Huske, Dressel, Walsh win more US golds at swimming worlds
BUDAPEST: Four finals, three golds.
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Max Verstappen wins Canadian Grand Prix
MONTREAL: Max Verstappen tightened his grip on a second successive world championship with an assured win in Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz took second with Lewis Hamilton in third for Mercedes.
Usyk-Joshua heavyweight rematch set for August 20 in Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: World heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk will defend his titles in a rematch with Britain’s Anthony Joshua in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on August 20, promoters announced Sunday. Ukraine’s Usyk defeated then WBA, IBF and WBO champion Joshua by a unanimous decision in London in September last year. “Champion Oleksandr Usyk will put his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world titles on the line against Anthony Joshua in the coastal city of Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday August 20,” said a statement issued by promoters Matchroom Boxing.
Saudi Arabia win AFC U-23 Asian Cup after win over Uzbekistan
TASHKENT: Saudi Arabia's U-23 team beat hosts Uzbekistan in the final of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup to win their first title in the competition.
Five Saudi players get second shot at AFC U-23 Asian Cup glory
Five Saudi players will be participating in their second consecutive AFC U-23 Asian Cup final when the team from the Kingdom take on Uzbekistan in Tashkent on Sunday evening.
Asian Track Cycling Championships: India Shine On Day 1, Win 10 Medals
Hosts India made a bright start to their campaign at the Asian Track Cycling Championships by bagging 10 medals, including a gold, on the opening day of competitions on Saturday. The opening day of the 41st Senior, 28th Junior Asian Track and 10th Para Track Cycling Championships witnessed 12 finals out of which four were for Para Championships. The Indians clinched one silver and six bronze medals in the senior and junior events, while one gold, one silver and one bronze were won in the Para events.
India shine on Day 1 of Asian Track Cycling Championships, bag 10 medals
The opening day of the 41st Senior, 28th Junior Asian Track and 10th Para Track Cycling Championships witnessed 12 finals out of which four were for Para Championships. The Indians clinched one silver and six bronze medals in the senior and junior events, while one gold, one silver and one bronze were won in the Para events. The Indian team opened its tally with a silver medal in the junior women's 4km team pursuit event with Pooja Dhanole, Himanshi Singh, Reet Kapoor and Jasmeek Kaur Sekhon clocking 4:54.034s against Korean riders KIM Chaeyeon, Cheon Yunyeong, Kim Eunsong, AN Yeongseo, who clocked 4:47.360s to win the gold.
Saudi Arabia eye first AFC U-23 Asian Cup triumph against Uzbekistan
With qualification for the World Cup, triumphs in the AFC Champions League and a thrilling title race and relegation battle, these are exciting times for Saudi Arabian football. Sunday could be the icing on the cake with a major tournament final.