Latest Semifinals News & Updates

Jakarta, July 8 (IANS) India’s U-23 women boxers delivered a commanding performance at the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships, with nine boxers advancing to the semifinals to assure medals after a strong showing in the last-eight stage bouts held across afternoon and evening sessions in Jakarta on Wednesday.In the afternoon session, Tanu (51kg) registered a dominant 5:0 unanimous decision win over Thailand’s Kewalin Norasing, while Nisha (54kg) secured an equally convincing 5:0 victo…

Hyderabad, June 24 (IANS) Bengaluru Bravehearts defeated Kolkata Banga Tigers 26-21 in a league match in Season 2 of the Rugby Premier League and qualified for the semifinals on the ninth day of the competition at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli in Hyderabad on Wednesday.Bengaluru Bravehearts made a flying start as Jonas Mikalcius crossed over within minutes, but Kolkata Banga Tigers responded immediately through Vuiviwa Naduvalo on the left wing. Ngarohi McGarvey restored Bengalur…

Halle, June 19 (IANS) Taylor Fritz finally ended his run of heartbreak against Ben Shelton in 2026, saving a match point to battle into the semifinals of the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle, where he was joined by top seed Alexander Zverev after the German extended his winning streak to 10 matches on Friday.Although the former World No. 8 suffered a loss to the 19-year-old at the Dallas Open final in February, he has now clinched a convincing victory in their rematch in the second round of the ATP …

Berlin, Feb 11 (IANS) SC Freiburg booked its place in the German Cup semifinals after edging Hertha BSC 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time on Tuesday.Both teams began with intent. Yuito Suzuki fired narrowly over inside three minutes, while Marten Winkler headed just wide at the other end soon after. Hertha almost took the lead when Fabian Reese forced the ball over the line, but the effort was ruled out after a VAR review.Freiburg gradually settled and created the clearer op…

Berlin, Feb 4 (IANS) Bayer Leverkusen booked a place in the German Cup semifinals with a 3-0 home win over St. Pauli on Tuesday.St. Pauli started sharply and almost took the lead from their first corner, with Martijn Kaars unable to convert in a crowded six-yard area.Leverkusen were sloppy in possession early on, and a mistake by goalkeeper Ben Voll later presented Patrik Schick with a clear chance, but Karol Mets cleared the effort off the line.The visitors continued to press. Joel Chima Fujita…