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World Championships: HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen Lead India's Medal Hunt; In-Form Satwit-Chirag Title Favourites

The in-form duo of HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen will be at the forefront of India's medal hunt at the BWF World Championships beginning in Copenhagen on Monday. All eyes will also be on Satwiksaraj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the country's best doubles pair at world number 2, as they look to better the colour of the bronze that they claimed in the last edition. India have won 13 medals, including one gold, four silvers and 8 bronze medals since 1977 when the tournament first started before turning into a biennial event from 1983 to 2005. It has been an annual event, with the exception of the Olympic year, ever since.

Sachin Tendulkar Flags Off Mumbai Half Marathon

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar flagged off the Mumbai Half Marathon on Sunday. The presence of the legendary cricketer made the ambience at the event even more exciting and one to remember for local residents, who participated in the marathon. The event was organised by Ageas Federal Life Insurance. Talking about the increased level of participation in such marathons, Sachin told media persons, "It is a reflection of how we are thinking and taking our health seriously. It s a positive step towards a healthy nation."

India's Asia Cup 2023 Squad: Jasprit Bumrah, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul - Big Names In Fray

Indian cricket team's Asia Cup 2023 squad is most likely to be announced on Monday. Several reports have claimed that the BCCI selectors will meet Team India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid to decide on the final squad for the Asia Cup, which begins on August 30. India's first match is against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2 in Sri Lanka. The Asia Cup squad holds extra importance as it will more or less give an idea about what the squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 will look like.

"People Give Hands...": Prithvi Shaw Shares Cryptic Post On Social Media

Indian cricket team batter Prithvi Shaw took to social media to share a cryptic post as he recovers from a Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury that he sustained during his English county stint. Prithvi posted a picture of his injured leg along with the caption - " People give hands when you step up in life, and always leaves it when you go down from steps". Shaw was impressive during his short stint with Northamptonshire as he slammed 244 against Somerset. However, he picked up the injury soon after the match and according to reports, he will need a minimum of two months to make a complete return.

India vs Ireland, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

After registering a victory in the rain-spoilt first T20I match, Team India will square off against Ireland in the second T20I on Sunday. The Jasprit Bumrah-led side clinched a victory by 2 runs (DLS method) after the rain played a spoilsport and interrupted the match proceedings. Bumrah claimed 2 for 24 with nine dot balls and formed a formidable pair with T20I debutant Prasidh Krishna (2/32) to restrict Ireland to 139 for 7 after opting to bowl. It will be an interesting clash an the visitors will be putting their best forward in order to gain an unassailable lead.

"Most Racist Thing You Can Say To An Indian...": Serious Allegations By Delhi FC Owner Against ISL Team Coach After Durand Cup Incident

The ongoing Durand Cup 2023 has been hit by a massive controversy after Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle and Delhi FC owner Ranjit Bajaj were involved in a heated altercation. Chennaiyin FC defeated Delhi FC 2-1 on August 18 but what dominated headlines was the spat on the sidelines. Coyle and his assistant received yellow cards for the incident while Bajaj was ordered to leave the premises. Following the match, Chennaiyin FC registered a formal complaint with the Durand Cup organising committee and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) claiming that Bajaj made racist comments towards the English coach and his assistant.

Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Loses 1-3 To Germany

The Indian junior women's hockey team started its campaign at the 4 Nations Tournament with a 1-3 loss to hosts Germany on Saturday. Mumtaz Khan (60th) was the lone goal-scorer for India. Hahn Marie (9th), Seidel Carolin (37th) and Lena Keller (58th) scored a goal each in Germany's win. Germany began the match on a strong note with Hahn Marie scoring a goal in the ninth minute of the game after successfully converting a penalty corner to put India on the backfoot. India increased the frequency of their attacks in an attempt to level the score but Germany doubled their lead with Carolin scoring a field goal. At the end of the third quarter, Germany were leading 2-0. The third quarter was a goalless affair.

Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa Draws Fabiano Caruana In First Game Of World Cup Semi-finals

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa held fancied American player Fabiano Caruana to a draw in the first game of the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan on Saturday. The 17-year old Praggnanandhaa waged a gritty battle against the American to share the honours in 78 moves. Having drawn Saturday's encounter with black pieces, the Indian GM now has the advantage of playing with white on Sunday. Meanwhile, world no.1 Magnus Carlsen took a big step towards the final by beating local favorite Nijat Abasov in game 1 of the two-game classical series.

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World Championships: HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen Lead India's Medal Hunt; In-Form Satwit-Chirag Title Favourites

Sachin Tendulkar Flags Off Mumbai Half Marathon

India's Asia Cup 2023 Squad: Jasprit Bumrah, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul - Big Names In Fray

"People Give Hands...": Prithvi Shaw Shares Cryptic Post On Social Media

India vs Ireland, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

"Most Racist Thing You Can Say To An Indian...": Serious Allegations By Delhi FC Owner Against ISL Team Coach After Durand Cup Incident

Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Loses 1-3 To Germany

Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa Draws Fabiano Caruana In First Game Of World Cup Semi-finals