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Gujarat men's TT team eyes gold as curtain goes up on 36th National Games

Hosts Gujarat have left no stone unturned to not only offer the best Games ever to the country but are also hoping to pick up the first gold medal on Wednesday, with the dynamic duo of Harmeet Desai and Manav Thakkar leading the charge. "Gujarat is already a big force in Indian table tennis," former national champion Kamlesh Mehta said. "With Harmeet, Manav and Manush Shah in their ranks, they are favourites to win the men's title," he added.

Collin Chartier launches strong finish to win first-ever PTO US Open in blazing Dallas heat

American Collin Chartier pulled off an incredibly strong finish to win the first-ever PTO US Open in the blazing Dallas heat. Athletics legend and Dallas native Michael Johnson was a famous face on the sidelines as Chartier stormed to a hugely impressive victory in extremely hot temperatures in Texas. Ad The 28-year-old from California found another gear when he needed to in order to defeat compatriot Sam Long on the penultimate running lap to claim his first major race victory in style.

I came in last in every race. My dad's death taught me what it means to win

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Ashleigh Gentle storms through on run to win PTO US Open in Dallas

Australia's Ashleigh Gentle pulled out a dramatic victory in the PTO US Open, overhauling a seven-minute gap to American rival Taylor Knibb in the final stages of the run. Gentle, also the reigning Canadian Open champion, has emerged as a force in 2022, and stunned Knibb, the 2021 Olympic silver medallist, with her late surge. Ad The Australian reflected on a stunning win afterwards.