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Badminton: Saina, Srikanth seeded 5th, 6th for Super Series Finals

Srikanth, who won the China Open Super Series Premier, will play in the season-ending tournament for the first time.

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Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal and leading Indian male shuttler Kidambi Srikanth were seeded fifth and sixth, respectively, Thursday for the $1,000,000 World Super Series Finals Dec 17-21.The tournament will be held in the Hamdan Sports Complex, Dubai.[caption id="attachment_1806747" align="alignleft" width="380"] India's Kidambi Srikanth (R) waves on the podium after winning the China Open. Reuters[/caption]Srikanth, who won the China Open Super Series Premier, will play in the season-ending tournament for the first time.There are no Indians in the doubles for men's, women's and mixed categories in the event competed by top eight players in each category.IANS

Vozinha, Haaland lead fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland headline the fan-selected World Cup XI after standout performances, joining stars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.

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PV Sindhu's China Open hopes end after agonising second-round defeat to Chen Yufei

Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu suffered a heartbreaking exit at the China Open after falling to local favourite Chen Yufei in the second round.

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Commonwealth Games 2026: Check schedule, star athletes, medal favourites and everything you need to know

Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2, stepping in after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to rising costs. The Scottish city has promised a streamlined edition, featuring only ten sports across four venues.

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High-flying PV Sindhu defeats fellow Indian Unnati Hooda, advances into 2026 China Open round two

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu battled past teenage compatriot Unnati Hooda in a hard‑fought opening‑round clash to reach the second round of the China Open.

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What Is 3x3 Basketball, and why India Is playing It at the 2026 CWG for the first time

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have sparked debate with the exclusion of nine sporting events, but they will mark a historic milestone with India’s maiden appearance in the women’s 3x3 wheelchair basketball competition.