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Indian women's hockey team to head to Germany, Spain ahead of Asian Games
During the week-long tour, the Indian women's team will first train in Russelsheim, Frankfurt followed by a series of test matches against the German and Chinese national teams. Post this exposure tour in Germany, the team will head to Terassa, Spain to play the four Nations tournament againt South Africa, England and Spain before heading back to India. The German tour is set to help the Indian team prepare for the upcoming Asian Games .
Bhubaneswar comes alive as Intercontinental Cup 2023 thrills fans
Two high octane encounters enthralled the thousands of fans in attendance. Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik was also in attendance. The first time the Indian National Football team is playing in Odisha. Also in attendance was President of the All India Football Federation, Kalyan Chaubey and General Secretary of the All India Football Federation, Shaji Prabhakaran.
Intercontinental Cup: India register 2-0 win over Mongolia in campaign opener
In what was the Blue Tigers' first-ever match in Odisha in a competitive meet, they wasted no time stamping their authority, with Sahal Abdul Samad finding the net inside two minutes before Lallianzuala Chhangte doubled the lead in the 14th minute. Lebanon had earlier beaten Vanuatu 3-1 in the opening game of the four-nation.
One of the wrestlers taken to WFI office as part of probe: Delhi Police
The WFI office, located on at 21 Ashoka Road, is adjacent to Brij Bhushan's official residence in the national capital. According to sources, the complainant willingly accompanied the police as part of the investigation process, and took part in scene re-creation. However, confusion arose when reports began circulating that the female wrestler had been taken to "Brij Bhushan's home".
WTC Final: We can chase 450 or more, says Shardul Thakur
At draw of stumps on Day 3, Australia were 123/4, leading by 296 runs, with Marnus Labuschagne (41*) and Cameron Green (7*) holding fort. Answering a question, Thakur said: "Cricket is a funny game. You never know how much we can chase." Thakur, however, described the wicket as "under prepared".
Asia Cup, ICC Men's World Cup to be streamed for free to mobile users of Disney+ Hotstar
The move to lift the paywall for mobile-only viewers of both, the Asia Cup and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, is aimed at further democratising the game of cricket. It is also aimed to directly take on OTT platform JioCinema which recently hosted the IPL tournament for its subscribers for free.
WTC Final: India still staring down the barrel
But it is still an uphill climb for India to save the Test. In their second venture, Australia weathered the fire and fury of Mohammed Siraj - which fetched the early wicket of veteran David Warner - and extended their first innings lead of 175 to close to 300. Only a most sensational collapse will bring India into the reckoning.
French Open: Djokovic defeats ailing Alcaraz to reach final
The 36-year-old Serbian came out firing in the generational battle on Court Philippe-Chatrier, pulling the 20-year-old Spaniard around with destructive and consistent groundstrokes to win the first set. Alcaraz and Djokovic went blow to blow, with both demonstrating exceptional agility and movement in a high-quality and engrossing opening first two sets.
French Open: Fernandez-Townsend beat Gauff-Pegula to reach women's doubles final
With this, Townsend advanced to her second major final, having been runner-up alongside Caty McNally at last year's US Open to Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova. For Fernandez, the 2021 US Open runner-up in singles, the result marked her first Grand Slam final in doubles.
WTC Final: Australia's lead swells to 296 against India despite losing four wickets in 2nd innings
It was an interesting day where India made a spirited fight back, thanks to a splendid 109-run partnership between Ajinkya Rahane (89) and Shardul Thakur (51) helping the side avoid follow-on. But Australia are still in a strong position as they bowled out India for 296 in the first innings, gaining a vital 173-run lead.
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