Chinese badminton player, 17, dies after collapsing during match
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PV Sindhu Heartbroken As Chinese Badminton Player, Aged 17, Dies On Court
A 17-year-old Chinese badminton player died after collapsing on court during an international tournament in Indonesia, officials said on Monday, mourning him as "outstanding" and "talented". Zhang Zhijie was suddenly taken ill during a match late Sunday against Japan's Kazuma Kawano at the Asia Junior Championships in Yogyakarta. The score was 11-11 in the first game when Zhang fell to the floor. He received treatment at the venue and was taken to hospital by ambulance, but passed away after efforts to resuscitate him failed.
Marta named in Brazil's squad for sixth Olympic Games
Brazil's all-time leading scorer Marta will play in her sixth Olympics after being named in the squad for the Paris Games unveiled on Tuesday by coach Arthur Elias.
Britain name strong Olympic team, but missing familiar names
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Osaka wins see-saw match to reach Wimbledon round two
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Simone Biles returns to US women's gymnastics team for Paris Olympics: 'definitely our redemption tour'
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Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz Move On At Wimbledon As Naomi Osaka Slumps On Centre Court Return
Title rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka was demolished on her return to Centre Court after a five-year absence. Australian Open champion Sinner defeated Italian Davis Cup teammate Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 7-6 (7/4) in a three-hour 42-minute duel. Berrettini, the 2021 runner-up, fired 65 winners, including 28 aces, past the top seed and carved out four breaks of serve to two.
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina wins at Wimbledon on day of major Russian missile attack
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina wiped away tears after her victory at Wimbledon on Monday following news of a Russian missile attack in her home country.