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Indian boxer Minakshi bows out of Thailand Open after close defeat

Minakshi bowed out of the Thailand Open after a close first-round defeat to local boxer Jutamas Jitpong in the women's 51kg event in Phuket on Sunday. Minakshi fell short in a hard-fought bout as the boxer from Thailand won by a 3-2 split verdict. In the first round, both the boxers played from a distance and gauged each other's strategy before upping the ante in the second round, which saw a lot of clinching and exchange of punches.

Day 2 of Antalya Grand Slam showcases the talent of the Judo World

The second day of the Antalya Grand Slam saw local children fill the stadium in anticipation of another great day of Judo. They witnessed an exciting opening ceremony, where International Judo Federation President, Mr. Marius Vizer and Turkish Judo Federation President Mr Sezer Huysuz officially opened this year’s Grand Slam.

Naomi Osaka grateful to be back after 'a little minute' as she praises fans, team and Iga Swiatek at 2022 Miami Open

Naomi Osaka paid tribute to Iga Swiatek, the Miami Open fans and her own team as she lost in the final of the Miami Open on Saturday. Osaka made a decent fist of the first set despite losing it 6-4, but could not resist the 20-year-old Pole as she battered her 6-0 in the second to claim victory, her third ranking tournament of the season. Ad/> The return to a final marks an important step for Osaka as she struggled to find peace with herself after stepping away from the sport in 2021.

Bev Priestman aims to raise awareness, help other parents of autistic kids

Bev Priestman has already made her mark by coaching the Canadian women's soccer team to Olympic gold in Tokyo last summer.

Thailand Open: Men and women boxers handed contrasting draws, Minakshi to begin Indian challenge

Thailand Open International boxing tournament, beginning in Phuket on Sunday with Minakshi (51kg) kick-starting the country's challenge on the opening day. While Minakshi will face Jutamas Jitpong of Thailand in her first bout, Monika (48kg) will face two-time world championships medallist Josie Gabuco of Philippines in the opening round. 2019 Asian Championships bronze medallist Manisha (57kg), who recently qualified for both the upcoming World Championships and Asian Games, will be up against two-time youth Asian champion Porntip Buapa of Thailand.

BAI announces selection trials for CWG, Asian Games, Thomas & Uber Cup

BAI) on Saturday decided to conduct selection trials at the Indira Gandhi Stadium from April 15 to 20 to pick teams for the upcoming major events such as Thomas and Uber Cup, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. The national governing body will also be "finalising probables for the senior core group for the 2024 Olympic Games" during the trials. While the players inside the top 15 in the BWF rankings will be picked directly, the rest of the members will be chosen from the trials which will see the participation of shuttlers ranked between 16 to 50 in the latest world rankings, released on March 29.

Swimmer Lia Thomas latest target in 'culture war' on trans athletes, critics say

When transgender athletes win, they make headlines — but when they lose, it goes largely unnoticed.

South Carolina women top Louisville, advance to title game

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — This time, Aliyah Boston and the South Carolina Gamecocks were smiling as they strutted off the court at the Final Four.

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Indian boxer Minakshi bows out of Thailand Open after close defeat

Day 2 of Antalya Grand Slam showcases the talent of the Judo World

Naomi Osaka grateful to be back after 'a little minute' as she praises fans, team and Iga Swiatek at 2022 Miami Open

Bev Priestman aims to raise awareness, help other parents of autistic kids

Thailand Open: Men and women boxers handed contrasting draws, Minakshi to begin Indian challenge

BAI announces selection trials for CWG, Asian Games, Thomas & Uber Cup

Swimmer Lia Thomas latest target in 'culture war' on trans athletes, critics say

South Carolina women top Louisville, advance to title game