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French Open: PV Sindhu to take on Michelle Li in Paris today

In Badminton, World champion P V Sindhu will take on Canada's world number 9 Michelle Li when she begins her women's singles campaign at the French Open tournament in Paris today. Li has beaten the Indian in the past twice.

India Vs South Africa 3rs Test: India two wickets away to complete first-ever clean sweep over SA

India is just two wickets away in the Ranchi test cricket to complete their first-ever clean sweep in Test cricket over South Africa.

Bangladesh Cricket Board to settle issues of striking players amicably- CEO

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nizamuddin Chowdhury today said the board will amicably settle the 11-point demands raised by the cricketers.

7th CISM World Military Games: Duryodhan, Jaideep advance to pre-quarterfinals

Indian boxers Duryodhan Singh Negi and Jaideep advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of their respective weight categories in the 7th CISM World Military Games in Wuhan, China yesterday.

Kuhoo Garg-Dhruv Rawat win Egypt International mixed doubles title

In badminton, Kuhoo Garg and Dhruv Rawat put up a brilliant effort to win the mixed doubles title at the Egypt International 2019 in Cairo yesterday.

India off to a good start at World Military Games in China

In Boxing, World Championships silver medallist Amit Panghal won his opening bout in the men's flyweight (52kg) category as the boxers gave India a good start in the 7th CISM World Military Games in Wuhan, China today.

Sultan of Johor Cup: Indian junior hockey team loses to Great Britain

Indian junior men's hockey team will clash with Britain in the final of 9th Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia today.

Hockey India names women squad for FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers

Hockey India today named an unchanged women squad, to be led by Rani Rampal, along with the men's team for the upcoming FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.

Match between India, Britain ends in a draw in Sultan of Johor Cup Junior men tournament

India is facing Great Britain today in their final round robin league match of the Sultan Johor Cup Junior Hockey Tournament in Malaysia.

Indian boxers clinch bumper tally of 21 medals, including six golds at Asian Junior C’ships

Indian boxers at the Asian Junior Championships, clinched a bumper tally of 21 medals, including six golds and nine silvers, to end with the best medal haul among 26 competing countries in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.