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CWG 2022: Vandana's Brace Hands India Second Consecutive Win In Women's Hockey

Vandana Katariya scored a brace as the Indian women's hockey team defeated Wales 3-1 to record its second successive win in Pool A at the Commonwealth Games here. India scored all their three goals from penalty corners with Vandana finding the net twice, while Gurjit Kaur fired in a fierce drag-flick on Saturday. The Indians were the much better side on display as they controlled the game from the start to finish, barring a few phases. Penalty corner conversion still continued to be a concern for India as they made use of three out of the seven they earned in the match.

CWG 2022: Indian Heavyweight Boxer Sanjeet Crashes Out

Indian heavy weight boxer Sanjeet (92kg) crashed out of the Commonwealth Games after losing to Somoa's Ato Leau Plodzicki-Faoagali via a split verdict, here. Being defensive in the last two rounds cost reigning Asian Champion Sanjeet dear as Faoagali came from behind to take the fixture 3-2 on Saturday.

CWG 2022: Lovlina Borgohain Beats Ariane Nicholson 5-0 In Round Of 16

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain (70kg) cruised to the quarterfinals of the women's light middle weight category with an easy 5-0 win against Ariana Nicholson at the Commonwealth Games here on Saturday. Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina outpunched the New Zealand pugilist Ariana Nicholson in the 70kg competition. The Indian used her long reach to good effect as she out tired out her opponent, who is 15 years her senior.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain cruises to quarterfinals

Commonwealth Games on Saturday. Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina outpunched the New Zealand pugilist Ariana Nicholson in the 70kg competition. The Indian used her long reach to good effect as she tired out her opponent, who is 15 years her senior.

"Was Competing With Myself": Mirabai Chanu To NDTV After CWG Gold

Mirabhai Chanu kept her date with history as she defended her Commonwealth Games crown to win the gold medal in the women's 49kg category in weightlifting. It was a show of dominance as the Indian was miles ahead of the competition and eventually picked up a total weight of 201kg to come up trumps. Chanu spoke exclusively with NDTV after her triumph and expressed joy at her performance.

Commonwealth Games 2022: India's schedule on July 31

Commonwealth Games 2022 on Sunday. Indian men's hockey team will also open their campaign against Ghana while world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen will be in action in 50kg Round of 16 bout.

8-year-old girl from Palestine, the darling of Chess Olympiad

At an age where most of her schoolmates are either binging on cartoons or cramming up their school syllabus, Randa relishes making moves on the board. “I enjoy both studies and chess,” Randa said. Randa is not tall enough and sits on her knees to reach the table where the game is being played.

KL Rahul to miss Zimbabwe tour due to delayed recovery

It is understood that Rahul hasn't yet recovered despite undergoing a successful sports hernia surgery for lower abdominal injury. His hamstring also remains sore. India will play 3 ODIs in Zimbabwe on August 18, 20 and 22. "I wanted to clarify a couple of things about my health and fitness. My surgery in June was successful and I had begun my training with hope of returning to national duty for the tour of West Indies. Unfortunately as I was returning to full fitness, I tested positive for Covid 19," he tweeted.

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CWG 2022: Vandana's Brace Hands India Second Consecutive Win In Women's Hockey

CWG 2022: Indian Heavyweight Boxer Sanjeet Crashes Out

CWG 2022: Lovlina Borgohain Beats Ariane Nicholson 5-0 In Round Of 16

Commonwealth Games 2022: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain cruises to quarterfinals

"Was Competing With Myself": Mirabai Chanu To NDTV After CWG Gold

Commonwealth Games 2022: India's schedule on July 31

8-year-old girl from Palestine, the darling of Chess Olympiad

KL Rahul to miss Zimbabwe tour due to delayed recovery