India Open: Rajawat, Prannoy kicks off campaign with contrasting wins

India Open: Rajawat, Prannoy kicks off campaign with contrasting wins

New Delhi, Jan16 - Priyanshu Rajawat came from a game down to upset Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen while Asian Games bronze winner HS Prannoy packed off Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen in straight games on the opening day of the BWF

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Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Japan beat Chile 2-0 to seal SF spot

Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Japan beat Chile 2-0 to seal SF spot

Ranchi, Jan 16 - Japan scored two first-half goals and then absorbed the pressure exerted by Chile in the second half before emerging winners in their last Pool A match which secured them a place in the semifinals of the women's FIH Hockey

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I didn’t know that I could become world No.1: Carlos Alcaraz

I didn’t know that I could become world No.1: Carlos Alcaraz

New Delhi, Jan 16 - Carlos Alcaraz gears up for his debut at the 2024 Australian Open, having missed the previous year's tournament due to a hamstring injury. Seeded second in the men's draw, the 20-year-old Spaniard expressed his eagerness to compete and

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Chess: Candidates Tournament has several firsts

Chess: Candidates Tournament has several firsts

Chennai, Jan 16 - The 2024 FIDE Candidates chess tournament to be held from April 3-23 in Toronto, Canada has several firsts to its credit and to which India too has contributed.

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Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Germany thrash Czech Republic 10-0, assured of semis spot

Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Germany thrash Czech Republic 10-0, assured of semis spot

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 16 - Soon after he walked off the turf after his team was held 1-1 by Japan in a Pool A match, Germany head coach Valentin Alterburg said his team would have to learn how to get the better of

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India Open: Prannoy sails to next round with a straight-game win over Chou Tien Chen

India Open: Prannoy sails to next round with a straight-game win over Chou Tien Chen

New Delhi, Jan 16 - The World No. 9 HS Prannoy showcased exceptional badminton prowess as he smoothly advanced to the second round of the India Open Super 750 tournament with a commanding straight-game victory over Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei, at

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Deepti Sharma and Pat Cummins named ICC Player of the Month for December 2023

Deepti Sharma and Pat Cummins named ICC Player of the Month for December 2023

Delhi, Jan 16 - In a double triumph for India and Australia, Deepti Sharma and Pat Cummins have been crowned the Women's and Men's Players of the Month for December 2023 by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

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Cameron Green returns for Australia, WI name three debutants for the Test opener

Cameron Green returns for Australia, WI name three debutants for the Test opener

Adelaide, Jan 16 - Australia and West Indies have announced their playing XI for the Test series opener in Adelaide. Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, confirmed that Cameron Green would make a return, and Steve Smith, in pursuit of a new chapter in his

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Australian Open: Sumit Nagal stuns World No. 27 Bulbik in the opening round

Australian Open: Sumit Nagal stuns World No. 27 Bulbik in the opening round

Melbourne, Jan 16 - In a triumphant display of skill and determination, Sumit Nagal marked a significant milestone in his career by securing a convincing victory in the first round over Alexander Bulbik in the Australian Open 2024.

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Rafael Nadal partnership with Saudi Tennis Fedaration draws “inexcusable and “disappointing” criticism

Rafael Nadal partnership with Saudi Tennis Fedaration draws “inexcusable and “disappointing” criticism

New Delhi, Jan 16 - Rafael Nadal has accepted an ambassadorial role with the Saudi Tennis Federation, becoming the latest high-profile athlete to align with Saudi Arabia as the nation seeks to enhance its global influence through sport

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Obviously talks are going on with them: Pat Cummins on Harris and Bancroft future in Test squad

Obviously talks are going on with them: Pat Cummins on Harris and Bancroft future in Test squad

Adelaide, Jan 16 - In the wake of David Warner's retirement, the Australian cricket team is undergoing a strategic shuffle, and captain Pat Cummins has been proactive in maintaining communication with overlooked players Cameron Bancroft and Marcus Harris. Despite not making the current

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Australian Open: Iga Swiatek secures opening round victory over Sofia Kenin

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek secures opening round victory over Sofia Kenin

Melbourne, Jan 16 - World No. 1 Iga Swiatek showcased her resilience and skill, securing a hard-fought victory against former champion Sofia Kenin 7-6(2) 6-2 in the opening round of Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena, here on Tuesday.

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Shivam Dube with his all-round performance making sure he is in T20 World Cup squad: Sunil Gavaskar

Shivam Dube with his all-round performance making sure he is in T20 World Cup squad: Sunil Gavaskar

New Delhi, Jan 16 - Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has acknowledged Shivam Dube's exceptional form, stating that the all-rounder was not merely a backup for Hardik Pandya but a contender actively working to secure his spot in the T20 World Cup squad.

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Northeast has tremendous potential for development of sports: President Murmu

Northeast has tremendous potential for development of sports: President Murmu

Shillong, Jan 15 - President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said that the northeastern region has a tremendous potential for development of sports and sportspersons, adidng the region has a strong sports culture.

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Sony Open: Korea’s An finishes second for fifth time; consistent Indian-American Bhatia is thirteenth

Sony Open: Korea’s An finishes second for fifth time; consistent Indian-American Bhatia is thirteenth

Honolulu, Jan 15 - It was another close finish for Korea’s Byeong Hun An who finished runner-up for the fifth time on the PGA Tour, as he lost in a three-way play-off at the US$8.3 million Sony Open in Hawaii.

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India Open 2024: Lakshya, Prannoy highlight crucial role of Super 750 status in race to Paris

India Open 2024: Lakshya, Prannoy highlight crucial role of Super 750 status in race to Paris

New Delhi, Jan 15 - Asian Games bronze medallist HS Prannoy and reigning Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen emphasised the significance of the Super 750 status of the India Open 2024 and how the additional points secured in the tournament will play a

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One game at a time, Paris Olympics is a long road to go: HS Prannoy

One game at a time, Paris Olympics is a long road to go: HS Prannoy

New Delhi, Jan 15 - In the bustling badminton arena, where every swing and every point are stepping stones to Olympic dreams, Prannoy HS, the World No. 8, is gearing up for a pivotal journey.

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I was so excited when I heard the news, says Cameron Green on batting at number four in Tests

I was so excited when I heard the news, says Cameron Green on batting at number four in Tests

Adelaide, Jan 15 - Australia’s fast-bowling all-rounder Cameron Green said his initial feeling about hearing the news of batting at number four in Tests for Australia against the West Indies was of huge excitement and felt grateful about not having been slotted in

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Credit goes to Chennai Super Kings and MS Dhoni for bringing out the best in me, says Shivam Dube

Credit goes to Chennai Super Kings and MS Dhoni for bringing out the best in me, says Shivam Dube

Indore, Jan 15 - After Shivam Dube put up yet another stellar show of boundary hitting through an unbeaten 63 off 32 balls for India to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, the all-rounder credited five-time IPL

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Facing India’s seam attack is going to be tough no matter how flat the pitches are, says Ben Duckett

Facing India’s seam attack is going to be tough no matter how flat the pitches are, says Ben Duckett

New Delhi, Jan 15 -Though a lot of spotlight is on the battle between England’s batters and India's famed spin attack for the upcoming five-match Test series, England opener Ben Duckett said the challenge coming from the hosts’ fast bowlers will also be

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