Paralympic wake-up call: Last-shot win helps Canada to wheelchair curling semifinals
Canada's wheelchair curling team will play for a medal at the Beijing Paralympics.
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Aditi Ashok shoots 70, lies T-42nd in Honda LPGA Thailand
Aditi Ashok returned to action with a modest two-under 70 to be placed tied 42nd after the first round of the Honda LPGA Thailand on Thursday. Despite an under-par score, Aditi found herself in a relatively good position on a low-scoring day at the Siam Country Club's Old Course. Japan's Nasa Hataoka, Germany's Esther Henseleit and Australian Su Oh shared the lead with sizzling rounds of nine-under 63 each.
PV Sindhu bows out of German Open
Sindhu suffered a shock defeat to lower-ranked Zhang Yi Man of China in the second round to bow out of the German Open Super 300 badminton tournament on Thursday. The seventh seed Sindhu, a 2019 World Champion, lost 14-21, 21-15, 14-21 to Zhang in a match that lasted 55 minutes.
German Open: PV Sindhu Crashes Out After Shock Defeat In Second Round
Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu suffered a shock defeat to lower-ranked Zhang Yi Man of China in the second round to bow out of the German Open Super 300 badminton tournament on Thursday. The seventh seed Sindhu, a 2019 World Champion, lost 14-21 21-15 14-21 to Zhang in a match that lasted 55 minutes. It proved to be a disappointing start to the European leg for Sindhu, who will be one of the contenders at next week's All England Championships.
When is Leigh Wood vs Michael Conlan press conference and watch live stream for free
Leigh Wood puts his WBA featherweight title on the line against Michael Conlan on Saturday night and the two are set to meet in their pre-fight press conference on Thursday afternoon.
Tears, Defiance As Ukraine Paralympics Team Honour Country's Fallen
Ukrainian Winter Paralympians wept and pumped their fists in the air in defiance against Russia's invasion of their homeland during a moment's silence at the Athletes' Village on Thursday. On day six of the Beijing Winter Paralympics the team held a solemn ceremony to call for peace and honour their fallen countrymen and women, during a break from training commitments as well as cross-country skiing and biathlon races. The United Nations estimates about 2.2 million Ukrainian refugees have fled the country, calling it Europe's fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War II.
ParalympicsGB skiing guide Brett Wild fumes at 'crazy' schedule after missing out on second medal in Beijing
Brett Wild took aim at a ‘crazy’ Paralympic schedule after suffering more medal heartbreak in Beijing.
Expect FIH pro league match against Germany to be quite physical: Nikki Pradhan
women's hockey team defender Nikki Pradhan feels the upcoming FIH Pro League clash against Germany would be a very "physical" battle but her side has what it takes to outwit the world no.5 outfit. India and Germany will take on each other on Saturday and Sunday. The Indians began their campaign in the FIH Pro League with two big wins against Asian nemesis China in Muscat, Oman followed by a win and a loss against Spain, who are ranked No.6 in the world.