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Boxer Lovlina Borgohain targets bigger goals, says CWG 'not important'

Lovlina, who became the only second Indian woman boxer to win an Olympic medal in Tokyo last year, competed in the light middleweight (66kg-70kg) category, which does not figure in the 2024 Paris Games roster. "That's why CWG was not that important to me as my main target is Paris and this was not an Olympic weight category. It would not have helped me much in the larger scheme of things," Lovlina told PTI in an exclusive interview here.

Canadian women fall to No. 7 in latest FIFA world rankings

Canada dropped one place to No. 7 while newly crowned European champion England jumped four places to No. 4 in the new FIFA women's world rankings.

CWG 2022: Para athlete Bhavina Patel storms into TT final, assured of a medal

Commonwealth Games here on Friday. The Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist thrashed England's Sue Bailey 11-6 11-6 11-6 to seal her final berth.

CWG 2022: Can Savita Punia Inspire Women's Hockey Team To Win Over Australia?

The Indian women's hockey team would look to draw inspiration from its Tokyo Olympics success when it takes on mighty Australia in the second semifinal of the Commonwealth Games here on Friday. India had stunned Australia 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympics last year. And come Friday, the Savita Punia-led side would look to do an encore here. But it would be easier said than done as Australia are by far the dominant force in the CWG with four gold medals in six editions since hockey's introduction at the Games in 1998.

CWG: Bhavina Patel Assures India Another Medal, Reaches Final Of Para Table Tennis Classes 3-5

Indian para table tennis star and Tokyo Paralympics medalist Bhavina Patel confirmed another medal for her country as she stormed into the final of the women's singles category after defeating Sue Bailey of England in the semifinal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Friday. Bhavina was the star of India's para table tennis team as she defeated her opponent 3-0 in her women's singles class 3-5 match. She won over Bailey by 11-6, 11-6, 11-6 within just three games and assured India another medal.

"She Is Worthy": Chris Hemsworth's Tweet For Mirabai Chanu Is A Winner

Chris Hemsworth, who plays the character of 'Thor' in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, came up with the ultimate praise for iconic Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu. Chanu, who won silver at the Tokyo Olympics last year, won gold in the women's 49kg category at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. Responding to a tweet saying "it's time for Thor to give up his hammer" with regards to Mirabai, the Hollywood megastar came up with a "worthy" response. "She is worthy! Congrats, Saikhom, you legend," Hemsworth tweeted.

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix dives to gold as celebrity dad Fred watches with pride

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix celebrated her Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women’s 10-metre platform final with a hot chocolate – which probably would not have taken her dad Fred too long to whisk up.

Evergreen Ntutu defends Commonwealth title with stunning gold: 'I'm so proud of myself'

Star South African para-sprinter Ndodomzi 'Jonathan' Ntutu dismissed any retirement talk after soaring to gold in the men's T11/T12 100m final in Birmingham on Thursday.

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Boxer Lovlina Borgohain targets bigger goals, says CWG 'not important'

Canadian women fall to No. 7 in latest FIFA world rankings

CWG 2022: Para athlete Bhavina Patel storms into TT final, assured of a medal

CWG 2022: Can Savita Punia Inspire Women's Hockey Team To Win Over Australia?

CWG: Bhavina Patel Assures India Another Medal, Reaches Final Of Para Table Tennis Classes 3-5

"She Is Worthy": Chris Hemsworth's Tweet For Mirabai Chanu Is A Winner

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix dives to gold as celebrity dad Fred watches with pride

Evergreen Ntutu defends Commonwealth title with stunning gold: 'I'm so proud of myself'