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August 17, 2025 8:39 AM August 17, 2025 8:39 AM

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India’s Anahat Singh to Face Egypt’s Habiba Hani in Bega Open Final

In squash, India's Anahat Singh will take on second-seeded Habiba Hani of Egypt in the finals of the Bega Open in Australia today. Top seed Anahat Singh defeated Egypt's Nour Khafagy 3-2 in the semifinals yesterday. Despite an injury during the match, Anahat showed great determination to outlast Kha...

August 17, 2025 7:32 AM August 17, 2025 7:32 AM

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Tanya Hemanth Wins Women’s Singles Title at Saipan International 2025

In Badminton, Indian shuttler Tanya Hemanth clinched the women’s singles crown at the Saipan International 2025 in the Northern Mariana Islands yesterday. The top seed, ranked 86 in the world, defeated Japan’s Kanae Sakai 15-10, 15-8 in the final under the Badminton World Federation’s new 3×15 scori...

August 16, 2025 8:41 PM August 16, 2025 8:41 PM

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Venus Williams Receives Wild Card for U.S. Open at Age 45

In Tennis, Venus Williams will become the oldest singles player at the U.S. Open in more than 40 years after receiving a wild card at age 45, the U.S. Tennis Association announced.     The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion last competed in singles at Flushing Meadows in 2023 and has not won a m...

August 16, 2025 8:29 PM August 16, 2025 8:29 PM

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Zverev, Alcaraz Complete Men’s Semifinal Lineup at Cincinnati Open

In Tennis, Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz completed the men’s semifinal lineup at the Cincinnati Open.      Zverev cruised past Toronto champion Ben Shelton 6-2, 6-2 in just 77 minutes to reach the last four. Alcaraz, meanwhile, survived a tense three-set battle with Andrey Rublev, overcoming a...

August 16, 2025 9:39 PM August 16, 2025 9:39 PM

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India to Host Asian open short track speed skating Trophy 2025 for the first time

For the first time, India is going to host the biggest international winter sports event. The Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 will be organized from 20 to 23  August 2025 at the Maharana Pratap Sports College, in Raipur, Dehradun.     President of ISAI, Amitabh Sharma, informed that...

August 16, 2025 6:33 PM August 16, 2025 6:33 PM

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United States Clinches Final Spot for 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup

In cricket, the United States secured the final qualification spot for the 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup after an unbeaten run at the Americas Qualifier, held in Rydal, Georgia.     Captained by Arjun Mahesh, the U.S. side dominated the regional tournament, sealing their place with a game to ...

August 16, 2025 5:55 PM August 16, 2025 5:55 PM

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Former Australia captain and coach Bob simpson passes away at 89

Former Australian captain and coach Bob Simpson has passed away at 89 in Sydney today. Renowned as an opening batter, fielder, spinner, and coach, Simpson led Australia to Ashes, World Cup, and West Indies series victories and was widely respected in international cricket.   Robert Baddeley Sim...

August 16, 2025 4:51 PM August 16, 2025 4:51 PM

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Anahat singh reaches final of NSW Bega open 2025

Indian squash player Anahat Singh has reached the final of the NSW Bega Open 2025 in Australia after a tough win over Egypt’s Nour Khafagy in the semifinals. The 17-year-old from Delhi won 3-2 in a 54-minute battle, with scores of 10-12, 11-5, 11-5, 10-12, 11-7. Despite an injury during the match, A...

August 16, 2025 8:02 AM August 16, 2025 8:02 AM

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PM Modi Highlights Khelo India Policy to Boost Sports Development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the central government has introduced the Khelo India policy to promote sports in the country. Addressing the Nation from the Ramparts of the Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi said the policy was introduced, so that efforts could be made for...

August 15, 2025 7:16 PM August 15, 2025 7:16 PM

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Former Sri Lankan cricketer Saman banned from all forms of cricket

  Former Sri Lankan domestic cricketer Saliya Saman has been banned from all forms of Cricket for five years after an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code. Saman was among eight people charged in September 2023 for breaching...