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WTA Rankings: Badosa into Top 5, Swiatek falls to No.8
Iga Swiatek, who had collected 470 rankings points for winning the title at Adelaide in 2021, lost them all and thus saw her rankings drop from No.4 to No.8 in the latest rankings released by the WTA. With Swiatek dropping out of the Top 5, Spain's Paula Badosa made her Top-5 debut this week, at No.5. After winning the title in Sydney in the second week of the 2022 season, Badosa went on to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open, making the jump from No.9 to No.5 this week, the report said.
Winter Olympics: Canada's Parrot wins men's snowboard slopestyle; Germany, Slovenia, China bag gold medals
PyeongChang 2018 Olympic silver medallist Parrot secured the victory with 90.96 points on his second run, where he had a smooth performance along every section of the course, and landed a triple cork 1620 in both his fourth and sixth tricks.
PKL 8: Deepak Hooda shines as Jaipur Pink Panthers overcome Gujarat Giants
Hooda scored a Super 10 (11 points) in a win that will help Jaipur in the race for a Playoff spot and top-6 finish. He was supported well by the Panthers' defence. Sandeep Dhull scored four points while Deepak Singh and Vishal chipped in with three each.
Arif Khan's feat, J&K Sports Policy 2022 mark beginning of new era in Kashmir
Since August 5, 2019, when J&K was reorganized, the young boys and girls have exhibited their talent and potential in various fields, including sports. They have proven beyond doubt that they can compete with anyone and do wonders. Kashmiri youth, who just two years ago were considered as stone-pelters and militants, have washed off those labels and are shining like stars.
I have been overwhelmed by the support I got: Justin Langer in LinkedIn post
"Thank you for everyone's well wishes. I have been overwhelmed by the support. Now to start the next chapter of my life, wherever that may take me. Rather than reply to all, please see my statement that went public today. Thanks again. JL. For now, I have another two weeks in quarantine in Perth before I can reunite with my family. In that time, I will reflect on the past and work out what the next chapter of my life may look like," wrote Langer on LinkedIn.
Senegal wins first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title
The final ended 0-0 after 120 minutes with a major opportunity coming from a penalty for Senegal that was missed by Sadio Mane just seven minutes into the match. After a tense shootout, Senegal's most precious player and forward Mane scored the winning spot-kick as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to win their first-ever AFCON trophy. Senegal restored their reputation on the African football scene with the victory at the Olembe Stadium in Cameroon's capital city of Yaounde.
Athletes expressing frustration and anguish with Beijing Olympics
The Swedes have suggested that the conditions in the mountains are perilously cold. A Polish skater says she was living in fear in a Beijing isolation ward and has "cried until I have no more tears". The Finns have claimed an ice hockey player is being kept in Covid quarantine for no reason. And the Germans? They are frustrated that there is no hot food at downhill skiing, the report said.
Langer is not a monster he is being portrayed as, says Gilchrist
Langer stepped down as head coach of the Australian men's cricket team despite leading the side to its maiden ICC T20 World Cup title in the UAE and a 4-0 win in the recently-concluded Ashes after he reportedly felt humiliated by CA for offering him only a six-month contract renewal for his efforts. Gilchrist said it was good that Langer had resigned given that there were very "little" values coming from within Cricket Australia and the team, which he has stood for in his life.
Real Madrid move six points clear as Sevilla held; Barca beat Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid were without Vinicius Jr and Karim Benzema on Sunday night and in the first half they struggled without the Frenchman. FC Barcelona moved into fourth place in La Liga after a thrilling 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid in the Camp Nou Stadium. Madrid are now 6 points clear at the top. Sevilla is placed at second spot.
Winter Olympics: Sweden, Norway lead as Australia, Japan, Germany win gold medals
Russian Olympic Committee athlete Alexander Bolshunov won his first Olympic gold in men's 30km cross-country skiathlon on Sunday. The skiathlon began with 15 kilometres of classic skiing and switched to freestyle after the half-point. The 25-year-old opened a big gap in the second half and crossed the line with a comfortable lead, winning in one hour, 16 minutes and 9.8 seconds.
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