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Russian Medvedev makes history, reaches No. 1 in ATP Rankings
The 26-year-old Medvedev thus becomes the 27th player to reach No. 1 in the ATP Rankings. Medvedev, who won the US Open last year defeating Djokovic, is now on 8,615 points and passes the Serbian (8,465 points), who has held the top spot in men's tennis for a record 361 total weeks. "Of course I am happy to reach No. 1. It was my goal since I was young and especially my goal in the latest times," Medvedev was quoted as saying by atptour.com.
FIDE condemns Russia, cancels sponsorship deals with Russian, Belarusian firms
Former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich-headed International Chess Federation (FIDE) has condemned the Russian invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. At an extraordinary meeting of the FIDE Council on Sunday, the chess body announced the termination of all existing sponsorship agreements with any Belarusian and Russian sanctioned and/or state-controlled companies and will not enter into new sponsorship agreements with any such companies.
Hockey Pro League: Audacious skills on show as Spain turn tables on India
Both matches were fascinating and drama-filled. They also contained moments of magic that will remain long in the memory. Belen Igleisas' audacious lobbed goal is just one example of some of the tremendous skills and innovative play on display from these four teams. But, at the end of the two days of top-notch hockey action it finished honors even, with India winning both matches on Saturday.
Ranji Trophy: Kerala, Mumbai, Saurashtra, Karnataka emerge victorious at the end of round two
On last day of second round in the 2021/22 Ranji Trophy, Kerala, Mumbai, Saurashtra and Karnataka registered victories in different ways. Apart from these teams, Bengal, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, too emerged victorious in their respective matches.
International Judo Federation suspends Putin as honorary president
Vladimir Putin has been suspended as honorary president of the International Judo Federation (IJF) following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the international body of sport said in a statement on Sunday. Putin, a black belt holder, became the first Russian to be awarded the eighth dan, one of the sport's highest honours, but the IJF has now suspended Putin's role after Russia's attack.
3rd T20I: India beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets, complete 3-0 sweep
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, a fighting fifty from skipper Dasun Shanaka (74 not out off 38) helped Sri Lanka post 146/5 in 20 overs. The likes of Avesh Khan (2/23), Mohammed Siraj (1/22), Harshal Patel (1/29), Ravi Bishnoi (1/32) picked wickets at regular intervals to keep Sri Lanka on the backfoot before Shanaka played a solid knock to help his post a fighting total.
IND vs SL: Rohit Sharma becomes most-capped player in T20I cricket
The 34-year old went past veteran Pakistan batter Shoaib Malik (124 T20Is) for the historic feat. Rohit is also the only Indian cricketer to have played more than 100 T20Is. Former captains Mahendra Singh Dhoni (retired, 98 games) and Virat Kohli (97) follow him at second and third position respectively among Indian players.
Ishan Kishan ruled out of third T20I against Sri Lanka
Ishan was hit on the helmet by Lahiru Kumara in the fourth over of India's chase on a sharp bouncer on Saturday.The impact of the delivery had Kishan taking off his helmet even as the Sri Lankan fielders gathered around him. After a medical observation on the ground by the physio, the 23-year-old batted on for three more deliveries before being dismissed for a 15-ball 16.
It is India's moment to host Chess Olympiad: GM Nigel Short, FIDE VP
He was referring to India's interest to host the 44th Chess Olympiad that has been moved out of Russia owing to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "Several other countries too have shown interest in hosting the Olympiad. It is too early to say anything on the possible successful bidder," British GM and FIDE Vice President Nigel Short told IANS.
Rafael Nadal overcomes Cameron Norrie for Acapulco title
This was Nadal's 15th straight match victory and brought a winning conclusion to the latest chapter of the 35-year-old's comeback from a left-foot injury that sidelined him for the last five months of 2021. "It (Acapulco) always has been a very special place. The energy that the people from Mexico bring to me is very unique," Nadal was quoted as saying by atptour.com.
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