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India.com
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Wimbledon 2025: Can YOU Find Tennis In 20 Seconds? Viral Brain Teaser Sweeps The Internet
As Wimbledon 2025 got underway officially on Monday, June 30, with electrifying matches between stars such as Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu on Centre Court, a fresh type of challenge has run on the internet, challenging fans' mental abilities off the grass courts. A difficult puzzle visual brain teaser is going viral, challenging participants to find the word 'tennis' among dozens of cleverly misspelled variations within less than 20 seconds. This stimulating conversation puzzle is intended to commemorate the 138th edition of the illustrious Wimbledon Championship, introducing a lightlice, intellectual element into the current conversation fever. It's a challenge of exceptionally keen eyesight and swift pattern detection, with most contestants finding it surprisingly easy to be hard. Are You Up To The 'Tennis' Challenge? The challenge sets forth a grid of mostly 'Tenins' which the solver must identify the one properly spelled 'Tennis' against in a mere 20-second limit. While seemingly straightforward, many have been said to have not finished the challenge under the time constraint, rendering it more than mere children's play. The designers comment on how readily the correct word can be overlooked even when "it's right in front of you." More Than Fun: Brain Puzzles For Mental Acuity Experts opine that solving brain puzzles such as these has more advantages than entertainment, and possibly plays a part in long-term mental well-being. Although puzzles like these do not necessarily protect against neurological diseases, they serve a major function in keeping the mind active and maintaining general cognitive function as people grow older. Whether you're a loyal tennis fan watching every serve and volley or just looking for a mentally challenging distraction, this Wimbledon-branded brain teaser is the ideal chance to sharpen your mind during the tournament action.
Business Standard
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Herbalife India Releases Third Episode of Podcast Series - Live Your Best Life, Unscripted
PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 30: Herbalife India, a leading name in health and wellness, has released a new episode of its podcast series Live Your Best Life, Unscripted. The latest episode features one of India's most celebrated athletes, Manika Batra, who shares a deeply personal and inspiring account of her journey through the world of table tennis. 'Personal Growth Through Sports: Life Lessons from Table Tennis' featuring Manika Batra. Titled 'Personal Growth Through Sports: Life Lessons from Table Tennis', the conversation is hosted by Ajay Khanna, Managing Director of Herbalife India. The episode delves into Manika's growth as a sportsperson, from her historic performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics to how she balances mental and physical strength, overcomes challenges, and stays grounded through discipline and self-belief. Manika also talks about the critical role of nutrition and supplementation in her career, highlighting how she maintains her fitness and performance through proper diet, consistency, and the support of trusted nutrition products during international travel and rigorous training. "Sports has been my greatest teacher," she shares. "It's taught me how to stay disciplined, how to remain mentally strong, and how to keep pushing myself no matter the situation." Ajay Khanna, who leads the conversation, said: "Manika's story is a powerful example of what it means to stay focused and committed to your dreams. Her journey reflects not just the spirit of sportsmanship but the everyday values of discipline, wellness, and giving back. It was a privilege to hear her speak with such honesty and passion, she's a true role model for aspiring athletes and for anyone working toward personal growth." From overcoming injuries and mental setbacks to her dream of launching a world-class academy for young athletes, the episode is packed with insights, stories, and moments of inspiration. The rapid-fire segment offers a fun glimpse into Manika's personality, including her favorite cheat meal (chole bhature) and the quirkiest DM she's ever received. Watch the Full Episode YouTube: Also available on audio platforms: Spotify: Apple Podcasts: Amazon Music: Live Your Best Life, Unscripted continues to bring forward real stories and powerful conversations that reflect Herbalife India's commitment to wellness, performance, and purpose-driven living. Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is a premier health and wellness company, community and platform that has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers science-backed food products to consumers in more than 90 markets through entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle to live their best life.
Los Angeles Times
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Opinion: Is Tennis Broken? Unpacking the corruption allegations, and how the sport may change
Although accusations of corruption are certainly not new in the world of global sports — encompassing several notable incidents like the landmark 2015 FIFA World Cup case, and the 'BountyGate' scandal in the National Football League — it's not often that you hear a players' association call their respective league a 'cartel.' On March 18th, 2024 , the relatively new Professional Tennis Players Association filed a lawsuit against the ATP Tour, WTA tour, the International Tennis Federation, and the International Tennis Integrity Agency, alleging that these governing bodies have violated players' rights through a rigged, restrictive economic system that keeps their earnings low. The lawsuit specifically claims that players have been forced into 'grueling schedules, capped earnings, abusive and invasive investigations and discipline, and have limited control over their own careers and brands,' due to 'a cartel of tour organizers and tournament operators.' In this article, we'll unpack the serious allegations rattling some of the largest tennis organizations on the planet, and discuss whether or not tennis truly is broken and in need of change. One of the most controversial arguments within the lawsuit is that the governing bodies overseeing Tennis' largest tournaments – those being the U.S. Open, the French Open, the Australian Open, and Wimbledon – have in fact conspired to 'fix' player earnings. The lawsuit claims that these Tours and governing bodies restrict prize money, take player's NIL rights without proper compensation, and restrict players from earning income off the court. In response, the WTA Tour and ATP Tour both released statements promising to defend against the case: with the WGA calling it 'baseless,' 'regrettable,' and 'misguided,' and claiming to have 'committed to a $400 million increase in player compensation' in prior years. The lengthy antitrust suit also focuses heavily on the ranking system , claiming that the system forces players to compete only in specific tournaments under the threat of fines for competing in outside competition. Other allegations include the claim that the governing bodies routinely put player health and safety at risk, forcing the players to compete in extreme heat or late into the night, as well as the claim that the International Tennis Integrity Agency is subjecting players to intrusive personal searches and lengthy interrogations within their anti-doping policies. Ultimately, the players behind this lawsuit claim to be fighting against not only the exploitation of players, but the competitive disadvantages ingrained in the current Tennis system itself. ' There is a complete and utter lack of competition that exists in professional tennis, and we believe by filing these actions, we will ultimately inject the kind of competition that will be fair to the players, to the fans and actually to the people (who) operate the system,' said lawyer Jim Quinn for the PTPA. Although it's far too early to know where this lawsuit will end up, the allegations raised within the suit offer a glimpse of major restructuring efforts that could occur in the future, if the sport truly is 'broken,' as claimed by Ahmad Nassar, PTPA executive director. If tennis is restructured as a result of this lawsuit, the sport's next era should begi n with a reformation of governance and leadership within the ATP, WTA, and ITF, with a goal to create a more unified, player-centric approach to decision making. This includes restructuring prize money distribution to allow more flexibility and competition among tournaments, and revising the player ranking system to give players more freedom to compete without penalty. Improving player welfare would also be key by ensuring that tennis organizations provide sufficient mental health resources and support for players. Additionally, establishing a stronger role for the PTPA in decision-making processes could provide athletes with a voice in governance and allow for collective bargaining on contracts, prize money, and benefits. It would increase opportunities for players to have a say in the policies that affect their careers, from tournament scheduling to contract negotiations. Reforming anti-doping and anti-corruption measures to ensure fairness, as well as fostering a culture of fairness and respect for all players, would also be crucial if the lawsuit forces action. Ultimately, these shocking allegations of corruption point to a future where substantial reforms are necessary to restore fairness within the sport — since the alleged risks of the current system may alienate both fans and players alike. As we wait to see how the PTPA's fight concludes, it's important to imagine what the future of the sport will look like, and consider whether tennis can ever fully escape these allegations of unfair competition and exploitation. Related
