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"Didn't Expect": HS Prannoy On Claiming First BWF World Championships Medal

After claiming his first-ever BWF World Championships medal, star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy said that he "didn't expect" it this year because of the "tough draw" of the tournament. Prannoy's dream run at the world event ended on Saturday after he lost 21-18, 13-21 14-21 to world number 3 Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the men's singles semifinal to sign off with a bronze medal. While it was the player's maiden podium finish at the event, his achievement extended India's record of having at least one medallist in the showpiece since 2011.

"Didn't Expect": HS Prannoy On Claiming First BWF World Championships Medal

After claiming his first-ever BWF World Championships medal, star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy said that he "didn't expect" it this year because of the "tough draw" of the tournament. Prannoy's dream run at the world event ended on Saturday after he lost 21-18, 13-21 14-21 to world number 3 Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the men's singles semifinal to sign off with a bronze medal. While it was the player's maiden podium finish at the event, his achievement extended India's record of having at least one medallist in the showpiece since 2011.

Top India Pistol Shooter Removed From ISSF World Championships Contingent Because Of "Minor Scuffle", Claims Father

Top pistol shooter Ankait Tomar was removed from the Indian contingent bound for the ISSF World Championships in Baku a week before its departure because of a "minor scuffle with a fellow shooter", said his father on Sunday. Tomar, 21, a leading centre-fire pistol shooter in the country, came to know about his exclusion on August 7 when he did not find the details of his weapons or his name on the list of shooters leaving for Baku in Azerbaijan. The World Championships, which commenced on August 14, will conclude on September 1.

Bronny James' Cardiac Arrest Likely Caused By Heart Defect Say Family

LeBron James's teenage son Bronny's cardiac arrest last month was likely caused by a congenital heart defect, the family said in a statement on Friday. Bronny James, 18, collapsed on court while training with his University of Southern California basketball teammates Los Angeles. He was rushed to hospital but was discharged a few days later. "After a comprehensive initial evaluation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center... the probable cause of Mr. James' sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) has been identified.

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"Didn't Expect": HS Prannoy On Claiming First BWF World Championships Medal

"Didn't Expect": HS Prannoy On Claiming First BWF World Championships Medal

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