Japan v Ireland, second Test - All You Need To Know
It will be hard to top last week's performance in Shizuoka, but that's a good problem to have.
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Young Linthoi Chanambam wins historic judo gold
The 15-year-old from Manipur prevailed over Brazil's Bianca Reis in the final to finish on top of the podium in the women's 57kg contest at the Arena Hotel Hills. "I really don't have the words and cannot explain how I am feeling right now. I only know that I'm very happy with this victory, and I hope to build on this," said Linthoi, after her feat.
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'It's next level' - Japan tour a taste full-time life
Ireland captain Nichola Fryday says their tour of Japan has given the wider squad an ideal window into what life is like as a professional athlete.
BWF World Championships: We want to finish things on a big note, says Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
The world number 7 pair has been simply sensational this year, claiming a super 500 India Open title in January before fashioning India's epic win in Thomas Cup and then winning a maiden Commonwealth Games gold earlier this month. "It has been a dream for us, starting with the India Open, the Thomas Cup and then the Commonwealth Games gold. As I speak, I am feeling so happy and excited," Satwik said after assuring the pair of at least a bronze here.
BWF World Championships 2022 - "We Want To Finish Things On A Big Note": Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
Ecstatic after winning a maiden World Championships medal, India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy on Friday said the season has been a "dream" for him and his doubles partner Chirag Shetty and the two would look to finish the tournament on a "big" note in Tokyo. The world number 7 pair has been simply sensational this year, claiming a super 500 India Open title in January before fashioning India's epic win in Thomas Cup and then winning a maiden Commonwealth Games gold earlier this month.
Sean O'Brien 'in the thick of it the whole time' - Leo Cullen
A summer of change at Leinster, but a familiarity in the new arrivals.
Naomi Osaka headlines as Pan Pacific Open returns after Covid
Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo next month, organisers said on Friday, as the tournament returns for the first time since the pandemic. Four players currently ranked inside the top 10 will compete in the September 17-25 event, including two-time Grand Slam winner Garbine Muguruza and fellow Spaniard and world number four Paula Badosa.