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Thomas Cup Winners Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Pull Out Of Thailand Open

Star doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who played a pivotal role in India's historic Thomas Cup triumph, pulled out of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament beginning on Tuesday. It is learnt that Chirag suffered some niggles during the tournament and the pair has informed the Badminton Association of India on Monday about their decision to skip the event this week. The world No. 8 pair had lost just one match in the Thomas Cup -- against Chinese Taipei and brought India back into the contest after initial reversals against Malaysia and Denmark in the quarterfinals and semifinal.

Thomas Cup winners Satwik-Chirag pull out of Thailand Open

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who played a pivotal role in India's historic Thomas Cup triumph, pulled out of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament beginning on Tuesday. It is learnt that Chirag suffered some niggles during the tournament and the pair has informed the Badminton Association of India on Monday about their decision to skip the event this week.

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik Book Commonwealth Games Berths After Winning Trials

Sakshi Malik finally found a way to defeat nemesis Sonam Malik and sealed her place in the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games while Vinesh Phogat did just enough against Antim to emerge winner in the 53kg category trials in Lucknow on Monday. Sonam, who recovered from a left leg injury, had made it a habit of beating the 2016 Olympic bronze medallist at the WFI trials but the day belonged to Sakshi, who beat the young wrestler 8-1. Later in the final, Sakshi outplayed Manisha 7-1 to ensure that she will be on the plane to Birmingham, where the Games will begin from July 28.

Walsh & McNaul miss out on podium at Worlds in Istanbul

Michaela Walsh and Carly McNaul both missed out on medals at the Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Monday, suffering defeats in their respective quarter-finals.

British Rowing start journey to Paris with fresh faces aboard

British Rowing start their Olympic reboot with an injection of young talent and new combinations for World Cup I in Belgrade. 19 Tokyo Olympians are going again, including two of the four men's quad sculls silver medallists and six members of the bronze-medal winning men's eight.

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik book CWG berths after emerging victorious in trials

Sakshi Malik finally found a way to defeat nemesis Sonam Malik and sealed her place in the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games while Vinesh Phogat did just enough against Antim to emerge winner in the 53kg category trials on Monday. Sonam, who recovered from a left leg injury, had made it a habit of beating the 2016 Olympic bronze medallist at the WFI trials but the day belonged to Sakshi, who beat the young wrestler 8-1. Later in the final, Sakshi outplayed Manisha 7-1 to ensure that she will be on the plane to Birmingham, where the Games will begin from July 28.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson to make UK return at Birmingham Diamond League

Katarina Johnson-Thompson will compete in the long jump at the Muller Birmingham Diamond League later this month. The reigning World and Commonwealth heptathlon champion is also ranked third on the British all-time list for long jump with a personal best of 6.92m (outdoor).

Government tells IABA to reform or face 'immediate and severe financial sanctions'

Minister for Sport Jack Chambers has set a timeline for the IABA to adopt recommended guidelines for reform or face "immediate and severe financial sanctions" which would threaten the future of the organisation.

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Thomas Cup Winners Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Pull Out Of Thailand Open

Thomas Cup winners Satwik-Chirag pull out of Thailand Open

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik Book Commonwealth Games Berths After Winning Trials

Walsh & McNaul miss out on podium at Worlds in Istanbul

British Rowing start journey to Paris with fresh faces aboard

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik book CWG berths after emerging victorious in trials

Katarina Johnson-Thompson to make UK return at Birmingham Diamond League

Government tells IABA to reform or face 'immediate and severe financial sanctions'