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Aug 16, 2023

Jannik Sinner Wins First ATP Masters 1000 Title

Jannik Sinner beat Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-1 and clinched the 2023 Canadian Open for his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title.
Sinner, the Italian player seeded seventh, has eight tour victories, also winning in February at Montpellier. He's the second Italian Masters 1000 champion, following Fabio Fognini in the 2019 event in Monte Carlo.

Golfer Lilia Vu Captures Second Major in 2023 at Women's British Open

American golfer Lilia Vu won the Women's British Open to claim her second major title of 2023, taking any potential drama out of the final round by shooting 5-under 67 for a six-stroke victory.
The Californian, who also won the Chevron Championship in April 2023, became the first female player to win two majors in the same year since Jin Young Ko in 2019, and the first American woman since Juli Inkster in 1999.

HCLTech Announces New Digital Transformation Deal from Cricket Australia

HCLTech won a new deal to improve and support Cricket Australia's digital platform with automation and artificial intelligence (AI).
The Indian information technology (IT) services company will implement automation, analytics, and develops tools to ensure that the Cricket Australia Live and PlayCricket apps maintain their popularity among fans.
Cricket Australia is the national governing body for the game and HCLTech has been its digital transformation partner since 2019. As part of the new agreement, HCLTech will enable Cricket Australia to deliver immersive digital services across the world.

FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain into First-ever Final with a 2-1 Win over Sweden

Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 win over Sweden and sent the Iberians into a first Women's World Cup final.
Sweden bowed out after another defeat at the penultimate hurdle, having made the semi-finals in France four years ago and also the last four at last year's European Championship.

Aug 15, 2023

Indian Hockey Team Jumps to No 3 Place in FIH Rankings

India rose to third place in FIH rankings following their Asian Champions Trophy (ACT).
India (2771.35 points) jumped one place to third and went past England (2763.50 points) behind top-ranked Netherlands (3095.90 points) and Belgium (2917.87 points).
This was the second time India rose to No 3 in FIH rankings. India had achieved a similar ranking in 2021 after securing a bronze in the Tokyo Olympics, which was their first medal at the Games in 41 years.
The Harmanpreet Singh-led side defeated Malaysia 4-3 to lift the ACT title. They made an incredible comeback from 1-3 down.

Aug 14, 2023

Shakib Al Hasan to Lead Bangladesh in Asia Cup, World Cup

Bangladesh appointed veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as their ODI captain for both the Asia Cup and the 2023 World Cup.
Apart from the two marquee events, Bangladesh will also face New Zealand in a white ball series in late September before travelling to India for the World Cup beginning October 5.
Shakib has taken over from Tamim Iqbal, who was ruled out of the Asia Cup with a back injury.

The 69th Edition of Nehru Trophy Boat Race Held at Punnamada Lake in Kerala

The 69th edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR) was held on Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha. It was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
As many as 72 boats, including 19 chundan vallams (snakeboats), participated under nine categories in this year's (2023) race.
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is conducted on the Punnamda Lake, near Alappuzha, on the second Saturday of August every year.

Aug 10, 2023

Pramod Bhagat-Sukant Kadam pair wins gold in Four-Nation Para-badminton meet in England

World No. 1 men's doubles pairing of Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam won a gold medal in SL3-SL4 category at the Four Nations Para-Badminton International in Sheffield, England.
Bhagat also secured a silver in the singles SL3 category as well as a silver in mixed doubles SL3- SU5 category with Manisha Ramdass. Kadam won a bronze in the singles SL4 category.
Bhagat and Kadam defeated the Indian pair of Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar 21-17 21-17 to secure gold in the men's doubles.

Aug 09, 2023

Wrestling, Under-17 World C'ships 2023: Led by Savita's gold, India ends campaign with 11 medals

India ended their 2023 World Cadet Wrestling Championships, meant for under-17 grapplers, with a total of 11 medals, including a gold, at Istanbul, Turkey.
Savita, who entered the event as the defending champion, won the only gold medal for India at Istanbul in the women's 61kg weight division.
The 17-year-old defeated Japan's Konami Ono 9-6 in the final to be crowned the world cadet champion.

Prannoy squanders 19-14 lead in decider as China's Weng Hong Yang clinches Australian Open Super ...

Perhaps, HS Prannoy reckoned he had done enough of the fighting back when he reached 19-14 in the decider after hammering down two successive power-smashes from the backcourt. He had shrugged off a 21-9 first-game concession, and forced a decider with a 23-21 score in the second in a physical humdinger. But the 5-point lead wasn't enough and a last dramatic twist was about to unfold, as Weng Hong Yang found a second wind, restored his nerves and won the battle of comebacks, showing more courage at the net in the Australian Open Super 500 final.
Scoring five straight points thereafter, the Chinese levelled at 19-19, and rode that momentum to bury Prannoy's Australia Open hopes in Sydney after the Indian was a point away from victory at 20-19.
Weng's biggest deception proved to be lulling Prannoy into believing he was too tired to win. The realisation must've hit Prannoy that he still had the last dregs and legs of a fight when the Chinese won a 71-shot rally to inch closer at 19-18. Ultimately, Prannoy sent a tired return wide as Weng, the world No. 24, won the 90-minute thriller 21-9, 21-23, 22-20 on his first Championship point.

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