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Day 3 in National Ranking TT brings mix of predictable results

New Delhi, Sep 9 (UNI) Day 3 of the second UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships
at the Thyagaraj Stadium brought a mix of predictable results, surprise exits, and some stirring comebacks, as the main draws in men’s, women’s, and youth categories began to take shape.
For Bengal’s Ankur Bhattacharjee, the withdrawal of defending champion Manush Shah (RBI) has proven fortuitous. Despite bowing out in the quarterfinals at the previous event, Ankur now finds himself seeded No. 1 in the men’s singles, nudging seasoned campaigner G. Sathiyan to the second spot.
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Transitioning India take on spin-heavy Afghanistan in series opener

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Dharamsala, June 12 (UNI) India's ODI series opener against Afghanistan in Dharamsala on June 13 carries a strong narrative of transition versus opportunity, with the hosts entering a new phase in their white-ball structure while the visitors look to challenge a dominant head-to-head record.

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Women's WC openers: NZ favoured against WI, Ireland ahead of Scotland

12 Jun 2026 | 9:17 AM

Southampton/Manchester, June 12 (UNI) Defending champions New Zealand Women will begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against West Indies Women in a high-profile Group clash at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Saturday, June 13, with the White Ferns entering as strong favourites.

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Mexico cruise past nine-man SA in chaotic FIFA WC opener

12 Jun 2026 | 3:03 AM

Mexico City, June 11 (UNI) Mexico secured a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at the Estadio Azteca, a match that finished with three red cards and a dramatic, chaotic finale that underlined the hosts' superiority despite a disjointed second half.

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Manu, Esha headline India’s 30-member shooting squad for Asian Games

12 Jun 2026 | 2:42 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was among the headline names as the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) today announced a 30-member shooting contingent for the 20th Asian Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.

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FIFA WC 2026 opens in style as Shakira, Burna Boy headline ceremony

11 Jun 2026 | 11:44 PM

Mexico City, June 11 (UNI) The FIFA World Cup 2026 burst into life on Thursday night with a grand, music-filled opening ceremony at the iconic Estadio Azteca, where global stars Shakira and Burna Boy headlined a spectacular celebration marking the start of football’s biggest tournament.

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