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Unbeaten India Eye CWG Podium Return As They Take On South Africa In Men's Hockey Semi-Finals

The Indian men's hockey team would fancy its chances of at least securing a silver medal from the Commonwealth Games as it will start as the overwhelming favourite against a lower-ranked South Africa in the first semifinal in Birmingham on Saturday. The Indians were awarded the golden opportunity after South Africa stunned defending champions New Zealand in their final match to finish second in Pool A behind six-time champions Australia. India, on the other hand, finished on top of Pool B ahead of England to avoid Australia in the last four round.

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain targets bigger goals, says CWG 'not important'

Lovlina, who became the only second Indian woman boxer to win an Olympic medal in Tokyo last year, competed in the light middleweight (66kg-70kg) category, which does not figure in the 2024 Paris Games roster. "That's why CWG was not that important to me as my main target is Paris and this was not an Olympic weight category. It would not have helped me much in the larger scheme of things," Lovlina told PTI in an exclusive interview here.

'We are an evolving team', says Indian women's cricket team coach Powar

Ramesh Powar, hinting that different combinations could be seen in the coming matches at the Commonwealth Games. India defeated Barbados by 100 runs to qualify for the semifinals of the Birmingham Games. Jemimah Rodrigues, who was promoted to number three, played a vital 56-run knock.

CWG 2022: Sindhu, Srikanth sail into quarterfinals

Sindhu, a silver medallist at the 2018 edition, expectedly faced no resistance from Uganda's Husina Kobugabe, winning 21-10 21-9 in her pre-quarterfinal match. Srikanth, who had also finished second best at Gold Coast, too didn't break any sweat on his way to a 21-9 21-12 win over Sri Lanka's Dumindu Abeywickrama in the men's singles.

Hockey: Great chance for India men to return to CWG podium, start favourites against SA in semis

The Indians were awarded the golden opportunity after South Africa stunned defending champions New Zealand in their final match to finish second in Pool A behind six-time champions Australia. India, on the other hand, finished on top of Pool B ahead of England to avoid Australia in the last-four round. The Indians have been unbeaten in the tournament so far, registering three wins and a draw.

CWG 2022: Indian Team Reaches Final Of Men's 4x400 Relay Event

The Indian quartet of Muhammad Anas, Noah Nirmal Tom, Muhammed Ajmal and Amoj Jacob have qualified for the final of the men's 4 x 400 relay event after performing great in their heat number 2 at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Friday. The Indian team finished in the second spot in heat 2, having clocked the timings of 3:06.97 seconds. At the top was team Kenya, which clocked a timing of 3:06.76s. At the third position was the team of Trinidad and Tobago, which ended with timings of 3:07.12s on the board. These three teams have earned a spot in the final.

Commonwealth Games, India vs Australia Women's Hockey Semi-final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India will be facing Australia in the semi-final of women's hockey at the ongoing Commonwealth Games on Friday. The India women finished at the second spot in Pool A with nine points from four games. They won three and lost one. Meanwhile, their goal difference was +6. Talking about Australia, the team is still unbeaten in the tournament. They won four out of the four games played in the ongoing edition of CWG and advanced to the semi-final as Pool B toppers. Their gold difference was +16.

CWG Wrestling Venue Emptied At Birmingham After Security Alert

In an embarrassing incident for the organisers, the wrestling bouts at the Commonwealth Games had to be stopped and spectators were asked to vacate the hall after a speaker fell from the ceiling, minutes after the first session began. Only five bouts could be completed when a speaker, used to relay announcement, fell near one of the mat chairmen, raising a safety issue at the Ceventary stadium and arena on the opening day of the wrestling competitions.

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Unbeaten India Eye CWG Podium Return As They Take On South Africa In Men's Hockey Semi-Finals

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain targets bigger goals, says CWG 'not important'

'We are an evolving team', says Indian women's cricket team coach Powar

CWG 2022: Sindhu, Srikanth sail into quarterfinals

Hockey: Great chance for India men to return to CWG podium, start favourites against SA in semis

CWG 2022: Indian Team Reaches Final Of Men's 4x400 Relay Event

Commonwealth Games, India vs Australia Women's Hockey Semi-final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

CWG Wrestling Venue Emptied At Birmingham After Security Alert