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Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu Knocked Out By Nemesis Tai Tzu Ying

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu crashed out in the women's singles quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open Super 750 badminton after losing to nemesis Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in a hard-fought three-game contest here on Friday. Sindhu, seeded seventh, squandered a game lead to lose 13-21 21-15 21-13 to the second seed Tai Tzu, a silver medallist at the Tokyo Olympics. By virtue of the win, the Chinese Taipei shuttler extended her domination over the Indian ace, leading 16-5 on head-to-head record. Sindhu has now lost six matches on the trot against Tai Tzu.

Momota finds form to set up Axelsen showdown in Malaysia Open

KUALA LUMPUR: Japan's Kento Momota expressed delight Saturday (Jul 2) at reaching his first final of the year after enduring "difficult times", following a convincing victory at the Malaysia Open over Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn.

Kento Momota storms into Malaysia Open final

It was a major boost for the once undisputed king of badminton after a recent run of poor form, and came in the country where a car crash over two years ago sent his career into free fall. Momota received a rapturous reception from spectators for his semi-final in Kuala Lumpur, and wasted no time imposing himself on Kunlavut, who struggled to match his quality play.

Indian boxer Kalaivani storms into final of Elorda Cup, Kuldeep in semis

Kalaivani demonstrated excellent skills against Uzbekistan's Farzona Fozilova in the women's 48kg semi-final. The Chennai-born boxer's powerful blows and persistent attack didn't allow her opponent any opportunity to settle down as she comfortably won by unanimous decision in the end. Kuldeep provided India a winning start on the fourth day of the competition but had to work hard for the victory. Kuldeep faced a stiff challenge from local Kairat Yernur in a nail-biting men's 48kg quarter-final contest. However, with cautious approach and precise attack, he notched up a 3-2 win.

Sandy MacIver signs for Manchester City on three-year deal

England goalkeeper Sandy MacIver has joined Manchester City on a three-year deal.

U.S. men’s soccer team qualifies for 2024 Olympics, ends historic drought

The U.S. men’s soccer team qualified for the Olympics for the first time since 2008, ending its longest drought between Olympic appearances in more than 50 years.

We are expecting Indian community to turn up for our matches: Savita

World Cup matches. India will open their campaign against England in pool B match here on Sunday, a year after losing to the same opponents in the bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics. "There is a big Indian community in Netherlands and we are expecting many of them will turn up for the matches.

Women's Hockey World Cup: India eye revenge against England in opener

The Indian women's hockey team would be eager to settle scores against a side which shattered their bronze medal hopes in last year's Tokyo Olympics. India came tantalisingly close to claiming their maiden Olympic medal in Tokyo, only to lose 3-4 against England, who are playing as Great Britain in the showpiece here. But going into the tournament, the Indians would be high on confidence, especially after finishing a creditable third in their maiden outing in the FIH Pro League. India's best performance in the World Cup was a fourth place finish at the inaugural edition in 1974, but since achieving a historic fourth place in Tokyo Games, the team has been on a phenomenal rise.

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Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu Knocked Out By Nemesis Tai Tzu Ying

Momota finds form to set up Axelsen showdown in Malaysia Open

Kento Momota storms into Malaysia Open final

Indian boxer Kalaivani storms into final of Elorda Cup, Kuldeep in semis

Sandy MacIver signs for Manchester City on three-year deal

U.S. men’s soccer team qualifies for 2024 Olympics, ends historic drought

We are expecting Indian community to turn up for our matches: Savita

Women's Hockey World Cup: India eye revenge against England in opener