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It is a special feeling to return home with CWG medal: Young hockey sensation Sangita Kumari
This medal was significantly special for Indian youngster Sangita Kumari because it was her maiden appearance in the prestigious tournament. When asked about the same, the 20-year-old said, "It is a special feeling to return home with a medal. There are plenty of festivities back home. Everyone in my village is so happy and excited, they tell me it is a proud moment for Jharkhand.
Emotional Kyrgios dedicates victory over Medvedev in Montreal to sick mother
After the win the Australian tennis star sent an emotional message to his mother, who has been hospitalised. Kyrgios went up to the on-court camera and wrote an emotional message, "Be Strong Ma" on the lens as he received a loud round of applause from the crowd in Canada. The 27-year-old stunned World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in 3 sets to continue his fine run on the tour ever since reaching the Wimbledon final in July. Kyrgios frequently deployed serve-and-volley tactics to exploit the defending champion's deep positioning on return. He also staved off the two break points he faced during the two-hour encounter at the ATP Masters 1000 event.
2022 BRICS Games to be held online in September
The 2022 BRICS Games features breakdancing, chess and Wushu (Chinese martial arts) as medal events and yoga, dragon and lion dance, dragon boat racing, Brazil jiu-jitsu, sambo and dibeke as demonstration events, reports Xinhua. Gao Zhidan, director of China's General Administration of Sport, expressed his belief that the BRICS Games will enhance solidarity and friendship, promote peace and development.
Nadal confirms participation in Cincinnati Open
The 36-year-old is set for his first competitive appearance since pulling out of Wimbledon just before the semifinals with an abdominal injury he sustained during the London fortnight. His difficult decision not to play Nick Kyrgios in that semi-final has allowed him a relatively quick return from the muscle tear.
Odean Smith's all-round show goes in vain as New Zealand defeat West Indies by 13 runs
It was a match where West Indies had a brilliant fielding performance. Shimron Hetmyer took a one-handed catch on the ropes at deep point to remove Martin Guptill (16). Wicketkeeper Devon Thomas took a great catch to dismiss Devon Conway, and then Hayden Walsh dived full stretch at deep square leg to account for skipper Kane Williamson. All three catches came off the bowling of Smith.
Pakistani boxers go missing from Birmingham airport
The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) is searching for the pugilists with the help of local authorities. Nazeer and Suleman's travel documents are still in possession of PBF, Samaa TV reported. According to sources, the duo went missing from the airport before leaving for Pakistan, the report said. The Pakistan Olympic Association has formed a four-member committee to investigate the matter.
England Test captain Stokes' documentary to release on August 26
Titled "Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes", the documentary has been created with Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes (best known for World War I film 1917) who features on-screen to discuss the highs and lows of the cricket icon's record-breaking career across a series of interviews. Produced by Whisper, the documentary tells the story of Stokes' journey, examining his 2019 World Cup triumph and heroics at the Headingley crease against Australia in the Ashes, as well as the lows which came at a huge personal cost, and saw him take time away from the game as well as heal from a left finger injury in July last year.
Three-time champion Murray bundled out in Montreal
Murray, who won the tournament in 2015 following earlier victories in 2009 and 2010, finally got underway against American Taylor Fritz in Tuesday evening's feature match after they were delayed a day earlier by rain in Montreal, reports DPA.The Scot was overwhelmed by the 10th seed's power in the first set before fighting back hard in the second, with his frustration getting the better of him as he smashed his racquet on the court several times.
Huge boost for India cricketers in latest ICC T20I rankings; Babar Azam stays No.1 batter
India cruised to a 4-1 series triumph in the recently-completed T20I series against the West Indies and several of their best performers cut into Babar's lead at the top of the batter rankings.
Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant were among the biggest movers as the race for the top ranking hots up ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia later this year. Iyer hit an impressive half-century during the fifth and final match of the series in Florida and was duly rewarded by jumping six places to 19th overall on the batter rankings.
Injured Osaka retires from Canadian Open, Kanepi through
"I felt my back from the start of the match, and despite trying my best to push through it I just wasn't able to today," Osaka said afterwards, reports DPA. "I'd like to pay credit to Kaia for playing well and want to wish her all the best for the rest of the tournament."
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