Canadian diver Mia Vallée captures silver for 2nd medal at world championships
Canadian diver Mia Vallée jumped back on the podium at the world aquatics championships in Budapest, Hungary.
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Momota finds form to set up Axelsen showdown in Malaysia Open
KUALA LUMPUR: Japan's Kento Momota expressed delight Saturday (Jul 2) at reaching his first final of the year after enduring "difficult times", following a convincing victory at the Malaysia Open over Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn.
Indian boxer Kalaivani storms into final of Elorda Cup, Kuldeep in semis
Kalaivani demonstrated excellent skills against Uzbekistan's Farzona Fozilova in the women's 48kg semi-final. The Chennai-born boxer's powerful blows and persistent attack didn't allow her opponent any opportunity to settle down as she comfortably won by unanimous decision in the end. Kuldeep provided India a winning start on the fourth day of the competition but had to work hard for the victory. Kuldeep faced a stiff challenge from local Kairat Yernur in a nail-biting men's 48kg quarter-final contest. However, with cautious approach and precise attack, he notched up a 3-2 win.
SERT’s Saulnier underlines importance of EWC-counting Suzuka 8 Hours
The upcoming 43rd Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours is “something very special”, according to Damien Saulnier, Team Manager of FIM Endurance World Championship-winning Yoshimura SERT Motul. Back on the FIM EWC calendar for the first time since 2019, the Japanese round of the series is hugely popular and significant in equal measure and the Suzuki-powered team is expected to be among the main contenders for overall victory. “I am delighted that the Suzuka 8H is back on the EWC calendar, and the whole team is very excited to be racing in Japan once again,” said Saulnier.
France beat Japan 42-23 in first rugby union Test
Six Nations champions France stretched away in the second half to beat a spirited Japan side 42-23 on Saturday in steamy conditions in the first Test at Toyota Stadium.
France turn on strong second half showing to overpower Japan
AICHI, Japan : Winger Damian Penaud scored two tries as France put together a strong second-half performance for a commanding 42-23 victory over Japan in the first test at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi on Saturday.
Ex-Wallaby Folau injured in return to Test rugby with Tonga
Former Wallaby Israel Folau's return to international rugby was cut short by injury on Saturday as his Tonga side slumped to a 36-0 loss to Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup Test in Suva.
Charles Leclerc opens up on tragedy and chasing down the Red Bulls
Charles Leclerc wears a boyish smile. He is easy going, polite and affable. But behind his calm exterior must lie a streak of steel.