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Slovenia seal spot in Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Bengaluru, Nov 15 (UNI) Slovenia booked their place in the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Qualifiers after extending their lead over India in the Play-offs in Bangalore on Saturday.
In the opening singles rubber, world No. 162 Tamara Zidansek prevailed in a hard-fought three-setter against India’s Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (No. 381), winning 6-3, 4-6, 6-1.
Zidansek dominated early to take the first set, but Bhamidipaty responded with an impressive surge in the second, breaking in the opening game and racing to a 5-1 lead before closing out the set. The Slovenian, however, regained control in the decider, pulling away to secure the victory.
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De Kock, Baartman power SA to 51-run T20 win

11 Dec 2025 | 11:08 PM

New Chandigarh, Dec 11 (UNI) Quinton de Kock's sublime batting and Ottneil Baartman’s clinical bowling powered South Africa to a commanding 51-run victory over India in the second T20 International at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

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Random Selection Draw Ticketing Phase Now Open for FIFA World Cup 2026

11 Dec 2025 | 11:05 PM

Zürich (Switzerland), Dec 11 (UNI) The entry period for the next phase of ticket sales for the
FIFA World Cup 2026 – the Random Selection Draw – is now open through January 13 at 11:00 ET (17:00 CET) for fans to enter at FIFA.com/tickets.

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PM Modi congratulates Indian Men's Jr Hockey team on historic Bronze medal win

11 Dec 2025 | 10:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the Indian Men's Junior Hockey Team on securing their first-ever bronze medal at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 in Chennai. The team staged a remarkable comeback, defeating Argentina 4-2 after trailing 2-0 at halftime.

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IOC announces preferred hosts of 2030 Youth Olympic Games

11 Dec 2025 | 10:31 PM

Geneva, Dec 11 (UNI) The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Executive Board (EB) has announced that Asuncion of Paraguay, Bangkok of Thailand and Santiago of Chile have been invited into a Targeted Dialogue to elect the host for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). .

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