South Korea to play Iceland in final friendly before World Cup
South Korea will host Iceland in a final friendly before the Qatar World Cup next month, the Korea Football Association said on Tuesday.
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Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy Enter Round of 16 In Denmark Open, Saina Out
World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen and H S Prannoy advanced to the pre-quarterfinals after straight-game wins in men's singles while veteran Saina Nehwal crashed out in the first round of women's singles in the Denmark Open in Odense on Wednesday. The unseeded Sen beat sixth seed Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia 21-16 21-12 in a first round match that lasted 39 minutes to set up a mouth-watering pre-quarterfinals clash against fellow Indian H S Prannoy in the Super 750 tournament.
Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy advance to pre-quarters in Denmark Open, Saina crashes out in first round
Saina Nehwal crashed out in the first round of women's singles in the Denmark Open on Wednesday. The unseeded Sen beat sixth seed Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia 21-16 21-12 in a first round match that lasted 39 minutes to set up a mouth-watering pre-quarterfinals clash against fellow Indian H S Prannoy in the Super 750 tournament. This was Sen's third win of the year against Ginting, the earlier two coming during the German Open in March and the Thomas Cup triumph in May.
Kim Woojin storms to fourth Hyundai Archery World Cup Final crown
Kim Woojin stormed to 2022 Hyundai Archery World Cup Final victory with an irrepressible set of performances in Tlaxcala, Mexico. The Korean, 30, missed the maximum just once in his opening two matches to set up a gold medal match with Spain's Miguel Alvarino Garcia, before going on to take the crown in four sets, 7-1. Ad The world number two now has his fourth title, his first since 2018, to add to his two Olympic gold medals and was pleased to return to the World Cup stage after three years absent.
CanWNT at No. 7 in last FIFA rankings before 2023 World Cup draw
Canada's women are unchanged at No. 7 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
Canadian women stay at No. 7 in last FIFA rankings before 2023 World Cup draw
Canada's women are unchanged at No. 7 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
Canada's Shapovalov sees dominant Japan Open run end in semifinal loss to Fritz
Canada's Denis Shapovalov lost to third-seeded Taylor Fritz 6-3 6-7(5) 6-3 at the Japan Open on Saturday, setting up an all-American final that will also feature Frances Tiafoe.
Military muscle-flexing in North Korea: Breaking down the latest spate of missile launches
Meanwhile, people in Indonesia are reeling from a stampede that killed more than 130 people, including children, at a football stadium. The tragedy began when angry fans ran onto the pitch after a match. The police fired tear gas at the crowd, causing panic. Many also suffocated from the gas. President Joko Widodo has ordered an audit of all of the country's football stadiums. Our Sports Editor Selina Sykes tells us more about the popularity of the sport in Indonesia.