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Asian Champions Trophy: India storm into final with dominant 5-0 win over Japan
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Akashdeep Singh (19'), Harmanpreet Singh (23'), Mandeep Singh (30'), Sumit (39') and karthi Selvam (51') scored in India's win, putting the hosts in title contention against Malaysia who beat defending champions Korea 6-2 in the first semi final of the day.
Punjab and Haryana High Court stays WFI elections
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The petition challenged the move to allow the Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association to cast votes in the WFI polls.
Enough evidence to proceed with trial against Brij Bhushan: Delhi Police tells court
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Singh is facing allegations of sexual harassment involving women wrestlers.
Even Jadeja is not playing...don’t want anyone to miss key events, says Rohit on missing T20Is v Windies
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Rohit Sharma played the first ODI but was absent from the next two games and the subsequent T20I series in West Indies.
Canadian Open: Alcaraz survives epic against Hurkacz to enter quarterfinal
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The Spaniard rallied past Hurkacz 3-6, 7-6(2), 7-6(3) to extend his winning streak to 14 matches on Thursday night. Aiming for his seventh title of the season, Alcaraz improved to 2-0 in his ATP Head-to-Head series with Hurkacz and now boasts a 49-4 season record. He will next play 12th seed Tommy Paul, who upset the Spaniard last year in Montreal.
La Liga: Hot weather and financial issues factors as new football season kicks off in Spain
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Victor Moreno makes his coaching debut for Almeria, which recently sold striker El Bilal Toure. On the other hand, Francisco Rodriguez faces the challenge of filling Andoni Iraola's shoes in the Rayo dugout, helming a squad seemingly less potent than last season's, reports Xinhua.
'After Yuvraj Singh nobody has come...': Rohit Sharma admits to India's No.4 slot issue ahead of WC and Asia Cup
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With less than two months to go before the Cricket World Cup, the no.4 position is a hot topic for debate and the reason is the growing list of injuries.
Neeraj Chopra to lead Indian challenge as World Athletics confirms entries for Budapest 2023
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Chopra, India's best hope for a medal, will lead the charge in the men's javelin throw, hoping to improve on the silver medal he won in Eugene last year and will have compatriots Kishore Jena and D.P. Manu will also be in contention. Chopra has excelled on the international stage, winning the Golden League Final in Zurich. In May this year, he won gold in the Doha Dimond League with a throw of 88.67m.
Athletics: Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 21, 2024; registration starts today
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In the past 18 editions, the Tata Mumbai Marathon, which is held on the third Sunday of January, has emerged as the top marathon in the country, bringing together crores of people since its inception.
Canadian Open: Swiatek ousts Pliskova to reach Round of 16, Sabalenka beats Martic
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If she prevails on Thursday against Karolina Muchova and advances to the quarterfinals at the Canadian Open, Swiatek will retain the top ranking for a 72nd week. Muchova, the No.14 seed Karolina Muchova, was a 7-5, 6-4 winner over Sorana Cirstea. 
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