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Syed Modi International Badminton 2024: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Clinch Singles Titles
Top seeded Indians P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen showcased their class and dominance to clinch the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the Syed Modi International badminton tournament in Lucknow on Sunday. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, ended her long title drought by outplaying China's world number 119 Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 to lift the trophy for the third time, having previously triumphed in 2017 and 2022. In the men's singles final, Lakshya, a 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, was at his dominant best as he demolished Singapore's Jia Heng Jason Teh 21-6, 21-7 in the title clash, displaying complete command over the match.
Fencing-Russian-Uzbek billionaire Usmanov elected president of International Fencing Federation
MOSCOW : Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov was elected president of the International Fencing Federation at the body's congress in Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent on Saturday, the businessman's representative said.
Vikki Wall kicks two goals as North Melbourne hammer Brisbane to take AFLW title
Meath two-time All-Ireland winner Vikki Wall contributed two goals and a behind as North Melbourne hammered the Brisbane Lions 39-9 to claim a first AFLW title.
Herdman resigns as Toronto FC coach following Canada drone scandal
TORONTO : Toronto FC coach John Herdman has resigned amid the Canada Soccer drone scandal at the Paris Olympics that recently led to Bev Priestman being fired as Canada's women's head coach.
Aces G Kelsey Plum backs out of Unrivaled league - ESPN
Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum has elected not to participate in Unrivaled, delivering a blow to the new 3-on-3 women's league set to debut Jan. 17.
French Open champion Iga Swiatek accepts 1-month suspension in doping case
Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine, a heart medication known as TMZ, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Thursday.
Taiwan Boxer, At Centre Of Olympics Gender Row, Quits World Boxing Cup Finals
Taiwan sports chiefs said Wednesday that Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting had pulled out of a competition in Britain after her gender eligibility was questioned but organisers countered that she was not entered in the event. Lin, who along with Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was embroiled in a gender row at the Paris Olympics, was due to compete in the World Boxing Cup Finals in Sheffield starting Wednesday. The new competition is organised by World Boxing, which was founded in 2023 and boasts around 55 members, including Taiwan.