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Watch: Lakshya Sen Shakes A Leg Amid Warm Welcome At Bengaluru Airport

After Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen's successful Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign which saw him capture two medals, the rising Indian badminton star received a warm welcome from fans at the airport. Lakshya Sen clinched the country's second badminton gold of the day, defeating Malaysia's Ng Tze Yong in the final of the men's singles category. Sen staged a comeback to win a thrilling match 19-21, 21-9 and 21-16. He was also the part of Indian mixed team which won a silver medal. India lost to Malaysia by 1-3 in the final. Sen received an overwhelming welcome from his loved ones and fans at the airport. The sounds of cheers and dhols were ringing through the airport. The shuttler wasted no time and shook a leg with his fans and loved ones in celebration of his successful first major competition. He also got some pictures clicked with his fans.

Toni Minichiello, former coach of Olympic gold medalist Jessica Ennis-Hill, handed lifetime ban by UK Athletics for alleged sexually inappropriate conduct

By Matt Foster, CNN

NUFC have made “recent enquiries” to sign £50m “sensation”, he'd be a “dream” for Howe - opinion

Newcastle United are believed to be keeping tabs on Chelsea youngster Conor Gallagher, with multiple Premier League clubs circling to try and land the highly-rated midfielder.

Hector Bellerin leads the praise of familiar names after Leeds United sign Joel Robles

Hector Bellerin has lauded new goalkeeper Joel Robles on Instagram after the Spanish goalkeeper to Elland Road on Tuesday. Robles has joined the Whites on a one-year deal and becomes Jesse Marsch’s eighth addition of the summer transfer window.

Alan Nixon: CPFC's "promising" talent to sign new contract, Vieira should be delighted - opinion

Crystal Palace fans were introduced to talented youngster Jesurun Rak-Sakyi at the end of last season and will no doubt be delighted to hear that the teenager has reportedly agreed to a new deal at Selhurst Park.

Hard to digest but need to move on, says Indian hockey team's defender Harmanpreet on defeat in CWG final

In one of its worst performances in recent times, India suffered an embarrassing 0-7 drubbing at the hands of defending champions Australia to settle for a silver medal on Sunday. "It is hard to digest a loss by such a big margin," the India vice-captain said in a Hockey India (HI) release after returning to the country early on Wednesday morning. "Definitely the entire team is disappointed by the way we played but it's important we move on from this bitter outing. Like Chief Coach mentioned, we lacked the energy and tempo required to match-up to a team like Australia."

Ennis-Hill coach Minichiello gets life ban for sexual misconduct

Toni Minichiello, one of Britain's leading track and field coaches has been given a life ban after an investigation found he had engaged in "sexually physical behaviour" with athletes.

Ohtani homers, wins to match Ruth as Angels top A's

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani withstood another injury scare and pitched six scoreless innings to go with his team-leading 25th home run, reaching yet another monumental milestone as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Tuesday night.

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Watch: Lakshya Sen Shakes A Leg Amid Warm Welcome At Bengaluru Airport

Toni Minichiello, former coach of Olympic gold medalist Jessica Ennis-Hill, handed lifetime ban by UK Athletics for alleged sexually inappropriate conduct

NUFC have made “recent enquiries” to sign £50m “sensation”, he'd be a “dream” for Howe - opinion

Hector Bellerin leads the praise of familiar names after Leeds United sign Joel Robles

Alan Nixon: CPFC's "promising" talent to sign new contract, Vieira should be delighted - opinion

Hard to digest but need to move on, says Indian hockey team's defender Harmanpreet on defeat in CWG final

Ennis-Hill coach Minichiello gets life ban for sexual misconduct

Ohtani homers, wins to match Ruth as Angels top A's