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PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy Exit As India's Challenge Ends In Badminton Asia Championships

India's challenge at the Badminton Asia Championships ended after double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy bowed out in pre-quarterfinals of their respective events at Ningbo, China on Thursday. Sindhu, who is desperately seeking to rediscover her form ahead of the Paris Olympics, fought valiantly for for an hour and nine minutes but was outperformed by sixth seed Han Yue of China 18-21 21-13 17-21. It was Sindhu's first loss against Yue against whom she had a flawless 5-0 record before Thursday's contest.

Naomi Osaka looking at 'bigger picture' in Billie Jean King Cup

Former world number one Naomi Osaka said she is not focusing on just results and is instead looking at the "bigger picture" having returned to tennis last year after giving birth.

Art Paris 2024: France's diverse scene centre stage with young talent in the spotlight

In this episode of Cult, we take you inside Art Paris, the contemporary and modern art fair that’s become a staple in Europe’s spring arts calendar over the past 26 years.

PV Sindhu Loses In Pre-Quarters Of Badminton Asia Championships

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu fought valiantly but was outperformed by sixth seed Han Yue of China in a gruelling pre-quarterfinal of the Badminton Asia Championships at Ningbo, China on Thursday. Sindhu, who is desperately seeking to rediscover her form ahead of the Paris Olympics, fought hard for an hour and nine minutes before losing 18-21 21-13 17-21 against Yue, against whom she had a flawless 5-0 record before Thursday's contest.

First foreign-born sumo wrestling grand champion Akebono dead at 54

Akebono, an American-born sumo wrestler who became the first non-Japanese grand champion or "yokozuna", died of heart failure this month in Tokyo, the sumo association announced today. He was 54.

Super Falcons seek proper preparation ahead of Olympics

‘South Africa played their game in the media’

‘How to survive Olympics’ group of death’

In the build-up to the last FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the Super Falcons suffered a 0-2 defeat to Japan in a friendly match played at the Noevir Stadium in the city of Kobe.

American-Born former sumo champion Akebono dies aged 54

TOKYO: Akebono, an American-born sumo wrestler who became the first non-Japanese yokozuna grand champion, died of heart failure this month, the US Forces in Japan said on Thursday (Apr 11). He was 54.

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PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy Exit As India's Challenge Ends In Badminton Asia Championships

Naomi Osaka looking at 'bigger picture' in Billie Jean King Cup

Art Paris 2024: France's diverse scene centre stage with young talent in the spotlight

PV Sindhu Loses In Pre-Quarters Of Badminton Asia Championships

First foreign-born sumo wrestling grand champion Akebono dead at 54

Super Falcons seek proper preparation ahead of Olympics

‘How to survive Olympics’ group of death’

American-Born former sumo champion Akebono dies aged 54