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Odisha Masters 2025: Top Seeds Unnati, Tharun enter Quarters

Cuttack, Dec 11(UNI) Top Indian shuttlers continued their strong showing at the ongoing Odisha Masters at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Cuttack, with top seeds Unnati Hooda and Tharun Mannepalli, alongside Tanvi Sharma, Kiran George, and Anupama Upadhyaya advancing to the singles quarterfinals.
In women’s singles, top seed Hooda dominated Thailand’s Tidapron Kleebyeesun 21-7, 21-14 in just 25 minutes to book her quarterfinal spot. Joining her is Tanvi, who overcame fellow Indian Aditi Bhatt 21-18, 22-20 in a 33-minute battle.
Anmol Kharb staged an impressive comeback against Japan’s Shiori Ebihara, recovering from a 6-21 opening-game loss to take the next two games 21-8, 21-13 in 46 minutes. Upadhyaya also advanced after her opponent retired in the third game. Tasnim Mir, who delivered a major upset yesterday, put up a strong fight against qualifier Nanami Someya of Japan and now prepares to take on seventh seed Tung Ciou-Tong of Chinese Taipei, who defeated India’s Aakarshi Kashyap 11-21, 21-8, 21-18 in a 66-minute contest.
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Punjab Royals script dramatic comeback to defeat Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals 6–3

21 Jan 2026 | 12:00 AM

Noida, Jan 20 (UNI): Punjab Royals produced a stirring comeback from a 3–1 deficit to register a 6–3 victory over Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals in a dramatic Day 6 encounter of the Pro Wrestling League 2026, here at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Tuesday night. The turning point came in the women’s 57kg contest, where Rajnita Jangra levelled the tie with a fall, before Chandermohan swung the momentum in Punjab's way in the 74kg contest. Meenakshi then sealed the match with a dominant technical superiority win, completing a decisive surge that saw Punjab win five consecutive bouts.

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Malajczuk smashes fastest U19 WC century as Australia rout Japan

20 Jan 2026 | 11:41 PM

Windhoek, Jan 20 (UNI) Australia’s batting sensation Will Malajczuk smashed the fastest century in ICC U19 World Cup history as his side thrashed Japan by eight wickets with more than 20 overs to spare.

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UK defends Chagos deal after Trump's "great stupidity" accusation

20 Jan 2026 | 11:18 PM

London, Jan. 20 (UNI) A 2025 deal between the UK and Mauritius to hand over the Chagos Islands "secures the operations of the joint U.S.-UK base" there, British media quoted a British government spokesperson as saying on Tuesday.
This came after U.S. President Donald Trump accused the act of "great stupidity" earlier on Tuesday.

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Delhi Capitals script 7-wicket win over Mumbai Indians

20 Jan 2026 | 11:17 PM

Vadodara, Jan 20 (UNI) Delhi Capitals Women defeated Mumbai Indians Women by seven wickets in the 13th match of the Women's Premier League 2026 at BCA Stadium here.

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IND vs NZ: Captain Suryakumar Yadav prefers Ishan Kishan over Shreyas Iyer

20 Jan 2026 | 11:10 PM

Nagpur, Jan 20 (UNI) India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday indicated that Ishan Kishan will be preferred over Shreyas Iyer for the No. 3 batting position in the upcoming T20 International against New Zealand, citing team balance and future planning.

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