South Korea's An wins Thailand Open final
BANGKOK: Badminton women's singles world number two An Se-young smashed home victory at the final of the Thailand Open in Bangkok on Sunday (Jun 4), overcoming China's He Bingjiao.
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China returns to WTA calendar in autumn after four years
ST PETERSBURG, Florida: China returns to the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) autumn calendar after a four-year absence with seven tournaments in the mainland and Hong Kong confirmed on Friday (Jun 2).
Lakshya Sen Fights Hard But Loses In Three Games Against Kunlavut Vitidsarn In Thailand Open
The Indian challenge at the Thailand Open ended after star shuttler Lakshya Sen lost a tough three-game men's singles semifinal against Thailand's second seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn here on Saturday The 21-year-old from Almora looked in control in the first game against his seeded opponent but lost his way as the match progressed to eventually go down 21-13 17-21 13-21 in a contest that lasted one hour and 15 minutes. Kunlavut will next play the winner of the other semifinal between Hong Kong's eighth seed Cheuk Yiu Lee and Toma Junior Popov of France. Lakshya had entered the semifinal for the first time this season, having come close in Indonesia Masters, where he exited in the quarterfinals.
Canadian women top Korea for 1st win at Volleyball Nations League
The Canadian women's team is back on track at Volleyball Nations League.
India's Kiran Geroge Moves To Quarters, Ashmita Chaliha Bows Out Of Thailand Open
India's Kiran George continued his good run as he cruised into the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament, beating world number 26 China's Weng Hong Yang in straight games in Bangkok on Thursday. Kiran, the world number 59, took 39 minutes to beat his higher ranked Chinese opponent 21-11, 21-19 in the men's singles round of 16 clash. It is the first time that Kiran has reached the quarterfinal at a BWF World Tour Super 500 event. The 2022 Odisha Open winner will face the winner of the match between Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong and Toma Junior Popov of France in last eight clash on Friday.
Taiwan: Hong Kong's political refugees continue their fight for political freedom
Lucie Barbazanges, Adrien Simorre and Yena Lee have this report on Hong Kongers who have taken refuge in Taipei.
BCCI Announces India 'A' Squad For Acc Emerging Women's Asia Cup
Batting all-rounder Shweta Sehrawat will lead a 14-member Indian 'A' squad in the upcoming ACC Emerging Women's Asia Cup beginning in Hong Kong on June 12. India 'A' will begin their campaign on June 13 against hosts Hong Kong at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. "The All India Women's Selection Committee on Friday announced the India 'A' (Emerging) squad for the upcoming ACC Emerging Women's Asia Cup 2023," BCCI said in a release.
Canadian women swept by Thailand in Volleyball Nations League action
Canada dropped its second straight women's Volleyball Nations League match on Thursday, falling in straight sets against Thailand.