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India rode on its young singles players to bounce back and win its second tie against New Zealand 3-0 to stay in contention for a top-two finish of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I and a spot in the Playoffs here on Wednesday despite rains threatening to play spoilsport.

After a disappointing 2-1 loss against Thailand in the opening tie that stretched across two days due to inclement weather, Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli fought back, the latter within hours of her opening match, to give India a 2-0 lead at the DLTA Complex. The experienced pair of Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale then completed the formalities with a 6-4, 6-2 win against the fancied pair of Erin Routliffe and Monique Barry to be third on the table.

Vaishnavi, who was all over the place in the opening match on Tuesday, was far more in control of her shots and won 6-2, 6-4 against Aishi Das. Clearly superior to her 18-year-old opponent, ranked more than 700 places behind, Vaishnavi dominated with a more assured presence, relying on her accuracy and Aishi’s inconsistency to race to a 6-2 win in the first set.

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With the sun shining through, Vaishnavi was able to control the ball’s speed much better and broke Aishi in the opening game itself, then again in the fifth and seventh games to take the set. Aishi put up an improved performance in the second, fighting back from being 4-1 down to level 4-4, but Vaishnavi quickly regained control and then served out the match when Aishi hit wide.

Earlier, in the morning, India lost the opening tie against Thailand 2-1 after Patcharin Cheapchandej won her overnight match against Sahaja 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. Ankita and Rutuja completed a consolation win against Thesaporn Naklo/Peangtarn Plipuech 6-3, 6-4 in the doubles. Sahaja, who only had 5.5 hours between her two matches, showed no signs of fatigue against Valentina Ivanov in her 6-1, 6-3 win in one hour and 25 minutes.

Intelligently mixing her strokes and pushing Valentina hard to earn every point across the court, Sahaja added soft drops and volleys to her powerful returns from the baseline to stay in control.

The results:

India bt New Zealand 3-0: Vaishnavi Adkar (Ind) bt Aishi Das (Nzl) 6-2, 6-4; Sahaja Yamalapalli (Ind) bt Valentina Ivanov (Nzl) 6-1, 6-3; Rutuja Bhosale/Ankita Raina (Ind) bt Monique Barry/Erin Routliffe (Nzl) 6-4, 6-2.

Indonesia bt Mongolia 3-0: Aldila Sutjiadi (Ina) bt Anu-Vjin Gantor (Mgl) 6-0, 6-0; Anjali Kirana Junarto (Ina) bt Khongorzul Aldarkhishig (Mgl) 6-2, 6-0; Anjali Kirana Junarto/Meydiana Laviola Reinnamah (Ina) bt Jargal Altansarnai/Oyungerel Khasbaatar (Mgl) 6-0, 6-0.

Korea bt Thailand: Dayeon Back (Kor) bt Anchisa Chanta (Tha) 6-3, 6-4; Sohyun Park (Kor) bt Patcharin Cheapchandej (Tha) 6-4, 6-1; Dayeon Back/Eunhye Lee (Kor) vs Thesaporn Naklo/Kamonwan Yodpetch (Tha)

Published on Apr 08, 2026

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Billie Jean King Cup: India bounces back to upset New Zealand, registers first win India rode on its young singles players to bounce back and win its second tie against New Zealand 3-0 to stay in contention for a top-two finish of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I and a spot in the Playoffs here on Wednesday despite rains threatening to play spoilsport.After a disappointing 2-1 loss against Thailand in the opening tie that stretched across two days due to inclement weather, Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli fought back, the latter within hours of her opening match, to give India a 2-0 lead at the DLTA Complex. The experienced pair of Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale then completed the formalities with a 6-4, 6-2 win against the fancied pair of Erin Routliffe and Monique Barry to be third on the table.Vaishnavi, who was all over the place in the opening match on Tuesday, was far more in control of her shots and won 6-2, 6-4 against Aishi Das. Clearly superior to her 18-year-old opponent, ranked more than 700 places behind, Vaishnavi dominated with a more assured presence, relying on her accuracy and Aishi’s inconsistency to race to a 6-2 win in the first set.ALSO READ | Monte Carlo Masters 2026: Berrettini thumps Medvedev 6-0, 6-0With the sun shining through, Vaishnavi was able to control the ball’s speed much better and broke Aishi in the opening game itself, then again in the fifth and seventh games to take the set. Aishi put up an improved performance in the second, fighting back from being 4-1 down to level 4-4, but Vaishnavi quickly regained control and then served out the match when Aishi hit wide.Earlier, in the morning, India lost the opening tie against Thailand 2-1 after Patcharin Cheapchandej won her overnight match against Sahaja 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. Ankita and Rutuja completed a consolation win against Thesaporn Naklo/Peangtarn Plipuech 6-3, 6-4 in the doubles. Sahaja, who only had 5.5 hours between her two matches, showed no signs of fatigue against Valentina Ivanov in her 6-1, 6-3 win in one hour and 25 minutes.Intelligently mixing her strokes and pushing Valentina hard to earn every point across the court, Sahaja added soft drops and volleys to her powerful returns from the baseline to stay in control.
The results:

India bt New Zealand 3-0: Vaishnavi Adkar (Ind) bt Aishi Das (Nzl) 6-2, 6-4; Sahaja Yamalapalli (Ind) bt Valentina Ivanov (Nzl) 6-1, 6-3; Rutuja Bhosale/Ankita Raina (Ind) bt Monique Barry/Erin Routliffe (Nzl) 6-4, 6-2.

Indonesia bt Mongolia 3-0: Aldila Sutjiadi (Ina) bt Anu-Vjin Gantor (Mgl) 6-0, 6-0; Anjali Kirana Junarto (Ina) bt Khongorzul Aldarkhishig (Mgl) 6-2, 6-0; Anjali Kirana Junarto/Meydiana Laviola Reinnamah (Ina) bt Jargal Altansarnai/Oyungerel Khasbaatar (Mgl) 6-0, 6-0.

Korea bt Thailand: Dayeon Back (Kor) bt Anchisa Chanta (Tha) 6-3, 6-4; Sohyun Park (Kor) bt Patcharin Cheapchandej (Tha) 6-4, 6-1; Dayeon Back/Eunhye Lee (Kor) vs Thesaporn Naklo/Kamonwan Yodpetch (Tha)
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India rode on its young singles players to bounce back and win its second tie against New Zealand 3-0 to stay in contention for a top-two finish of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I and a spot in the Playoffs here on Wednesday despite rains threatening to play spoilsport.
After a disappointing 2-1 loss against Thailand in the opening tie that stretched across two days due to inclement weather, Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli fought back, the latter within hours of her opening match, to give India a 2-0 lead at the DLTA Complex. The experienced pair of Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale then completed the formalities with a 6-4, 6-2 win against the fancied pair of Erin Routliffe and Monique Barry to be third on the table.
Vaishnavi, who was all over the place in the opening match on Tuesday, was far more in control of her shots and won 6-2, 6-4 against Aishi Das. Clearly superior to her 18-year-old opponent, ranked more than 700 places behind, Vaishnavi dominated with a more assured presence, relying on her accuracy and Aishi’s inconsistency to race to a 6-2 win in the first set.
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With the sun shining through, Vaishnavi was able to control the ball’s speed much better and broke Aishi in the opening game itself, then again in the fifth and seventh games to take the set. Aishi put up an improved performance in the second, fighting back from being 4-1 down to level 4-4, but Vaishnavi quickly regained control and then served out the match when Aishi hit wide.
Earlier, in the morning, India lost the opening tie against Thailand 2-1 after Patcharin Cheapchandej won her overnight match against Sahaja 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. Ankita and Rutuja completed a consolation win against Thesaporn Naklo/Peangtarn Plipuech 6-3, 6-4 in the doubles. Sahaja, who only had 5.5 hours between her two matches, showed no signs of fatigue against Valentina Ivanov in her 6-1, 6-3 win in one hour and 25 minutes.
Intelligently mixing her strokes and pushing Valentina hard to earn every point across the court, Sahaja added soft drops and volleys to her powerful returns from the baseline to stay in control.
The results:
India bt New Zealand 3-0: Vaishnavi Adkar (Ind) bt Aishi Das (Nzl) 6-2, 6-4; Sahaja Yamalapalli (Ind) bt Valentina Ivanov (Nzl) 6-1, 6-3; Rutuja Bhosale/Ankita Raina (Ind) bt Monique Barry/Erin Routliffe (Nzl) 6-4, 6-2.
Indonesia bt Mongolia 3-0: Aldila Sutjiadi (Ina) bt Anu-Vjin Gantor (Mgl) 6-0, 6-0; Anjali Kirana Junarto (Ina) bt Khongorzul Aldarkhishig (Mgl) 6-2, 6-0; Anjali Kirana Junarto/Meydiana Laviola Reinnamah (Ina) bt Jargal Altansarnai/Oyungerel Khasbaatar (Mgl) 6-0, 6-0.
Korea bt Thailand: Dayeon Back (Kor) bt Anchisa Chanta (Tha) 6-3, 6-4; Sohyun Park (Kor) bt Patcharin Cheapchandej (Tha) 6-4, 6-1; Dayeon Back/Eunhye Lee (Kor) vs Thesaporn Naklo/Kamonwan Yodpetch (Tha)
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Intelligently mixing her strokes and pushing Valentina hard to earn every point across the court, Sahaja added soft drops and volleys to her powerful returns from the baseline to stay in control.

The results:

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Deadspin | All-Star 2B, base stealer Davey Lopes dies at 80 Jul 11, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Davey Lopes (15) during the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Davey Lopes, a four-time All-Star second baseman and a prolific base stealer, died on Wednesday at the age of 80. Lopes played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1972-81, winning a World Series in his final season with the club. He led the majors with 77 stolen bases in 1975 and topped the National League with 63 thefts in 1976. Lopes ranks second in Dodgers history with 418 steals. “The Dodgers mourn the loss of Davey Lopes, who passed away today at age 80,” the team posted on social media. “Lopes was a member of the team’s record-setting infield of the 1970s and 1980s and one of the finest basestealers in MLB history. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.” Lopes made four straight NL All-Star teams from 1978-81 while sharing the infield with first baseman Steve Garvey, shortstop Bill Russell and third baseman Ron Cey. The group set an MLB record for games played together with 833. Lopes played for the Oakland Athletics (1982-84), Chicago Cubs (1984-86) and Houston Astros (1986-87) following his time in L.A. He retired with a .263 batting average, 155 homers, 614 RBIs and 557 steals in 1,812 games. He set a record by stealing 38 consecutive bases during the 1975 season, a mark later surpassed by Vince Coleman with 50 straight from 1988-89. Lopes won a Gold Glove at second base in 1978. Lopes managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 2000-02, posting a 144-195 record. He was fired after a 3-12 start to the 2002 campaign. He was on the coaching staffs of the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies and the Dodgers. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #AllStar #base #stealer #Davey #Lopes #dies

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Jul 11, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Davey Lopes (15) during the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Davey Lopes, a four-time All-Star second baseman and a prolific base stealer, died on Wednesday at the age of 80.

Lopes played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1972-81, winning a World Series in his final season with the club.

He led the majors with 77 stolen bases in 1975 and topped the National League with 63 thefts in 1976. Lopes ranks second in Dodgers history with 418 steals.

“The Dodgers mourn the loss of Davey Lopes, who passed away today at age 80,” the team posted on social media. “Lopes was a member of the team’s record-setting infield of the 1970s and 1980s and one of the finest basestealers in MLB history. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.”

Lopes made four straight NL All-Star teams from 1978-81 while sharing the infield with first baseman Steve Garvey, shortstop Bill Russell and third baseman Ron Cey. The group set an MLB record for games played together with 833.

Lopes played for the Oakland Athletics (1982-84), Chicago Cubs (1984-86) and Houston Astros (1986-87) following his time in L.A. He retired with a .263 batting average, 155 homers, 614 RBIs and 557 steals in 1,812 games.

He set a record by stealing 38 consecutive bases during the 1975 season, a mark later surpassed by Vince Coleman with 50 straight from 1988-89.

Lopes won a Gold Glove at second base in 1978.

Lopes managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 2000-02, posting a 144-195 record. He was fired after a 3-12 start to the 2002 campaign. He was on the coaching staffs of the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies and the Dodgers.

–Field Level Media

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Jul 11, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Davey Lopes (15) during the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Davey Lopes, a four-time All-Star second baseman and a prolific base stealer, died on Wednesday at the age of 80.

Lopes played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1972-81, winning a World Series in his final season with the club.

He led the majors with 77 stolen bases in 1975 and topped the National League with 63 thefts in 1976. Lopes ranks second in Dodgers history with 418 steals.

“The Dodgers mourn the loss of Davey Lopes, who passed away today at age 80,” the team posted on social media. “Lopes was a member of the team’s record-setting infield of the 1970s and 1980s and one of the finest basestealers in MLB history. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.”

Lopes made four straight NL All-Star teams from 1978-81 while sharing the infield with first baseman Steve Garvey, shortstop Bill Russell and third baseman Ron Cey. The group set an MLB record for games played together with 833.

Lopes played for the Oakland Athletics (1982-84), Chicago Cubs (1984-86) and Houston Astros (1986-87) following his time in L.A. He retired with a .263 batting average, 155 homers, 614 RBIs and 557 steals in 1,812 games.

He set a record by stealing 38 consecutive bases during the 1975 season, a mark later surpassed by Vince Coleman with 50 straight from 1988-89.

Lopes won a Gold Glove at second base in 1978.

Lopes managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 2000-02, posting a 144-195 record. He was fired after a 3-12 start to the 2002 campaign. He was on the coaching staffs of the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies and the Dodgers.

–Field Level Media

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F1 technical heads to meet, discuss new engine rules Formula One’s top technical minds will get together on Thursday for the first of a ‌series of meetings to discuss the sport’s new engine rules and what tweaks need to be made after three races.Insiders expect energy ⁠management, the need to ‘lift and coast’ and ‘super clipping’ to dominate the initial agenda in London.There is unlikely to be much immediate news from what will be an extended discussion over ‌the next few weeks before any decisions, including likely software changes to the energy equation, are taken.The new power units, split roughly 50-50 ‌between electric and combustion power, have brought fresh challenges.Drivers are having to tactically ‌ease ⁠off the throttle early and coast into high-speed corners that would ⁠normally be a big test of bravery so the combustion engine can recharge the battery.‘Super-clipping’ is when energy is automatically diverted from engine to battery, with the effect of slowing a car on the straight even if the driver ‌wants to be on full throttle.The sport has time to take stock of the biggest rule change in at least a generation because April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were cancelled due to the Iran war and conflict ‌in the region.“It has been the consistent position of all stakeholders that a structured review would take place after the opening phase of the season, to allow for sufficient data to be gathered and ⁠analysed,” the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said after last month’s Japanese Grand Prix. The team principals, FIA and Formula One bosses will then meet on April 20 with proposals expected to emerge and be put to ‌an online e-vote.
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The team principals, FIA and Formula One bosses will then meet on April 20 with proposals expected to emerge and be put to ‌an online e-vote.
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“A number of meetings are therefore scheduled in April to assess the operation of the new ‌regulations and to determine whether any refinements are required.“Any potential adjustments, particularly those related to energy management, require careful simulation and detailed analysis,” it added.Thursday’s meeting of technical boffins, without team principals present, will discuss ideas and options with a further gathering a week later.The team principals, FIA and Formula One bosses will then meet on April 20 with proposals expected to emerge and be put to ‌an online e-vote.Insiders cautioned that significant change could still be elusive, with various vested interests at play and a consensus required.The drivers have been consulted for their input with some speaking out in favour of the new form of ⁠racing while others, including Red Bull’s four-time world champion Max Verstappen, have been highly ⁠critical.While there has been more overtaking, with drivers passing and repassing each other as their cars take turns deploying and harvesting electrical energy, some ‌such as Verstappen argue that the racing has become “a joke” and “fundamentally flawed”.There have also been concerns about safety with cars circulating at significantly different speeds and the effect on qualifying.The next race is the Miami Grand Prix on May 3.Published on Apr 08, 2026 #technical #heads #meet #discuss #engine #rules — The team principals, FIA and Formula One bosses will then meet on April 20 with proposals expected to emerge and be put to ‌an online e-vote. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

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Formula One’s top technical minds will get together on Thursday for the first of a ‌series of meetings to discuss the sport’s new engine rules and what tweaks need to be made after three races.
Insiders expect energy ⁠management, the need to ‘lift and coast’ and ‘super clipping’ to dominate the initial agenda in London.
There is unlikely to be much immediate news from what will be an extended discussion over ‌the next few weeks before any decisions, including likely software changes to the energy equation, are taken.
The new power units, split roughly 50-50 ‌between electric and combustion power, have brought fresh challenges.
Drivers are having to tactically ‌ease ⁠off the throttle early and coast into high-speed corners that would ⁠normally be a big test of bravery so the combustion engine can recharge the battery.
‘Super-clipping’ is when energy is automatically diverted from engine to battery, with the effect of slowing a car on the straight even if the driver ‌wants to be on full throttle.
The sport has time to take stock of the biggest rule change in at least a generation because April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were cancelled due to the Iran war and conflict ‌in the region.
“It has been the consistent position of all stakeholders that a structured review would take place after the opening phase of the season, to allow for sufficient data to be gathered and ⁠analysed,” the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said after last month’s Japanese Grand Prix.
The team principals, FIA and Formula One bosses will then meet on April 20 with proposals expected to emerge and be put to ‌an online e-vote. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
The team principals, FIA and Formula One bosses will then meet on April 20 with proposals expected to emerge and be put to ‌an online e-vote. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
“A number of meetings are therefore scheduled in April to assess the operation of the new ‌regulations and to determine whether any refinements are required.
“Any potential adjustments, particularly those related to energy management, require careful simulation and detailed analysis,” it added.
Thursday’s meeting of technical boffins, without team principals present, will discuss ideas and options with a further gathering a week later.
The team principals, FIA and Formula One bosses will then meet on April 20 with proposals expected to emerge and be put to ‌an online e-vote.
Insiders cautioned that significant change could still be elusive, with various vested interests at play and a consensus required.
The drivers have been consulted for their input with some speaking out in favour of the new form of ⁠racing while others, including Red Bull’s four-time world champion Max Verstappen, have been highly ⁠critical.
While there has been more overtaking, with drivers passing and repassing each other as their cars take turns deploying and harvesting electrical energy, some ‌such as Verstappen argue that the racing has become “a joke” and “fundamentally flawed”.
There have also been concerns about safety with cars circulating at significantly different speeds and the effect on qualifying.
The next race is the Miami Grand Prix on May 3.
Published on Apr 08, 2026

#technical #heads #meet #discuss #engine #rules">F1 technical heads to meet, discuss new engine rules

Formula One’s top technical minds will get together on Thursday for the first of a ‌series of meetings to discuss the sport’s new engine rules and what tweaks need to be made after three races.

Insiders expect energy ⁠management, the need to ‘lift and coast’ and ‘super clipping’ to dominate the initial agenda in London.

There is unlikely to be much immediate news from what will be an extended discussion over ‌the next few weeks before any decisions, including likely software changes to the energy equation, are taken.

The new power units, split roughly 50-50 ‌between electric and combustion power, have brought fresh challenges.

Drivers are having to tactically ‌ease ⁠off the throttle early and coast into high-speed corners that would ⁠normally be a big test of bravery so the combustion engine can recharge the battery.

‘Super-clipping’ is when energy is automatically diverted from engine to battery, with the effect of slowing a car on the straight even if the driver ‌wants to be on full throttle.

The sport has time to take stock of the biggest rule change in at least a generation because April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were cancelled due to the Iran war and conflict ‌in the region.

“It has been the consistent position of all stakeholders that a structured review would take place after the opening phase of the season, to allow for sufficient data to be gathered and ⁠analysed,” the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said after last month’s Japanese Grand Prix.

The team principals, FIA and Formula One bosses will then meet on April 20 with proposals expected to emerge and be put to ‌an online e-vote. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

The team principals, FIA and Formula One bosses will then meet on April 20 with proposals expected to emerge and be put to ‌an online e-vote. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

“A number of meetings are therefore scheduled in April to assess the operation of the new ‌regulations and to determine whether any refinements are required.

“Any potential adjustments, particularly those related to energy management, require careful simulation and detailed analysis,” it added.

Thursday’s meeting of technical boffins, without team principals present, will discuss ideas and options with a further gathering a week later.

The team principals, FIA and Formula One bosses will then meet on April 20 with proposals expected to emerge and be put to ‌an online e-vote.

Insiders cautioned that significant change could still be elusive, with various vested interests at play and a consensus required.

The drivers have been consulted for their input with some speaking out in favour of the new form of ⁠racing while others, including Red Bull’s four-time world champion Max Verstappen, have been highly ⁠critical.

While there has been more overtaking, with drivers passing and repassing each other as their cars take turns deploying and harvesting electrical energy, some ‌such as Verstappen argue that the racing has become “a joke” and “fundamentally flawed”.

There have also been concerns about safety with cars circulating at significantly different speeds and the effect on qualifying.

The next race is the Miami Grand Prix on May 3.

Published on Apr 08, 2026

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Formula One’s top technical minds will get together on Thursday for the first of a…

Indian Greco Roman wrestlers added a silver and two bronze medals to the country’s tally at the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday.

While Nitesh bagged the silver medal in the 97kg category, Sachin Sahrawat (67kg GR) and Prince (82kg) clinched bronze medals.

The three medals on Wednesday took India’s overall medal tally to two silver and three bronze medals on the third day of competition with two women wrestlers securing a spot in the bronze medal play-offs.

All eyes were on of the Indian contingent on Wednesday as Nitesh had had already improved on his last edition’s showing by reaching the final of the 97kg category. The 23-year-old was up against defending champion Mohammadhadi Saravi and could not weave the same magic that saw him reach the finals as he went down 1-7 in the final bout.

Earlier, Sachin opened India’s medal count when he fought back from a 3-5 deficit in the second round to beat Abdumalik Aminov of Uzbekistan 6-5 in the 67kg Greco Roman bronze medal match.

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Sachin, who had defeated China’s Ji Leng in the Repechage round to make it to the bronze medal play-off scored two points in the last minute with a take down and got one for the Uzbek wrestler losing his challenge to claim victory.

Prince then added the second bronze medal of the day to India’s kitty when he registered a dominant 10-1 win over Didar Amannazarov of Turkmenistan in the 82kg Greco Roman.

In the women’s wrestling competition, Hansika Lamba (55kg) and Neha (59kg) will be challenging for the bronze medal after losing their respective semi-finals..

Hansika went down against last edition silver medallist Yuxuan Li of China 11-1 in the semifinals and will now face Aruuke Kadyrbek Kyzy in the bronze medal play-off.

Later, Neha came up against former Asian Champion Mengyu Xie of China and despite her spirited effort, she ended on the wrong side of the 12-5 score-line..

She will now face Bolortuya Khurelkhuu of Mongolia for the bronze medal..

Neelam could also have a shot at the bronze medal after she made it to the Repechage round in the 50kg category after Japan’s Yui Sasaki, who defeated the Indian in the quarterfinals, reached the summit clash.

Neelam will now face China’s Ziqi Feng in the Repechage round on Thursday.

Published on Apr 08, 2026

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Asian Wrestling Championships: Nitesh bags silver in 97kg Greco Roman; Sachin, Prince add two bronze to tally Indian Greco Roman wrestlers added a silver and two bronze medals to the country’s tally at the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday.While Nitesh bagged the silver medal in the 97kg category, Sachin Sahrawat (67kg GR) and Prince (82kg) clinched bronze medals.The three medals on Wednesday took India’s overall medal tally to two silver and three bronze medals on the third day of competition with two women wrestlers securing a spot in the bronze medal play-offs.All eyes were on of the Indian contingent on Wednesday as Nitesh had had already improved on his last edition’s showing by reaching the final of the 97kg category. The 23-year-old was up against defending champion Mohammadhadi Saravi and could not weave the same magic that saw him reach the finals as he went down 1-7 in the final bout.Earlier, Sachin opened India’s medal count when he fought back from a 3-5 deficit in the second round to beat Abdumalik Aminov of Uzbekistan 6-5 in the 67kg Greco Roman bronze medal match.Also read | Badminton Asia Championships 2026: Sindhu, Prannoy and Ayush reach round of 16; Lakshya knocked outSachin, who had defeated China’s Ji Leng in the Repechage round to make it to the bronze medal play-off scored two points in the last minute with a take down and got one for the Uzbek wrestler losing his challenge to claim victory.Prince then added the second bronze medal of the day to India’s kitty when he registered a dominant 10-1 win over Didar Amannazarov of Turkmenistan in the 82kg Greco Roman.In the women’s wrestling competition, Hansika Lamba (55kg) and Neha (59kg) will be challenging for the bronze medal after losing their respective semi-finals..Hansika went down against last edition silver medallist Yuxuan Li of China 11-1 in the semifinals and will now face Aruuke Kadyrbek Kyzy in the bronze medal play-off.Later, Neha came up against former Asian Champion Mengyu Xie of China and despite her spirited effort, she ended on the wrong side of the 12-5 score-line..She will now face Bolortuya Khurelkhuu of Mongolia for the bronze medal..Neelam could also have a shot at the bronze medal after she made it to the Repechage round in the 50kg category after Japan’s Yui Sasaki, who defeated the Indian in the quarterfinals, reached the summit clash.Neelam will now face China’s Ziqi Feng in the Repechage round on Thursday.Published on Apr 08, 2026 #Asian #Wrestling #Championships #Nitesh #bags #silver #97kg #Greco #Roman #Sachin #Prince #add #bronze #tally

April 8, 2026

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Indian Greco Roman wrestlers added a silver and two bronze medals to the country’s tally at the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday.
While Nitesh bagged the silver medal in the 97kg category, Sachin Sahrawat (67kg GR) and Prince (82kg) clinched bronze medals.
The three medals on Wednesday took India’s overall medal tally to two silver and three bronze medals on the third day of competition with two women wrestlers securing a spot in the bronze medal play-offs.
All eyes were on of the Indian contingent on Wednesday as Nitesh had had already improved on his last edition’s showing by reaching the final of the 97kg category. The 23-year-old was up against defending champion Mohammadhadi Saravi and could not weave the same magic that saw him reach the finals as he went down 1-7 in the final bout.
Earlier, Sachin opened India’s medal count when he fought back from a 3-5 deficit in the second round to beat Abdumalik Aminov of Uzbekistan 6-5 in the 67kg Greco Roman bronze medal match.
Also read | Badminton Asia Championships 2026: Sindhu, Prannoy and Ayush reach round of 16; Lakshya knocked out
Sachin, who had defeated China’s Ji Leng in the Repechage round to make it to the bronze medal play-off scored two points in the last minute with a take down and got one for the Uzbek wrestler losing his challenge to claim victory.
Prince then added the second bronze medal of the day to India’s kitty when he registered a dominant 10-1 win over Didar Amannazarov of Turkmenistan in the 82kg Greco Roman.
In the women’s wrestling competition, Hansika Lamba (55kg) and Neha (59kg) will be challenging for the bronze medal after losing their respective semi-finals..
Hansika went down against last edition silver medallist Yuxuan Li of China 11-1 in the semifinals and will now face Aruuke Kadyrbek Kyzy in the bronze medal play-off.
Later, Neha came up against former Asian Champion Mengyu Xie of China and despite her spirited effort, she ended on the wrong side of the 12-5 score-line..
She will now face Bolortuya Khurelkhuu of Mongolia for the bronze medal..
Neelam could also have a shot at the bronze medal after she made it to the Repechage round in the 50kg category after Japan’s Yui Sasaki, who defeated the Indian in the quarterfinals, reached the summit clash.
Neelam will now face China’s Ziqi Feng in the Repechage round on Thursday.
Published on Apr 08, 2026

#Asian #Wrestling #Championships #Nitesh #bags #silver #97kg #Greco #Roman #Sachin #Prince #add #bronze #tally">Asian Wrestling Championships: Nitesh bags silver in 97kg Greco Roman; Sachin, Prince add two bronze to tally

Indian Greco Roman wrestlers added a silver and two bronze medals to the country’s tally at the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday.

While Nitesh bagged the silver medal in the 97kg category, Sachin Sahrawat (67kg GR) and Prince (82kg) clinched bronze medals.

Earlier, Sachin opened India’s medal count when he fought back from a 3-5 deficit in the second round to beat Abdumalik Aminov of Uzbekistan 6-5 in the 67kg Greco Roman bronze medal match.

Also read | Badminton Asia Championships 2026: Sindhu, Prannoy and Ayush reach round of 16; Lakshya knocked out

Prince then added the second bronze medal of the day to India’s kitty when he registered a dominant 10-1 win over Didar Amannazarov of Turkmenistan in the 82kg Greco Roman.

In the women’s wrestling competition, Hansika Lamba (55kg) and Neha (59kg) will be challenging for the bronze medal after losing their respective semi-finals..

Hansika went down against last edition silver medallist Yuxuan Li of China 11-1 in the semifinals and will now face Aruuke Kadyrbek Kyzy in the bronze medal play-off.

Later, Neha came up against former Asian Champion Mengyu Xie of China and despite her spirited effort, she ended on the wrong side of the 12-5 score-line..

She will now face Bolortuya Khurelkhuu of Mongolia for the bronze medal..

Neelam will now face China’s Ziqi Feng in the Repechage round on Thursday.

Published on Apr 08, 2026

#Asian #Wrestling #Championships #Nitesh #bags #silver #97kg #Greco #Roman #Sachin #Prince #add #bronze #tally

Indian Greco Roman wrestlers added a silver and two bronze medals to the country’s tally…