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China's Wang Xinyu claims first main draw win in French Open
The 21-year-old, having already made it into the same stage twice at the Australian Open, had lost four consecutive first-round matches on clay this season.
Wrestlers' Protest: Khap panchayat on Wed to discuss future course of action, says Naresh Tikait
The agitating wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, handed over their medals to Bhartiya Kisan Union chief Tikait after he urged them to not to immerse them into the river.
Football: Maguire has a decision to make, says Manchester United coach Ten Hag
Though Maguire has a contract with Manchester United that runs until 2025 and continues to be a key part of the England squad, national team coach Gareth Southgate recently suggested that his international place could be at risk due to only playing 16 times in the Premier League, reports Xinhua. Despite also featuring seven times.
French Open: Brazilian Seyboth Wild stuns Medvedev in five-set thriller; Zverev in the second round
The Brazilian youngster earned the biggest win of his career on debut in Paris as he showed little sign of nerves on Court Philippe Chatrier, swinging freely throughout the four-hour, 15-minute clash to upset the second seed 7-6(5), 6-7(6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-4
Europa League: Sevilla look for 7th title as Mendi goes from 'firefighter' to edge of glory
This means the suspended Marcos Acuna, along with Jesus 'Tecatito' Corona and Pape Gueye, will travel for a match that has more than prestige at stake, reports Xinhua. In addition to the opportunity to hoist the trophy, Wednesday's victor also secures a spot in the European Supercup and next season's Champions League.
Wrestling mess: Sport's governing body condemns manhandling of grapplers, threatens suspension if elections delayed
UWW said it will seek further information from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the Ad-hoc body appointed by it for wrestling about its plans for conducting elections for the next governing body. The sport's international governing body also threatened of suspending the Wrestling Federation of India if the election.
Leander Paes-led Bengal Wizards join Tennis Premier League as fifth team
The Bengal franchise of Tennis Premier League (TPL), will be owned by the Wardwizard Group led by its chairman, Yatin Gupte, the announcement to this effect was made at a grand ceremony in Mumbai at the Club Millennium Juhu Tennis Courts.
KIUG 2022: Javelin winner Vikrant Malik says Neeraj Chopra's positivity and motivation helps a lot
Despite currently nursing an ankle injury and competing at the event on Tuesday wearing different shoes on both feet, Vikrant Malik, who had clinched gold in the last edition of KIUG in Bangalore, came up with a best throw of 80.00 metres at the Guru Govind Singh college grounds, here.
WTC Final: Biggest challenge for Team India will be to adapt to the longer format, says Gavaskar
In a recent interview with Star Sports' 'Follow the Blues', Gavaskar emphasized that the players' transition from the T20 format to Test cricket will be the biggest test they will face. With most players accustomed to the shorter format, Gavaskar noted that only Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been playing in the English County Championship, has experience in the longer format in English conditions.
Wrestlers hand over medals to Naresh Tikait, give five days' time to govt
Tikait, along with the wrestlers, have now given five days to the government to sort out their demands, failing which wrestlers will go ahead with their decision to submerge their medals in the Ganga. A large gathering assembled at Har ki Pauri, witnessing the wrestlers' poignant demonstration after they reached there with their world championship and Olympic medals.
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