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New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Uttarakhand's talented pugilist Nikita Chand put up a brilliant display of skill to kick off her campaign with a win on day one of the 6th Youth Women National Boxing Championship 2023. In an enthralling bout, Nikita (60kg) emerged victorious against Vaishnavi Waghmare of Maharashtra with a 4:1 scoreline. The two-time Asian Junior Champion started off the first round cautiously but impres

Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said Tuesday that head coach D.J. Smith and his entire coaching staff will be back for the 2023-24 season. The announcement comes two weeks after a change of ownership. New majority owner Michael Andlauer accepted Dorion's recommendation to bring back Smith, who has not made the playoffs in his four-year tenure in Ottawa. "In dealing with Michael, he said the general manager

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): England's Kevin Pietersen, one of the most destructive batters of the modern era, turned 43 on Tuesday. Having made his international debut in 2004 at the age of 24, Pietersen dominated the next decade in England's batting line-up and made a name for himself as a hard-hitting batter. Pietersen played 104 Tests for England, in which he scored 8,181 runs at an average of 47.28. He scored 23

Beroun [Czech Republic], June 27 (ANI): Diksha Dagar of India maintained her lead throughout the final round to claim her second LET title at the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open at Royal Beroun Golf Club. The 22-year-old from New Delhi carded rounds of 69, 65 and 69 for a 54-hole total of 203, 13-under-par and a four-stroke victory over Thailand's Trichat Cheenglab. Dagar earned her first win at the 2019 Investec South African

Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], June 27 (ANI): Sri Lanka batter Pathum Nissanka completed 1,000 runs in ODI cricket on Tuesday. The batter accomplished this feat during his side's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match against Scotland in Bulawayo. In the match, Nissanka smashed a valuable fifty, scoring 75 in 85 balls, with his knock having 10 fours. In 30 ODIs, Nissanka has scored 1,036 runs at an average of 37.00. In 30 inni

The Chicago Sky team that won five of eight games to begin the WNBA season has all but vanished in the past two weeks. Sloppy offense, a decaying defense and a lack of team-oriented play have Chicago (5-9) in the doldrums of a six-game losing skid ahead of its matchup with the visiting Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday. "Our mindset is not very altruistic," Chicago coach James Wade told the Chicago Sun-Times after Thursda

Toronto FC promoted Jason Hernandez to general manager on Tuesday. A former Toronto player, Hernandez, 39, is in his fifth season in the front office. Over the past two seasons, he was the assistant general manager of player personnel and engagement strategy. His promotion comes after Toronto FC parted ways with head coach and sporting director Bob Bradley on Monday following a 3-7-10 start to the 2023 MLS season. Toron

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BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene in Beijing on Tuesday, calling for strengthening connectivity and deepening friendship, mutual trust, and cooperation b

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The Indian Army's Himanshu Talan was the toast of the day at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting (DKSSR) range on Monday, stunning a quality field to win the Men's 10m Air Rifle T6 trials, even as Sift Kaur Samra in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) and Esha Singh in the Women's 25m Pistol, recorded yet another success in their ever-improving evolution as India international shooters. The Na

Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], June 27 (ANI): Ireland skipper Andy Balbirnie completed 5,000 runs in international cricket on Tuesday. The batter accomplished this milestone during his side's ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 match against UAE in Bulawayo. In the match, Balbirnie scored 66 in 88 balls. His knock consisted of five fours and a six. Balbirnie has played a total of 195 matches, scoring 5,036 runs at an average of 2

Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], June 27 (ANI): Sri Lanka batter Charith Asalanka completed 1,000 runs in ODI cricket on Tuesday. The 25-year-old accomplished this feat against Scotland in his side's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match. In the match, Asalanka smashed a crucial half-century for SL, scoring 63 in 65 balls, consisting of four boundaries and two sixes. In 31 matches, Asalanka has scored 1,055 runs at an average o

Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) [India], June 27 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said that in the upcoming assembly elections, the public will give another chance to the current government and the Congress party to serve Rajasthan. While addressing a program in Chittorgarh, CM Ashok Gehlot said, "In the upcoming assembly elections, our government will return. Every section of society is getting benefits fr

SYDNEY, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Favorites China and Australia moved closer to the semifinals of the FIBA Women's Basketball Asia Cup after recording powerful victories here on Tuesday.

Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], June 27 (ANI): Following his side's 82-run loss to Sri Lanka in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match, Scotland skipper Richie Berrington expressed happiness with his team's bowling performances, but said that it was not their day with the bat. Sri Lanka's win, fueled by half-centuries from Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka, as well as an impressive all-round performance from Maheesh Th

Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], June 27 (ANI): Ireland opener Paul Stirling completed 9,000 runs in international cricket on Tuesday. The veteran opener accomplished this feat during his side's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match against UAE in Bulawayo. Though Ireland has failed to qualify for the Super Six round of the tournament and are out of the tournament, Stirling scored a massive 162 in 134 balls, with 15 fours and e

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): A meeting of the Telangana Congress leaders, attended by Congress Chief Malliakarjun Kharge and its former Chief Rahul Gandhi, is underway at the All India Congress Committee office in New Delhi. As per the reports, the meeting has been called to discuss poll preparedness in Telangana due later this year. This will be followed by a rally to be addressed by Rahul Gandhi on July 2 in the Kh

The Chicago Blackhawks signed newly acquired forward Nick Foligno to a one-year contract worth $4 million on Tuesday. The signing comes one day after the Blackhawks traded for Foligno in a swap with the Boston Bruins that included centerpiece Taylor Hall. Foligno was set to be an unrestricted free agent. Foligno, 35, just completed his 16th season in the NHL, the past two in Boston. The winger has 525 points (215 goals

Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], June 27 (ANI): A monstrous century by opener Paul Stirling followed by exceptional contributions from bowlers helped Ireland end their disappointing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 campaign with a 138-run consolation win over UAE at Bulawayo on Tuesday. With this win, Ireland ends their group-stage campaign in fourth place in Group B, with one win and three losses. They have a total of only two

Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], June 27 (ANI): Following his side's 82-run win over Scotland in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match, Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka said that the wicket was not easy to bat on. Sri Lanka's win, fueled by half-centuries from Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka, as well as an impressive all-round performance from Maheesh Theekshana, helped Sri Lanka defeat Scotland by 82 runs in their I

London [UK], June 27 (ANI): Australia captain Pat Cummins said they will once again stick by their methods of winning a Test match and their number one goal is to go out and score runs as the pacer is ready to lead his team into the second Ashes Test at Lord's, which starts on Wednesday. The second Ashes Test between England vs Australia will begin on Wednesday at the Lord's. The Australians also aim to stretch the legs o

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The Meeting of Startup20 under the India G20 Presidency is slated to take place in Gurugram on July 3, said Chintan Vaishnav, Startup20 India Chair and Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission. The summit, aptly named "Shikhar," which translates to "mountain peak" in Sanskrit, symbolizes the pinnacle of achievements in shaping the future of the global startup ecosystem. It serves as a la

The National Hockey League and its players association are coming together to form the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition, with current and former NHL players and women's professional hockey players working toward equality and inclusion in the sport. To assist in the coalition's efforts, the league and the National Hockey League Players Association contributed $1 million. Chairing the 20-member coalition will be former play

Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], June 27 (ANI): Half-centuries from Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka and an all-round effort from Maheesh Theekshana helped Sri Lanka defeat Scotland by 82 runs in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match by 82 runs on Tuesday to end their group stage on high. With this win, Lanka end at the top of Group B with four wins in four games and a total of eight points. On the other hand, Scotlan

Astana [Kazakhstan],June 27 (ANI): In spite of his best efforts, India's Ankit Narwal suffered a hard-fought defeat in his tournament opener and bowed out of the 2nd Elorda Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan on Tuesday. Going up against Sultan Mussinov of Kazakhstan, Ankit (63.5kg) put up a stern fight but went down fighting to endure a 0-5 defeat and exited the tournament. On Wednesday, six Indian pugilists will take to the ring

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 27 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday that it is currently liaising with the Pakistan government for guidance and clearance to tour India for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and will communicate the outcome to ICC. PCB's statement came after the schedule for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was announced. "The PCB requires the Government of Pakistan's clearance for any tour to India, inclu