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Wrestler Anshu Malik secures Olympic quota, Mansi falters in semis

World Wrestling Championship silver medalist Anshu won both her bouts by technical superiority in Bishkek.

IANS | New Delhi | April 21, 2024 12:15 pm

Wrestler Anshu Malik secures Olympic quota, Mansi falters in semis

Wrestler Anshu Malik clinched the Olympic quota in women’s 57 kg category after beating Laylokhon Sobirova of Uzbekistan by 11-0 at the Asian Olympic Qualification tournament on Saturday.

World Wrestling Championship silver medalist Anshu won both her bouts by technical superiority in Bishkek.

Mansi Ahlawat faltered at the last hurdle as she missed out on a quota after losing 0-6 to reigning Asian Games Champion in the 62 kg semis.

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Nikhamoni Bora becomes Assam’s first certified female sailor

Hailing from Golaghat, which Borgohain also calls home, Bora’s entry into water sports marks a significant stride in a field still emerging in India.

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Neeraj Chopra to travel to South Africa to prepare for next season

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is set to travel to Potchefstroom, South Africa later in November for training in order to begin preparations for next year’s events, the sports ministry which will be funding the 31-day stay, confirmed on Friday.

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WTT China Smash: Six-time Olympic champion Ma advances into last 32

Chinese table tennis icon Ma Long claimed victory in the men's singles first round with ease at the World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash here on Monday.