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Udita Hits Brace As India Maul Italy 5-1 To Qualify For FIH Olympic Qualifier Semis

Udita Duhan capped her milestone 100th international appearance with a double strike that took India closer to a Paris ticket after hosts thrashed Italy 5-1 to enter the semi-final of the FIH Olympic Qualifier on Tuesday. Udita (1st minute, 55th), Deepika (41st), Salima Tete (45th) and Navneet Kaur (53rd) were the goal scorers for Indian team as it finished second in Pool B with two wins from three games behind United States, who remained unbeaten. India will take on Pool A toppers Germany in the semifinals on Thursday, while USA will be up against Japan. The top three teams will qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Contrary To Final Scoreline, It Was A Tough Match Against Italy: Schopman

The Indian women's hockey team on Tuesday routed Italy 5-1 to enter the semifinals of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers here, but chief coach Janneke Schopman feels that the scoreline might not depict how tough it was out there in the middle. India finished second in Pool B behind USA and will now take on Pool A toppers Germany in the semifinals on Thursday. The top three sides from the tournament will qualify for Paris Olympics. "We have learnt from every match. In the first match, we didn't really play well. Our second game was really good and we were in control. This game against was a bit difficult, we struggled a little bit," Schopman said after the match.

McLaren boss concerned by Red Bull teams' closer ties

LONDON : McLaren boss Zak Brown has urged Formula One and the governing FIA to ensure Red Bull and sister team AlphaTauri do not gain an unfair advantage from closer ties.

George to captain England, Sinckler out

LONDON :Saracens hooker Jamie George was named as the new England captain on Wednesday as coach Steve Borthwick included seven uncapped players in his 36-man squad for the Six Nations championship, which begins for his team on Feb. 3 away to Italy.

Sinner eases into third round dreaming of Baywatch body

Jannik Sinner raced into the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-2 6-2 6-2 demolition of Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong.

Jannik Sinner Storms Into Australian Open Third Round

Jannik Sinner revved up his bid for a first Grand Slam title with a straight-sets cruise into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Italian fourth seed was on a different level from Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong, racing through the match on Margaret Court Arena 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 in just 1 hour 43 minutes. "He's a very good player, a young player and I'm sure he will play many more Grand Slam main draw matches," said Sinner of De Jong, gracious in victory.

De Minaur has 'more to show' in Australian Open campaign

MELBOURNE : Alex de Minaur has been in terrific form of late but after winning his Australian Open second round match with Matteo Arnaldi on Wednesday the 10th seed said he is still not playing at his highest level.

Australian Open order of play on Thursday

MELBOURNE : Order of play on the main courts on the fifth day of the Australian Open on Thursday (prefix number denotes seeding):

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Udita Hits Brace As India Maul Italy 5-1 To Qualify For FIH Olympic Qualifier Semis

Contrary To Final Scoreline, It Was A Tough Match Against Italy: Schopman

McLaren boss concerned by Red Bull teams' closer ties

George to captain England, Sinckler out

Sinner eases into third round dreaming of Baywatch body

Jannik Sinner Storms Into Australian Open Third Round

De Minaur has 'more to show' in Australian Open campaign

Australian Open order of play on Thursday