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Indian Boxer Deepali Thapa Becomes First-Ever Asian Schoolgirl Champion
Indian boxer Deepali Thapa made history by becoming the first-ever Asian Schoolgirl Champion, leading India to secure seven female titles at the Asian Championships. In the 33kg weight category, Thapa defeated Kazakhstan's Anelya Ordabek in the semi-finals and went on to face Ukraine's Liudmyla Vasylchenko in the final. Thapa, who had both height and skill advantages, dominated the match to claim the historic gold medal- the first ever awarded in the ASBC Asian Schoolboys Boxing Championships to a female boxer. In the 35kg category, Kazakhstan's Assel Jalimbekova faced India's Bhoomi in the final. Bhoomi, who displayed excellent technical skills, steadily outperformed her opponent to secure India's second title.
Mia Griffin becomes first Irish Rás na mBan champion since 2013
Local rider Mia Griffin successfully defended her lead at the top of the Rás na mBan General Classification in Kilkenny City this afternoon, becoming the first Irish rider to win the race since Olivia Dillon in 2013.
Anthony Joshua tipped to knock out Daniel Dubois as former champion has 'demon look' back in his eye
Anthony Joshua has been backed to roll back the years and defeat Daniel Dubois in devastating fashion - with one former world champion arguing that the heavyweight boxing star has a 'demon look in his eye' ahead of the world championship showdown.
Chiefs are latest repeat NFL champion looking to three-peat - ESPN
The Kansas City Chiefs begin their quest to become the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls when they open the season against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday.
World Champion Sachin Khilari Wins Silver In Men's Shot Put (F46) In Paralympics
India's Sachin Sarjerao Khilari on Wednesday added a Paralympic silver to his world title in men's shot put F46 event with an Asian record distance of 16.32m at the ongoing Games in Paris. The 34-year-old Khilari achieved his best throw of the day in his second attempt to better his own earlier Asian record of 16.30m which he set while winning gold in the World Para-Athletics Championships in Japan in May. Greg Stewart of Canada defended his Tokyo Paralympic gold with a throw of 16.38m. Luka Bakovic of Croatia took the bronze with 16.27m.
Canadian shot putter Greg Stewart repeats as Paralympic champion in Paris
Canada's Greg Stewart successfully defended his Paralympic title in the men's shot put F46 final on Wednesday at the Paris Games.
World Champion Sachin Khilari Wins Silver In Men's Shot Put (F46) In Paralympics
India's Sachin Sarjerao Khilari on Wednesday added a Paralympic silver to his world title in men's shot put F46 event with an Asian record distance of 16.32m at the ongoing Games in Paris. The 34-year-old Khilari achieved his best throw of the day in his second attempt to better his own earlier Asian record of 16.30m which he set while winning gold in the World Para-Athletics Championships in Japan in May. Greg Stewart of Canada defended his Tokyo Paralympic gold with a throw of 16.38m. Luka Bakovic of Croatia took the bronze with 16.27m.