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Shi Yuqi leads Chinese shuttlers to advance into Malaysia Open 2026 semi-finals

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 9 (UNI) Chinese shuttlers kept their momentum during Friday's quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open 2026, advancing ever closer to the title in several categories.
World No. 1 Shi Yuqi easily overpowered Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong, China 21-10, 21-7 in a fast-paced 30-minute quarterfinals at the Axiata Arena.
Meanwhile, four-time World Championships medalist Anders Antonsen of Denmark outmatched Japan's Nishimoto Kenta 21-9, 21-12 and said he is eyeing to climb in rankings after having been Denmark's top shuttler and the world No. 3.
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ICC T20 World Cup: Romario Shepherd stars in West Indies' win over Scotland

07 Feb 2026 | 7:41 PM

Kolkata, Feb 7(UNI) The West Indies rode on a fifer by Romario Shepherd to register a convincing 35 run win over Scotland at the Eden Gardens on Saturday at the ICC T20 World Cup.

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Nagal falls to Den Ouden in Davis Cup opener, Netherlands lead 1-0

07 Feb 2026 | 7:20 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 7 (UNI) India’s Davis Cup 2026 campaign began on a challenging note as Sumit Nagal went down fighting against Netherlands’ Guy den Ouden in the opening singles match of the first-round tie at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium on Saturday.

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India U17 blank Bangladesh U19 to win SAFF U19 Women's title

07 Feb 2026 | 6:33 PM

Pokhara(Nepal), Feb 7(UNI) They may have been playing in a higher age-category tournament; they may have been written off for it. But the India U17 women’s team showed their mettle in the final to clinch the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship, defeating Bangladesh U19s 4-0 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

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12th Padma Shree Shyam Lal Hockey Tournament: IGI, Khalsa, DU Alumna, JDM and SPM reach SF's

07 Feb 2026 | 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7(UNI) Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences has advanced to the semifinals in both the men’s and women’s categories of the 12th Padma Shree Shyam Lal Memorial Hockey Tournament.

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England announce playing XI for T20 World Cup opener

07 Feb 2026 | 5:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (UNI) England have announced their playing XI for the opening Group fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup against Nepal, to be played at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

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