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Preeti, Alfiya headline Indian boxing squad for Asian u-22 and youth championships

BFI names 50-member squad led by Preeti Pawar for Asian under-22 & youth championships in Astana.

The Hindu

Jump for joy! How cheerleading conquered the world, from Lagos to Ho Chi Minh City

It has gone from the sidelines of American sport to become a competitive global phenomenon that might one day make the Olympics. We meet the international teams bringing the cheer

The Guardian - UK

Kazakhstan escape to victory against determined India in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

Failing to find timely baskets while giving away easy attempts to their higher ranked opponents cost India dearly as hosts Kazakhstan recorded a 13-point (63-50) win in their tournament opener of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers at Astana on Friday.

The Times of India

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Joe Dombrowski announces end of 'wild ride' as pro cyclist

American retires after 12 years in the peloton, having not being renewed with Astana Qazaqstan

Cycling News

Mark Cavendish: Altitude training is essential in order to stay at the top of modern cycling

British sprinter will start 2024 season at Tour Colombia in February and will also include two altitude camps in plan

Cycling Weekly

Northern Ireland succumb to fifth successive defeat in Kazakhstan

The loss in Astana made it four games in the last five where they have failed to score.

The Independent UK

Talking points ahead of Northern Ireland’s Euro 2024 qualifier in Slovenia

Michael O’Neill’s side face Slovenia in Kazakhstan Ljubljana on Thursday and then Kazakhstan in Astana on Sunday.

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Five Indians bow out of Elorda Cup after quarter-final defeats

ASTANA (Kazakhstan): In a disappointing outing for Indian boxers, all five pugilists in action lost their respective quarterfinal bouts to exit the Elorda Cup on Thursday.

The Times of India

Syrian gov’t bombs kill three people near Aleppo: White Helmets

At least six people are injured in attack on village of Kafr Nouran, according to the Syrian Civil Defence volunteers.

Al Jazeera

Transfer reports: Tao Geoghegan Hart and Jonathan Milan linked to Lidl-Trek for 2024

Astana and Cavendish reportedly working on a sprint project with Jake Stewart, Demare could move to Arkea-B&B Hotels

Cycling News

Ding Liren completes China’s Big Dragon Project

Ding Liren winning the World chess championship at Astana on Sunday is perhaps the culminating point for the Big Dragon Project.

The Hindu

Chess: Ding sets world title landmark and is ‘ready to take on Carlsen’

China’s new world champion became the first since 1886 to lead the title match only in the final game, while the Norwegian implied he will play fewer classical tournaments

The Guardian - UK

Ding Liren: The new chess world champion is destiny's player

Ding Liren showed the ambition in his heart with a matching display on the board to become the 17th World chess champion. The 30-year-old is the first king of 64 squares from China. He defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi in a rapid tiebreak in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Sunday.

The Times of India

Ding Liren strikes back hard after poor start against Ian Nepomniachtchi

Following a crushing 29-move victory in game two of the world title match in Astana Ding Liren’s decisive rook-for-knight sacrifice won game four in 47 move to level at 2-2 in the 14-game contest

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Aman Sehrawat clinches gold at Asian Wrestling Championships

NEW DELHI: Young grappler Aman Sehrawat opened India's gold medal account at the ongoing Asian Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan on Thursday.

The Times of India

Aman Sehrawat storms into the final of Asian Wrestling Championships

NEW DELHI: Young India wrestler Aman Sehrawat stormed into the final of the 57kg competition at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Astana on Thursday.

The Times of India

Asian Wrestling Championships: Antim Panghal signs off with silver, four others win bronze

ASTANA: Young Antim Panghal signed off with a silver medal in her debut Asian Championships after going down to the formidable Akari Fujinami of Japan in the 53kg title clash while four other Indian wrestlers clinched bronze medals on Wednesday.

Dynamite News

Asian Wrestling Championships: Nisha wins silver, Priya gets bronze

Indian wrestlers Nisha Dahiya and Priya clinched silver and bronze medals in their respective weight categories at the ongoing Asian Wrestling Championships being held in Astana, Kazakhstan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Asian Wrestling Championships: Nisha to fight for gold; Neelam and Priya in contention for bronze medals

ASTANA (Kazakhstan): Making a memorable debut at the Asian Championship, Indian wrestler Nisha Dahiya got herself in contention for a gold medal after edging past her opponents in close bouts on Tuesday.

The Times of India

India win three medals at Asian Wrestling Championships

NEW DELHI: India started their Asian Wrestling Championships campaign on a high, winning three medals on Sunday - a silver and two bronze in Astana, Kazakhstan.

The Guardian - US

Ian Nepomniachtchi draws with Ding Liren in Game 1 of World Chess Championship – as it happened

As it happened: Ian Nepomniachtchi drew with Ding Liren in Game 1 of the World Chess Championship in Astana. Bryan Armen Graham was watching

The Guardian - US

Carlsen’s spectre looms as Ding and Nepomniachtchi launch title match

Two of the world’s top three have descended on Astana for the most prestigious title in chess, but the absence of the third has largely neutered the stakes of the sport’s showcase event

The Guardian - UK

Chess: World title match gets under way in Astana without Magnus Carlsen

The Norwegian has abdicated so Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren will compete for the crown in 14-game series

Cycling Weekly

Mark Cavendish takes 'positives' from record-breaking podium at Scheldeprijs

The Astana-Qazaqstan rider says he will "normally" go to the Giro d'Italia next month

Chicago Tribune

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