“Winning my first CWG medal was harder than Olympics”: Boxer Lovlina …

Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 5 (ANI): Commonwealth Games 2026 silver medalist and Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain said that winning her first-ever CWG medal was harder than securing an Olympic medal. She also spoke on the floods in her home state, Assam, praying that things return to normal and hailed the unity shown by people in the state.

Borgohain secured her maiden Commonwealth Games medal, settling for silver in the women’s 75kg boxing event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, losing a closely fought final to Australia’s Emma-Sue Greentree on Saturday. At the final bell, both boxers raised their hands in confidence, believing they had done enough to claim the title. However, after a tense wait, the judges awarded the contest to Greentree by a 4-1 split decision, leaving Lovlina to add a Commonwealth Games silver medal to her distinguished international career, which so far includes an Olympic bronze, multiple World Championship medals including a gold, an Asian Games silver and multiple Asian Championships medals, including a gold. lebandit.lat

Speaking about her medal win to ANI, she said that considering how little she competed and trained post-Paris 2024 Olympics, she is very happy with a silver medal, though she would have loved a gold.

“I would have felt even better if I had won gold, but I am very happy with silver too because this is my first Commonwealth Games medal. I didn’t win a medal in the last two Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth medal was the only one missing from my collection, so winning this was even harder for me than the Olympics. I did not play much after Paris and stayed out of training, so this medal is really special for me," she said.

Speaking of the flood situation in Assam, Lovlina said that she could see how bad things looked in Assam while she was away, and now that she has returned home, she intends to meet people. She also prayed that everyone and everything comes back to normal and hailed the unity shown by the people in the state.

“I saw how dire the conditions were in Assam. Seeing one’s own people in such a state makes you truly feel the gravity of the situation. I tried to do whatever I could from my end, and now that I am back, I will try to meet everyone. I just pray that all those affected get out of this crisis quickly and that everything returns to normal; that is all I can pray for. It is really difficult to come out of a flood and start everything afresh. I feel really good about how people in Assam are united and supporting each other," she signed off.

The monsoon floods in Assam have caused widespread devastation, leaving a trail of destruction across multiple districts. The cumulative death toll has climbed to 89 lives lost due to drowning and flood-related incidents. Over 1.22 million to 3.3 million people have been impacted across the state.

Tens of thousands of displaced individuals have taken shelter in state-run relief camps. Tens of thousands of hectares of crucial crop areas have been submerged, dealing a heavy blow to local farmers, alongside widespread damage to roads, embankments, and houses.

The fury of the monsoon has predominantly targeted Upper Assam and central regions, heavily disrupting life along the Brahmaputra and its tributaries like the Dikhow and Dhansiri.

The worst-hit districts include Sivasagar, the most severely affected district, accounting for tens of thousands of displaced citizens and a high number of casualties.

Charaideo was heavily inundated, with vast populations displaced and critical infrastructure severely impacted, while Jorhat witnessed significant damage to villages, residential clusters, and agricultural lands.

Golaghat & Nagaon experienced severe riverine flooding and localised waterlogging due to rising water levels.

The Central Government approved and released critical financial backing, including Rs 379.35 crore under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to bolster Assam’s immediate disaster response and rescue operations. Multi-agency rescue teams, including the Indian Army, Air Force, NDRF, and SDRF, have been actively deployed.

The Assam government announced an enhanced Rs 9 lakh total ex-gratia package for the families of the deceased (combining Rs 4 lakh standard compensation–waiving mandatory post-mortems–with an additional Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund).

Direct cash assistance of Rs 15,000 has been initiated for severely affected households.

Special financial grants, free textbooks, school uniform aid, and fee waivers for reissuing academic documents have been rolled out for students in the hardest-hit zones. (ANI)

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The Chennai Open is set for its third edition after the Tamil Nadu government announced the allocation of Rs 10 crores for the WTA 250 tournament.

The tournament is scheduled to be held from November 2-8 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam, Chennai. They will once again invite world-class women tennis talent during the WTA’s Asian swing.

The government’s approval of Rs 10 crore now fulfills its portion of proposal, ensuring that the tournament can take place seamlessly. The announcement was made following a meeting between Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Vijay Amritraj and a TNTA delegation at the Secretariat, after which the state confirmed that the event would be jointly organized by the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association and the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT).

The successful staging of both ATP and WTA events reflects Tamil Nadu’s continued investment in international sport, and it marks a significant milestone for Indian tennis.

The WTA 250 tournament will feature 32 players in the singles draw and 16 teams in the doubles draw. The final player list, including the Indian wild card entries will be announced closer to the tournament.

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The SA20 2027 schedule has been officially announced, setting the stage for another thrilling season of South Africa’s premier franchise T20 competition.

The fifth edition will feature six teams battling across multiple venues, with a packed calendar of league-stage fixtures followed by the playoffs and the grand final. Fans can expect a month of high-quality cricket as several of the world’s leading players take the field in one of the most competitive T20 leagues.

The tournament will begin on January 17, 2027, with defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape taking on Pretoria Capitals in the opening match at St George’s Park, while the final is scheduled for February 21 at Newlands in Cape Town.

Below is the complete SA20 2027 schedule, including match dates, venues, timings, and fixtures for every franchise.

Check out the complete SA20 2027 squads, including every franchise’s retained players and latest signings, ahead of the player auction.

Planning to watch the action live? Check out our complete SA20 2027 tickets guide for booking details, prices, and venue-wise information.

Don’t miss a single match—read our SA20 2027 live streaming guide for TV channels, streaming platforms, and country-wise broadcast details.

SA20 2027 Schedule

As per the SA20 2027 schedule, the first match will be played between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals on January 17 at St George’s Park, Gqeberha.

Date	Match	Venue	Time (SAST)
Jan 17, 2027	Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals, 01st Match	St George’s Park, Gqeberha	3:30 PM
Jan 18, 2027	Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings, 02nd Match	Boland Park, Paarl	5:30 PM
Jan 19, 2027	Pretoria Capitals vs Durban Super Giants, 03rd Match	SuperSport Park, Centurion	5:30 PM
Jan 20, 2027	MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings, 4th Match	Newlands, Cape Town	5:30 PM
Jan 21, 2027	Durbans Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, 05th Match	Kingsmead, Durban	5:30 PM
Jan 22, 2027	MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals, 06th Match	Newlands, Cape Town	5:30 PM
Jan 23, 2027	Durbans Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals, 07th Match	Kingsmead, Durban	1:00 PM
Jan 23, 2027	Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, 08th Match	The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg	5:30 PM
Jan 24, 2027	Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town, 09th Match	Boland Park, Paarl	3:30 PM
Jan 26, 2027	Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, 10th match	SuperSport Park, Centurion	5:30 PM
Jan 27, 2027	Durbans Super Giants vs Paarl Royals, 11th Match	Kingsmead, Durban	5:30 PM
Jan 28, 2027	Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings, 12th Match	St George’s Park, Gqeberha	5:30 PM
Jan 29, 2027	Paarl Royals vs Durbans Super Giants, 13th Match	Boland Park, Paarl	5:30 PM
Jan 30, 2027	Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town, 14th Match	St George’s Park, Gqeberha	1:00 PM
Jan 30, 2027	Joburg Super Kings vs Durbans Super Giants, 15th Match	The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg	5:30 PM
Jan 31, 2027	Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals, 16th Match	SuperSport Park, Centurion	3:30 PM
Feb 02, 2027	MI Cape Town vs Durbans Super Giants, 17th Match	The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg	5:30 PM
Feb 03, 2027	Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals, 18th Match	The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg	5:30 PM
Feb 04, 2027	MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, 19th match	Newlands, Cape Town	5:30 PM
Feb 05, 2027	Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings, 20th Match	SuperSport Park, Centurion	5:30 PM
Feb 06, 2027	Durbans Super Giants vs MI Cape Town, 21st Match	Kingsmead, Durban	1:00 PM
Feb 06, 2027	Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, 22nd Match	Boland Park, Paarl	5:30 PM
Feb 07, 2027	Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals, 23rd Match	The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg	3:30 PM
Feb 09, 2027	Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durbans Super Giants, 24th Match	St George’s Park, Gqeberha	5:30 PM
Feb 10, 2027	Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town, 25th match	The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg	5:30 PM
Feb 11, 2027	Paarl Royals vs Durbans Super Giants, 26th Match	Boland Park, Paarl	5:30 PM
Feb 12, 2027	Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town, 27th Match	SuperSport Park, Centurion	5:30 PM
Feb 13, 2027	Durbans Super Giants vs Joburg Super Giants, 28th Match	Kingsmead, Durban	1:00 PM
Feb 13, 2027	Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals, 29th Match	St George’s Park, Gqeberha	5:30 PM
Feb 14, 2027	MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals, 30th Match	Newlands, Cape Town	3:30 PM
Feb 16, 2027	TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 01	Boland Park, Paarl	5:30 PM
Feb 17, 2027	TBC vs TBC, Eliminator	The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg	5:30 PM
Feb 19, 2027	TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 02	The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg	5:30 PM
Feb 21, 2027	TBC vs TBC, Finals	Newlands, Cape Town	3:30 PM

SA20 2027 Squad

The team-wise SA20 2027 squads are listed below, featuring every player selected to represent their respective franchises this season. Here are the complete team-wise players for the upcoming edition of the tournament.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

MI Cape Town

Corbin Bosch, Reeza Hendricks, Will Jacks, Thomas Kaber, Rashid Khan (Captain), George Linde, Tristan Luus, Dane Piedt, Nicholas Pooran, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tiaan van Vuuren

Joburg Super Kings

Jarren Bacher, Matthew de Villiers, Leus du Plooy, Donovan Ferreira, Dian Forrester, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Duan Jansen, Rilee Rossouw, Janco Smit, Prenelan Subrayen, James Vince

Pretoria Capitals

Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen, Wihan Lubbe, Keshav Maharaj, Bayanda Majola, Lungi Ngidi, Bryce Parsons, Gideon Peters, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Phil Salt, Matthew Short, Lizaad Williams, Codi Yusuf

Durban’s Super Giants

Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Ethan Bosch, Jos Buttler, Gerald Coetzee, Devon Conway, Sam Curran, Tony de Zorzi, Daryn Dupavillon, Simon Harmer, Evan Jones, Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Sunil Narine, Andile Simelane, Kyle Simmonds, Kane Williamson

Paarl Royals

Ottneil Baartman, JJ Basson, Bjorn Fortuin, Rubin Hermann, Dan Lawrence, Keagan Lion-Cachet, David Miller, Nqobani Mokoena, Gudakesh Motie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Delano Potgieter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sikandar Raza, Thomas Rew, Joe Root, Asa Tribe, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kyle Verreynne, Hardus Viljoen

SA20 2027 Venues

A total of six venues across South Africa will be hosting the games of the SA20 2027 tournament.

• Newlands, Cape Town
• The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
• Boland Park, Paarl
• St George’s Park, Gqeberha
• Kingsmead, Durban
• SuperSport Park, Centurion

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Jordi Alba Ramos is a Spanish former professional footballer. He was born on 21 March 1989. He played as a left-back throughout his career.

Alba started his career at Barcelona. However, he was released by the club. After leaving Barcelona, he joined Cornellà. He then moved to Valencia. In 2012, he returned to Barcelona. This was the club where he would achieve great success. He won sixteen major honors with Barcelona. He left the club in 2023 to join Inter Miami in the United States. He would announce his retirement upon the end of the 2025 season.

Alba also had a successful international career with Spain. He won 23 caps and scored one goal at youth level. He made his senior debut for Spain in 2011. He was an integral member of the team that won UEFA Euro 2012. He was also part of the squads at several major tournaments. These included the FIFA World Cup in 2014, 2018, and 2022. He also played in the European Championship in 2016 and 2020. Alba was the captain of the team that won the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League. In 2023, he announced his international retirement.

Who is Jordi Alba’ wife?

Jordi Alba’s wife is Romarey Ventura. She is a beautiful woman who left everything in Spain to build a life with her family. Her life changed dramatically after meeting her partner. She went from studying hotel management and doing some modeling campaigns to living the life of a WAG.

After meeting Jordi and moving to Barcelona, her projection as a model increased. She also began to integrate into the world of famous WAGs. She became friends with other wives of high-level footballers.

Just a few days after the birth of their third child, they both had to start a new and luxurious life in Miami. The defender signed to be a new player for Inter Miami in the MLS. The announcement included his Barcelona acquaintances Sergio Busquets and Lionel Messi. She especially spends time with Antonela Roccuzzo and Elena Galera. Her work as a model also skyrocketed.

More About Romarey Ventura

Romarey was born in May 1991 in Viso del Alcor, a town in Seville, Andalusia. She did not always lead this life of fame and ease. In the professional sphere, she started working as a model. At the same time, she was studying hotel management at the University of Seville. Even while pursuing her studies, she managed to combine work as a model for various brands. But her work as a model was not the only job she was doing at that time.

Romarey Ventura has entered the fitness business. She has materialized this venture by establishing a company called Fitjump SL. The firm is headquartered on Muntaner Street in Barcelona. The company was created to provide services related to physical activity and the organization of events linked to this field.

She shares the role of administrator with Jordi Alba in another company. This company is called JR Alven. It was established between late 2023 and early 2024 in Hospitalet de Llobregat. The company has as its primary business objective the management of real estate investments. They are leveraging the public profile of the former Barcelona left-back.

Is Romarey Ventura on Instagram?

Romarey Ventura is on Instagram under the username @romarey_ventura. She has 1,420 posts, 598K followers, and follows 1,029 accounts.

Her profile name is “Romarey Ventura.” The bio says she is the mother of Piero, Bruna, and Paolo.

How long have Jordi Alba and Romarey Ventura been married?

Another important event was their wedding day. After the birth of Bruna and before the arrival of Paolo, they said I do during a beautiful sunset overlooking the sea in Mallorca in July 2021. Almost a year later, in June 2022, the wedding took place in Romarey Ventura’s hometown of Viso del Alcor. The event was attended by several of Alba’s teammates and acquaintances. These included Xavi Hernández, Sergio Busquets, Sergi Roberto, Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Cesc Fàbregas, and Thiago Alcántara.

It was around mid-2015 when Romarey Ventura met Jordi Alba. She had to cover for a coworker at an Asian restaurant where she worked. She was not scheduled to work that day but went anyway. That day changed her life forever. Jordi does not usually talk much to the media, but he did mention how they met.

He was in Barcelona playing and was 25 years old. He was on a high-speed train with a friend from Seville. He told his friend that he was not getting a girlfriend until he was 30. They went to a friend’s restaurant and she was there. He met her there. He did not know anything about her. All she knew about him was what he did for a living. But it was really hard to win her over.

How many kids do Jordi Alba and Romarey Ventura have?

After almost two years of relationship, Romarey and Jordi celebrated the birth of their first child. Their son Piero was born in January 2018. Jordi commented that Piero came into their lives and both he and his mother were doing well. Romarey wrote that Piero gave them complete happiness and there is no greater love. The family only grew with two more children. Their daughter Bruna was born in September 2020. Their son Paolo arrived in July 2023.

FAQs

Q. When was Jordi Alba born?

A. Jordi Alba was born on March 21, 1989.

Q. Which position did Jordi Alba play?

A. Jordi Alba played as a left-back.

Q. Which clubs did Jordi Alba play for?

A. Jordi Alba played for Barcelona, Valencia, and Inter Miami.

Q. When did Jordi Alba retire from international football?

A. Jordi Alba retired from international football in 2023.

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