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.
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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.
Fearless Sakshi Malik wins first international gold in almost 5 years in Almaty
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 here on Friday. India's Mansi and Divya Kakran too earned top of the podium finishes. But the day belonged to Sakshi, who has been struggling till the recent CWG trials.
Saudi Arabia look to final victory as they kick off U23 Asian Cup against Tajikistan
Saudi Arabia face Tajikistan in their opening game of the U23 Asian Cup on Friday, hoping to go one better than they did last time. The team lost to South Korea in the final of the 2020 tournament just before the pandemic struck. More than three years later, a new generation of stars are in Uzbekistan looking to shake Asia.
Livingston vow to take action over racist tweet aimed at Esmael Goncalves
Esmael Goncalves was the subject of a racist social media post shortly after being confirmed as a new signing for Livingston, who have vowed to push for the perpetrator to be “punished accordingly”.
Esmael Goncalves: Livingston confirm signing of ex-Hearts and St Mirren forward as Martindale lays out plans
Livingston have confirmed the signing of former Hearts and St Mirren forward Esmael Goncalves.
Former Hearts favourite lined up for Premiership return in third SPFL spell
Former Hearts and St Mirren forward Esmael Goncalves could be back at Tynecastle next season – in the colours of Livingston.
Asia’s rising stars battle for supremacy at AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022
RIYADH: Asia’s brightest emerging talents will battle for continental glory when the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 kicks off on Wednesday, the first time it has been hosted in the Central Asian region.