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Lionel Messi donates 80,000 euros for Madrid wildfire reconstruction
Madrid [Spain], August 4 (ANI): Football icon Lionel Messi has donated 80,000 euros towards the reconstruction efforts in areas of Madrid affected by the devastating wildfires that swept through the Spanish capital in recent weeks.
Isabel Diaz Ayuso, president of the Madrid regional government, announced the Argentine star’s contribution on social media and thanked him for his generous gesture in support of the affected communities.
“Leo Messi has donated 80,000 euros to rebuild the Sierra Oeste area in Madrid. I would like to thank him, and to tell him that the people of Madrid look forward to welcoming him soon and giving him the applause he deserves," Diaz said. chickenroadslot.pro
Leo Messi ha donado 80.000€ para la #reconstrucción de la Sierra Oeste de Madrid.
Quiero darle las gracias y decirle que los madrileños esperamos recibirle pronto para darle el aplauso que se merece.
— Isabel Díaz Ayuso (@IdiazAyuso) August 4, 2026
The donation comes as Spanish authorities continue their efforts to manage the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that swept through the Sierra Oeste region of Madrid.
Earlier, Wildfires continued to spread across southern Europe, triggering mass evacuations and emergency operations in Spain, France and Italy as authorities battled rapidly advancing blazes intensified by extreme heat and strong winds.
According to Euronews, Spain had declared a national emergency as fires threatened communities near Madrid and in the province of Avila.
Messi led Argentina to the runners-up spot at the 2026 World Cup, losing to Spain 1-0 after extra time. (ANI)
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CWG 2030: Ahmedabad aims to set new benchmark, says Harsh Sanghavi after returning from Glasgow
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 5 (ANI): Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi returned to Ahmedabad late on Tuesday night after attending the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where he officially accepted the Commonwealth Games flag and baton on behalf of the future host city, Ahmedabad, for the 2030 edition.
Speaking to the media upon his arrival, Sanghavi said India would look to build on its recent sporting progress and aim for the top spot when Ahmedabad hosts the Commonwealth Games in 2030.
He said, “PM Modi increased the budget for sports by eight times to ensure that our athletes do well. The Commonwealth Games will be organised in Ahmedabad in 2030, and I congratulate all the players on this occasion. We will take forward PM Modi’s ‘Fit India’ vision. The Gujarat government, under the guidance of the Government of India, is working to ensure that the maximum number of athletes get opportunities in the sports sector."
He added, “The way athletes have been given a platform, given international-level training through the TOPS scheme, and due to their hard work, India ranked at number four in the medal tally at CWG. Fit India is not just a slogan but a way of life for the PM. CWG 2030 is a big opportunity, and our attempt will be to rank number one in the Games. Ahmedabad will set a new benchmark in organising the Commonwealth Games 2030."
Sanghavi was part of the official Indian delegation at the Glasgow Games and stood alongside Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra during the closing ceremony on August 2 to receive the Commonwealth Games flag, formally marking the handover of hosting responsibilities to Ahmedabad for the centenary edition of the Games in 2030.
During his visit to Scotland, the Deputy Chief Minister also led a Gujarat government delegation under the Future Host Observer Programme to study Glasgow’s delivery of the multi-sport event, including venue operations, logistics and city planning, to incorporate best practices into Ahmedabad’s preparations.
As part of the promotional campaign for the 2030 Games, Sanghavi also launched the Ahmedabad Experience Centre and hosted an India Day event, showcasing Gujarat’s sporting infrastructure and inviting representatives from the 74 participating Commonwealth nations to Ahmedabad.
He also interacted with members of the Indian contingent during the Games and presented medals to several athletes, including members of the Indian boxing team, while congratulating them on their performances.
India concluded the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in fourth place on the overall medal standings with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze, matching its fourth-place finish from Birmingham 2022 despite competing in a significantly reduced sports programme. (ANI)
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Can Gambhir ace red-ball test in Sri Lanka?
Gautam Gambhir's coaching career highlights a notable dichotomy: outstanding results in white-ball cricket juxtaposed with disappointing performances in Test matches. With a pivotal series against Sri Lanka approaching, questions arise about his tenure. While his white-ball teams celebrated significant victories and a bold playing style, the lackluster Test outcomes raise concerns about possible exclusion from the WTC final.Serena, Venus Williams receive wildcard for 2026 Cincinnati Open doubles draw
London [UK], August 4 (ANI): Olympic champions Serena and Venus Williams have received a wildcard entry into the women’s doubles draw at the 2026 Cincinnati Open, marking their first appearance together since the 2022 US Open.
The WTA 1000 event, scheduled to be held in Ohio from August 11 to 23, will see the Williams sisters reunite after their planned comeback at Wimbledon 2026 was cut short. Serena, 44, withdrew from the doubles draw due to a right knee injury after her first-round defeat in the singles event, as per Olympics.com.
The Williams sisters are among the most successful doubles teams in tennis history. Together, they have won three Olympic doubles gold medals, including at the London 2012 Games, and 14 Grand Slam doubles titles.
Venus, 46, has also been awarded a wildcard for the singles draw as both sisters continue their return to the WTA Tour.
Earlier, Serena Williams announced that she will be withdrawing from her much-anticipated Wimbledon doubles competition return with her sister Venus Williams due to knee issues.
The official Instagram handle of Wimbledon made the announcement. Serena suffered a defeat to Maya Joint in her much-anticipated Wimbledon singles return after a four-year absence, following an epic Centre Court battle.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who recently announced her comeback at the age of 44, showed moments of brilliance against the 20-year-old Australian and saved a match point in the second set to force a decider. However, she eventually ran out of steam, going down 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 6-3. (ANI)
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