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Top sports stories of week: IND-SA final, Akula creates history, Manu suspended

Updated On: 29 June, 2024 05:24 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Here are the top sports stories of the week (Pic: File Pic)

Here are the top sports stories of the week (Pic: File Pic)

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Here are the top sports stories of the week (Pic: File Pic)

India’s Shiven Agarwal, Aadya Budhia and Gowshika M moved into the semi-finals of their respective age groups at the 31st Asian Junior Individual Squash Championship

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India’s Shiven Agarwal, Aadya Budhia and Gowshika M moved into the semi-finals of their respective age groups at the 31st Asian Junior Individual Squash Championship

Sreeja Akula has created history by becoming the first ever Indian paddler to win a WTT Contender Singles title as she beat Chinese player Ding Yijie 4-1in the final. Not only did she become the first ever Indian paddler to win a WTT Contender singles title, she also became the first ever Indian paddler to reach the finals of the contenders tournament with a win over compatriot Sutirtha Mukherjee in a closely fought encounter (3-2)

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Sreeja Akula has created history by becoming the first ever Indian paddler to win a WTT Contender Singles title as she beat Chinese player Ding Yijie 4-1in the final. Not only did she become the first ever Indian paddler to win a WTT Contender singles title, she also became the first ever Indian paddler to reach the finals of the contenders tournament with a win over compatriot Sutirtha Mukherjee in a closely fought encounter (3-2)

Javelin thrower DP Manu, who was seen as an Olympic hopeful, has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency after testing positive for an anabolic steroid

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Javelin thrower DP Manu, who was seen as an Olympic hopeful, has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency after testing positive for an anabolic steroid

India began their campaign in the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championship with a thumping 5-0 win over Vietnam in their Group C opener at Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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India began their campaign in the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championship with a thumping 5-0 win over Vietnam in their Group C opener at Yogyakarta, Indonesia

After having an unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup 2024, Team India will take on South Africa in the finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 29

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After having an unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup 2024, Team India will take on South Africa in the finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 29

Lead Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah became the second-highest wicket-taker for India in a single T20 World Cup edition. Jasprit Bumrah showcased his exceptional skills in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final match against England. He attained the feat after registering two wickets against Jos Buttler and Co.

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Lead Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah became the second-highest wicket-taker for India in a single T20 World Cup edition. Jasprit Bumrah showcased his exceptional skills in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final match against England. He attained the feat after registering two wickets against Jos Buttler and Co.

David Warner`s international career most likely ended after Australia crashed out of the Super 8 stage of the tournament after Afghanistan and India inflicted back-to-back defeats on them. Warner believes that Jake Fraser-McGurk can fill the opening role for Australia and will have a "fantastic" career ahead

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David Warner`s international career most likely ended after Australia crashed out of the Super 8 stage of the tournament after Afghanistan and India inflicted back-to-back defeats on them. Warner believes that Jake Fraser-McGurk can fill the opening role for Australia and will have a "fantastic" career ahead

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High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan

High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan

The iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was shifted onto a raft on Sunday afternoon after delays since morning due to high tide and technical challenges, with final immersion, delayed by several hours, expected to take place around 11 pm, officials said.

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