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Oct 29, 2024

Pan Pacific Open: Zheng Wins Third Title of 2024

China's Zheng Qinwen produced near-flawless serves and defeated American Sofia Kenin 7-6(5) 6-3 and captured the Pan Pacific Open title for her third trophy this season. Zheng hit 33 winners and fired off 16 aces as she took the victory in an hour and 52 minutes under a closed roof after heavy rain interrupted the first set.

Chirag Chikkara Leads India to Gold at U23 World Wrestling Championships

Chirag Chikkara made history by becoming only the third Indian wrestler to win the Under-23 World Championship in Tirana (Albania), contributing to India's impressive total of nine medals at the tournament. Competing in the men's freestyle 57kg category, Chikkara secured a thrilling victory with a narrow 4-3 win over Abdymalik Karachov of Kyrgyzstan in the final seconds of the match.
Indian wrestlers won 9 medals (1 Gold, 2 Silver and 6 Bronze) at the Under-23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania. The medal winners are: Chirag Chikkara (Men's freestyle 57kg) - Gold, Anjli (Women's freestyle 59kg) - Silver, Vishvajit More (Men's Greco Roman 55kg) - Bronze, Monika (Women's freestyle 68kg) - Bronze, Neha Sharma (Women's freestyle 57kg) - Bronze, Shiksha (Women's freestyle 65kg) - Bronze, Abhishek Dhaka (Men's freestyle 61kg) - Bronze, Sujeet Kalkal (Men's freestyle 70kg) - Bronze, Vicky Chahar (Men's freestyle 97kg) - Bronze.

Sharapova, Bryan Brothers Inducted into 2025 Tennis Hall of Fame Class

Five-time Grand Slam singles champion Maria Sharapova and the record-breaking American twins Bob and Mike Bryan were selected for the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. The induction ceremony is scheduled for August 23, 2025 at the Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, where the tennis icons will officially be honoured for their remarkable careers.
Sharapova's legacy includes being the first Russian woman to achieve the world No. 1 ranking in 2005. Her career highlights feature a career Grand Slam, placing her among just ten women to accomplish this feat, and a silver medal from the 2012 Olympics. Despite a 15-month suspension in 2016 due to a meldonium-related controversy, Sharapova's remarkable achievements, including nearly $40 million in prize money, have made her a global icon.
American twins Bob and Mike Bryan are celebrated as the most successful doubles team in tennis history. Their career boasts 16 Grand Slam titles, an Olympic gold medal, and a record 438 weeks as the world No. 1 team. Together, they hold an impressive 119 titles, including 39 ATP Masters 1000 championships.

Oct 28, 2024

Armaan Bhatia Wins First Major Pickleball Event in India

Armaan Bhatia won all three of his finals to emerge with three titles at the first flagship pickleball event held in New Delhi. He won the men's singles, mixed doubles, and men's doubles crowns of the PWR DUPR India Masters at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) stadium.

Afghanistan A Clinch Maiden Title

Afghanistan A won its maiden ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup title by beating Sri Lanka in the final. Chasing a target of 134, Afghanistan reached home in 18.1 overs with seven wickets in hand. Sediqullah Atal's 55 not out off 55 balls helped the side comfortably chase down the target. Earlier, Bilal Sami returned figures of 3 for 22 as Afghanistan A restricted Sri Lanka A to 133 for 7 after getting an invitation to bowl first. In the semi-finals, Afghanistan A had defeated India A by 20 runs.

PCB Names Mohammad Rizwan as New White-ball Skipper

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi named Mohammad Rizwan as the new Pakistan white-ball captain while Salman Ali Agha was named as his deputy. The announcement was made just hours after the squads for the upcoming Australia and Zimbabwe tour were announced.

Oct 27, 2024

South Africa Wins 1st Test in Asia since 2014

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada's 6-39 helped South Africa finish off Bangladesh by seven wickets to win its first cricket Test in Asia in 10 years.
Bangladesh was all out for 307 in its second innings, and left South Africa needing 106 for victory, which South Africa achieved easily.

Oct 26, 2024

WFI withdraws India from World Championship

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) withdrew the Indian team from the World Championship, conveying to world governing body, UWW, that the sports ministry is interfering with its autonomy. The senior World Championship in 12 non-Olympic categories is scheduled to be held in Tirana, Albania from October 28. The WFI was suspended by the Sports Ministry on December 24 soon after the polls were conducted to elect the new office-bearers.

Former India Hockey Captain Rani Rampal Announces Retirement (26)

Former India women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement, marking an end of a 16-year-old career.
She made her international debut in 2008 and has scored 205 goals for India in 254 appearances. She was also honoured the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2020 and was also a recipient of the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian award, in the same year.

Oct 25, 2024

Kagiso Rabada, Fastest to 300 Test Wickets by Balls Bowled (25)

Kagiso Rabada etched his name in cricket history by becoming the fastest bowler to reach 300 Test wickets based on balls bowled, achieving the milestone in just 11,817 deliveries. The South African pace sensation is now among the greats, surpassing legends like Waqar Younis (12,602 balls) and Dale Steyn (12,605 balls).
Rabada, who made his Test debut in November 2015 against India, continues to be a cornerstone of South Africa's bowling attack. He took his 300th wicket during his 65th Test.

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