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Xiao takes 3rd medal on Day 1 of individual gymnastics
Xiao, who had won a bronze in men's team all-around and silver in individual all-around, took bronze in the floor exercise final with 14.766 points, reports Xinhua. "Of course I was hoping to even get higher [on the podium], like getting gold or silver. But bronze is very good, and I am very happy with today's performance and result," Xiao said in a mixed-zone interview.
Had to switch off my emotions for this one match: Sindhu
Sindhu won 21-13, 21-15 against the left-handed He to clinch the bronze medal, a day after losing in straight games to Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei. With this, Sindhu has now become the first woman and second Indian after Sushil Kumar to win medals in successive Olympics. It is also India's second medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
Tokyo Olympic hockey: Brilliant India secure semifinal berth after four decades, to take on Belgium
It was Super Sunday for India as the team coached by Australia's Graham Reid rode on a scintillating performance by goalkeeper PR Sreejesh to outwit Great Britain in the fourth and final quarterfinal, setting up a last-four clash with reigning World Cup winners Belgium. Australia take on Germany in the other semifinal.
PV Sindhu beats He Bingjiao to win women's singles bronze
With Sindhu's bronze, India have now equalled their tally of 2016 Rio Olympic Games. It was Sindhu's second medal at the Olympics after she bagged a silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She also became the first Indian woman to win two Olympics medals. Before her feat, wrestler Sushil Kumar was the only Indian to win two medals at successive Olympics.
Rajput, Tomar India's last medal hopes in shooting on last day of competition
Rajput and Tomar are ranked sixth and second in the world in this most gruelling shooting event on schedule. Both Indians will have to fight hard for a top-eight spot, given the presence of the likes of defending Olympic champion Sergey Kamenskiy of Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) and world No. 1 Istvan Peni of Hungary in the 48-strong field, among other heavyweight 3P exponents.
Indian team reaches Nottingham ahead of Test series against England
They are having their training session in Nottingham ahead of the first Test against England on August 4 at the Trent Bridge Cricket Stadium. After a break of three weeks after the World Test Championship final in Southampton, the Indian team had a practice match against the County Select XI from July 20-22. Post that, the Indian team continued to train till their final training session on Friday at the Chester-le-Street ground in Durham.
Zverev beats Khachanov to clinch gold medal in men's singles
The 24-year-old Zverev, yet to win a Grand Slam, was in imperious form during the final which lasted an hour and 19 minutes. He also became the first German male tennis player to win a singles Olympic gold. It was an easy straight-sets win for the world No. 5 Zverev to beat a misfiring Khachanov in the final after getting the better of top seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the semifinals.
Olympics hockey: Germany, Australia win to set up semifinal meeting
Australia, who topped Pool A, were meeting the fourth-placed team in Pool B but they could not have taken things lightly as the Dutch are a force to reckon with in world hockey. Their clash on Sunday ended in a 2-2 stalemate at the end of regulation time. But, in extra time, Australia won 3-0 in a shootout tie-breaker.
Tokyo Olympics: American Schauffele wins golf gold; Lahiri ends tied-42nd
Schauffele said grabbing the Olympic gold medal is the biggest win of his career. "I really wanted to win for my dad. I am sure he is crying somewhere right now. I kind of wanted this one more than any other." India's Anirban Lahiri had a one-over in the final round and finished joint 42nd with three others with a five-under for the tournament. Udayan Mane was 56th with a one-over in the final round and a total of three-over.
Chennaiyin FC sign Mirlan Murzaev to bolster attack
The striker is the second international recruit for the Chennai-based franchise ahead of the 2021/22 season and his addition will bolster the side's frontline with Jobby Justin and Rahim Ali already part of the attack. "I'm just very happy to join Chennaiyin FC. I can't wait for the training, and season to start. I look forward to representing all the fans from Tamil Nadu," the 31-year-old said.
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