Bhargab Sarmah

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Global South Spotlight: Extreme heat, rising action

1 month ago | news.cgtn.com | Bhargab Sarmah

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How goalkeepers became orchestrators from the back

Dec 5, 2023 | news.cgtn.com | Bhargab Sarmah

Manchester City's treble-winning campaign last season had many architects on the field: Erling Haaland with his lethal finishing, Ruben Dias with his composure at the back, Kevin De Bruyne's ability to unlock the tightest of defenses, Rodri's calm presence in the middle and many others. As is characteristic of any Pep Guardiola side, City dominated the ball throughout the season and rarely had trouble creating scoring chances.
AI's increasing footprint in football

Nov 28, 2023 | news.cgtn.com | Bhargab Sarmah

As artificial intelligence becomes an increasing feature in our daily lives, it is inevitable that the world's most popular sport isn't going to be left behind. Football is embracing AI like never before, leading to a profound transformation in the game. From scouting to data analysis, from training to injury prevention, AI's presence is being felt across the football world. Take scouting, for example.
How football is helping further boost warming Saudi-Iranian ties

Sep 29, 2023 | news.cgtn.com | Bhargab Sarmah

Visuals of football fans in Tehran flocking to a hotel hosting Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr went viral on social media earlier in September. Iranian fans were seen running after the team bus of the Riyadh-based club, with many of them wearing the Al-Nassr jersey. The Saudi club was in Tehran to take on Iranian champions Persepolis in their opening game of the AFC Champions League – Al-Nassr would win it 2-0 after Persepolis went down to 10 men early in the second half.
The significance of Asian Games for the millennia-old sport of kabaddi

Sep 21, 2023 | news.cgtn.com | Bhargab Sarmah

It was in Beijing, in the year 1990, that the ancient sport of kabaddi first became a medal event at the Asian Games. Eight years after being held as a demonstration event at the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi, it marked a turning point for the sport.
Can the Saudi Pro League challenge football's established order?

Aug 10, 2023 | news.cgtn.com | Bhargab Sarmah

When Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Al-Nassr last December, many eyebrows were raised across the football world. The Portuguese superstar signed on the dotted line for the Riyadh-based club shortly after his acrimonious exit from Manchester United, choosing the Saudi Pro League (SPL) over extending his stay in Europe. Nevertheless, a star footballer moving to Saudi Arabia in his late 30s was not really the kind of transfer that would fundamentally alter world football's power dynamics.
FIFA Women's World Cup: Argentina coach Germán Portanova eyes history

Jul 19, 2023 | news.cgtn.com | Bhargab Sarmah

So when Urquiza came calling, offering Portanova a coaching role in the club's youth system, he didn't think twice. "I went on to earn a lot less, but I didn't care at all," he said. Three years later, he received an opportunity to train the club's women's team. "I felt that the players were very keen on improving themselves; they paid more attention than the male players usually would," he said.
From Cipo's streets to FIFA Women's World Cup: Brazil's Rafaelle shares her story

Jul 8, 2023 | news.cgtn.com | Bhargab Sarmah
From Cipo's streets to FIFA Women's World Cup: Brazil's Rafaelle shares her story

Jul 8, 2023 | news.cgtn.com | Bhargab Sarmah

'Anyone can win'The quadrennial event, scheduled to be held from July 20 to August 20 in Australia and New Zealand, sees Brazil placed alongside France, Jamaica and Panama in Group F. With the tournament featuring 32 teams this time, the most in its history, a handful of teams, including Brazil, will be in contention to win the title, according to Rafaelle. "I believe that any FIFA top 10 team can win this World Cup.
FIFA Women's World Cup: Costa Rica coach Amelia Valverde upbeat despite difficult group

Jul 3, 2023 | news.cgtn.com | Bhargab Sarmah