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Jaismine Lamboria Inches Closer To Paris Olympics Quota, Sachin Siwach To Play Box-Off

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria moved within touching distance of a Paris Olympic quota after she registered a dominant victory over Ana Marija Milisic of Switzerland to enter the 57kg quarterfinals of the World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand. The 22-year-old, who dropped down from 60kg, out-punched Milisic through an unanimous decision (5-0) in the round of 16. With the qualifying tournament offering four quota places in the women's 57kg weight class, Jaismine will have to win her quarterfinal on Sunday to seal her passage to Paris Games and reclaim the 57kg quota for India.

Canadian men 1 loss away from relegation from elite rugby 7s circuit

Canada's men's rugby sevens team faces an uphill battle to avoid relegation from the HSBC SVNS circuit after finishing bottom of its group Saturday in Madrid.

Lehane and McDonagh one win away from Paris Games

Jennifer Lehane and Martin McDonagh are both one win away from qualifying for the Olympics in Paris this summer.

Murray considering playing Wimbledon doubles with brother

Three-times Grand Slam champion Andy Murray said he may play the men's doubles alongside brother Jamie at next month's Wimbledon Championships.

McLaughlin-Levrone sets world lead on return to 400m hurdles

Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ramped up preparations for a title defence at this year's Paris Games by running a world-leading time of 52.70 seconds on Friday in her first 400 metres hurdles race in over a year.

Friendship between Canadian runners Philibert-Thiboutot, Desgagnés extends beyond track

On Aug. 16, 2023, Quebec runners Charles Philibert-Thiboutot and Jean-Simon Desgagnés arrived in Hungary, three days before they opened competition at the World Athletics Championships in separate events.

Nishant Dev Becomes First Indian Male Boxer To Secure Paris Olympics

Nishant Dev (71kg) became the first Indian male pugilist to secure a Paris Games quota when he reached the semifinals of the Boxing Olympic qualifiers on Friday. The world championships bronze medalist, who had narrowly missed on an Olympic berth in the previous qualifiers, earned the quota after defeating Vasile Cebotari of Moldova 5-0 in the quarterfinal which was a battle of the southpaws. It is India's fourth quota place with women boxers Nikhat Zareen (50kg), Preet Pawar (54kg) and Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) having already secured their passage to Paris. The 71kg weight class had five quotas on offer. Dev, who has been dominant all tournament, was off to a flyer, landing sharp, accurate punches. The Indian was more composed and used his punches judiciously.

Bev Priestman wants Canadian players to be themselves while pushing for Olympic spots

Bev Priestman's message to her squad during the international window is clear: just be yourself.

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Jaismine Lamboria Inches Closer To Paris Olympics Quota, Sachin Siwach To Play Box-Off

Canadian men 1 loss away from relegation from elite rugby 7s circuit

Lehane and McDonagh one win away from Paris Games

Murray considering playing Wimbledon doubles with brother

McLaughlin-Levrone sets world lead on return to 400m hurdles

Friendship between Canadian runners Philibert-Thiboutot, Desgagnés extends beyond track

Nishant Dev Becomes First Indian Male Boxer To Secure Paris Olympics

Bev Priestman wants Canadian players to be themselves while pushing for Olympic spots