Iga Swiatek passes Sofia Kenin test in style to seal second-round spot at Australian Open
Iga Switatek came through her tricky Australian Open first-round clash with Sofia Kenin after beating the 2020 champion in straight sets on Tuesday.
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Asian Cup minnows Tajikistan plan to go on offensive against Qatar
DOHA: Tajikistan coach Petar Segrt said on Tuesday (Jan 16) the Asian Cup debutants will take the game to hosts and defending champions Qatar in their second Group A match, aiming to earn the three points as well as the respect of the home fans.
Lakshay Sheoran Wins Bronze, Misses Men's Trap Quota By Whisker
Asian Games silver medallist Lakshay Sheoran won bronze in men's trap but missed one of the two available Paris 2024 Olympics quota places by a whisker in the Asia Olympic Qualifiers for shotgun on Monday. Sheoran finished third despite leading the 50-shot final for most of it. 15-year-old Iranian Mohammad Beyranvand struck gold and the first quota place, getting the better of silver winning Chinese Guo Yuhaoa, the latter missing his second shoot-off shot after both had tied at 40 hits. Guo also collected the second quota place.
India's Gold Rush Continues In Shooting As Yogesh Singh Wins Double
Indian shooters' gold rush continued in the Asia Olympic Qualifiers with Yogesh Singh winning the top prize in individual as well as team event of the men's 25m centre fire pistol competition in Jakarta on Monday. Yogesh claimed the individual gold medal after shooting 573, finishing ahead of silver winner Muad Al Balushi of Oman (570) and Indonesia's Anang Yulianto (567). The other two Indian participants in the event, Pankaj Yadav (567) and Akshay Jain (564), ended fourth and sixth respectively.
Hasil India Open 2024: Gregoria Lolos ke Babak Berikutnya!
Gregoria Mariska Tunjung melaju ke babak berikutnya di India Open 2024. Tunggal putri Indonesia ini menang straight atas wakil China Taipei, Shuo Yun Sung.
Scaloni to remain as Argentina coach for Copa America
Lionel Scaloni will stay on as Argentina's coach at least until the end of this summer's Copa America, where the country will defend their title, local media reported on Monday (Jan 15).
Judd Trump fights back to reach last 16 at World Grand Prix
Judd Trump shrugged off the disappointment of last week's Masters quarter-final exit by moving into the last 16 of the World Grand Prix in Leicester.
Genocide case against Israel: Where does the rest of the world stand on allegations?
South Africa says more than 50 countries have expressed support for its case at the United Nations' top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in the war in Gaza.