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Sarabjot Singh, who along with Manu Bhaker gave India its first Olympics in the mixed shooting event, said that they hardly got a chance to train together before their event. Manu and Sarabjot created history by winning the bronze medal in the 10 meter air pistol mixed team shooting event of the Paris Olympics.
Sarabjot said, “My training was at 9 am and hers at 12 pm. Both of us had separate training sessions. The mixed training session lasted for 30 minutes before which she used to train separately and I separately.” He said, “Our conversations were usually brief and limited to ‘we have to give our 100 percent’.” Sarabjot recalled, “Sometimes I used to make fun of her and sometimes she used to make fun of me.”
Sarabjot is a fan of Turkish chef Yusuf Dikech. The 22-year-old from Dhin village in Haryana revealed to Puma India that he is a long-time fan of his, saying, “I have been watching his (Yusuf’s) videos since 2011. He has always been like this. Now he is 51. I tried. Still I could not match his ‘perfection’. If I had a chance, I would ask him what he eats?”
Sarbjot said his pistol has SSingh30 inscribed on it, which includes his initials and an important date in his journey. “I didn’t give it any name. I got it inscribed on my pistol when I performed my best at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. This is my best pistol because my medal (gold) came on September 30 and it was a significant achievement,” he said. Finally, the Olympic medallist spoke about his goal for the 2028 Los Angeles Games and pointing to his gleaming bronze medal, said, “In LA ’28’, it has to change its colour.”
Youngster Estevao included in Brazil squad for World Cup qualifiers
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Young player Estevao has been included in Brazil’s squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay, the Brazilian Football Confederation said.
The 17-year-old, who will join Chelsea next July, has made a positive impact for Palmeiras with five goals and five assists in 19 Brazilian Serie A games this year. As expected, manager Dorival Junior included three Real Madrid forwards – Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Andric – in his 23-man squad.
Star forward Neymar has been out of action since he was injured last October. Brazil face Ecuador in Curitiba on September 6 and Paraguay in Asuncion four days later. Five-time world champions Brazil are currently sixth in the 10-team South American qualifying zone after six matches.
Brazil team:
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Bento, Ederson.
Defenders: Danilo, Yan Couto, Guilherme Arana, Wendel, Beraldo, Marquinhos, Eder Militao, Gabriel Magalhaes.
Midfielders: Andre, Bruno Guimaraes, Gerson, Joao Gomes, Lucas Paqueta.
Strikers; Rodrigo, Andric, Vinicius Junior, Estevao, Luiz Henrique, Pedro, Savinho.
