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Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu Survives Scare Before Entering Quarter-Finals, Lakshya Sen Also In Last-8

Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu survived a scare before beating unheralded compatriot Ira Sharma in three games to enter the women's singles quarterfinals at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament in Lucknow on Thursday. Sharma, ranked 147th in the world as against 18th of Sindhu, stretched the second-round match to the decider after winning the second game. Top seed Sindhu, a two-time Olympic silver medallist, recovered in time to pocket the deciding game and win the match 21-10 12-21 21-15 in 49 minutes.

Second review of Brisbane 2032 stadiums and venues launched

SYDNEY : The newly-elected premier of the Australian state of Queensland launched a second review of the main stadium options for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics on Friday, tasking an independent board with resolving the thorny issue.

Tennis star Iga Swiatek accepts 1-month suspension for banned substance

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MEPs critique Angela Merkel's legacy as memoirs hit the shelves

"Freedom" is the political book of the year. In an autobiography, former Chancellor Angela Merkel looks back on her 16 years at the helm of Germany. Originally from the East Germany under the German Democratic Republic, the Christian Democrat leader profoundly impacted the European project.

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu Survives Scare Before Entering Quarter-Finals, Lakshya Sen Also In Last-8

Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu survived a scare before beating unheralded compatriot Ira Sharma in three games to enter the women's singles quarterfinals at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament in Lucknow on Thursday. Sharma, ranked 147th in the world as against 18th of Sindhu, stretched the second-round match to the decider after winning the second game. Top seed Sindhu, a two-time Olympic silver medallist, recovered in time to pocket the deciding game and win the match 21-10 12-21 21-15 in 49 minutes.

Iga Swiatek accepts one-month suspension in doping case - ESPN

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine, a heart medication known as TMZ, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Thursday.

Before Olympics, India Send 'Declaration Of Intent' To Host This Major World Sports Event

The Athletics Federation of India has submitted a letter of intent to host the 2028 Under 20 World Athletics Championships, the sport's world governing body head Sebastian Coe told PTI on Wednesday. World Athletics (WA) had, in August this year, invited bids for the 2028 and 2030 editions of the championships and Coe said he is happy that India has joined the process. "I'm pleased to say that I take home a declaration of intent, a letter of application to join the bidding discussions for the 2028 Under-20 World Championships," Coe revealed.

What to know for the PWHL's second season

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Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu Survives Scare Before Entering Quarter-Finals, Lakshya Sen Also In Last-8

Second review of Brisbane 2032 stadiums and venues launched

Tennis star Iga Swiatek accepts 1-month suspension for banned substance

MEPs critique Angela Merkel's legacy as memoirs hit the shelves

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu Survives Scare Before Entering Quarter-Finals, Lakshya Sen Also In Last-8

Iga Swiatek accepts one-month suspension in doping case - ESPN

Before Olympics, India Send 'Declaration Of Intent' To Host This Major World Sports Event

What to know for the PWHL's second season