The Asian Games that were scheduled to begin on September 10th, later this year in China's Hangzhou have been postponed due to the resurgence of Covid-19 cases in China, the Olympic Council of Asia announced. No new date has been announced by the OAC committee. Hangzhou is less than 200 km away from China's biggest city Shanghai, which has seen been registering a record number of Covid-19 cases in the past few weeks. The city is currently under a severe lockdown due to the outbreak. Hangzhou would have become the 3rd city to host the Asian Games after Beijing and Guangzhou.The organisers had last week rehearsed the strict bio-bubble in a test event for the Asian Games. However, OCA decided to postpone the games in its recently held executive meeting. The organisers had finished constructing 56 competition venues. Further, the emblem and the name of the 19th Asian Games will remain unchanged, the OCA said adding that the games will achieve success through the joint efforts of all the parties. 

Asian Games 2022 postponed after fresh Covid-19 outbreak in China

Olympic Council of Asia postpones the 19th Asian Games which were set to begin from September 10th, later this year due to a fresh Covid-19 outbreak.

No new date for the 19th edition of the Asian Games have&nbsp;been announced by the OAC&nbsp;committee.&nbsp;

The Asian Games that were scheduled&nbsp;to begin on September 10th, later this year in China's Hangzhou have been postponed due to the resurgence of Covid-19 cases in China, the Olympic Council of Asia announced. No new date has been announced by the OCA&nbsp;committee.&nbsp; Hangzhou&nbsp;is less than 200 km away from China's biggest city Shanghai, which has been registering a record number of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/markets/china-covid-crisis-jolts-markets-death-toll-rises-mass-testing-metal-barriers-erected-1650868038833">Covid</a><a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/markets/china-covid-crisis-jolts-markets-death-toll-rises-mass-testing-metal-barriers-erected-1650868038833">-19 cases in the past few weeks.</a> The city is currently under a severe lockdown&nbsp;due to the outbreak. Hangzhou&nbsp;would have become the&nbsp;3rd city to host the Asian Games after Beijing and Guangzhou. The organisers had last week rehearsed the strict bio-bubble in a test event for the Asian Games. However, OCA&nbsp;decided to postpone the games in its recently held executive meeting. The organisers had finished constructing 56 competition venues.&nbsp; Further, the emblem and the name of the 19th Asian Games will remain unchanged, the OCA&nbsp;said adding that the games will achieve success through the joint efforts of all the parties.&nbsp; Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/coronavirus/who-releases-data-of-estimated-covid-19-deaths-india-calls-it-questionable-1651764699467">WHO releases data of estimated Covid-19 deaths, India calls it 'questionable'</a>

Former South African batter AB de Villiers and retired tennis star Ashleigh Barty are set to team up for the inaugural Icons Series golf event in Jersey City USA.
Also read: Ashleigh Barty announces retirement from professional Tennis at the age of 25
The former Royal Challengers Bangalore batter and the 25-year old tennis star will be representing Rest of the World team. 28-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps, football hall of famer Michael Strahan and former professional boxer Oscar de la Hoya will be seen playing for Team USA in the event.
Notably, former World no.1 Ashleigh Barty retired in March while 38-year old AB de Villiers retired from international cricket in 2018 and from cricket entirely last year. 
The event is scheduled to play in Jersey City from June 30 to July 1.
Also read: 'Cocky..... ': Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers' first impression of Virat Kohli

AB de Villiers & Ashleigh Barty set to team up at Icons Series Golf event

AB de Villiers & Ashleigh Barty are set to compete against Michael Phelps at a GOLF event!

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The inaugural Icons Series Golf event is scheduled&nbsp;to play in Jersey City, USA from June 30 to July 1.

Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers&nbsp;and retired tennis star Ashleigh Barty&nbsp;are set to team up for the inaugural Icons Series golf event&nbsp;in Jersey City,&nbsp;USA.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/ashleigh-barty-announces-retirement-from-professional-tennis-at-the-age-of-25-1648006268909" target="_blank">Ashleigh Barty announces retirement from professional Tennis at the age of 25</a>
The former Royal Challengers Bangalore batter and the 25-year old&nbsp;tennis star&nbsp;will be representing&nbsp;the Rest of the World team. 28-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps, football&nbsp;Hall of Famer&nbsp;Michael Strahan and former professional boxer Oscar de la Hoya&nbsp;will be seen playing for Team USA in the event.
Notably, former World no.1 Ashleigh Barty&nbsp;retired in March while 38-year old AB de Villiers&nbsp;retired from international cricket in 2018 and from cricket entirely&nbsp;last year.&nbsp;
The event is scheduled&nbsp;to take place in Jersey City from June 30 to July 1.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/cocky-former-south-africa-cricketer-ab-de-villiers-first-impression-of-virat-kohli-1644058234599" target="_blank">'Cocky..... ': Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers' first impression of Virat Kohli</a>

World No. 1 Tennis player Novak Djokovic will get to defend his title at the Wimbledon this year despite being unvaccinated for Covid-19 as vaccination has not been made mandatory to enter Britain. Confirming the development during the annual spring briefing ahead of Wimbledon, All England club chief Sally Bolton said that although it is encouraged that all players get vaccinated, it will not be a condition for entry to compete. The 20-time-Grand Slam champion could not defend his Australian Open title after he was deported due to his vaccination status for Covid-19. He also sat out of the Indian Wells and Miami Open since the United States does not allow entry to unvaccinated foreigners.Djokovic will also participate in the French Open which is set to begin on the 22nd of May. The Wimbledon begins on 27 June 2022. 

'No vaccination required', Novak Djokovic can participate in Wimbledon

No vaccination is required to participate in the Wimbledon which opens the doors for Novak Djokovic who will get to defend his title at Wimbledon this year. 

The 20-time-Grand Slam champion&nbsp;could not defend his Australian Open title after he was deported due to his vaccination status for Covid-19.

World No. 1 Tennis player&nbsp;Novak&nbsp;Djokovic&nbsp;will get to defend his title at the Wimbledon this year despite being unvaccinated&nbsp;for Covid-19&nbsp;as&nbsp;vaccination has not been made mandatory to enter Britain.&nbsp; Confirming the development during the annual spring briefing ahead of Wimbledon, All England club chief Sally Bolton said that although it is encouraged that all players get vaccinated, it will not be a condition for entry to compete. The 20-time-Grand Slam champion&nbsp;could not defend his Australian Open title after he was deported due to his vaccination status for Covid-19. He also sat out of the Indian&nbsp;Wells and Miami Open since the United States does not allow entry to&nbsp;unvaccinated&nbsp;foreigners. Djokovic&nbsp;will also participate in the French Open which is set to begin on the 22nd of May. The Wimbledon begins on 27 June 2022.&nbsp;

Tokyo Olympics silver medalist wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya scripted history to win his third consecutive Asian Championships gold medal at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Saturday.  
Also read: Year Ender 2021: India's best-ever show at the Olympics
Ravi defeated Kazakhstan’s Rakhat Kalzhan 12-2 by technical superiority in the men’s 57 kg category to win the gold medal at Asian Championships 2022. Ravi had won the gold medals at the Asian Championships in the 2020 and 2021 editions of the tournament.
With 1 gold, 4 silver and 10 bronze medals, India has won 15 medals in Asian Wrestling Championships 2022 and is currently placed 5th at the medal table.  
Also read: Sushil Kumar giving fitness and wrestling training in Tihar Jail

Asian Wrestling Championships 2022: Ravi Dahiya scripts history, wins 3rd straight GOLD 

Tokyo Olympics gold medalist wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya scripts history for India at Asian Championships 2022!

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Tokyo Olympics silver medalist wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya scripted history to win his third consecutive&nbsp;Asian Championships gold medal at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Saturday. &nbsp;
Ravi defeated Kazakhstan&rsquo;s Rakhat Kalzhan 12-2 by technical superiority in the men&rsquo;s 57 kg category to win the gold medal at Asian Championships 2022. Ravi had won the gold medals at the Asian Championships in the 2020 and 2021 editions of the tournament.
With 1 gold, 4 silver and 10 bronze medals, India has won 15 medals in Asian Wrestling Championships 2022 and is currently placed 5th at the medal table. &nbsp;

Olympics silver medalist&nbsp;Ravi&nbsp;Kumar&nbsp;Dahiya defeated Kazakhstan&rsquo;s Rakhat Kalzhan&nbsp;to win his third straight gold medal at Asian Wresting Championships.

Tokyo Olympics silver medalist wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya scripted history to win his third consecutive&nbsp;Asian Championships gold medal at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Saturday. &nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/year-ender-2021-india-s-best-ever-show-at-the-olympics-1640068346077" target="_blank">Year Ender 2021: India's best-ever show at the Olympics</a>
Dahiya defeated Kazakhstan&rsquo;s Rakhat Kalzhan 12-2 by technical superiority in the men&rsquo;s 57 kg category to win the gold medal at Asian Championships 2022. The Olympic medalist had won the gold medals at the Asian Championships in the 2020 and 2021 editions of the tournament.
With 1 gold, 4 silver and 10 bronze medals, India has won 15 medals in Asian Wrestling Championships 2022 and is currently placed 5th at the medal table. &nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/sushil-kumar-giving-fitness-and-wrestling-training-in-tihar-jail-1647077409518" target="_blank">Sushil Kumar giving fitness and wrestling training in Tihar Jail</a>

23 times Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams, and 7-time Formula 1 champion, Lewis Hamilton have joined Martin Broughton's bid to buy Premier League club, Chelsea. It is one of the three offers that Roman Abramovich, the club's owner is considering. The other 2 offers are being made by Todd Boehly, the part-owner of LA Dodgers, and Steve Pagliuca the co-owner of Boston Celtics. Williams and Hamilton have reportedly pledged £20 million in the bid for over £200 million. The former Liverpool FC and British Airways chairman, Broughton's bid partners also includes World Athletics President, Sebastian Coe, the owner of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team, Josh Harris, and David Blitzer. A spokesperson for Hamilton has confirmed the development. The former World no.1 Tennis star is also an invester in the Los Angeles' Angel City FC, the team plays in the National Women's Soccer League. 

Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton partner with Martin Broughton to buy Chelsea

Tennis star Serena Williams and Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton are now in the race to buy Chelsea FC!

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Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton in talks to buy English football club Chelsea

Serena Williams and Lewis Hamilton have reportedly pledged&nbsp;&pound;20 million in the bid for over &pound;200 million.

23 times Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, and 7-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton have joined Martin Broughton's bid to buy Premier League club, Chelsea. It is one of the three offers that Roman Abramovich, the club's Russian owner is considering. The other 2 offers are being made by Todd Boehly, the part-owner of&nbsp;LA Dodgers, and Steve Pagliuca&nbsp;the co-owner&nbsp;of Boston Celtics.&nbsp;
 Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-match-35-kkr-vs-gt-preview-playing-xi-prediction-live-toss-time-live-streaming-details-1650632575939">IPL 2022, Match 35, KKR vs GT preview: Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders take on Gujarat Titans&nbsp;</a>
Williams and Hamilton have reportedly pledged&nbsp;&pound;20 million in the bid for over &pound;200 million. The former Liverpool FC and British Airways chairman, Broughton's&nbsp;bid partners also include World Athletics President, Sebastian Coe, the owner&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Philadelphia 76ers basketball team, Josh Harris,&nbsp;and David Blitzer.&nbsp; A spokesperson for Hamilton&nbsp;has confirmed the development. The former World no.1 Tennis star Serena Williams is also an investor in the Los&nbsp;Angeles' Angel City&nbsp;FC, the team plays in the National Women's&nbsp;Soccer&nbsp;League.&nbsp;

The All England Club announced on Wednesday that Tennis players from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed in this year's Wimbledon due to their countries' involvement in Ukraine War.
Among the prominent players affected by the ban are reigning US Open champion Daniil Medvedev, who recently reached Number 1 in the ATP rankings.
"In the circumstances of unjustified and unprecedented military aggression, it would be unacceptable for the Russian regime to derive any benefits from the involvement of Russian or Belarusian players with The Championships," All England Club said in a statement.
The statement further added that if circumstances change materially between now and June, then Wimbledon will consider and respond accordingly.
Earlier, the Lawn Tennis Association has also banned Russian and Belarusian players from competing in British grass-court tourneys.
Wimbledon is scheduled to take place from June 27 to July 10.

It's official: Russian and Belarusian players barred to participate in Wimbledon 2022

Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, All England Club has banned Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon 2022. WATCH the video to know which big Russian player will get affected most

The All England Club announced on Wednesday that Tennis players from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed in this year's Wimbledon due to their countries' involvement in Ukraine War.
Among the prominent players affected by the ban are reigning US Open champion Daniil Medvedev, who recently reached Number 1 in the ATP rankings.
"In the circumstances of unjustified and unprecedented military aggression, it would be unacceptable for the Russian regime to derive any benefits from the involvement of Russian or Belarusian players with The Championships," All England Club said in a statement.
The statement further added that if circumstances change materially between now and June, then Wimbledon will consider and respond accordingly.
Earlier, the Lawn Tennis Association has also banned Russian and Belarusian players from competing in British grass-court tourneys.
Wimbledon is scheduled to take place from June 27 to July 10.

The All England Club has barred players from Russia and Belarus to participate in this year's Wimbledon

The All England Club announced on Wednesday that Tennis players from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed in this year's Wimbledon due to their countries' involvement in Ukraine War.
Among the prominent players affected by the ban are reigning US Open champion Daniil Medvedev, who recently reached Number 1 in the ATP rankings.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/premier-league-liverpool-thrash-manchester-united-4-0-to-reach-the-top-of-the-league-1650438426783" target="_blank">Premier League: Liverpool thrash Manchester United 4-0 to reach the top of the league</a>
"In the circumstances of unjustified and unprecedented military aggression, it would be unacceptable for the Russian regime to derive any benefits from the involvement of Russian or Belarusian players with The Championships," All England Club said in a statement.
The statement further added that if circumstances change materially between now and June, then Wimbledon will consider and respond accordingly.
Earlier, the Lawn Tennis Association has also banned Russian and Belarusian players from competing in British grass-court tourneys.
Wimbledon is scheduled to take place from June 27 to July 10.

Kashmiri teenager Monisa has created history by becoming the first teenage girl from the Valley to become an off-road car racer.
She says that she was always very energetic, and interested in driving from a young age.&nbsp;She was taught how to drive by her father and uncle, and with her family's support started participating in off-road racing.
However, her ultimate career goal in life is very different.&nbsp;Despite competing with much older male counterparts, Monisa does not want to turn off-road racing into her career.&nbsp;Instead, the teenager plans to become an IAS officer.

Watch: In off-road car racing world, Kashmiri teenager Monisa creates history

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 VO: What you saw were visuals of Kashmir's first off-road racing teenage girl. Monisa says that she was always very energetic, and interested in driving from a young age. She was taught how to drive by her father and uncle, and with her family's support started participating in off-road racing. However, her ultimate career goal in life is very different. Despite competing with much older male counterparts, Monisa does not want to turn off-road racing into her career. Instead, the teenager plans to become an IAS officer.
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<div>Despite competing with much older male counterparts, Monisa does not want to turn off-road racing into her career.</div>

Kashmiri teenager Monisa has created history by becoming the first teenage girl from the Valley to become an off-road car racer.
 She says that she was always very energetic, and interested in driving from a young age.&nbsp;She was taught how to drive by her father and uncle, and with her family's support started participating in off-road racing.
 However, her ultimate career goal in life is very different.&nbsp;Despite competing with much older male counterparts, Monisa does not want to turn off-road racing into her career.&nbsp;Instead, the teenager plans to become an IAS officer.

Amid the rumours that Saina Nehwal doesn't want to defend her CWG title, the ace shuttler has come out to stop the rumour mongers.
In a series of tweets, Saina wrote that she is surprised to see all the articles stating that she doesn't want to defend her CWG title and Asiad Medal.
Also read: Dipika Pallikal creates history for India in squash, double gold in World Championships
The 32-year-old shuttler also added that she is not participating in the trials because she just got back from 3 weeks of Europe events and doesn't want to risk her body. 
Notably, the Badminton Association of India has made it clear that players inside the top 15 in BWF rankings will be picked directly. While the remaining spots will be filled from the trials, which is scheduled to take place on April 15-20 in New Delhi.
Saina has won gold and bronze in CWG and Asiad respectively in 2018.

Here's why Saina Nehwal wants to skip 2022 CWG and Asiad trials

Amid the rumours that Saina Nehwal doesn't want to defend her CWG title, the ace shuttler has come out to stop the rumour mongers. WATCH the video for details

Amid the rumours that Saina Nehwal doesn't want to defend her CWG title, the ace shuttler has come out to stop the rumour mongers.
In a series of tweets, Saina wrote that she is surprised to see all the articles stating that she doesn't want to defend her CWG title and Asiad Medal.
The 32-year-old shuttler also added that she is not participating in the trials because she just got back from 3 weeks of Europe events and doesn't want to risk her body.
Notably, the Badminton Association of India has made it clear that players inside the top 15 in BWF rankings will be picked directly. While the remaining spots will be filled from the trials, which is scheduled to take place on April 15-20 in New Delhi.&nbsp;
Saina has won gold and bronze in CWG and Asiad respectively in 2018.

In a series of tweets, Saina wrote that she is surprised to see all the articles stating that she doesn't want to defend her CWG title and Asiad Medal

Amid the rumours that Saina Nehwal doesn't want to defend her CWG title, the ace shuttler has come out to stop the rumour mongers.
In a series of tweets, Saina wrote that she is surprised to see all the articles stating that she doesn't want to defend her CWG title and Asiad Medal.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/dipika-pallikal-creates-history-for-india-in-squash-double-gold-in-world-championships-1649603353957" target="_blank">Dipika Pallikal creates history for India in squash, double gold in World Championships</a>
The 32-year-old shuttler also added that she is not participating in the trials because she just got back from 3 weeks of Europe events and doesn't want to risk her body.&nbsp;
Notably, the Badminton Association of India has made it clear that players inside the top 15 in BWF rankings will be picked directly. While the remaining spots will be filled from the trials, which is scheduled to take place on April 15-20 in New Delhi.
Saina has won gold and bronze in CWG and Asiad respectively in 2018.

The 20-time Grand slam champion and world no.1 Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Monte Carlo Masters in the second round after facing defeat against the world no.46 Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Tuesday.
Also read: Wimbledon 2022: Russian & Belarusian players may be banned from playing at SW19 this year
Djokovic lost the first set but fought back to win the second. However, it wasn't enough as the Spaniard easily took the third set on his side. In a three-hour match, Djokovic was beaten 6-3, 6-7, 6-1.
This was for the first time in almost two months that the Serb played in a tournament. He received a bye in the first round. Djokovic would be aiming to make a comeback at Serbia Open next week.
Also read:Here's why Roger Federer is unlikely to participate in Wimbledon 2022

Monte-Carlo Masters: World no.1 Novak Djokovic loses in the second round by Alejandro Davidovich

World no.1 Djokovic stunned in the Monte Carlo Masters! 

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Alejandro Davidovich&nbsp;Fokina&nbsp;of Spain upsets world no.1 Novak&nbsp;Djokovic&nbsp;in Monte-Carlo masters on Tuesday.

The 20-time Grand slam champion and World No.1 Serbian tennis player&nbsp;Novak Djokovic&nbsp;was knocked out of the Monte-Carlo Masters in the second&nbsp;round after facing a defeat against the World No.46 Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich&nbsp;Fokina&nbsp;on Tuesday.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/wimbledon-2022-russian-belarusian-players-may-be-banned-from-playing-at-sw19-this-year-1649244072266" target="_blank">Wimbledon 2022: Russian &amp; Belarusian players may be banned from playing at SW19 this year</a>
Djokovic&nbsp;lost the first set but fought back to win the second. However, it wasn't enough as the Spaniard&nbsp;easily took the third set. In the three-hour match, Djokovic&nbsp;was beaten 3-6, 6-7, 1-6.
This was for the first time in almost two months that the Serb played in a tournament. He received a bye in the first round. Djokovic&nbsp;would be&nbsp;aiming to make a comeback at Serbia Open next week.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/here-s-why-roger-federer-is-unlikely-to-participate-in-wimbledon-2022-1646464551479" target="_blank">Here's why Roger Federer is unlikely to participate in Wimbledon 2022</a>

Squash player Dipika Pallikal created history after winning two gold medals at the PSA world doubles championships at the Scotstoun Leisure Centre in Glasgow on Saturday. Dipika won the mixed doubles gold with Saurav Ghosal and teamed up with Joshna Chinappa in women's doubles to win the women's doubles final.
The pair of Saurav and Dipika defeated the English pair of Adrian Waller and Alison in two straight sets 11-6, 11-8 in 22 minutes. While the mixed doubles game was easy for the Indian pair, the Indian pair of Dipika and Joshna had to fight hard for the women's doubles title. Dipika and Joshna won against another English pair Sarah-Jane Perry and Alison Waters 11-9, 4-11, 11-8.
Dipika, a mother of two children has been off the competitive squash for the last three years and she made her comeback in the squash world in a stunning style. The world doubles titles are the first-ever for the Indian pairs.

Dipika Pallikal creates history for India in squash, double gold in World Championships

What a comeback by THIS Indian player who gave birth to twin boys last year, wins two HISTORIC golds for India!

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Dipika&nbsp;Pallikal, who was off competitive squash for three years has&nbsp;won two world squash titles for India after winning women's doubles title with Joshna&nbsp;Chinappa &amp; mixed doubles title with Saurav&nbsp;Ghosal.&nbsp;

Squash star Dipika Pallikal created history after winning two gold medals at the PSA World Doubles Championships in Glasgow on Saturday. Dipika won the mixed doubles gold with Saurav Ghosal and teamed up with Joshna Chinappa to win the women&rsquo;s doubles final.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/canada-soccer-a-world-within-the-team-1648713006611" target="_blank">Canada Soccer: A world within the team!</a>
The pair of Saurav and Dipika defeated the English pair of Adrian Waller and Alison in two straight sets 11-6, 11-8 in 22 minutes. While the mixed doubles game was easy for the Indian pair, the Indian pair of Dipika and Joshna had to fight hard for the women&rsquo;s doubles title. Dipika and Joshna won against another English pair Sarah-Jane Perry and Alison Waters 11-9, 4-11, 11-8.
This is for the first time that India won gold&nbsp;medals&nbsp;in Squash World Doubles Championships.&nbsp;Dipika Pallikal who gave birth to twins last year, made a stunning comeback with these wins. She&nbsp;is now aiming to make a big impact in the year of Commonwealth &amp; Asian Games.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/fifa-world-cup-2022-new-tournament-ball-al-rihla-unveiled-tested-by-casillas-kaka-1648709924990" target="_blank">FIFA World Cup 2022: New tournament ball Al Rihla unveiled &amp; tested by Casillas &amp; Kaka</a>

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Two years after Kobe Bryant's passing, fans of the NBA legend remembered to honour his memory.
On Wednesday fans visited Crypto.com Arena - the former Staples Center - to remember the Lakers superstar.
One of his fans placed a sculpture of Kobe and his daughter Gianna near the site of the helicopter crash in Calabasas two years ago. The artwork includes the names of all nine victims who perished in the crash, along with Kobe and his daughter.
Also read: Novak Djokovic set to return to action at Dubai Open after visa-row & deportation from Australia

Fans in L.A. remember Kobe Bryant two years after his tragic death

Two years after Kobe Bryant's tragic death, fans of the NBA legend placed a sculpture of Kobe and his daughter Gianna near the site of the helicopter crash

Fans in Los Angeles remember Kobe Bryant two years after his tragic death

Two years after Kobe Bryant's passing, fans of the NBA legend found a moving way&nbsp;to honour his memory.
On Wednesday fans visited Crypto.com Arena - the former Staples Center - to remember the Lakers superstar.
One of his fans placed a sculpture of Kobe and his daughter Gianna near the site of the helicopter crash in Calabasas two years ago. The artwork includes the names of all nine victims who perished in the crash, along with Kobe and his daughter.

Two years after Kobe Bryant's tragic death, fans of the NBA legend placed a sculpture of Kobe and his daughter Gianna near the site of the helicopter crash

Two years after Kobe Bryant's passing, fans of the NBA legend found a moving way&nbsp;to honour his memory.
On Wednesday fans visited Crypto.com Arena - the former Staples Center - to remember the Lakers superstar.
One of his fans placed a sculpture of Kobe and his daughter Gianna near the site of the helicopter crash in Calabasas two years ago. The artwork includes the names of all nine victims who perished in the crash, along with Kobe and his daughter.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Novak Djokovic set to return to action at Dubai Open after visa-row &amp; deportation from Australia" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/novak-djokovic-set-to-return-to-action-at-dubai-open-after-visa-row-deportation-from-australia-1643254956782" target="_blank">Novak Djokovic set to return to action at Dubai Open after visa-row &amp; deportation from Australia</a>

The Wrestling Federation of India has imposed a life ban on services wrestler, Satender Malik, after he physically assaulted the match referee Jagbir singh during the Commonwealth Game Trials in the KD Jadhav hall at IG stadium. Reportedly, the air force wrestler after losing the 125kg final lost his calm and first abused the referee and then slapped him. Singh lost his balance and fell to the ground. The 57kg battle between Ravi Dahiya and Aman Gulia which was taking place in the same arena was also stopped for some time. WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who was present at the venue while the incident happened imposed a life ban on Satender Malik. 

CWG Trials: Wrestler Satender Malik assaults referee, gets life ban

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Malik after losing the 125kg final lost his calm and first abused the referee and then slapped him

The Wrestling Federation&nbsp;of India has imposed a life ban on services&nbsp;wrestler, Satender&nbsp;Malik,&nbsp;after he physically assaulted the match referee Jagbir singh&nbsp;during the Commonwealth Game Trials in the KD Jadhav&nbsp;hall at IG Stadium, New Delhi. Reportedly, the air force wrestler after losing the 125kg final lost his calm and first abused the referee and then slapped him. Singh&nbsp;lost his balance and fell to the ground.&nbsp; The 57kg battle between Ravi&nbsp;Dahiya and Aman&nbsp;Gulia&nbsp;which was taking place in the same arena was also stopped for some time. WFI&nbsp;president Brij&nbsp;Bhushan&nbsp;Sharan&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;who was present at the venue while the incident happened imposed a life ban on Satender&nbsp;Malik.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/anrich-nortje-tristan-stubbs-named-for-south-africa-s-tour-of-india-1652808053885">Anrich Nortje, Tristan Stubbs named for South Africa's tour of India</a>

India have done the unthinkable to winning Badminton's biggest team championship, Thomas Cup title for the very first time after Lakshya Sen, Satwik/Chirag and Kidambi Srikanth exemplary performances in the final against 14-time champions Indonesia. 
Chief National Coach for the India national badminton team, Pullela Gopichand said that India's success at Thomas Cup 2022 is bigger than the Indian Cricket team winning the 1983 World Cup. 
Also read: India win their maiden Thomas Cup title, defeat defending champions Indonesia 3-0
Indian badminton players have been performing consistently well in recent years but this win is special as this is the first major win for India in a team event. India had never reached the final of Thomas Cup before this and this was their first ever title in the 73 years of tournament.
Gopichand added that he is really happy for Indian badminton and Indian sport as he thinks that other than cricket, no other sport in this country can talk about this kind of team. 
Earlier, India defeated former champions Denmark in the semifinal after thrashing 5-time champions Malaysia in the quarterfinals.  
Why Thomas Cup win is special for India?

6th country to win Thomas Cup.
First ever title in the 73 years of tournament. 
Defeated Indonesia in the final who is the most successful team in Thomas Cup with 14 titles.
Defeated former champions Denmark in the semis and 5-time champions Malaysia in the quarterfinals.

Also read: Here's why Saina Nehwal wants to skip 2022 CWG and Asiad trials
Indian shuttlers’ achievements in last 10 years 

India had won their first ever mixed team event gold at CWG 2018.
India had won three Olympics medals in the last three Olympics.
Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu have won Olympic medals.
Sindhu won the World championships in 2019.
Sindhu has two Asian Championships bronze medals (2014 & 2022).
India has 7 men (singles) in the top 50 World rankings, highest by any nation.
The doubles pair, Satwik and Chirag are also in the top 10.
World Championships silver medalist Kidambi Srikanth has been no. 1.
Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen finished second and third respectively at World Championships, 2022.

 

'...bigger than the 1983 World Cup win': Here's why Thomas Cup win is special for India

Why India's Thomas Cup win is special for team India?

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Indian badminton players have been performing consistently well in&nbsp;recent years but this win is special as this is the first major win for India in a team event

India has done the unthinkable by winning the Badminton's biggest team championship, Thomas Cup title for the very first time after Lakshya Sen, Satwik/Chirag and Kidambi Srikanth exemplary performances in the final against 14-time champions Indonesia.
Chief National Coach for the India national badminton team, Pullela Gopichand said that India's success at Thomas Cup 2022 is bigger than the Indian Cricket team winning the 1983 World Cup.
Indian badminton players have been performing consistently well in recent years but this win is special as this is the first major win for India in a team event. India had never reached the final of Thomas Cup before this and this was their first ever title in the 73 years of tournament.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/india-lift-maiden-thomas-cup-defeat-defending-champions-indonesia-3-0-1652608239283" target="_blank">India win their maiden Thomas Cup title, defeat defending champions Indonesia 3-0</a>
After multiple Olympic medals and amazing individual perfomance over the years, Indian badminton has finally delivered in a team format.
Why Thomas Cup win is special for India?
<ul>
<li>6th country to win Thomas Cup.</li>
<li>First ever title in the 73 years of tournament.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Defeated Indonesia in the final who is the&nbsp;most successful team in Thomas Cup with 14 titles.</li>
<li>Defeated former champions Denmark&nbsp;in the semis and 5-time champions Malaysia in the quarterfinals.</li>
</ul>
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/here-s-why-saina-nehwal-wants-to-skip-2022-cwg-and-asiad-trials-1649951528240" target="_blank">Here's why Saina Nehwal wants to skip 2022 CWG and Asiad trials</a>
Indian shuttlers&rsquo; achievements in last 10 years&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>India had won their first ever mixed team event gold at CWG&nbsp;2018.</li>
<li>India had won three Olympics medals in the last three Olympics.</li>
<li>Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu&nbsp;have won Olympic medals.</li>
<li>Sindhu won the World championships in 2019.</li>
<li>Sindhu&nbsp;has two Asian Championships bronze medals (2014 &amp; 2022).</li>
<li>India has 7 men (singles) in the top 50 World rankings, highest by any nation.</li>
<li>The doubles pair, Satwik and Chirag are also in the top 10.</li>
<li>Kidambi Srikanth&nbsp;and Saina have&nbsp;been no. 1 in the world rankings.</li>
<li>Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen finished second and third respectively at World Championships, 2022.</li>
</ul>

The formidable Indian team scripted history in Bangkok, Thailand as they lifted their first-ever Thomas Cup in 73-years of the existence of the prestigious World Team Championship. An overpowering India won 3 games back to back to hand the defending champions and 14-time winners Indonesia a 3-0 defeat on Sunday. The day began on a high note for the Indian men who fired from the world go. After losing three matches on the trot, Lakshya Sen stood tall on the final day as he defeated Olympic Bronze medallist Anthony Ginting by 21-8, 17-21 and 16-21 in a nail-biting thriller. After the perfect start, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty came back from a set down to extend India's lead to 2-0 with an 18-21, 23-21, 21-19 win against the doubles pair of Ahsan and Sukam. Srikanth Kidambi hit the final nail in the coffin as he registered an easy 21-15, 23-21 win against Jonatan Christie to help India register their maiden victory. While India won the gold and became only the 6th nation to bring Thomas Cup home, Indonesia stood 2nd and Denmark secured the bronze medal at the prestigious tournament. 

India lift maiden Thomas Cup, defeat defending champions Indonesia 3-0

India defeat defending champions Indonesia 3-0, lift maiden Thomas Cup

While India won the Thomas Cup, Indonesia stood 2nd and Denmark secured the bronze medal at the prestigious badminton tournament.&nbsp;

The formidable Indian team scripted&nbsp;history in Bangkok, Thailand as they won their first-ever Thomas Cup in 73-years of the existence of the prestigious World Team Championship. An overpowering India won 3 games back to back to hand the defending champions and 14-time winners&nbsp;Indonesia a 3-0 defeat on Sunday.&nbsp; The day began on a high note for the Indian men who fired from the world go. After losing three matches on the trot,&nbsp;Lakshya&nbsp;Sen&nbsp;stood tall on the final day as he defeated Olympic Bronze medallist Anthony Ginting&nbsp;by 21-8, 17-21 and 16-21 in a nail-biting thriller. After the perfect start,&nbsp;Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty&nbsp;came back from a set down to extend&nbsp;India's lead to 2-0 with an&nbsp;18-21, 23-21, 21-19 win against the doubles pair of&nbsp;Ahsan&nbsp;and Sukam.
 Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/bigger-than-the-1983-world-cup-win-here-s-why-thomas-cup-win-is-special-for-india-1652634330232" target="_blank">'...bigger than the 1983 World Cup win': Here's why Thomas Cup win is special for India</a> Srikanth Kidambi&nbsp;hit the final nail in the coffin as he registered an easy&nbsp;21-15, 23-21 win against&nbsp;Jonatan&nbsp;Christie to help India register their maiden victory.&nbsp; While India won the gold and became only the 6th nation to bring Thomas Cup home, Indonesia stood 2nd and Denmark secured the bronze medal at the prestigious tournament.&nbsp;

HS Prannoy scripted history for India as he propelled his nation to the first-ever Thomas Cup final after beating Denmark on a pulsating Friday evening in Bangkok Thailand. Prannoy stunned Denmark's Rasmus Gemke by 3-2 to make it to the first final in the 73-year-history of the prestigious team tournament. Apart from Prannoy, World Championships silver medalist Kidambi Srikanth, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also came back with victories in the thrilling Thomas Cup semifinal tie against Denmark. While Prannoy defeated the Wolrd no. 13 by 13-21, 21-9, 21-12, India's top-ranked doubles pairing of Rankireddy and Shetty won the first doubles match of the tie to make it 1-1 and Srikanth defeated All England Champion Anders Antonsen by 21-18, 12-21, 21-15.India will now face 14-time holders and defending champions Indonesia on Sunday. 

First-ever Thomas Cup finals: India script history, defeat Denmark 3-2 in semis, HS Prannoy, Srikanth Kidambi

After 73 years of wait, India set to battle defending champions Indonesia in their first-ever Thomas Cup finals on Sunday 

India&nbsp;will next face 14-time holders and defending champions Indonesia on Sunday.&nbsp;

HS Prannoy scripted history for India as he propelled his nation to the first-ever Thomas Cup final after beating Denmark on a pulsating Friday evening in Bangkok Thailand. The Indian men stunned Denmark by 3-2 to make it to the first final in their 73-year-history of the prestigious team tournament.&nbsp; Apart from Prannoy, World Championships silver medalist Srikanth&nbsp;Kidambi, Satwiksairaj&nbsp;Rankireddy&nbsp;and Chirag&nbsp;Shetty&nbsp;also came back with victories in the thrilling Thomas Cup semifinal&nbsp;tie against Denmark.&nbsp; While Prannoy&nbsp;defeated the World&nbsp;no. 13 by 13-21, 21-9, 21-12 in the tightly contested decisive game, India's top-ranked doubles pairing of Rankireddy&nbsp;and Shetty&nbsp;won the first doubles match of the tie to make it 1-1 and Srikanth&nbsp;defeated All England Champion&nbsp;Anders Antonsen&nbsp;by 21-18, 12-21, 21-15. Indian men who had previously reached Thomas Cup semis in 1952, 1955, and 1979 will now face 14-time holders and defending champions Indonesia on Sunday.&nbsp; Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-ambati-rayudu-is-not-retiring-confirms-csk-ceo-kasi-viswanathan-1652522404104">IPL 2022: Ambati Rayudu is not retiring, confirms CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan</a>

Celebrities from all corners of the world descended to watch the inaugural Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix&nbsp;on Sunday as Red Bull's Max Verstappen&nbsp;drove home to his 3rd win of the season. Verstappen&nbsp;took the lead from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc&nbsp;who started from the pole in the very first lap. The Dutchman who drives for Red Bull had a near-perfect race and never lost control of the top spot and won the 23rd race of his career.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;Vegas, Baby! Formula 1 to host a street race on the iconic Las Vegas strip next year
Leclerc,&nbsp;who slipped from the top spot finished 2nd ahead of his Ferrari teammate&nbsp;Carlos Sainz&nbsp;Jr in Miami. A little over 8 seconds was the total difference between the top 3 racers during the sweltering and humid conditions in Miami. With the track temperature reaching 48 degree&nbsp;celsius, the drivers found it incredibly tough to compete in Miami.&nbsp;
7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton finished 6th behind his Mercedes teammate&nbsp;George Russell.&nbsp;

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Max Verstappen's perfect race as Leclerc finishes 2nd 

1. Max Verstappen 
2. Charles Leclerc
3. Carlos Sainz Jr

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen&nbsp;won his 3rd race of the season as the Dutchman won the inaugural&nbsp;Miami Grand Prix&nbsp;

Celebrities from all corners of the world descended to watch the inaugural Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix&nbsp;on Sunday as Red Bull's Max Verstappen&nbsp;drove home to his 3rd win of the season. Verstappen&nbsp;took the lead from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc&nbsp;who started from the pole in the very first lap. The Dutchman who drives for Red Bull had a near-perfect race and never lost control of the top spot and won the 23rd race of his career.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/vegas-baby-formula-1-to-host-a-street-race-on-the-iconic-las-vegas-strip-next-year-1648711939738" target="_blank">Vegas, Baby! Formula 1 to host a street race on the iconic Las Vegas strip next year</a>
Leclerc,&nbsp;who slipped from the top spot finished 2nd ahead of his Ferrari teammate&nbsp;Carlos Sainz&nbsp;Jr in Miami. A little over 8 seconds was the total difference between the top 3 racers during the sweltering and humid conditions in Miami. With the track temperature reaching 48 degree&nbsp;celsius, the drivers found it incredibly tough to compete in Miami.&nbsp;
7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton finished 6th behind his Mercedes teammate&nbsp;George Russell.&nbsp;

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