Thailand Open 2022: Vito Kandas, Fajar/Rian ke Semifinal
Thailand Open 2022 jalani babak perempatfinal. Shesar Hiren Rhustavito harus angkat koper karena kalah, sedangkan Fajar/Rian melaju ke semifinal!
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PV Sindhu beats Akane Yamaguchi to enter Thailand Open semifinals
PV Sindhu eked out a three-game win over world number 1 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan to make it to the semifinals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament here on Friday. The sixth seeded Indian prevailed 21-15, 20-22, 21-13 over second seeded Japanese in 51 minutes to set up a clash with Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei of China. The last time the duo played, the match was marred by controversy with Sindhu being penalised a point by the umpire for delaying tactics during the Badminton Asia Championships semifinals. Sindhu came into the match with a 13-9 head-to-head record and dished out another fine performance to notch up her 14th victory over the reigning World Champion.
Exclusive: 'My time has come, will give it my all to win an Olympic gold for the country', says new World Champion boxer Nikhat Zareen
world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen is the toast of the nation after becoming just the fifth Indian female pugilist to win a gold medal at the World Championships. She is busy taking calls, and replying to tweets in Istanbul. Everytime she sees the coveted gold medal it makes her smile. The 25 year old from Telengana registered a dominating 5-0 victory in the final on Thursday, defeating Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the 52kg category final to win the top prize.
PV Sindhu Seizes Semi-final Spot In Thailand Open With Win Over Akane Yamaguchi
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu eked out a three-game win over world number 1 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan to make it to the semi-finals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament on Friday. The sixth seeded Indian prevailed 21-15, 20-22, 21-13 over second seeded Japanese in 51 minutes to set up a clash with Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei of China. The last time the duo played, the match was marred by controversy with Sindhu being penalised a point by the umpire for delaying tactics during the Badminton Asia Championships semifinals.
Singapore's Alvin Woo wins historic xiangqi gold at 31st SEA Games
HANOI: Singapore's Alvin Woo clinched a historic gold medal for Singapore on Friday (May 20) as he won the xiangqi (Chinese chess) men's standard singles event.
Philippine hero Diaz targets Olympic defence after SEA Games gold
HANOI: Philippine hero Hidilyn Diaz won a second straight weightlifting gold at the Southeast Asian Games on Friday (May 20), calling it a first step towards the defence of her Olympic crown at Paris 2024.
Why Manchester United have not sold Andreas Pereira yet
Until last month it was fair to bracket Andreas Pereira with the six out-of-contract Manchester United players certain to leave.
Boxing World Champion Nikhat Zareen To Prepare For 50kg Category In Commonwealth Games
Hardened by the difficult circumstances in her career, newly-crowned World Champion boxer Nikhat Zareen said she has adopted a combative approach where "whatever happens I have to fight and give my best." Continuing her stellar run, Zareen out-punched Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas by unanimous 5-0 verdict to clinch the flyweight (52kg) gold in Istanbul on Thursday.