World Boxing C'ships: Lakshya Chahar dominates Iashaish to reach pre-quarters

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Liverpool, Sep 7 (IANS) India’s Lakshya Chahar came up with a clinical performance to blank Hussein Iashaish of Jordan to reach the round of the 16 in the men’s 80kg category at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool on Sunday. Lakshya began the bout aggressively but the Jordanian managed to close the gap in the second round. However, the Indian stepped up in the third round to complete a dominant 5:0 win.Earlier, Pawan Bartwal’s campaign in the men’s 55kg event came to an end when …

Andhra Cricket Association hails arrival of Women’s World Cup trophy in Visakhapatnam

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Visakhapatnam, Sep 7 (IANS) The arrival of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup trophy in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, as part of its official tour, was marked as a historic occasion by top Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) officials, who celebrated the city’s selection as a host venue for the tournament.The trophy was unveiled at the venue by ACA officials, with Secretary Sana Sathish Babu and Joint Secretary Boyalla Vijay Kumar posing with it alongside women cricketers from the state.During a press co…

Mishara’s unbeaten 73 takes Sri Lanka to 2-1 T20I series win over Zimbabwe

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Harare, Sep 7 (IANS) A sparkling unbeaten 73 off 43 balls from Kamil Mishara powered Sri Lanka to a 2-1 T20I series win over Zimbabwe with an eight-wicket victory on their last game of the tour at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.Chasing a steep target of 192, Sri Lanka’s middle order finally clicked, building on a solid 50-run opening stand between Pathum Nissanka (33) and Kusal Mendis (30). Just when it looked like the chase would be a cakewalk for Sri Lanka, Mendis was removed by Brad Evans…

Punjab Hockey League: Roundglass Hockey Academy and SAI Sonipat win big to remain on top of the table

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Mohali, Sep 7 (IANS) Roundglass Hockey Academy and Sports Authority of India National Centre of Excellence, Sonipat secured commanding victories against SDAT Hockey Academy, Tamil Nadu and Namdhari Hockey Academy to consolidate their positions on top of the table after day six of the second edition of the Punjab Hockey League (U 21) which is being played here at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium. Naval Tata Academy jumped to third in the table with a thrilling 4-3 vic…

Italian GP: Verstappen wins as McLaren secure double podium

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Monza, Sep 7 (IANS) Red Bull driver Max Verstappen converted pole position into victory during Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix, leading home McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after a dramatic start and end to proceedings at Monza. Verstappen and Norris went wheel-to-wheel almost immediately when the lights went out, getting close to each other down the straight before the Red Bull driver skipped the first chicane to keep the lead over the McLaren driver.While Verstappen gave up the posit…

Sarthak Chavan bounces back with a brilliant win in INMRC

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Chennai, Sep 7 (IANS) A set of new tyres and supreme effort helped Pune teenager Sarthak Chavan (Petronas TVS Racing) to snatch a brilliant win in the premier Pro-Stock 301-400cc category to finish the third round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2025 on a successful note at the Madras International Circuit here on Sunday.The third win of the season took Sarthak within nine points of yesterday’s Race-1 winner, Rahil Pillarisetty (RACR Castrol Power1), who is…

Pranavi makes cut at Houston, lies 26th

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Houston, Sep 7 (IANS) Pranavi Urs got off to a flying start with four birdies in five holes on her way to a solid 3-under 69 second round at the Aramco Houston Championship. Pranavi, now placed tied-26th with rounds of 72-69, is 3-under and the only Indian to make the cut.Avani Prashanth (73-73) and Tvesa Malik (73-77) missed the cut, which fell at even par, and 61 players made the cut at the Golfcrest Country Club.Spain’s Carlota Ciganda fired a round of 64 (-8) on day two to hold a one-shot…

Asia Cup great platform to test ourselves against giant sides, says Oman skipper Jatinder

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Dubai, Sep 7 (IANS) Oman captain Jatinder Singh has described his side’s maiden Asia Cup appearance as a valuable opportunity to test themselves against the region’s top teams. Oman had sealed their qualification for the eight-team Asia Cup through the ACC Men’s Premier Cup held in April last year, alongside Hong Kong and the UAE. Oman’s preparation for the Asia Cup has seen them host training sessions in Abu Dhabi and play two games against Hong Kong, both of which they won. “For us, …

Bethell believes he should have played more cricket for England in home summer

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Southampton, Sep 7 (IANS) Left-handed batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell believed he should have featured more for England in the ongoing home summer after having limited chances in the Test team.Bethell was selected only for the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval, after coming in as a replacement for injured Ben Stokes. But he registered 6 and 5 in both innings of a narrow six-run defeat for England, leading to the series ending in a 2-2 draw.Bethell had earlier impressed with half-c…

PSG hit out at France over Dembele, Doue injuries; ask for new 'framework for medical coordination'

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Paris, Sep 7 (IANS) Paris Saint-Germain have publicly criticised the French Football Federation following injuries to key players Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue, calling the situation both “serious and entirely avoidable”. The club is now demanding the establishment of a new coordination protocol between the clubs and the national team medical staff. Dembele and Doue are expected to miss six and four weeks respectively, after sustaining muscle injuries during France’s match against Ukrain…