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Young Indian archers bag 9 medals in Archery Asia

Singapore, June 20 (UNI) A youthful Indian contingent capped off a memorable campaign at the Archery Asia Cup 2025 (Stage 2) here on Friday with a rich haul of nine medals, including two gold, six silver and a bronze, underlining the depth of emerging talent in the sport.
In a standout performance, the Indian women’s compound team of Tejal Salve, Shanmukhi Naga Sai Budde and Tanishka Nilkumar Thokal set a new Under-21 world record by tallying 2101 points in the qualification round, surpassing their own previous mark of 2076 set in 2023. The trio went on to win silver, narrowly missing out on gold after a 232-232 tie led to a 29-26 shootoff loss to Malaysia.
India’s Kushal Dalal, continuing his impressive run from the Bangkok leg, clinched gold in the individual men’s compound final, defeating Australia’s Joshua Mahon 149-143. Sachin Chechi added a bronze in the same event, edging out Bangladesh’s Himu Bachhar 148-146.
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European T20 Premier League unveils franchise owners, host cities

21 Jan 2026 | 11:42 AM

Sydney, Jan 21 (UNI) The ICC-sanctioned European T20 Premier League (ETPL) on Wednesday unveiled the owners of its first three franchises at an international press conference in Sydney, with the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as the backdrop.

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FIBA announces host cities for 2026 3x3 World Tour

21 Jan 2026 | 11:21 AM

Mies (Switzerland), Jan 21 (UNI) The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced Tuesday the host cities for the 2026 3x3 World Tour, with several familiar stops returning for the new season.
Japan's Utsunomiya will host the season opener on April 25-26. The tour will then travel through Asia and Europe before concluding with the World Tour Final in December, with the host city to be announced later.

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Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen joins Girona on season-long loan

21 Jan 2026 | 11:13 AM

Madrid, Jan 21 (UNI) FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has joined Girona on loan until the end of the current season, the La Liga club announced on Tuesday.

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From nets to nature: Captain Suryakumar Yadav and four others visit Pench Tiger Reserve ahead of NZ T20

21 Jan 2026 | 12:13 AM

Nagpur, Jan 20 (UNI) Members of the Indian cricket team went on a jungle safari at the Pench Tiger Reserve ahead of their T20 match against New Zealand, which will begin in Nagpur on January 21, seeking a glimpse of the elusive tigers.

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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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