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Indian shuttlers made a strong start to their campaign at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships 2025, with several players notching key opening-day victories, including notable wins against Chinese opponents, according to a press release from BAI Media.

One of the most iconic medals, though, was the one in the 1948 London Olympics, when Independent India's flag went up and the anthem played out for the first time ever, at the most important sporting event. And someone who played a massive role in securing that medal was Trilochan Singh Bawa, as he scored some very crucial goals during the competition in London. The final in London was played at Wembley Stadium, and it was a symbolic and historic victory, marking India's emergence as an independent sporting power.

The scramble for the final semifinal spot in the ongoing Women's World Cup would continue as both India and New Zealand play a must-win clash at DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. India is in fourth place with two wins and three losses, facing a troublesome time after losing three games straight to South Africa, Australia, and England, with their last loss being a four-run defeat, despite the run-rate looking very much in control. NZ has four points and is in fifth place with a win, two losses and two no results in the tournament so far. Washouts have not helped the 2000 edition champions at all.

20-year-old Konstas was off to a fine start to his Test career during the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne last year, ramping and rattling the Indian pace superstar Jasprit Bumrah with the same ramp shots that have now caused him to lose his wickets on plenty of occasions way too early. While his first outing against India was a solid one and showcased his promise with a half-century on debut, the tour to the West Indies, with just 50 runs in three Tests, was a nightmarish one.

Defending champions Sri Lanka on Wednesday announced their squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, scheduled for November 7-9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong.

Noman collected a 10-wicket haul during Pakistan's 93-run triumph over South Africa in Lahore recently and moved up four places to second overall on the list for Test bowlers as a result.