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Shang shines, Djokovic & Swiatek reach Australian Open 2nd round

Melbourne, Jan 19 (UNI) An aggressive Shang Juncheng ensured China will have a men's player in the second round of the Australian Open, while Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek started their title quests with contrasting victories on Monday.
There were three Chinese players in action on a busy second day at a warm Melbourne Park, with Shang stealing the show after overpowering former top-10 player Roberto Bautista-Agut 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-0 in two hours and 52 minutes.
Shang, 20, blasted 63 winners and will next face Botic van de Zandschulp, who upset 27th seed Brandon Nakashima in four sets.
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ICAR South Zone Sports Tournament inaugurated in Hyderabad

10 Feb 2026 | 2:54 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 10 (UNI) The ICAR South Zone sports tournament was inaugurated on Tuesday at the RSC Grounds, Secunderabad, with participation from agricultural research institutions across the southern region.

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UAE wins toss, to bat first against strong Kiwis at T20 World Cup

10 Feb 2026 | 2:51 PM

Chennai, Feb 10 (UNI) United Arab Emirates (UAE) skipper Muhammad Waseem won the toss
and decided to bat first in its first Group D T20 World Cup match at the M A Chidambaram
Stadium here on Tuesday.

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Netherlands beat Namibia by seven wickets in T20 World Cup

10 Feb 2026 | 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Bas de Leede starred as the Netherlands secured a commanding seven-wicket win over Namibia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on Tuesday.

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AFC, AIFF organises 4-day Emergency, Medicine, Anti-doping course at SRCSC

10 Feb 2026 | 1:07 PM

Chennai, Feb 10 (UNI) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), in collaboration with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) today organised a four-day Emergency Medicineand Anti-Doping Regional Course for medical professionals and physiotherapists from AFC Member Associations (Central & South Asia Region) at the Sri Ramachandra Centre for Sports Science, (SRCSC), Chennai.

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ICC intervention ensures Pakistan’s participation in T20 World Cup: Rajeev Shukla

10 Feb 2026 | 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday lauded the International Cricket Council’s role in resolving issues around Pakistan’s participation in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, calling it a “major achievement” and a win-win for all stakeholders.

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