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FIFA lifts suspension, India can host U-17 Women’s World Cup

Football Federation (AIFF), paving the country’s return to international football and the hosting of Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup later this year. Fifa had suspended AIFF last week for “undue interference by a third party”, a first for the federation in its 85-year history. As a result of the suspension, the hosting rights of the U-17 Women’s World Cup were set aside. According to a letter from Fifa secretary general Fatma Samoura to AIFF’s acting general secretary Sunando Dhar, “The Bureau of the Council decided on 25 August 2022 to lift the suspension of the AIFF with immediate effect.” As a result, Samoura said, a copy of which is with TOI, the U-17 Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place from October 11 to 30, can be held in India as planned. Fifa has reminded India that it now needs to fulfil more conditions to ensure that AIFF doesn’t get suspended again.

India Were "Outplayed" By "Really Strong" Pakistan In 2021 T20 World Cup: KL Rahul

India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their first Asia Cup match on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. This will be the first time the two sides meet since Pakistan romped to a 10-wicket win over India at the same venue at the 2021 T20 World Cup. India vice-captain KL Rahul, speaking at a press conference on Friday, said that the defeat to Pakistan last year had hurt the team and admitted that India were "outplayed" in the match.

BWF World Championships: HS Prannoy Beats Lakshya Sen To Enter Quarterfinals

India's H S Prannoy staged a spirited comeback to beat compatriot and CWG champion Lakshya Sen to enter the singles quarterfinals while the men's doubles pairing of Dhruv Kapila and M R Arjun continued their impressive run to make the last eight stage at the World Championships here on Thursday. It was a gruelling one hour and 15 minute battle between Lakshya and Prannoy who eventually eked out a 17-21, 21-16, 21-17 over his teammate. It was the fourth meeting of the year for the two Indians after Prannoy's win, their head-to-head record standing at 2-2.

"Yaar Main Soch Raha Hu Aapki Tarah Ek Haath Se Chhakke Lagaau": Shaheen Afridi's Hilarious Meeting With Rishabh Pant

India and Pakistan will be squaring off on August 28 at the Dubai International Stadium. Both the sides are currently gearing up for the high-octane clash, which will be the first match between them since the T20 World Cup last year. While India's Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the entire tournament, Pakistan also suffered a big blow before their Asia Cup campaign kicks off as the side will see its ace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi missing the continental event.

Watch: Hong Kong Players Dance To 'Kaala Chashma' After Asia Cup Qualification

Hong Kong qualified for Asia Cup 2022 with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates earlier this week. Hong Kong will join seven-time champions India and Pakistan in Group A. They will face India on August 31 and Pakistan on September 2. After the match, the Hong Kong players could be seen dancing to the hit song 'Kala Chashma' from the movie 'Baar Baar Dekho'. Wicketkeeper-batter Zeeshan Ali shared the video, which has gone viral on social media.

Final Kejuaraan Dunia 2022: Hendra/Ahsan Vs Aaron/Soh!

Final Kejuaraan Dunia Bulutangkis 2022 di nomor ganda putra sudah ada namanya. Pasangan Indonesia vs Malaysia yakni Hendra/Ahsan kontra Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik!

Neeraj Chopra scripts another history, wins Lausanne Diamond League title

The 24-year-old Chopra, who had pulled out of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games due to a "minor" groin injury he had suffered while winning a silver during the World Championships last month, hurled the spear to 89.08m in his first attempt to seal the win in style. Chopra rested and rehabilitated for a month but it looked like the injury had not happened at all as he continued his vintage form. The 89.08m throw was his third career-best effort. His second throw measured 85.18m before passing on his third attempt.

American Hobbs ends Jamaican dominance in women's Diamond League 100m

LAUSANNE : American Aleia Hobbs won the women's 100 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, beating Jamaica's Shericka Jackson in a photo finish on Friday.

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FIFA lifts suspension, India can host U-17 Women’s World Cup

India Were "Outplayed" By "Really Strong" Pakistan In 2021 T20 World Cup: KL Rahul

BWF World Championships: HS Prannoy Beats Lakshya Sen To Enter Quarterfinals

"Yaar Main Soch Raha Hu Aapki Tarah Ek Haath Se Chhakke Lagaau": Shaheen Afridi's Hilarious Meeting With Rishabh Pant

Watch: Hong Kong Players Dance To 'Kaala Chashma' After Asia Cup Qualification

Final Kejuaraan Dunia 2022: Hendra/Ahsan Vs Aaron/Soh!

Neeraj Chopra scripts another history, wins Lausanne Diamond League title

American Hobbs ends Jamaican dominance in women's Diamond League 100m