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[Sourish @SourishEight]

Even if he wins a #Medal or not, to me #BajrangPunia is a champion. If efforts had recognition, #Bajrang is one of the very best. Let's celebrate the superhuman effort he has put in, in the last 5 years. #Wrestling

#AditiAshok making #IND DREAM ON! ❤️ #Golf

[Manchester United @ManUtd]

BRUNO FERNANDES. RECORD-BREAKER.

[Sagar @sagarcasm]

Bro trolled Pakistan's cricket, politics and technology in 24 seconds

[Sourish @SourishEight]

Seeing the finals in 2017, 2020 CWG 2022, and 3 consecutive losses in this world cup, the 🇮🇳 Women have given us a sporting moment for decades to come! So proud to see the ex-cricketers lift the 🏆 as well!

This has been extremely heartwarming! Thank you for everything! 🙏🏽

[Sourish @SourishEight]

Tweeted this after the loss in the T20 WC Semis 2023, and after similar 💔 in the CWG 2022 final, and the T20 WC final, 🇮🇳 have finally crossed the line v. 🇦🇺 So proud!

Broke their unbeaten run like they did on Nov 19, 2023 but for 🇿🇦 will they have an answer for 29 June 2024?

[Sourish @SourishEight]

The Women in Blue are right up there with the very best. Getting unbeatable with every passing game. A decade of domination awaits the @BCCIWomen. Couldn't have been more proud in defeat for the 🇮🇳 Women's Cricket Team #INDWvsAUSW

[Sourish @SourishEight]

The @FotMob notification of @ManUtd's 4-2 win over Brighton is a notification i don't want to remove. Everytime I scroll down, it's a happy reminder. I guess we all want to preserve notifications that we like for as long as we can.

#MUNBHA #Notifications

[sachin gurjar @SachinGurj91435]

MY GOAT 🐐

SUIIIRAAAJ👑

#INDvsENGTest #INDvsEND #OvalTest

[Sourish @SourishEight]

https://t.co/QjuVG4U43c

Three years ago, on this day, one of the most inspiring comebacks of all time, and a memorable day for all Rafa fans! ♥️

[Sourish @SourishEight]

https://t.co/WcVasY7q7e

Timeless Rafa! 💪🏼

[Sourish @SourishEight]

Bumrah for Test Captaincy! Loved the aggression! #BGT

#Bumrah is surely the biggest match winner of this team just like how Tendulkar used to be in the 2000s

https://t.co/TCQxUm3uVg

[Backpacking Daku @outofofficedaku]

#2024 is coming to an end and here's what we have learned from all the files we assisted for #SchengenVisa from the below countries.

Austria - Too much ego or rather the country which cannot decide which profiles to approve or reject. Random decisions. Some patterns have been they do approve young travelers but don't like old ones. Love solo kids traveling if they have been to Schengen before. They even rejected a few persons in a family for not having a copy of the last rejection letter which was 3 years old. So if going in this region is best, just avoid them till they get back to their senses. Appeal process is also bad, and I have never seen a decision overturned. Processing takes 2 weeks minimum.

Belgium - Another country to avoid unless you are going for business purposes and mandatorily have to apply via them or some event which you have booked or under the friends and family invites category. Docs travel to Belgium and it takes 3/4 weeks for a revert. Sometimes more.

Bulgaria - Just recent addition to Schengen. We just did a handful of applications. They remind me of how Croatia processed applications when they joined Schengen. If they don't understand a profile they will reject, rather than ask for any docs etc. They process all applications with much caution.

Croatia - A country which has an absurd rule of cannot submit docs 60 days within your trip and has to be greater 60+. Some gem people at the Embassy. We got a few business visas by the customer visiting the Embassy post emailing them for an early slot. They talked and gave a slot the next day, and processed the visa with travel within a week. Hope they did something for the visa availability and processing times. They do take their time for a tourist visa.

Czech Republic - Love them. All they need is a prefect file and they'll grant you a visa. Only one condition whatever you show don't try changing a single stay booking etc or your visa maybe revoked. No fuss Embassy to get your visa if your trip involves Czech with Austria and Hungary or Germany etc. Take 1-2 weeks approx.

Denmark - Again just a handful of cases here. Mad strict and you should know what you're doing or just skip this country. Even with invites they're very strict. Taking to someone from the Embassy, they said Copenhagen is becoming more popular with EU residents and also tourists than it was in the past due to lesser crowds and also cheap taxes on stays etc. Take 2 weeks approx.

Estonia - No cases. Most do a day trip to Tallinn from Finland or go to Finland via Tallinn. Just for your info they're the best for nomad visas if you're into crypto or tech or start up etc.

Finland - All Nordic countries are best but love them in particular. Will not blindly reject cases. Want anything extra from the applicant, they'll ask more docs or some clarification if any. Give them a perfect file and your visa is approved. They take 3 weeks approx. Appointments are damn hard to get and the walk-in of 10 persons twice a week is just misused by travelers and agents. Good thing no jurisdiction so can apply anywhere from India. Takes 2-3 weeks to process.

France - Another gem country with approvals. Give them any profile and they'll not just ignore and reject. Also pretty fast approvals. Mumbai we have seen a TAT of 24/48 hrs and the slowed been 4/5 days. We have got multiple PhD students their 5 year LTV (Long Term Visa). Pretty solid country to apply and get your visa.

Greece - Another moody country. They do want to see all docs in detail. Don't like solo travelers coming for the first time to Schengen. We did process and got a visa for a few but had to be careful with the file and cover letter. Another gem advice is if applying in winters take care to explain all in the cover letter. Having said that we have pulled 3 passports from them before processing, as the customer had some urgent travels and they made sure to process and grant a visa, rather than to just send back an unprocessed file. So some good people also in the Embassy. They take 3 weeks approx.

Germany - Another gem country. They are fine with any itinerary if it's properly done and approve the case. You can explain your circumstances. They do take 3 weeks to process. If you have < 2 ITRs or maybe just started a job etc, they'll understand.

Hungary - Wanna know all and check each doc carefully. Make sure you have a perfect itinerary and don't just go ahead and show 7 days in Budapest and then other countries etc. They'll reject. Give them all correctly along with a proper cover letter and they'll approve it. Take 1-2 weeks to process files.

Iceland - The easiest of the countries to get a visa if planning to watch the Northern Lights. Appointments were a pain a few months back but the same have eased and now they are readily available as soon as for the next day. They take 2 weeks approx.

Italy - Appointments were and are a pain. They introduced a new category "Been to Schengen" for those who have already had a Schengen Visa which eased up the things. Appointments are far away in March as of now. They take months to process files. The longest for use was around 70 days. Trip dates were far off, hence, but the passport was stuck. We have got visas for them for all applied. Not that easy with LTV (Long Term Visa) even if you fit the criteria.

Latvia - Not enough cases
Liechtenstein - Not enough cases
Lithuania - Not enough cases
Luxembourg - Not enough cases

Malta - Most companies have their offsite at this country. We have processed multiple cases. Don't get lured by the approval % which many Indians do. They're strict. They hate a certain stay bookings. With proper documentation we have got multiple business visas and a few tourist visas. Showing max days is always a pain here if you have a long trip. Just get your visa from elsewhere and visit this country.

Netherlands - Quite liberal with granting visa. Good country to apply and start your travels if covering Belgium/Germany/France/Czech etc. or even if spending max time there at the end of the trip and applying. Give all docs a perfect itinerary and they'll approve. They do take 3 weeks and had put out a statement that files may get delayed. Good to ask for LTV (Long Term Visa). We have quite a few.

Norway - Give them all in order and they'll grant a visa. We have had multiple solo travelers and families apply and get their visa. Quite a few engaged couples also have applied here who would go post marriage for their honeymoon. They take 2-3 weeks.

Poland - The appointments are a pain, and the VFS site makes it even worse. The site is down most days. Even the jurisdiction rules are absurd for those having Kolkata passports. We have had a few cases and have got the visa. Had met their consulate general during one of my talks on travels and that hack has been applied whenever we apply for the Poland Visa. They take 3 weeks approx.

Portugal - The slowest processing of all post Italy. 6/10 applications we applied we have had to remind them on mail and it was processed the next day. VFS site makes the appointment taking process bad. Most visit Portugal by cubbing it with Spain and taking a visa from it. They take unlimited days to process and can also get back your passport a week before your travels. Sometimes they do surprise by sending back the passport in 2 weeks.

Romania - Not enough cases
Slovakia - Not enough cases

Slovenia - We processed a few cases which were photography tours. They need a few docs in a certain way and they'll grant a visa. They do ask for additional docs mostly or call to inquire. Takes them 2 weeks.

Spain - One of my favorite embassies be it tourist or business or F&F category visa. Really fast in processing. They have random rejection but that makes up for their superb appeal process. We have had most cases overturned and visa granted. Tons of applications processed for business and tourists. They are also the fastest of all countries in processing. 2-3 days. One advice: if traveling together don't mess around with Delhi and Mumbai embassies. IYKUK.

Sweden - The strictest of all the Nordic. They have a walk-in for the applications to be submitted. Most rejections I get which travelers have applied by self or via agent are from Sweden. Reason has been walk-in and no appointment, so they feel let's visa shop from this country. Even with plans to visit the file needs to be perfect. Takes 2 weeks approx to process.

Switzerland - Another of my favourite Embassy. No fuss and are happy to accept all types of profiles. Don't try irritating them by submitting the file less than 15 days to trip. They won't budge. Also a nice country to add for trip + add Italy trip too. They won't mind even if you landing and exiting from Milan (Cheap Flights). Pretty fast processing too. Takes < a week to process.

Need to get assistance for your Schengen Visa then can check pinned tweet and fill in the Visa Assistance form. If have any query can reply to this tweet or DM or fill in the common query form. Thank You.

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[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Vamos, @RafaelNadal!

As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.

Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I was stepping into your backyard, and you made me work harder than I ever thought I could just to hold my ground. You made me reimagine my game—even going so far as to change the size of my racquet head, hoping for any edge.

I’m not a very superstitious person, but you took it to the next level. Your whole process. All those rituals. Assembling your water bottles like toy soldiers in formation, fixing your hair, adjusting your underwear... All of it with the highest intensity. Secretly, I kind of loved the whole thing. Because it was so unique—it was so you.

And you know what, Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more. 

OK, maybe not at first. After the 2004 Australian Open, I achieved the #1 ranking for the first time. I thought I was on top of the world. And I was—until two months later, when you walked on the court in Miami in your red sleeveless shirt, showing off those biceps, and you beat me convincingly. All that buzz I’d been hearing about you—about this amazing young player from Mallorca, a generational talent, probably going to win a major someday—it wasn’t just hype.

We were both at the start of our journey and it’s one we ended up taking together. Twenty years later, Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you’ve had. Including 14 French Opens—historic! You made Spain proud... you made the whole tennis world proud.

I keep thinking about the memories we’ve shared. Promoting the sport together. Playing that match on half-grass, half-clay. Breaking the all-time attendance record by playing in front of more than 50,000 fans in Cape Town, South Africa. Always cracking each other up. Wearing each other out on the court and then, sometimes, almost literally having to hold each other up during trophy ceremonies.

I’m still grateful you invited me to Mallorca to help launch the Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016. Actually, I kind of invited myself. I knew you were too polite to insist on me being there, but I didn’t want to miss it. You have always been a role model for kids around the world, and Mirka and I are so glad that our children have all trained at your academies. They had a blast and learned so much—like thousands of other young players. Although I always worried my kids would come home playing tennis as lefties.

And then there was London—the Laver Cup in 2022. My final match. It meant everything to me that you were there by my side—not as my rival but as my doubles partner. Sharing the court with you that night, and sharing those tears, will forever be one of the most special moments of my career.

Rafa, I know you’re focused on the last stretch of your epic career. We will talk when it’s done. For now, I just want to congratulate your family and team, who all played a massive role in your success. And I want you to know that your old friend is always cheering for you, and will be cheering just as loud for everything you do next.

Rafa that!

Best always, your fan, 

Roger

[Indian Super League @IndSuperLeague]

Aakhir bina dekhe pata kaise chalega, #AglaHeroKaun? 😏

Watch #ISL 2024-25, September 13 onwards, LIVE only on @JioCinema, #Sports18-3, and #AsianetPlus! 📺

#LetsFootball #ISLIsBack | @Sports18 @chetrisunil11 @bhaichung15

[IndiaSportsHub @IndiaSportsHub]

From Bhala Kyaa Uthayega to Gold Medal

Jab khelne chala tha yeh,
Hasi chooti thi unki.
Bhaala kya uthayega yeh,
Size ki di thi dhamki.
Aa raha hai Navdeep, apne khel se teri hasi mitane.
Duniya ko batane, ke Toofan wahi, jo

#TaanePalatDe

[PTI GOJRA @PTI_Gojra]

"If mothers ran the world, there would be no hate, no wars.

#ArshadNadeem's mother: 'Neeraj Chopra is like a son to me. I prayed for him too.' (courtesy indyurdu)

#NeerajChopra's mother: 'We're happy with silver. The one who won gold (Arshad Nadeem) is also my child.'" (Courtesy ANI)

#India #Pakistan #Olympics    #GOLD

[Jimmy Neesham @JimmyNeesh]

Kids, don’t take up sport. Take up baking or something. Die at 60 really fat and happy.

[Shyam Vasudevan @ShyamSportsGuy]

To understand the significance of what Vinesh Phogat has done, you need to know about how she went through hell and back in the last 18 moths.

January 2023: Vinesh, Bajrang & Sakshi take to New Delhi's Jantar Mantar to protest against the WFI chief. Vinesh & other women wrestlers accuse Brij Bhushan of sexual abuse & issuing death threats.

April 2023: Vinesh is to train in Sweden, stays back to track the developments. The wrestlers return to Jantar Mantar to continue their protest since an FIR was not filed.

May 2023: Vinesh, Bajrang, Sakshi & Sangeeta are detained by the Delhi Police after they marched towards the new Parliament on the day of its inauguration. An FIR is lodged against them, they later go to Haridwar later to immerse their medals in the river Ganga in protest.

June 2023: The chargesheet against Brij Bhushan is filed with various sexual offences including assault, sexual harassment and stalking. Vinesh and co. call off their sit-in protest and go home after sleeping on the pavement for over 40 days.

August 2023: Vinesh announces that she will miss the Asian Games due to a knee injury.

December 2023: Vinesh returns to training, along with a familiar face in @waynelombard. Vinesh tells me she will qualify for the Olympics and a medal there would be her ultimate goal. It seems incredibly hard at this point, but she is determined. @virenrasquinha and @OGQ_India assembled 11-person team to support Vinesh.

February 2024: Vinesh makes a full comeback at the nationals in February and wins gold in the 55kg division. It's only her second competition in 17 months.

March 2024: Vinesh does the unthinkable - competes in the 50kg & 53kg trials, wins in the 50kg and earns the chance to fight for an Olympic quota.

April 2024: Vinesh wins a quota for the Paris Olympics by beating Laura Ganikyzy at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers.

August 2024: Does what no Indian woman wrestler has done - enter the Olympic final. Confirms India's 4th medal of the Games.

#Paris2024 | #Olympics | #Wrestling

[Viren Rasquinha @virenrasquinha]

17th Aug 2023 -ACL Surgery

25th Aug 2023 -Vinesh 29th Birthday. We made a promise to get her in best shape for Paris

6th Aug 2024-Vinesh becomes the first Indian female wrestler to reach the final of the Olympics

I know she is only aiming for🥇

Stuff of dreams 🇮🇳 @OGQ_India

[Sourish @SourishEight]

@Abhijit_BVL Congratulations Sir, you have been tireless and relentless in your efforts. Thoroughly well deserved. Hoping for more success fot BVL 🏐

[Sourish @SourishEight]

Be it countless seasons of no IPL playoffs or near misses OR be it the countless weekends since Man United won a significant trophy, and it all happens on 25-26 May, 2024.

❤️🤍🖤#ManUtd win their 13th #FACup and #KKR 💜💛 win their 3rd #IPL title. Just wow! God's plan!

🌟🌟🌟