinesh Phogat gives birth to a baby boy Taking to her Instagram handle, Vinesh Phogat shared the most adorable picture of her newborn. In the photo, we can see the tiny feet of her baby boy. Sharing this picture, the athlete wrote, 'One week ago, our baby boy arrived with the softest cry, and the love he brings is endless. A tiny heartbeat, a million emotions. We've never known a joy like this. Welcome to the world, little one!!!' Vinesh Phogat's pregnancy announcement On March 6, Vinesh Phogat took to her Instagram handle to share one of the biggest news of her life with her fans. The athlete who retired from wrestling after the Paris Olympics, 2024, announced her first pregnancy with her husband, Somvir Rathee. Taking to her Instagram handle, she shared a picture of herself with her husband and wrote, 'Our love story continues with a new chapter,' accompanied by a red heart and a foot emoji. Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics 2024 disqualification Vinesh Phogat reached the finals at the Paris Olympics in the women's 50kg weight category after defeating defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan. She was the former European champion, Oksana Livach of Ukraine, and Pan American Games champion Yusneylis Guzman of Cuba. However, she was disqualified on the morning of her final match as she failed to make the weight and was found to be marginally overweight at the mandatory weigh-in. It was reported that she took some drastic measures to cut down on her weight the night before. As a result, she has to be taken to a polyclinic at the Olympic village after she suffered from dehydration caused by the lack of food and fluids that she stopped taking in order to bring her weight down. Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement Right after returning from Paris, a dejected Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from the sport. She was heartbroken after the disqualification, and it was evident when the decision was made. Later, she joined politics and presently serves as the MLA of Julana constituency in Haryana.
India.com
05-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
NC Classic 2025: Neeraj Chopra secures title with throw of..., Julius Yego and Rumesh Pathirage are at...
Neeraj Chopra. (PIC - X) New Delhi: Neeraj Chopra has performed brilliantly in the NC Classic tournament. He won this tournament, which was held for the first time. His best throw in the tournament was 86.18 meters. Apart from Neeraj, four more Indian players participated in this tournament. These include Sachin Yadav, Sahil Silwal, Rohit Yadav and Yashveer Singh. How was Neeraj Chopra's first throw? As soon as Neeraj came to the ground to throw the first throw, the fans cheered him loudly. It was a hair-raising experience. But his start was bad, when the first throw was a foul. After this, he put in all his strength in the second throw and threw a throw of 82.99 meters. With this he took the lead. After this, he threw the third throw of 86.18 meters and strengthened his lead. What position did Julius Yego and Rumesh Pathirage claim? After this, Neeraj Chopra's fourth throw was also a foul. Then in the fifth throw, he threw a total of 84.07 meters. His last throw was 82.22. No athlete was able to throw more than him in the NC Classic tournament. Julius Yego of Kenya finished second with 84.51 meters. Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka finished third with a throw of 84.34 meters. Initially, Rumesh Pathirage had gained the lead, but he could not maintain it. What's more about Neeraj Chopra? Neeraj Chopra is the only player to win two medals in the javelin at the Olympics for India. He won the gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 and the silver medal in the Paris Olympics 2024. He has made a distinct identity for himself in the world of javelin. Before the NC Classic tournament, Neeraj honoured his coach, the Czech Republic's great javelin thrower Jan Zelezny (world record holder of 98.48 meters). The NC Classic was earlier scheduled to be held in Panchkula, Haryana, but due to lack of light arrangements, it was held in Bengaluru.
India.com
26-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem may finally face off in THIS event after Paris Olympics 2024
Neeraj Chopra (left) and Arshad Nadeem. (Photo: IANS) The world has been awaiting the much-vaunted face off between India's double Olympics medallist Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Paris Olympics 2024 gold medallist Arshad Nadeem. The two javelin stars from Asia have not faced each other in any event since the Paris Olympics. While Neeraj has been a regular in Diamond League events this season, Arshad Nadeem's only major appearance was in the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 last month which the Indian star had skipped. It is not expected that the two Asian giants will collide in the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, which is scheduled to take place from September 13 to 21 this year. Both Neeraj Chopra and reigning Olympics champion Arshad Nadeem are building up to this event. 'My focus is on the World Athletics Championships and I am working hard for that. It is very hot in Lahore. I am going to England soon and will be training there for a month,' Arshad Nadeem told reporters in Pakistan last week. Tight at the top! After 2 of 4 qualification meetings for the men's javelin throw it's India's king 👑 Neeraj Chopra & German powerhouse 💥 Julian Weber who are in control. Two more important opportunities for everyone in the standings to make it to the final in Zurich🇨🇭… — Wanda Diamond League (@Diamond_League) June 26, 2025 Neeraj Chopra won Ostrava Golden Spike event Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra won the prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 event earlier this week with a throw of 85.29m. It was Neeraj's second victory on the trot after winning the Paris Diamond League 2025 title last week. Neeraj defeated Germany's Julian Weber, who had beaten the Indian in the Doha Diamond League 2025 and Janusz Kusocinski Memorial event earlier this year. Even Neeraj had admitted before the Ostrava event that his goal was to win in World Championships. 'I am really happy to work with such a great athlete and coach. I've already thrown 90m this year after little bit more improvement in technique. So let's see when it comes next time but I am ready. Recently we've done a good training in Nymburk (Czech Republic) so I'll do my best here in Ostrava. Main goal for the season is obviously World Championships in Tokyo,' Neeraj said. If both athletes remain fit then fans will finally be able to witness Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem clash for the first time in more than a year. Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 to take place in Bengaluru next month The Indian is also excited about hosting the first-ever 'Neeraj Chopra Classic' event in Bengaluru on July 5. The event had to be postponed due to India-Pakistan border tensions after India's Operation Sindoor. 'This will be my first really serious competition in India with international athletes, on July 5. I still have to manage a lot of things before competition but it will be a good experience,' he said earlier this week. 'So now it would not be good if I would say no to people. And I'm happy that now in India people recognise other sports than cricket,' he added. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem had set a new Olympics javelin record with a throw of 92.97m in Paris to leave Neeraj Chopra in second place. Neeraj has finally shattered the 90m barrier earlier this year.
Business Standard
26-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Champions Choose The Best Tools: Golden Bullet's Latest Film with Manu Bhaker Honors Skilled Professionals
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 26: Golden Bullet, a leading name in power tools and accessories, has unveiled its latest brand film featuring Double Bronze Medalist, Paris Olympics 2024, ManuBhaker. The film, launched under the new season's tagline 'Champions Choose The Best Tools,' shines a spotlight on the shared pursuit of excellence between the brand and India's champions—skilled professionals who rely on the best tools to deliver their best work. The brand film features select moments that capture the focus, precision, and determination required to achieve excellence at the highest level. These qualities also mirror the dedication and skill of Golden Bullet's users—champions in their own right, who acknowledge that performance is elevated when they choose the best tools for the job. Since 1963, the company has stood for quality, innovation, and value, empowering professionals across industries with a wide range of reliable power tools, hand tools, and accessories. The new brand film is a tribute to the skilled workers who build, create, and shape the world around us, reinforcing the message that champions, on any stage, choose the best tools to achieve their goals. Kamal Kampani and AkashKampani, Partners at Industrial Tools Corporation, the company behind Golden Bullet, shared, 'We are thrilled to launch this brand film with Manu Bhaker, whose pursuit of excellence reflects the spirit of our users—skilled professionals who are champions in their fields. At Golden Bullet, we believe that no matter the kind of work, performance improves when you use the best tools. We are committed to supporting every champion by providing the highest quality tools in the industry.' With this launch, Golden Bullet continues its commitment to celebrating and empowering champions across industries, inspiring professionals to achieve more with the best tools by their side.
