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HONG KONG : Urawa Red Diamonds renew their regional rivalry with Al Hilal in the first leg of the Asian Champions League final in Riyadh on Saturday and the Japanese side are expecting a much tougher challenge from the Saudis than any team they have faced so far.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu sailed into the quarterfinals of the women's singles event at the Badminton Asia Championships with a straight game win over China's Han Yue in Dubai on Thursday. Besides Sindhu, India's ace men's singles shuttler HS Prannoy battled his way into the quarterfinals but it was curtains for compatriot Kidambi Srikanth. While Prannoy, seeded eighth, had to battle it out for an hour and two minutes to prevail over Indonesian Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo 16-21 21-5 18-21 in a round of 16 match, Srikanth was shown the door by fourth seeded Japanese Kodai Naraoka 14-21 22-20 9-21.
Canada's Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing qualified for the semifinal after wrapping up first place in their pool at the world mixed doubles curling championship on Thursday.
If familiarity breeds contempt, then the feeling between Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal and Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds has gone well beyond that emotion.
Top Indian shuttlers, including double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, will hope to find their rhythm as they begin their campaign in the main draw of the Asia Badminton Championships, in Dubai on Wednesday. The 40th edition of the prestigious continental competition started on Tuesday with the qualifying rounds, while the main draw comprising all the top players will happen only from Wednesday. It will be a tough task for India to return with a medal, considering most of the top players have been struggling with rhythm and form this season.
Former Scotland captain and scrum-half Greig Laidlaw has announced his retirement from rugby.
Scrumhalf Laidlaw hangs up his boots following the recent conclusion of the regular club season in Japan, where he has played since 2020.
Saturday's Currie Cup clash between Western Province and the Bulls will have a little extra spice with their United Rugby Championship quarter-final scheduled just a week later.