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Ankushita Boro Goes Down In Quarter-Finals Of Olympic Qualifiers

India's quest for booking a quota in the women's 60kg ended with Ankushita Boro 2-3 defeat against Agnes Alexiusson of Sweden in the quarter-finals of the Boxing World Olympic Qualifiers here on Friday. The 23-year-old Boro fought hard but her Swedish opponent, a former European Games bronze medallist, dug into her reservoir of experience to pip the Indian. Boro, a former youth world champion, was slow off the blocks, but managed to adapt toward the end of the first round, using straight jabs effectively. It was enough to convinced one judge.

Ankushita Boro Goes Down In Quarter-Finals Of Olympic Qualifiers

India's quest for booking a quota in the women's 60kg ended with Ankushita Boro 2-3 defeat against Agnes Alexiusson of Sweden in the quarter-finals of the Boxing World Olympic Qualifiers here on Friday. The 23-year-old Boro fought hard but her Swedish opponent, a former European Games bronze medallist, dug into her reservoir of experience to pip the Indian. Boro, a former youth world champion, was slow off the blocks, but managed to adapt toward the end of the first round, using straight jabs effectively. It was enough to convinced one judge.

Canadian women dominate Germany, earning straight-sets win in Volleyball Nations League

Canada's women's volleyball team redeemed its Tuesday loss to the United States, beating Germany in the second game of Week 2 of Volleyball Nations League play in Arlington, Texas.

New Zealand provincial unions block governance reforms

:New Zealand's provincial rugby unions voted against proposed governance reforms pushed by the sport's national governing body and players' association on Thursday in a move that could lead to a split in the domestic game.

Gymnastics-Biles eyes ninth all-around title at US championships

Simone Biles enters this weekend's U.S. Gymnastics Championships as the favorite to claim yet another all-around title as the sport's most dominant force continues to build momentum ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Marks and Spencer's £22 summer trousers require so little ironing, shoppers are buying all 4 designs

Marks and Spencer is selling summer trousers that need so little ironing and are so comfortable to wear, shoppers are buying all four designs. The trousers, which have been branded 'fantastic' by some M&S customers, have been designed to suit every body shape, with curvy women saying they feel 'fab' in them.

Manchester United learn Jarrad Branthwaite transfer fee as clear Everton demand set

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.

Caitlin Clark scores season-high 30 but Fever fall to Sparks - ESPN

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark sees the progress — even as the losses and frustration mount.

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Ankushita Boro Goes Down In Quarter-Finals Of Olympic Qualifiers

Ankushita Boro Goes Down In Quarter-Finals Of Olympic Qualifiers

Canadian women dominate Germany, earning straight-sets win in Volleyball Nations League

New Zealand provincial unions block governance reforms

Gymnastics-Biles eyes ninth all-around title at US championships

Marks and Spencer's £22 summer trousers require so little ironing, shoppers are buying all 4 designs

Manchester United learn Jarrad Branthwaite transfer fee as clear Everton demand set

Caitlin Clark scores season-high 30 but Fever fall to Sparks - ESPN