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World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Parveen, Manisha Register Comprehensive Wins

Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen (52kg), Parveen (63kg) and Manisha (57kg) advanced to the second and third rounds of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul after clinching impressive wins in their respective bouts on Wednesday. Zareen outpunched Mexico's Herrera Alvarez 5-0, while Parveen defeated Ukraine's Mariia Bova by a similar margin. Manisha, who received a bye in the opening round, too prevailed by unanimous decision against Kala Thapa of Nepal to make her way into the third round. Zareen, who won the gold at the prestigious Strandja Memorial earlier this year, continued her winning run as she dispatched Alvarez without breaking a sweat.

Rafa Nadal says that he wants to 'protect every single player' amid escalating Wimbledon row over Russian ban

Rafa Nadal refused to be drawn on whether he would support a boycott of Wimbledon or the tournament being stripped of its ranking points as a row over its decision to ban Russian and Belarussian players intensifies. Wimbledon — having considered the options surrounding their position over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war — announced their decision last month, and it provoked a backlash among many on the tennis circuit, including from male world No.1 Novak Djokovic and Britain's Andy Murray.

World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Manisha register comprehensive wins

Nikhat Zareen (52kg), Parveen (63kg) and Manisha (57kg) advanced to the second and third rounds of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul after clinching impressive wins in their respective bouts on Wednesday. Zareen outpunched Mexico's Herrera Alvarez 5-0, while Parveen defeated Ukraine's Mariia Bova by a similar margin.

Ukraine's Svitolina urges Russian, Belarusian tennis players to speak out against war

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina wants Russian and Belarusian players to say whether they oppose the war in her nation.

Chelsea transfer round-up: Romelu Lukaku swap proposed and Marseille midfielder link

Todd Boehly's £4.25 billion Chelsea takeover can't be signed off soon enough for head coach Thomas Tuchel to begin his urgent facelift of the Premier League club's squad.

World Boxing Championships: Parveen advances to pre-quarterfinals with comprehensive win

Parveen (63kg) moved to the pre-quarterfinals with a comprehensive win over Ukraine's Mariia Bova in the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Wednesday. The 22-year-old from Haryana won by unanimous decision against the much more experienced boxer, who is 12 years her senior, in the light welter division. Although the 2017 youth national winner began on an aggressive note, she was edged out by Bova in the opening round, who matched Parveen's energy.

UEFA allows Russia to take part in its congress

A Russian representative was allowed to attend UEFA's Congress in Vienna on Wednesday despite the country's national teams and clubs being barred from competitions.

Liverpool closing in on £6m transfer for Leeds United target to push Neco Williams and two others to Anfield exit

Liverpool are reportedly close to capturing Aberdeen right-back Calvin Ramsay in a move that could well push Neco Williams closer to the exit door at Anfield.

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World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Parveen, Manisha Register Comprehensive Wins

Rafa Nadal says that he wants to 'protect every single player' amid escalating Wimbledon row over Russian ban

World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Manisha register comprehensive wins

Ukraine's Svitolina urges Russian, Belarusian tennis players to speak out against war

Chelsea transfer round-up: Romelu Lukaku swap proposed and Marseille midfielder link

World Boxing Championships: Parveen advances to pre-quarterfinals with comprehensive win

UEFA allows Russia to take part in its congress

Liverpool closing in on £6m transfer for Leeds United target to push Neco Williams and two others to Anfield exit