Eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi stepped up with a heartfelt message for Maja Chwalinska after her Roland Garros final defeat, reminding the Polish qualifier what her historic performance really means to the sport. Despite falling at the final hurdle against Mira Andreeva, the 24-year-old had plenty of reasons to smile after completing the tournament of her life.

Speaking to the Polish player during his appearance at the TNT Sports studio, where Agassi was working as an analyst, the former world number one took the opportunity to cheer him on. When Chwalinska emotionally admitted she didn’t know what she’d done to deserve such an overwhelming wave of support, the American legend offered some powerful words of consolation to help chronicle her accomplishments.

“Okay, if you don’t know why you deserve it, let me help you understand. You qualified and made it to the finals, which is one of the toughest challenges in all of our sports.”

“Don’t get distracted by those articles. Don’t get distracted by wins and losses. Keep improving yourself because you are a gift to this game.”

Agassi’s praise holds incredible significance, given that Chwalinska entered Paris ranked 114th and completely rewrote the record books by winning nine consecutive matches in three weeks. After reaching the championship match, She became the first qualifier in history to reach the women’s singles final at Roland Garros, and only the second female qualifier to do so at a Grand Slam in the entire Open era, along with Emma Raducanu.

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Chwalinska’s historic journey in Paris was no less than a fairy tale, as she had to win three consecutive qualifying matches to enter the main draw. From there, she transformed into a giant-killer, scoring stunning straight-set upsets over elite players such as Qianwen Zheng and Elise Mertens, before a thrilling three-set battle against world number nine Maria Sakkari. She then defeated Dianne Perry, Anna Kalinskaya and Diana Schneider to book her dream place in the final.

The championship match on Court Philippe-Chatrier against eighth-seeded Russian teenager Mira Andreeva proved a step too far. Chvalinska fought hard early and even took a 3-2 lead in the first set, but Andreeva handled the windy conditions beautifully and recovered from nine consecutive games to win 6-3, 6-2. Despite the final heartbreak, Chwalinska’s career is forever changed; His world ranking is projected to rise 93 places to a career-high No. 21, guaranteeing him direct entry into the world’s biggest tournament without the need to play qualifiers again.

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Balangir: Allegedly Hasta Mahanand, a resident of Jagua village in Titilagarh block of Balangir district, who was sold by her husband to a UAE national in Mumbai, finally returned to India from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after seven years of suffering and separation from her loved ones.Their return home was made possible through the coordinated intervention of the Indian Consulate in Dubai and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with financial assistance from the Indian Community Welfare Fund.According to reports, Hasta was married to a man named Premanand Mahanand, after which he came to Mumbai in search of work in 2019. While living in Mumbai, Mahanand allegedly sold his wife to a UAE national to work as a domestic help.Hasta came to India briefly in 2022 with her employer, but after moving back to the Gulf, her family gradually lost all contact with her. Her passport was reportedly held illegally by her sponsor, and her ability to travel or communicate freely was significantly hampered.As months passed and no news was heard about him, the family’s worries deepened. In desperation, he contacted the local authorities as well as some social workers. A social worker brought the case to the Odisha High Court for help.The case gained new momentum when a video showing Hasta pleading for help started circulating on social media. In response, authorities intensified efforts to locate him and re-establish communications.Officials at the Indian Consulate in Dubai got in touch with the Emirati authorities and started verifying his identity through official records. Once she was found, the Consulate learned that she was struggling financially and had no means to return to India.According to reports, the Consulate arranged temporary accommodation and other necessary things for them. His return flight home was organized with the assistance of the Indian Community Welfare Fund, which also covered the cost of his ticket.After all the necessary paperwork, he was allowed to return to India.Hasta’s return is a great relief to her family, especially her three daughters, who spent many years with their grandparents anxiously waiting for any news of their mother.

The government has reduced the number of subsidized LPG cylinders available annually to Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries from nine to four, in line with the average household consumption level, a senior government official said on Monday, PTI reported. Under the flagship scheme launched in May 2016, beneficiaries were initially entitled to 12 subsidized 14.2 kg LPG cylinders every year. Last year the quota was reduced to nine cylinders and now it has been reduced to four. At a media briefing, Praveen Mal Khanuja, additional secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said the revised eligibility broadly reflects the average annual consumption of Ujjwala beneficiaries. To promote clean cooking fuel and improve affordability, the government introduced a targeted subsidy of Rs 200 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder in May 2022, which is credited directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries after each refill purchase. In October 2023, the subsidy was increased to Rs 300 per cylinder, with the proportionate benefit extended to 5 kg cylinders. The latest cut in the subsidized quota has come amid repeated increases in LPG prices. The retail price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder in Delhi has cumulatively increased by Rs 89 in two hikes in the last three months, including the latest increase on June 7, taking the price to Rs 942 per cylinder. After adjustment of subsidy of Rs 300, PMUY beneficiaries have to pay Rs 642. Khanuja said the revised eligibility broadly matches the average consumption pattern among PMUY households. According to him, beneficiaries effectively get support of around Rs 1,000 per cylinder compared to the government’s estimated supply cost of around Rs 1,600 per cylinder. On June 7, the price of LPG was increased by Rs 29 per cylinder. “This increase works out to one rupee per day,” he said, adding that for a family of five this increase works out to about 20 paise per day. Khanuja said Indian households continue to pay the lowest cooking gas prices globally despite a sharp rise in international LPG prices following the disruptions in the Middle East. He said the cost of supplying a domestic LPG cylinder has crossed Rs 1,600 due to the rise in global LPG prices following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict in late February. India’s LPG import cost is linked to the Saudi contract price (CP), the global benchmark for the fuel. The benchmark has surged nearly 46% since February as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted supplies from the Gulf region. The government has provided Rs 52,000 crore in LPG subsidy from 2022, he said. Khanuja said that despite the recent price hike, oil marketing companies are incurring a loss of about Rs 700 on the sale of every 14.2 kg LPG cylinder. He said that oil companies are selling petrol and diesel at prices lower than cost. The under-recovery on petrol is Rs 6 per litre, while the under-recovery on diesel is around Rs 30 per litre. Explaining the reason behind the price hike, he said, “Overall, oil companies are incurring a loss of Rs 600-700 crore.” Apart from LPG, oil companies have increased the prices of petrol and diesel by about Rs 7.50 per liter in four installments last month. CNG prices have also been increased by Rs 6 per kg.

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has insisted on a cautious, pragmatic approach when it comes to integrating teenage player Vaibhav Suryavanshi into the national set-up. The 15-year-old wunderkind earned his historic first T20I call-up for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England after a stellar, record-breaking season in the Indian Premier League.

While India achieved a spectacular victory over Afghanistan In his only Test at Mullanpur, the buzz has already started about his white-ball challenges. This is mostly due to Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been included in his T20I senior team for the first time For their tour of Ireland and England, followed by the Asian Games.

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However, there is a healthy debate around How will Indian management handle and implement Suryavanshi’s talent? Which is already a T20 World Cup winning combination. Speaking about the challenge of working with modern international players who already have a successful formula, Kotak pointed out that over-coaching a young player can often do more harm than good.

“Look, as a batting coach or any coach, it is always a challenge to work with a player. Because at this level, they all have their own thinking, their own style, their own way of being successful. And then, you try to add something, it always takes time, it always requires belief to believe. And for me, it is very important how much you want to add and when you want to add it.”

“Whenever we observe something, we will definitely try to help him as much as he needs. The more complicated you make it by giving constant advice, the more disorganized the mind becomes.”

Suryavanshi made his way into the national team after a breathtaking IPL campaign with Rajasthan Royals, where he won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award of the tournament and finished as the leading run-scorer with an astonishing 776 runs. If the prodigy makes his debut against Ireland in Belfast, he will become India’s youngest male debutant in the history of international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.

How will Team India handle Vaibhav Suryavanshi?

The Indian team management is aware of the massive spotlight on Kishore and plans to provide a protective environment that values ​​observation over immediate technical intervention. Having watched him play since his Under-19 days and demolish world-class bowling attacks on the biggest domestic stage, Kotak admits that the prodigy’s current baseline ability is already extraordinary.

“From last year’s IPL and the way he bats, the way he executes those shots, honestly it’s exciting for a 15-year-old kid. And for all the world-class bowlers, the way he has faced and the way he has succeeded is unbelievable how talented he is. So, I’m really excited.”

Rather than trying to restructure his natural temperament or iron out invisible flaws ahead of the international transition, the coaching staff intends to give Suryavanshi the freedom to settle into the dressing room on his own terms.

“But personally, we just let him come, let’s see what really helps him. It doesn’t mean we have to get involved in anything special… because he’s doing well.”

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar expressed similar sentiments on the team’s selection, saying that while international cricket brings tough challenges, Suryavanshi has shown a temperament far beyond his years.

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