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World Championships: Bajrang Punia back in medal contention, to fight for bronze; Sagar Jaglan misses out

Bajrang succumbed to a technical superiority (10-0) defeat at the hands of 23-year-old two-time cadet world champion Yianni Diakomihalis of the USA in the last eight round. However, the two-time Commonwealth Games champion, who is searching for his fourth World Championships medal, became active again as he entered the repechage round after Diakomihalis reached the final. Bajrang will take on the winner of the bout between Vazgen Tevanyan of Armenia and Bulgaria's Vladimir Vladimirov Dubov in his first repechage bout on Sunday.

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Andy Murray said he was hoping for a "special" final chance to share a court with Roger Federer at next week's Laver Cup in London and possibly team up to play doubles before the Swiss great retires from the sport. Federer, 41, who redefined the sport with his artistry and grace and collected 20 Grand Slam titles, announced on Thursday that injury issues meant he would call time on his glittering career after the men's team event. Murray and Federer will join fellow "Big Four" members Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic when they play on the same team for the first time at the Sept.

Wrestling World Championships: Bajrang Punia Back In Medal Contention

Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia suffered a shock defeat in his quarterfinal bout but returned into medal contention as he entered the 65kg repechage round at World Championships in Belgrade on Saturday. Bajrang succumbed to a technical superiority (10-0) defeat at the hands of 23-year-old two-time cadet world champion Yianni Diakomihalis of the USA in the last eight round. However, the two-time Commonwealth Games champion, who is searching for his fourth World Championships medal, became active again as he entered the repechage round after Diakomihalis reached the final.

Roger Federer retirement: Former British No. 1 Tim Henman calls Swiss star 'irreplaceable'

British tennis legend Tim Henman has called retiring Roger Federer «irreplaceable» for the tennis world, and hailed his «absolutely incredible» impact on Wimbledon. The eight-time champion at the All-England club announced he will end his career after this month's Laver Cup, and Henman believes that Federer will be «enormously missed» as both a player and ambassador for the game. Ad Henman described Federer as a unique quantity, both in tennis and the wider world of sport.

Giro Lombardia organisers ask Ganna to move Hour record bid

PARIS : RCS Sport, organisers of the Giro d'Italia, are asking for Filippo Ganna to find another date for his attempt at the Hour record as it is scheduled for the same day as their flagship one-day race, the Giro di Lombardia.

Laver Cup: Andy Murray hopes to team up with Roger Federer in London - 'That would be special'

Andy Murray has paid tribute to retiring tennis legend Roger Federer’s «unbelievable career» and said he hopes they can play doubles together at the Laver Cup. Federer said on Thursday that next week’s event in London will be the final competitive appearance of his remarkable career. Ad The 41-year-old, who has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, hasn’t played since the 2021 Wimbledon semi-finals but will compete alongside Murray for Team Europe.

Wrestling World Championships: Bajrang Punia losses in quarterfinals, Sagar Jaglan to fight for bronze

Bajrang, a two-time Commonwealth Games champion, succumbed to a technical superiority (10-0) defeat at the hands of 23-year-old Yianni Diakomihalis of the USA in the 65kg quarterfinal bout. The 28-year-old Indian, who has three World Championship medals to his name, will now hope the two-time cadet world champion Diakomihalis reaches the final so that he gets a shot at a bronze medal via the repechage.

Wrestling World Championships: Bajrang Punia Loses In Quarter-final, Sagar Jaglan To Fight For Bronze

Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia (65kg) on Saturday suffered a shock quarterfinal defeat and was out of gold medal contention while Sagar Jaglan will grapple for bronze in the 74kg event at the Wrestling World Championships in Belgrade. Bajrang, a two-time Commonwealth Games champion, succumbed to a technical superiority (10-0) defeat at the hands of 23-year-old Yianni Diakomihalis of the USA in the 65kg quarterfinal bout. The 28-year-old Indian, who has three World Championship medals to his name, will now hope the two-time cadet world champion Diakomihalis reaches the final so that he gets a shot at a bronze medal via the repechage.

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World Championships: Bajrang Punia back in medal contention, to fight for bronze; Sagar Jaglan misses out

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Wrestling World Championships: Bajrang Punia Back In Medal Contention

Roger Federer retirement: Former British No. 1 Tim Henman calls Swiss star 'irreplaceable'

Giro Lombardia organisers ask Ganna to move Hour record bid

Laver Cup: Andy Murray hopes to team up with Roger Federer in London - 'That would be special'

Wrestling World Championships: Bajrang Punia losses in quarterfinals, Sagar Jaglan to fight for bronze

Wrestling World Championships: Bajrang Punia Loses In Quarter-final, Sagar Jaglan To Fight For Bronze