Saudi Arabia reach quarterfinals of 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia have reached the quarterfinals of the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup after on Thursday defeating the UAE 2-0 in the final Group D match.
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Lewis Miller: Hibs bolster defensive options with capture of Australian right-back
The versatile full-back, who can play on either side, joins from Macarthur FC having agreed a pre-contract with the Bulls before his contract with Central Coast Mariners expired.
U-23 footballers steal seniors’ spotlight in Saudi double-header
It is not often that Saudi Arabia’s senior side are in action on the same day as the country’s under-23 team, and it is even rarer that the latter clash seems more important.
Chhetri strikes twice as India make winning start to Asian Cup qualifying
HONG KONG :India's Sunil Chhetri scored twice to take his international tally to 82 goals in a 2-0 win over Cambodia on Wednesday in Kolkata as Igor Stimac's side made a winning start to the third round of qualifying for next year's Asian Cup.
Chhetri strikes twice to ensure India make winning start
HONG KONG : India's Sunil Chhetri scored twice to take his international tally to 82 goals in a 2-0 win over Cambodia on Wednesday in Kolkata as Igor Stimac's side made a winning start to the third round of qualifying for next year's Asian Cup.
Bajrang Punia claims bronze in Almaty, maiden international gold at senior level for Aman
Bajrang Punia got his act together to claim a bronze medal after ultra-defensive tactics resulted in his opening-round defeat even as Aman claimed his first gold medal at the senior level with a commanding show in the 57kg competition at the Bolat Turlykhanov Cup on Sunday. Bajrang, the Tokyo Games bronze winner, struggled in his opening bout against Uzbekistan's Abbos Rakhmonov, losing 3-5 but competed much better in the bronze-play off where he played smartly to score on counter-attacks against Kazkahstan's Rifat Saibotalov, winning 7-0. Bajrang foiled a right leg attack from Saibotalov and then scored two points on counter attack after his rival went for his right leg.
Saudi Arabia kick off AFC U23 Asian Cup campaign with 5-0 win over Tajikistan
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia kicked off their AFC U23 Asian Cup 2022 campaign in Uzbekistan with a comfortable 5-0 win over Tajikistan at the Lokomotiv Club Stadium in Tashkent.
UWW Ranking Series: Sakshi Malik Grabs First International Gold In Almost 5 Years
Sakshi Malik's struggles were nowhere to be seen as a fearless and aggressive Rio Olympics bronze medallist grabbed her first international gold medal in almost five years at the UWW Ranking Series event in Almaty on Friday. India's Mansi (57kg) and Divya Kakran (68kg) too earned top of the podium finishes. Another Indian, Pooja won a bronze medal in 76kg. But the day belonged to Sakshi, who has been struggling till the recent CWG trials. She was consistently losing to young Sonam Malik in the 62kg category and even missed qualification for the Tokyo Games but looked completely transformed on Friday as she fought her bouts with tremendous confidence.