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MMA Fighter Puja Tomar Makes History, Becomes First Indian To Win In UFC

India's Puja Tomar scripted history as she became the first mixed martial arts fighter from the country to win a bout at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in UFC Louisville here. Debutant Tomar eked out a 30-27, 27-30, 29-28 split-decision win over Brazil's Rayanne dos Santos in the straw-weight (52kg) bout on Saturday. "This win is not my win. This win is for all Indian fans and all Indian fighters. before everyone thought that Indian fighters did not stand anywhere. I only thought I have to win and show the world that Indian fighters are not losers," Tomar told Sony Sport Network after her win.

HS Prannoy To Spearhead Indian challenge In Australia Open Badminton

HS Prannoy will look to regain his lost form when he spearheads India's challenge at the Australian Open badminton tournament starting in Sydney on Tuesday. Prannoy, seeded fifth here, didn't have best of results in the last two tournaments. He was stunned by compatriot Meiraba Luwang Maisnam in the men's singles opening round of Thailand Open last month. If that was not enough, world No. 10 Prannoy lost to world No. 11 Kenta Nishimoto 13-21 21-14 15-21 in a 45-minute Round of 16 match in Singapore Open.

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Share Beautiful Moment En Route India's Thrilling Win Against Pakistan

India snatched a win from the jaws of defeat in their T20 World Cup 2024 match against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday. Despite being bowled out for 119, the Indian team put on a brilliant bowling performance to restrict Pakistan to 113/7 in 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the show as he bagged three wickets while conceding just 14 runs. Bumrah dismissed Pakistan openers Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and the explosive Iftikhar Ahmed. India captain Hardik Pandya was also among the wickets as he bagged two to maintain the pressure from the other end.

Di Maria On Target As Argentina Down Ecuador 1-0

Angel Di Maria scored the only goal as Argentina warmed up for the defence of their Copa America crown with a 1-0 friendly victory over Ecuador in Chicago on Sunday. Di Maria, named as captain for the game with Lionel Messi on the bench, bagged his 31st international goal in the 40th minute of an entertaining clash at Soldier Field. Patient approach play saw Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul play an incisive pass to defender Cristian Romero in an advanced position on the edge of the area.