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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty Finally Get Their Khel Ratna; Hope For End To 'Difficult Phase' Soon

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya presented the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award to badminton stars Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy on Thursday, completing a long-pending felicitation that the celebrated duo feels would help it tied over the current "difficult phase" made worse by fitness issues. Chirag and Satwik were to receive the honour last year after being picked for the year 2023 but could not attend the glittering ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan owing to their playing commitments.

Maguire revels in ‘Harrydinho’ tag after United’s Europa League win

Maguire set up Casemiro’s header with some brilliant dribbling skills and a pinpoint crossThe night had fans calling Maguire “Harrydinho” on social media MANCHESTER: Manchester United’s Harry Maguire received rave reviews for his masterful performance as a makeshift forward in their Europa League victory on Thursday with many comparing the team’s oft-maligned center-back to Brazil great Ronaldinho.Maguire set up Casemiro’s header with some brilliant dribbling skills and a pinpoint cross that opened scoring in United’s 3-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their semifinal tie.The night had fans calling Maguire “Harrydinho” on social media, while Maguire’s assist was the top post on Reddit Soccer on Friday. The top comment read: “Yer a winger, Harry!“Teammate Amad Diallo posted a hilariously-morphed photo of Maguire’s face with Argentine great Maradona’s flowing hair on his Instagram.“What a winger! I don’t think he even knew he had that in his locker,” said United captain Bruno Fernandes, who scored twice.“Harry is a much more confident man now.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty Finally Get Their Khel Ratna; Hope For End To 'Difficult Phase' Soon

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya presented the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award to badminton stars Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy on Thursday, completing a long-pending felicitation that the celebrated duo feels would help it tied over the current "difficult phase" made worse by fitness issues. Chirag and Satwik were to receive the honour last year after being picked for the year 2023 but could not attend the glittering ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan owing to their playing commitments.

India Beat England 3-2 In Inconsequential Tie Of Sudirman Cup

India beat England 3-2 in their final group D match to register a consolation win at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals at Xiamen, China on Thursday. India had suffered their second defeat on the trot after losing 1-4 against Indonesia at the Xiamen Fenghuang Gymnasium to crash out of the race to the quarterfinals. The loss came after a similar 1-4 defeat to Denmark in their opening match of Group D last week. Indonesia and Denmark qualified for the quarterfinals from Group D as only the top two teams from each of the four groups will make the knockout cut.

Pickelball Indonesia Bahas Strategi SEA Games, PON, dan Olimpiade

Pengurus Besar Indonesia Pickleball Federation (IPF) baru saja mengadakan rapat kerja nasional (Rakernas). IPF membahas persiapan menuju SEA Games 2025, PON, dan Olimpiade 2028.

Sudirman Cup Badminton: India Bow Out After Defeat Against Indonesia

Struggling singles stars PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy disappointed yet again as India crashed out of the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals after conceding an unassailable 1-3 lead to Indonesia in a group D match, on Tuesday. Having lost to Denmark 1-4 in their opening match on Sunday, India needed to win Tuesday's contest to stay alive in the race for the knockout stage. The defeat has rendered their India's last group match against England -- who also made an exit from the tournament -- inconsequential. Indonesia, who had beaten England 5-0 on Sunday, and Denmark made it to the knock-out round after winning two matches on the trot. Denmark prevailed over England 5-0 on Tuesday.

Sudirman Cup Badminton: India Bow Out After Defeat Against Indonesia

Struggling singles stars PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy disappointed yet again as India crashed out of the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals after conceding an unassailable 1-3 lead to Indonesia in a group D match, on Tuesday. Having lost to Denmark 1-4 in their opening match on Sunday, India needed to win Tuesday's contest to stay alive in the race for the knockout stage. The defeat has rendered their India's last group match against England -- who also made an exit from the tournament -- inconsequential. Indonesia, who had beaten England 5-0 on Sunday, and Denmark made it to the knock-out round after winning two matches on the trot. Denmark prevailed over England 5-0 on Tuesday.

Sudirman Cup Final: India Face Uphill Task Against Indonesia In Battle For Survival

Faced with a herculean task to trump a formidable Indonesia and stay afloat in the competition, an under-strength India will need its struggling singles stars to deliver the goods in a must-win Group D contest at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals on Tuesday. India's campaign began on a disastrous start on Sunday with a 1-4 defeat to Denmark, a result that put their qualification for the knockout stage in serious jeopardy. With only two teams progressing from Group D, India must secure a win against Indonesia to keep their hopes alive otherwise, their third and final group match against England will be reduced to just a formality.

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty Finally Get Their Khel Ratna; Hope For End To 'Difficult Phase' Soon

Maguire revels in ‘Harrydinho’ tag after United’s Europa League win

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty Finally Get Their Khel Ratna; Hope For End To 'Difficult Phase' Soon

India Beat England 3-2 In Inconsequential Tie Of Sudirman Cup

Pickelball Indonesia Bahas Strategi SEA Games, PON, dan Olimpiade

Sudirman Cup Badminton: India Bow Out After Defeat Against Indonesia

Sudirman Cup Badminton: India Bow Out After Defeat Against Indonesia

Sudirman Cup Final: India Face Uphill Task Against Indonesia In Battle For Survival