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Won't take any decision behind closed doors: Sakshi Malik on today's meeting with Sports Minister
The protesting wrestlers have been invited by the government for the second time days after they met Home Minister Amit Shah. In January, too, the wrestlers met Anurag Thakur at his residence and called off their protest after a committee was formed. At that time, former wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat played the mediator's role.
Junior World Cup Shooting: India bag two more gold medals at Suhl
Amanpreet Singh in the men's 25m Pistol and the women's 25m Pistol team comprising Megana Sadula, Payal Khatri and Simranpreet Kaur Brar, were the gold winners for India on the day.
WTC Final: Focus on Rohit as India aim to end ICC title drought in clash with formidable Australia (preview)
Undoubtedly, India's team has been the most consistent one over the past two WTC cycles. They have also managed to reach knockout phases of major white-ball tournaments over the last 10 years but a trophy has eluded them. On the other hand, Australia will be looking to add to their enviable collection of world titles after missing.
Govt willing to have discussion with protesting wrestlers: Anurag Thakur
"The government is willing to have a discussion with the wrestlers on their issues. I have once again invited the wrestlers for the same," Thakur said in a tweet on Wednesday.It will be interesting to see whether the protesting wreslters, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat, will accept the invitation or not as their recent interaction with Home Minister Amit Shah "failed to yield any result".
WTC Final: Shardul Thakur wants to make 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity count if given a chance vs Australia
Though the 31-year-old pacer from Mumbai is hoping to make just his ninth appearance in Test cricket in the WTC Final against Australia starting at The Oval on Wednesday. Thakur told the ICC that he is determined to make every opportunity count in an Indian jersey, with the chance to be selected in an ICC Final representing a once-in-a-lifetime moment for him.
French Open: Djokovic subdues Khachanov in straight sets to secure semifinals spot
In a well-contested quarterfinal, the third seed Djokovic braved an early barrage from Khachanov before sealing an ultimately comfortable 4-6, 7-6(0), 6-2, 6-victory at the clay-court major. Djokovic did not earn a breakpoint in the opening two sets but raised his level spectacularly from the second-set tie-break onwards on Court Philippe-Chatrier to seal a three-hour, 38-minute win.
WTC Final: Shubman got amazing ability and temperament to perform at highest level, says Virat Kohli
Gill has shot to prominence in all three formats of the game over the last 12 months. The 23-year-old's exceptional performances include a record-breaking ODI double-century against New Zealand earlier this year. Moreover, the youngster had an impressive Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign where he scored three centuries and amassed a total of 890 runs.
French Open: Sabalenka ends Svitolina's run to reach maiden semifinal in Paris
Australian Open winner Sabalenka, who had never been past the third round in Paris in five prior appearances, defeated Svitolina 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals at the Roland Garros.For a place in her second Grand Slam final of the year, she'll next face unseeded Karolina Muchova, herself a former Top 20 player, as the Czech beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in Tuesday's other quarterfinal.
Singapore Open: Sindhu, Prannoy crash out in opener; Srikanth moves to second round
Coming into the tournament as the defending champion, Sindhu lost 21-18, 19-21,17-21 to the reigning world champion and No. 1 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the women's singles opening round BWF Super 750 event. This was Sindhu's tenth loss against Yamaguchi but she still leads the head-to-head tally against the Japanese 14-10.
French Open: Muchova beats Pavlyuchenkova for maiden Roland-Garros semifinal
An abdominal issue sidelined the Czech player for six months following the 2021 US Open, and at the Roland-Garros last year she sustained an ankle injury in the third round against Amanda Anisimova that saw her taken off the court in a wheelchair.
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