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25Sep

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Asian Games 2023 Live Updates, September 25: Cricket, Rowing, Shooting In Spotlight For India | Asian Games News

Asian Games 2023 September 25 Live Updates© AFPAsian Games 2023 Live Updates: India will have a great chance to bag a gold medal as the women's cricket team will be playing against Sri Lanka in the final at Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou on Monday. The Smriti Mandhana-led side routed Bangladesh to book a final spot for itself. Apart from cricket, Indian athletes will begin their campaign in tennis and wushu. There will be some medal prospects in shooting as multiple Indian shooters will be in action across various categories. The performance in rowing was quite impressive on Sunday and Thanjam Priya Devi and Rukmani will be looking for a medal in the W8+ final. (Asian Games Medals Tally)Here are the Live Updates of Asian Games 2023, September 25 action straight from Hangzhou:Se...

24Sep

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Marco Bezzecchi Wins Indian MotoGP, Francesco Bagnaia Crashes Out | Other Sports News

Pole-starter Marco Bezzecchi won India's inaugural MotoGP in a near-flawless race on Sunday, but world champion Francesco Bagnaia crashed out after slipping on a turn. Jorge Martin, who won Saturday's sprint race, just held on for second spot with Fabio Quartararo a close third at the Buddh International Circuit. Italy's Bezzecchi, on a Ducati-VR46, won his third race of the season in 36 minutes, 59.157 seconds and punched the air in celebration in front of a raucous grandstand. But it was heartbreak for Bagnaia, who lost control of his Ducati and the bike went for a somersault. The Italian still leads the world championship with 292 points but saw his lead cut in the 13th race of the 20-race season. Martin is on 279 points followed by Bezzecchi on 248."Wasn't easy for sure because of t...

24Sep

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John Abraham Talks About His Racing ‘Dream’ At MotoGP Bharat – See Pics | Other Sports News

John Abraham at the MotoGP Bharat 2023© NDTVAhead of India's maiden MotoGP race at the Buddh International Circuit at Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, Bollywood star and bike enthusiast John Abraham reached the race track on Sunday, saying he wants to see an Indian racer competing in the MotoGP some day. Abraham, who played the main antagonist in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Pathan', thanked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for bringing the MotoGP race to India. The actor added that he was very excited to see aspiring racers in the country. He also shared his dream of starting an academy in the country, saying he wants to see an Indian burning the rubber at the race track someday."I am thankful to the MotoGP for bringing the race to India. I congratulate the Indian Oil MotoGP tea...

23Sep

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Indian GP: Marc Marquez Returns With Superb Podium, Joan Mir Shows His Potential | Other Sports News

The positive progress in India for Team Honda continued as Marc Marquez sent the crowd into a frenzy on his way to third in the Sprint Race while Joan Mir took positives from his strong start at the Buddh International Circuit during the Indian Grand Prix on Saturday. Afternoon rain hit the Indian Grand Prix, the MotoGP riders getting an extra 'Wet Session' to try the new circuit in the changeable conditions. A handful of further delays meant that the Sprint Race would start with every rider on slick tyres as the Indian sun began to set overhead, as per a press release from Team Repsol Honda.As the drama unfolded at the front and the back of the field, Marc Marquez and Joan Mir stayed clear at the front and immediately found themselves in podium contention. Swapping positions across the...

23Sep

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MotoGP: Jorge Martin Wins 11-Lap Sprint Ahead Of Sunday’s Main Race | Other Sports News

MotoGP championship contender Jorge Martin on Saturday topped the 11-lap sprint race ahead of the Indian Grand Prix. The Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider and Martin's rival Marco Bezzecchi had set the qualifying time at one minute, 43.9470 becoming the clear favourite for the sprint race and the marque event at the Buddh International Circuit here on Sunday.Rain delayed the start of the sprint race by close to an hour.Martin, however, had predicted the scenario after Saturday's practice sessions. “First lap at the sprint will be interesting,” he commented.“Turn one is a really tight corner. It looks a bit wider. The first gear corner we arrive is not easy. It's difficult to find the reference, maybe I found mine so I'm quite confident,” he added.And it turned out as he predicted. Starting ...

23Sep

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MotoGP Bharat 2023: All You Need To Know About The Premier Motorcycle Road Racing Competition | Other Sports News

The 2023 MotoGP Grand Prix of India is almost upon us. This is the first time that a MotoGP race will take place at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. The event is expected to attract fans and will hopefully boost the sport of motorcycle racing in India. So far, after 13 races, Ducati's Francisco Bagnaia leads the pack with 283 points, wth five wins and eight podiums. Last year, Bagnaia claimed a historic title, ending a 15-year wait for the Italian manufacturer as Bagnaia became the first rider ever to overturn a 91-point deficit to claim the championship.Bagnaia leads Jorge Martin (247) and Marco Bezzecchi (218) in the Riders Championship.Ahead of Sunday's main race at the Buddh International Circuit, here's all you need to know about MotoGP.PracticeThe riders take part...

22Sep

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MotoGP Bharat 2023: Date, Location, Timings – All You Need To Know | Other Sports News

MotoGP Bharat 2023: Here's all you need to know© AFPThe MotoGP Bharat 2023 is here and the Buddh International Circuit is all geared up to host the first ever MotoGP race in India. The circuit has hosted Formula 1 races in the past but it has gone through major modifications in the run up to this event. MotoGP Bharat 2023 was severely affected by visa issues with the availability of many drivers including six-time world champion Marc Marquez getting impacted by the issues. However, all of those problems were taken care of and all the drivers made it to the venue on time to make the much-anticipated race one of the biggest events of recent times.What were the modifications to the Buddh International Circuit track?The track, which hosted Formula 1 races from 2011 to 2013, has been modifie...

22Sep

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Luca Marini Tops Second FP2 Of Indian Oil Grand Prix Of India | Other Sports News

Greater Noida:Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider Luca Marini registered the fastest timing on the last lap during the second free practice session of the Indian Oil Grand Prix of India MotoGP race at the Buddh International Circuit here on Friday. The Italian clocked one minute, 44.7820 seconds to pip Jorge Martin of Prima Pramac Racing. Martin settled as the second fastest rider finishing 0.008 seconds slower than Marini. With one minute, 44.8330 seconds, Aprilia Racing's Aleix Espargaro had set the tone for the day in the second session. Red Bull KTM's Brad Binder, who holds the high-speed record in MotoGP, failed to finish in the top 10 after a yellow flag cancelled his last lap timing that would have earned him the eighth spot and put him in Saturday's Qualifying 2.Defending champion and...

25Aug

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Who Was Bray Wyatt – Former WWE Champion Who Created ‘The Fiend’ | Other Sports News

File photo of former WWE champion Bray Wyatt© TwitterThe world of professional wrestling was left stunned as former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) champion Windham Rotunda popularly known as Bray Wyatt died on August 24 at the age of 36. Bray was well-known for his character work - starting with the Wyatt Family to creating one of the best horror concepts of recent times in 'The Fiend'. The news of his death was announced by WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter."Just received a call from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda who informed us of the tragic news that our WWE family member for life Windham Rotunda -- also known as Bray Wyatt - unexpectedly passed earlier today," Levesque wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Our though...

21Aug

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UFC Fighter Sean O’Malley’s Brutal Knock Out Of Aljamain Sterling Called The ‘Most Beautiful’ Shot, Gets 12 Million Plus Views. Watch | Other Sports News

The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is often refereed to as the most brutal martial arts competition in the world. In the octagonal cage, anything can happen. From spectacular to ruthless action, UFC fights often give glimpse of ruthless fights. The same was visible during American professional mixed martial artist Sean O'Malley's fight against Jamaican-American rival Aljamain Sterling recently.O'Malley had the odds stacked against him with Sterling coming into the Saturday fight with a nine-match undefeated streak. The latter, who is known for his grappling prowess, used his strength but could not takedown in the first round.Sterling came out all guns blazing in the second round but O'Malley managed to defend by staying out of range. Just then, as he was forced back, O'Malley came...