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Tokyo Olympics: Golfer Aditi Ashok remains in hunt at the halfway stage
On Thursday, the 23-year-old Aditi returned a card of five-under 66 at the Kasumigaseki Country Club. Added with her first-round effort of 67, now has an Aditi has an aggregate score of nine-under 133 and is sharing the second spot with Danish duo Koerstz Madsen Nanna (69,64) and Emily Kristine Pedersen (67, 66) with Sagstrom Madelene a stroke behind at 134.
Tokyo Olympics: Heartbreak for wrestler Deepak Punia, misses bronze medal in 86kg
Punia, who had lost to USA's David Taylor in the semifinals on Wednesday, had a one-point lead going into the last minute of the bout but let it slip as he came under attack and lost the bout 4-2. Having expended all his energy in keeping Amine at bay, Punia looked exhausted and could not defend well as the San Marino grappler launched a desperate attack in the final seconds.
Ind vs Eng, 1st Test: Anderson strikes, India reduced to 125/4 after lunch
India lost four wickets for 15 runs to let England back in the game after they had looked down and out, having been dismissed for 183 on Wednesday and having failed to get a wicket in the first session. India had chugged along well, reaching 97 without loss but at the stroke of lunch, they lost Rohit Sharma (36) to pace bowler Ollie Robinson off a hook shot that landed safely in the hands of Sam Curran at fine leg.
England pacer Archer ruled out of India Tests, T20 World Cup & Ashes
Archer was not expected to play the five Test matches against India but an official confirmation hadn't yet arrived. On Thursday, as England battled to keep themselves relevant in the first Test, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) revealed that the right-arm pacer has been ruled out. "The England and Wales Cricket Board can confirm that England fast bowler Jofra Archer underwent further scans on his injured right elbow last week.
India can win 4-0 or 3-1 against England: Gavaskar
England under Ray Illingworth had a finely-balanced team, which had vanquished Australia 2-0 to win the Ashes Down Under. India were certainly not expected to win against an all-conquering English side with a fast bowling attack led by John Snow, who had blitzed OZ with 31 wickets. Geoff Boycott and John Edrich scored heavily for England.
IND vs ENG 1st Test: Rohit Sharma, K.L. Rahul take India to 97/1 at lunch
Resuming at 21/0, the two batsmen survived nervy moments with a few edges not carrying. England, who were dismissed for 183 in the first innings on the first day, were desperate to get some quick wickets and in the process lost a couple of reviews against Rohit Sharma. The first referral on an LBW appeal was turned down after replays showed the ball was going down the leg-side.
Tokyo Olympics: Wrestler Ravi Kumar loses in final, bags silver in 57kg freestyle
Ravi Kumar, who had reached the final by beating Sanayev Nurislam of Kazakhstan in the semifinal, found Uguev, a two-time World Champion, too strong and too determined to win the gold. The Russian won early points and then defended strongly, without giving Ravi Kumar many chances.
Tokyo Olympics: India surpass Germany, No. 1 on Olympic hockey medals chart
India fought back brilliantly from a two-goal deficit (1-3) to score four goals in four minutes just around half-time for a sensational victory that would remind fans of the glory days when the Indians were a force to reckon with in world hockey. India last won an Olympic medal in 1980 -- a gold in Moscow. On Thursday, Manpreet Singh's team overcame four decades of disappointments as it captured a well-deserved bronze medal.
Nation celebrates first Olympic hockey medal in 41 years
Twitter has been swarmed with congratulatory wishes for the team. Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the win as historic. Here is a look at major reactions on the social media: Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Historic! A day that will be etched in the memory of every Indian. Congratulations to our Men's Hockey Team for bringing home the Bronze.
Tokyo Olympics: US shot putter Ryan Crouser wins men's gold
Crouser took the lead all the way, and threw 23.30 metres in his sixth attempt, refreshing the Olympic record. Crouser's compatriot Joe Kovacs bagged the silver with 22.65m, while Tomas Walsh of New Zealand took bronze with 22.47 metres. Pedro Pichardo of Portugal took an outright victory in men's triple jump while China took a historical silver on Thursday.
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