Sindhu, Srikanth eye good show in Thailand

Bangkok: Following a decent show in Malaysia, star Indian shuttlers, including PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth, will look for consistency as they begin their campaign in the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament beginning here on Tuesday. While Sindhu had reached the semifinals last week, Srikanth signed off with a quarterfinal finish in Kuala Lumpur…

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Mandar Rao Dessai to leave Mumbai City FC

Mumbai: Mandar Rao Dessai will leave Mumbai City FC after his contract ends on May 31, the football club stated in a release. The 31-year-old left-back will bid farewell to the Islanders after three successful seasons. Mandar arrived at Mumbai City FC in October 2020, making the move from FC Goa. The Goan-born defender was an…

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Prannoy claims Malaysia Masters title

Kuala Lumpur: India’s HS Prannoy secured his maiden BWF World Tour title with a gritty three-game win over China’s Weng Hong Yang in the men’s singles finals of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 here on Sunday. The 30-year-old Indian showed great composure and resolve during a 94-minute battle to notch a 21-19 13-21 21-18 victory against…

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Politicians and sportspersons condemn police action and detention of protesting wrestlers

New Delhi: The dramatic detention of protesting wrestlers by Delhi Police on Sunday was condemned by several politicians and former sportspersons who termed the act as “shame on the government”. Top wrestlers, including the likes of Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, were detained for violation of law and order after they breached the…

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WTC winners to get USD 1.6 million prize money

Dubai: The winners of next month’s World Test Championship Final between India and Australia at The Oval will take home USD 1.6 million in prize money, while runners-up will get richer by USD 800,000, the ICC announced here on Friday. The championship decider will be played at The Oval, London from June 7-11 with June 12…

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