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Netherlands won FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup.

Netherlands won FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup.
India finished as runner-up at the inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup after a 7-2 loss to the Netherlands in the final in Muscat. India tried to make a comeback and scored twice – Jyoti Chhatri (20th minute) and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal (23rd minute) – but …
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Madrid to host Spanish GP from 2026.

Madrid to host Spanish GP from 2026.
Madrid will host the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026 to 2035 on a new street circuit around the capital's IFEMA exhibition centre, Formula One said on Tuesday in an announcement that left Barcelona facing an uncertain future. The Circuit de Catalunya's current contract …
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Tai Tzu Ying beats Olympic champ to win women's singles title.

Tai Tzu Ying beats Olympic champ to win women's singles title.
In the Olympic year, Chinese Taipei badminton legend Tai Tzu Ying overcame her Malaysian Open final loss by winning the India Open 2024 women’s singles title against reigning Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei of China in straight sets 21-16, 21-12 on Sunday, January 21. Ying, who…
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Oman to host first-ever FIH Hockey5s World Cup.

Oman to host first-ever FIH Hockey5s World Cup.
Oman is set to unveil its latest sports marvel—a cutting-edge complex designed to host the FIH Hockey5s World Cup qualifiers. This grand facility is a testament to Oman’s commitment to fostering excellence in the world of sports, particularly in the realm of hockey. Schedul…
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Gil de Ferran, Indianapolis 500 winner and Brazilian icon, dies at 56.

Gil de Ferran, Indianapolis 500 winner and Brazilian icon, dies at 56.
Gil de Ferran, the 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner and holder of the closed-course land speed record, died Friday while racing with his son at The Concourse Club in Florida, multiple former colleagues confirmed to The Associated Press. He was 56. Fellow Brazilian driver Tony Ka…
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Dean Elgar announces retirement from international cricket after India series.

Dean Elgar announces retirement from international cricket after India series.
Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar is set to retire after the two-match Test series at home against India. Elgar will call time on his 11-year-long international career at the end of the Test series at home against India. Elgar is set to play his penultimate Test at his h…
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Former West Indies batter Joe Solomon dies.

Former West Indies batter Joe Solomon dies.
Joe Solomon, the former West Indies and Guyana cricket player, has passed away at the age of 93. Solomon was a big part of West Indies cricket in the late 1950s and 1960s, and he’s remembered for his amazing performances on the field. Early Cricket Life. Joe Solomon started p…
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West Indies veteran steps away from the game after England ODIs snub.

West Indies veteran steps away from the game after England ODIs snub.
Darren Bravo took to social media to announce his decision to move away from selection for West Indies. The left-handed batter last featured in internationals in February 2022.  In an international career that has spanned over 14 years, Bravo has represented West Indies in 2…
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Athapaththu brushes off draft snub, wins player of WBBL|09.

Athapaththu brushes off draft snub, wins player of WBBL|09.
Chamari Athapaththu had a point to prove when she arrived in Australia in early October.  That is no longer the case, with the Sri Lanka superstar crowned the Weber WBBL|09 Player of the Tournament. The Sydney Thunder import won a tight race by a single vote over Adelaide Str…
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Davis Cup final 2023

Davis Cup final 2023
A dominant Jannik Sinner outclassed Australia's Alex de Minaur to help Italy secure their first Davis Cup title for 47 years. Matteo Arnaldi beat Alexei Popyrin 7-5 2-6 6-4 in a nervy opening singles match to put Italy 1-0 up in Malaga, Spain. Sinner then backed up his st…
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Pakistan all-rounder announces retirement from international cricket.

Pakistan all-rounder announces retirement from international cricket.
Imad Wasim has decided to bring the curtain down on his international cricket career for Pakistan. After introspection, Wasim made the announcement on social media that he feels this is the right time to retire. Wasim appeared in 55 ODIs and 66 T20Is for Pakistan while scori…
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ICC moves men's U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa.

ICC moves men's U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa.
The ICC on Tuesday moved next year's men's U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa, 11 days after the world governing body provisionally suspended the island nation's cricket board due to government interference. The International Cricket Council (ICC) Boar…
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Australia’s Travis Head got the ‘Man of the Match’ Title in Cricket World Cup 2023

Australia’s Travis Head got the ‘Man of the Match’ Title in Cricket World Cup 2023
Introduction In a thrilling 2023 ODI World Cup final clash between Australia and India in Ahmedabad, Travis Head emerged as the standout performer, earning the well-deserved title of Man of the Match. The Australian opener’s remarkable innings played a pivotal role in his te…
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Novak Djokovic Wins Record Seventh ATP Finals Title.

Novak Djokovic Wins Record Seventh ATP Finals Title.
Introduction Novak Djokovic made history on November 19, by securing his seventh ATP Finals title in Turin, Italy. The world number one defeated local favorite Jannik Sinner in a commanding fashion with a 6-3, 6-3 victory. This triumph places Djokovic ahead of the retired Ro…
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Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI record.

Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI record.
Kohli reached the milestone on 106 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes in the first knockout match of the tournament. India were 71-1 when he arrived in the middle after captain Rohit Sharma’s dismissal. Kohli celebrated his 35th birthday by scoring his 49th century, whi…
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Aravinda de Silva among three inductees announced for ICC Hall of Fame.

Aravinda de Silva among three inductees announced for ICC Hall of Fame.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently announced the induction of three cricketing maestros into the coveted ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. The latest additions to this prestigious list include the explosive opener Virender Sehwag, Indian trailblazer Diana Edulji, and …
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