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Asian Games: Volleyball, Table Tennis teams shine as Balraj Panwar rows into final on an eventful day for India
The men's volleyball team remained on course for a medal for the first time in nearly four decades when it defeated Chinese Taipei in a cross-over match for the top 12 positions and made it to the quarterfinals with a convincing straight games victory against Chinese Taipei, the bronze medallist in the previous edition in Indonesia in 2018.
INDvAUD, 1st ODI: Gill, Gaikwad, Rahul, Suryakumar slam fifties; guide India to 5-wicket win over Australia
After veteran fast-bowler Mohammed Shami bagged the second five-for of his ODI career and propelled India to bowl out Australia for 276, the pitch seemed to have eased out a bit in the second innings, making the path of taking a 1-0 lead easier for the hosts.
Asian Games: India off to winning start in Table Tennis, men win both matches, women overcome Singapore 3-2
The Indian men blanked Yemen 3-0 in their opening match in the morning and then took the table again in the evening session to overcome Singapore 3-1 in preliminary round Group F.
INDvAUS, 1st ODI: Shami bags five-for as India bowl out Australia for 276
On a two-paced pitch, different from the usual batting-friendly pitches at the venue, Shami bowled good lengths, used his straight seam position well and made life tough for Australian batters to pick 5-51 in ten overs, making it the second straight time an Indian fast-bowler picked a five-for in ODIs.
Asian Games: Indian men's volleyball team remain on course to history with 3-0 rout of Chinese Taipei
In a cross-match for the Top 12 positions on Friday, India defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-21 in one hour and 20 minutes at the China Textile City Sports Centre Gymnasium.
Asian Games: At Hangzhou, India on a quest for excellence in Continent, Paris 2024
India has set itself an ambitious target of achieving medals in double digits for the first time in the Paris Olympic Games in 2024 and the 19th Asian Games not only present an opportunity to assess the preparation of its athletes but also provide Olympic qualification quotas in some sports.
Manchester City kicks off Treble Trophy tour in India
The four trophies - the Premier League trophy, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League trophy - along with the UEFA Super Cup made their way to the football-crazy city of Kochi and were accompanied by Manchester City Legend, Nedum Onouha.
Lionel Messi wants to play in 2024 Copa America
The 36-year-old has until now remained non-committal about his plans to continue playing for the Albiceleste and admitted in June that he was "almost at the end of his career", reports Xinhua.
Bumrah is the number one bowler I think, probably across all formats: Chris Woakes
Talking to Wisden Cricket Monthly, the English star said, “Jasprit Bumrah is the No. 1 I think, probably across all formats. He's pretty sensational with what he does and he's unique, right? His action is very different from anyone else and he has got a high pace, a gun, slower ball, a yorker on tap - everything you need as a white-ball bowler.”
Argentina keeps leading FIFA World Rankings
After a 1-0 win over Ecuador and a 3-0 victory against Bolivia in its opening World Cup CONMEBOL zone qualifiers, Argentina solidified its top position. Meanwhile, second-placed France dropped points following a 2-1 defeat to Germany in a friendly, reports Xinhua.
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