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Continental table tennis fever grips Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Sep 13 (UNI) The confirmation of participation by 22 nations, after the withdrawal by the UAE, in the upcoming ITTF-ATTU 28th Asian Table Tennis Championships, scheduled to begin on October 11 at the state-of-the-art Athletic Centre of the Kalinga Stadium, signals a landmark moment for Odisha.
It is the first time the state will play host to a continental table tennis championship, underscoring its growing reputation as India’s sporting hub.
For the Odisha State Table Tennis Association (OSTTA), the stakes are high. With less than a month to go, preparations are in full swing.
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13 Jun 2026 | 6:26 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and reigning men’s doubles champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty headline India’s 20-member badminton squad for Asian Games 2026, scheduled in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.

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Hurdler Tejas Shirse boosts CWG hopes with national record effort

13 Jun 2026 | 6:18 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) Promising hurdler Tejas Shirse took himself closer to securing a place in India’s squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games after producing a record-breaking performance in the men's 110m hurdles at the Indian Athletics Series 9 in Ludhiana on Saturday.

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India focused on trophy, not just Pakistan: Jemimah

13 Jun 2026 | 6:14 PM

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All-round Siliguri Strikers down Royals Purulia in Bengal T20 League men’s competition

13 Jun 2026 | 6:05 PM

Kolkata, June 13 (UNI) A fine all-round show powered Servotech Siliguri Strikers to a 61-run victory over Novus Royals Purulia in the Bengal T20 League men’s competition at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.

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Ronaldo: Fitness? haven't you seen me play?

13 Jun 2026 | 5:57 PM

Lisbon, June 13 (UNI) Cristiano Ronaldo has laughed off ideas that he could struggle for fitness
at the World Cup due to his age.
The 41-year-old, who has played 227 times for his country, will lead Portugal in his sixth World Cup finals.

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