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#Deadspin #UFL #expanding #Oklahoma #City">Deadspin | UFL expanding to Oklahoma City in 2028
Jun 14, 2025; St. Louis, MO, USA; DC Defenders head coach Shannon Harris raises the UFL Championship trophy after defeating the Michigan Panthers in the 2025 UFL Championship at The Dome at America’s Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images The United Football League announced plans Thursday to launch a new team in Oklahoma City in 2028.
“Oklahoma lives and breathes football, so bringing the UFL to Oklahoma City was an easy decision,” league co-owner Mike Repole said in a news release. “This is a state that shows up, cares deeply, and truly understands the game. From college powerhouses to Friday night lights, football runs deep here. We’re committed to building a franchise in OKC that the entire state can rally behind.”
UFL president and CEO Russ Brandon said another expansion market is planned to bring membership to 10 teams within two years. Repole has said his ultimate goal is to reach 16 teams by 2035.
The spring football league kicked off its third season on March 27 with eight teams playing a 10-week regular season. The top four teams make the playoffs, with the championship game scheduled for June 13.
The UFL’s current teams are the Birmingham Stallions, Columbus Aviators, Dallas Renegades, DC Defenders, Houston Gamblers, Louisville Kings, Orlando Storm and St. Louis Battlehawks.
The Oklahoma City franchise will play in the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, a 10,000-seat venue currently under development downtown as a facility for soccer and other events.
“Oklahoma City welcomes the UFL to our championship city!” said Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt said in the release. “We love sports and we love football, so we think this should be a great fit. We have always said that the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium opens up new opportunities for our city, and this is a perfect example. We look forward to the UFL’s arrival in 2028!”
–Field Level Media
Jun 14, 2025; St. Louis, MO, USA; DC Defenders head coach Shannon Harris raises the UFL Championship trophy after defeating the Michigan Panthers in the 2025 UFL Championship at The Dome at America’s Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images The United Football League announced plans Thursday to launch a new team in Oklahoma City in 2028.
“Oklahoma lives and breathes football, so bringing the UFL to Oklahoma City was an easy decision,” league co-owner Mike Repole said in a news release. “This is a state that shows up, cares deeply, and truly understands the game. From college powerhouses to Friday night lights, football runs deep here. We’re committed to building a franchise in OKC that the entire state can rally behind.”
UFL president and CEO Russ Brandon said another expansion market is planned to bring membership to 10 teams within two years. Repole has said his ultimate goal is to reach 16 teams by 2035.
The spring football league kicked off its third season on March 27 with eight teams playing a 10-week regular season. The top four teams make the playoffs, with the championship game scheduled for June 13.
The UFL’s current teams are the Birmingham Stallions, Columbus Aviators, Dallas Renegades, DC Defenders, Houston Gamblers, Louisville Kings, Orlando Storm and St. Louis Battlehawks.
The Oklahoma City franchise will play in the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, a 10,000-seat venue currently under development downtown as a facility for soccer and other events.
“Oklahoma City welcomes the UFL to our championship city!” said Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt said in the release. “We love sports and we love football, so we think this should be a great fit. We have always said that the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium opens up new opportunities for our city, and this is a perfect example. We look forward to the UFL’s arrival in 2028!”
–Field Level Media
Jun 14, 2025; St. Louis, MO, USA; DC Defenders head coach Shannon Harris raises the UFL Championship trophy after defeating the Michigan Panthers in the 2025 UFL Championship at The Dome at America’s Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images The United Football League announced plans Thursday to launch a new team in Oklahoma City in 2028.
“Oklahoma lives and breathes football, so bringing the UFL to Oklahoma City was an easy decision,” league co-owner Mike Repole said in a news release. “This is a state that shows up, cares deeply, and truly understands the game. From college powerhouses to Friday night lights, football runs deep here. We’re committed to building a franchise in OKC that the entire state can rally behind.”
UFL president and CEO Russ Brandon said another expansion market is planned to bring membership to 10 teams within two years. Repole has said his ultimate goal is to reach 16 teams by 2035.
The spring football league kicked off its third season on March 27 with eight teams playing a 10-week regular season. The top four teams make the playoffs, with the championship game scheduled for June 13.
The UFL’s current teams are the Birmingham Stallions, Columbus Aviators, Dallas Renegades, DC Defenders, Houston Gamblers, Louisville Kings, Orlando Storm and St. Louis Battlehawks.
The Oklahoma City franchise will play in the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, a 10,000-seat venue currently under development downtown as a facility for soccer and other events.
“Oklahoma City welcomes the UFL to our championship city!” said Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt said in the release. “We love sports and we love football, so we think this should be a great fit. We have always said that the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium opens up new opportunities for our city, and this is a perfect example. We look forward to the UFL’s arrival in 2028!”
–Field Level Media
Jun 14, 2025; St. Louis, MO, USA; DC Defenders head coach Shannon Harris raises the…
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#Ram #Baboo #Manju #Rani #lead #Indian #team #Race #Walk #World #Team #Cships #Brazil">Ram Baboo, Manju Rani to lead Indian team for Race Walk World Team C’ships in Brazil
A 12-member Indian squad, led by Ram Baboo and Manju Rani, will compete in the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brasilia, Brazil, on April 12.
The other members of the Indian team are Sandeep Kumar, Hardeep, Sahil, Servin Sebasthiyan, Akshdeep Singh among men, and Payal, Priyanka Goswami, Mansi Negi, Munita Prajapati, Ravina among women.
The athletes are leaving for Brazil on Thursday night after their visas were cleared late in the evening.
“Yes, the team is leaving for Brazil tonight. The athletes have got their visas cleared,” a top official of the Athletics Federation on India (AFI) said.
In this edition, there are no 20km and 35km race walking events. They are replaced by a new programme featuring the half marathon and marathon as well as 10km event for U20.
In addition to competing as individuals, athletes also represent their nation, chasing team titles across the events.
Each nation enters a small group of walkers in a race. In senior competitions, a team can include up to five athletes, but only the top three finishers actually count towards the team score.
To be eligible for the team result, a country must have three finishers to make up a scoring team. If they do not, those athletes still count in the individual race, but the team is effectively out of contention.
The team score is the sum of the finishing positions of the three scoring athletes.
In junior events, the top two finishers of each country count towards the team score.
The Indian team
Men’s Marathon Race Walk: Ram Baboo, Sandeep Kumar
Men’s Half Marathon Race Walk: Hardeep, Sahil, Servin Sebasthiyan, Akshdeep Singh
Women’s Marathon Race Walk: Payal, Priyanka Goswami, Manju Rani
Women’s Half Marathon Race Walk: Mansi Negi, Munita Prajapati, Ravina.
Published on Apr 09, 2026
The Indian team
Men’s Marathon Race Walk: Ram Baboo, Sandeep Kumar
Men’s Half Marathon Race Walk: Hardeep, Sahil, Servin Sebasthiyan, Akshdeep Singh
Women’s Marathon Race Walk: Payal, Priyanka Goswami, Manju Rani
Women’s Half Marathon Race Walk: Mansi Negi, Munita Prajapati, Ravina.
A 12-member Indian squad, led by Ram Baboo and Manju Rani, will compete in the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brasilia, Brazil, on April 12.
The other members of the Indian team are Sandeep Kumar, Hardeep, Sahil, Servin Sebasthiyan, Akshdeep Singh among men, and Payal, Priyanka Goswami, Mansi Negi, Munita Prajapati, Ravina among women.
The athletes are leaving for Brazil on Thursday night after their visas were cleared late in the evening.
“Yes, the team is leaving for Brazil tonight. The athletes have got their visas cleared,” a top official of the Athletics Federation on India (AFI) said.
In this edition, there are no 20km and 35km race walking events. They are replaced by a new programme featuring the half marathon and marathon as well as 10km event for U20.
In addition to competing as individuals, athletes also represent their nation, chasing team titles across the events.
Each nation enters a small group of walkers in a race. In senior competitions, a team can include up to five athletes, but only the top three finishers actually count towards the team score.
To be eligible for the team result, a country must have three finishers to make up a scoring team. If they do not, those athletes still count in the individual race, but the team is effectively out of contention.
The team score is the sum of the finishing positions of the three scoring athletes.
In junior events, the top two finishers of each country count towards the team score.
The Indian team
Men’s Marathon Race Walk: Ram Baboo, Sandeep Kumar
Men’s Half Marathon Race Walk: Hardeep, Sahil, Servin Sebasthiyan, Akshdeep Singh
Women’s Marathon Race Walk: Payal, Priyanka Goswami, Manju Rani
Women’s Half Marathon Race Walk: Mansi Negi, Munita Prajapati, Ravina.
Published on Apr 09, 2026
A 12-member Indian squad, led by Ram Baboo and Manju Rani, will compete in the…
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#Deadspin #Alex #Bowman #vertigo #cleared #return #Bristol">Deadspin | Alex Bowman (vertigo) cleared to return at Bristol
Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman (48) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Alex Bowman will return to the NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday after a bout with vertigo, Hendrick Motorsports announced Thursday.
Bowman, 32, has not driven the No. 48 Chevrolet since March 1 at Circuit of The Americas, where he first felt the symptoms and did not finish. He missed the past four races but now has been medically cleared, the team said.
“We’re proud of Alex and the way he’s handled this situation,” Jeff Andrews, president and general manager of Hendrick Motorsports, said in a news release. “He’s put a lot of work into his recovery and followed the medical team’s plan every step of the way. From the outset, our goal was to prioritize his health and have him return when he was fully recovered and medically cleared. We’re looking forward to seeing Alex back in his race car this weekend.”
Before a medical evaluation, Bowman drove on a road course in North Carolina, took part in a pit practice and went through simulator testing.
Bowman said he is “grateful for the support” he has received from Hendrick Motorsports, his sponsor, fans and the medical team and is looking forward to driving Sunday in the Food City 500.
“It’s been tough being out of the car, but we all wanted to make sure I was 100% ready before returning,” he said. “I feel really good, and I’m excited about being at the track with my team and getting back to racing.”
Bowman has eight NASCAR Cup Series career wins and currently sits in 36th place in the Cup standings. He is in his ninth full-time season with the Hendrick team, joining upon the retirement of Dale Earnhardt Jr. after the 2017 season.
–Field Level Media
Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman (48) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Alex Bowman will return to the NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday after a bout with vertigo, Hendrick Motorsports announced Thursday.
Bowman, 32, has not driven the No. 48 Chevrolet since March 1 at Circuit of The Americas, where he first felt the symptoms and did not finish. He missed the past four races but now has been medically cleared, the team said.
“We’re proud of Alex and the way he’s handled this situation,” Jeff Andrews, president and general manager of Hendrick Motorsports, said in a news release. “He’s put a lot of work into his recovery and followed the medical team’s plan every step of the way. From the outset, our goal was to prioritize his health and have him return when he was fully recovered and medically cleared. We’re looking forward to seeing Alex back in his race car this weekend.”
Before a medical evaluation, Bowman drove on a road course in North Carolina, took part in a pit practice and went through simulator testing.
Bowman said he is “grateful for the support” he has received from Hendrick Motorsports, his sponsor, fans and the medical team and is looking forward to driving Sunday in the Food City 500.
“It’s been tough being out of the car, but we all wanted to make sure I was 100% ready before returning,” he said. “I feel really good, and I’m excited about being at the track with my team and getting back to racing.”
Bowman has eight NASCAR Cup Series career wins and currently sits in 36th place in the Cup standings. He is in his ninth full-time season with the Hendrick team, joining upon the retirement of Dale Earnhardt Jr. after the 2017 season.
–Field Level Media
Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman (48) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Alex Bowman will return to the NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday after a bout with vertigo, Hendrick Motorsports announced Thursday.
Bowman, 32, has not driven the No. 48 Chevrolet since March 1 at Circuit of The Americas, where he first felt the symptoms and did not finish. He missed the past four races but now has been medically cleared, the team said.
“We’re proud of Alex and the way he’s handled this situation,” Jeff Andrews, president and general manager of Hendrick Motorsports, said in a news release. “He’s put a lot of work into his recovery and followed the medical team’s plan every step of the way. From the outset, our goal was to prioritize his health and have him return when he was fully recovered and medically cleared. We’re looking forward to seeing Alex back in his race car this weekend.”
Before a medical evaluation, Bowman drove on a road course in North Carolina, took part in a pit practice and went through simulator testing.
Bowman said he is “grateful for the support” he has received from Hendrick Motorsports, his sponsor, fans and the medical team and is looking forward to driving Sunday in the Food City 500.
“It’s been tough being out of the car, but we all wanted to make sure I was 100% ready before returning,” he said. “I feel really good, and I’m excited about being at the track with my team and getting back to racing.”
Bowman has eight NASCAR Cup Series career wins and currently sits in 36th place in the Cup standings. He is in his ninth full-time season with the Hendrick team, joining upon the retirement of Dale Earnhardt Jr. after the 2017 season.
–Field Level Media
Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman (48) during…
![India loses to Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I India’s hopes of advancing to the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs suffered a blow as it lost 0-3 to Indonesia in the Asia/Oceania Group I contest in New Delhi on Thursday.Janice Tjen, the highest-ranked player here, broke no sweat in her 6-2, 6-1 win against Sahaja Yamalapalli in 58 minutes to seal the tie after Vaishnavi Adkar went down fighting to Priska Madelyn Nugroho 6-7(3), 7-6(3), 6-3 in the first match.The World No. 41 cruised home in the opening set, breaking Sahaja in the first game and taking a 3-1 lead. Though the Indian managed to hold serve for the only time in the set, Janice racked up points to win 6-2 in just 31 minutes.In the second, Sahaja was able to win just a solitary game, unable to handle her opponent’s powerful shots. The 23-year-old Indonesian had won her maiden singles title at the Chennai Open last year.Janice returned for the doubles match with the experienced Aldila Sutjiadi as partner. The duo defeated Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale 6-3, 7-6(4), handing the Indian pair its first reverse of the week. India’s Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina celebrate a point. The Indonesian pair of Janice and Sutjiadi defeated the Indians in the doubles match.
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SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
India’s Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina celebrate a point. The Indonesian pair of Janice and Sutjiadi defeated the Indians in the doubles match.
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SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
Earlier, Vaishnavi battled hard against Priska. She rallied from 3-5, 15-40 down in the first set and saved three set points. Vaishnavi, who mixed her shots well, broke the Indonesian to pull level 5-5 and took the set to a tie-breaker before winning it 7-3.The second set went Priska’s way, again in the tie-breaker.In the decider, a visibly fatigued Vaishnavi faltered, netting a double-fisted backhand after a three-hour six-minute marathon.
The results:
Indonesia bt India 3-0 [Priska Madelyn Nugroho bt Vaishnavi Adkar 6-7(3), 7-6(3), 6-3; Janice Tjen bt Sahaja Yamalapalli 6-2, 6-1; Aldila Sutjiadi & Janice Tjen bt Rutuja Bhosale & Ankita Raina 6-3, 7-6(4)].
Thailand bt Mongolia 3-0 [Thasaporn Naklo bt Anu-Vjin Gantor 6-1, 6-0; Patcharin Cheapchandej bt Khongorzul Aldarkhishig 6-1, 6-0; Peangtarn Plipuech & Kamonwan Yodpetch bt Jargal Altansarnai & Oyungerel Khasbaatar 6-0, 6-1].
Korea bt New Zealand 3-0 [Dayeon Back bt Valentina Ivanov 7-5, 6-3; Sohyun Park bt Monique Barry 6-0, 6-1; Dayeon Back & Eunhye Lee bt Aishi Das & Valentina Ivanov 6-3, 3-6, [10-8]].
Published on Apr 09, 2026 #India #loses #Indonesia #Billie #Jean #King #Cup #AsiaOceania #Group](https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qckb1l/article70844469.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/32_TENNIS_09_04_DELHI.jpg "India loses to Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I India’s hopes of advancing to the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs suffered a blow as it lost 0-3 to Indonesia in the Asia/Oceania Group I contest in New Delhi on Thursday.Janice Tjen, the highest-ranked player here, broke no sweat in her 6-2, 6-1 win against Sahaja Yamalapalli in 58 minutes to seal the tie after Vaishnavi Adkar went down fighting to Priska Madelyn Nugroho 6-7(3), 7-6(3), 6-3 in the first match.The World No. 41 cruised home in the opening set, breaking Sahaja in the first game and taking a 3-1 lead. Though the Indian managed to hold serve for the only time in the set, Janice racked up points to win 6-2 in just 31 minutes.In the second, Sahaja was able to win just a solitary game, unable to handle her opponent’s powerful shots. The 23-year-old Indonesian had won her maiden singles title at the Chennai Open last year.Janice returned for the doubles match with the experienced Aldila Sutjiadi as partner. The duo defeated Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale 6-3, 7-6(4), handing the Indian pair its first reverse of the week. India’s Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina celebrate a point. The Indonesian pair of Janice and Sutjiadi defeated the Indians in the doubles match.
| Photo Credit:
SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
India’s Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina celebrate a point. The Indonesian pair of Janice and Sutjiadi defeated the Indians in the doubles match.
| Photo Credit:
SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
Earlier, Vaishnavi battled hard against Priska. She rallied from 3-5, 15-40 down in the first set and saved three set points. Vaishnavi, who mixed her shots well, broke the Indonesian to pull level 5-5 and took the set to a tie-breaker before winning it 7-3.The second set went Priska’s way, again in the tie-breaker.In the decider, a visibly fatigued Vaishnavi faltered, netting a double-fisted backhand after a three-hour six-minute marathon.
The results:
Indonesia bt India 3-0 [Priska Madelyn Nugroho bt Vaishnavi Adkar 6-7(3), 7-6(3), 6-3; Janice Tjen bt Sahaja Yamalapalli 6-2, 6-1; Aldila Sutjiadi & Janice Tjen bt Rutuja Bhosale & Ankita Raina 6-3, 7-6(4)].
Thailand bt Mongolia 3-0 [Thasaporn Naklo bt Anu-Vjin Gantor 6-1, 6-0; Patcharin Cheapchandej bt Khongorzul Aldarkhishig 6-1, 6-0; Peangtarn Plipuech & Kamonwan Yodpetch bt Jargal Altansarnai & Oyungerel Khasbaatar 6-0, 6-1].
Korea bt New Zealand 3-0 [Dayeon Back bt Valentina Ivanov 7-5, 6-3; Sohyun Park bt Monique Barry 6-0, 6-1; Dayeon Back & Eunhye Lee bt Aishi Das & Valentina Ivanov 6-3, 3-6, [10-8]].
Published on Apr 09, 2026 #India #loses #Indonesia #Billie #Jean #King #Cup #AsiaOceania #Group")
![India loses to Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I India’s hopes of advancing to the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs suffered a blow as it lost 0-3 to Indonesia in the Asia/Oceania Group I contest in New Delhi on Thursday.Janice Tjen, the highest-ranked player here, broke no sweat in her 6-2, 6-1 win against Sahaja Yamalapalli in 58 minutes to seal the tie after Vaishnavi Adkar went down fighting to Priska Madelyn Nugroho 6-7(3), 7-6(3), 6-3 in the first match.The World No. 41 cruised home in the opening set, breaking Sahaja in the first game and taking a 3-1 lead. Though the Indian managed to hold serve for the only time in the set, Janice racked up points to win 6-2 in just 31 minutes.In the second, Sahaja was able to win just a solitary game, unable to handle her opponent’s powerful shots. The 23-year-old Indonesian had won her maiden singles title at the Chennai Open last year.Janice returned for the doubles match with the experienced Aldila Sutjiadi as partner. The duo defeated Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale 6-3, 7-6(4), handing the Indian pair its first reverse of the week. India’s Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina celebrate a point. The Indonesian pair of Janice and Sutjiadi defeated the Indians in the doubles match.
| Photo Credit:
SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
India’s Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina celebrate a point. The Indonesian pair of Janice and Sutjiadi defeated the Indians in the doubles match.
| Photo Credit:
SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
Earlier, Vaishnavi battled hard against Priska. She rallied from 3-5, 15-40 down in the first set and saved three set points. Vaishnavi, who mixed her shots well, broke the Indonesian to pull level 5-5 and took the set to a tie-breaker before winning it 7-3.The second set went Priska’s way, again in the tie-breaker.In the decider, a visibly fatigued Vaishnavi faltered, netting a double-fisted backhand after a three-hour six-minute marathon.
The results:
Indonesia bt India 3-0 [Priska Madelyn Nugroho bt Vaishnavi Adkar 6-7(3), 7-6(3), 6-3; Janice Tjen bt Sahaja Yamalapalli 6-2, 6-1; Aldila Sutjiadi & Janice Tjen bt Rutuja Bhosale & Ankita Raina 6-3, 7-6(4)].
Thailand bt Mongolia 3-0 [Thasaporn Naklo bt Anu-Vjin Gantor 6-1, 6-0; Patcharin Cheapchandej bt Khongorzul Aldarkhishig 6-1, 6-0; Peangtarn Plipuech & Kamonwan Yodpetch bt Jargal Altansarnai & Oyungerel Khasbaatar 6-0, 6-1].
Korea bt New Zealand 3-0 [Dayeon Back bt Valentina Ivanov 7-5, 6-3; Sohyun Park bt Monique Barry 6-0, 6-1; Dayeon Back & Eunhye Lee bt Aishi Das & Valentina Ivanov 6-3, 3-6, [10-8]].
Published on Apr 09, 2026 #India #loses #Indonesia #Billie #Jean #King #Cup #AsiaOceania #Group](https://i2.wp.com/ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qckb1l/article70844469.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/32_TENNIS_09_04_DELHI.jpg?ssl=1 "India loses to Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I India’s hopes of advancing to the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs suffered a blow as it lost 0-3 to Indonesia in the Asia/Oceania Group I contest in New Delhi on Thursday.Janice Tjen, the highest-ranked player here, broke no sweat in her 6-2, 6-1 win against Sahaja Yamalapalli in 58 minutes to seal the tie after Vaishnavi Adkar went down fighting to Priska Madelyn Nugroho 6-7(3), 7-6(3), 6-3 in the first match.The World No. 41 cruised home in the opening set, breaking Sahaja in the first game and taking a 3-1 lead. Though the Indian managed to hold serve for the only time in the set, Janice racked up points to win 6-2 in just 31 minutes.In the second, Sahaja was able to win just a solitary game, unable to handle her opponent’s powerful shots. The 23-year-old Indonesian had won her maiden singles title at the Chennai Open last year.Janice returned for the doubles match with the experienced Aldila Sutjiadi as partner. The duo defeated Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale 6-3, 7-6(4), handing the Indian pair its first reverse of the week. India’s Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina celebrate a point. The Indonesian pair of Janice and Sutjiadi defeated the Indians in the doubles match.
| Photo Credit:
SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
India’s Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina celebrate a point. The Indonesian pair of Janice and Sutjiadi defeated the Indians in the doubles match.
| Photo Credit:
SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
Earlier, Vaishnavi battled hard against Priska. She rallied from 3-5, 15-40 down in the first set and saved three set points. Vaishnavi, who mixed her shots well, broke the Indonesian to pull level 5-5 and took the set to a tie-breaker before winning it 7-3.The second set went Priska’s way, again in the tie-breaker.In the decider, a visibly fatigued Vaishnavi faltered, netting a double-fisted backhand after a three-hour six-minute marathon.
The results:
Indonesia bt India 3-0 [Priska Madelyn Nugroho bt Vaishnavi Adkar 6-7(3), 7-6(3), 6-3; Janice Tjen bt Sahaja Yamalapalli 6-2, 6-1; Aldila Sutjiadi & Janice Tjen bt Rutuja Bhosale & Ankita Raina 6-3, 7-6(4)].
Thailand bt Mongolia 3-0 [Thasaporn Naklo bt Anu-Vjin Gantor 6-1, 6-0; Patcharin Cheapchandej bt Khongorzul Aldarkhishig 6-1, 6-0; Peangtarn Plipuech & Kamonwan Yodpetch bt Jargal Altansarnai & Oyungerel Khasbaatar 6-0, 6-1].
Korea bt New Zealand 3-0 [Dayeon Back bt Valentina Ivanov 7-5, 6-3; Sohyun Park bt Monique Barry 6-0, 6-1; Dayeon Back & Eunhye Lee bt Aishi Das & Valentina Ivanov 6-3, 3-6, [10-8]].
Published on Apr 09, 2026 #India #loses #Indonesia #Billie #Jean #King #Cup #AsiaOceania #Group")
