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• The Kenyan Parliament introduced a 5 per cent excise tax on betting deposits in mid-2025 to fund national initiatives. • A typical 200-shilling deposit into a betting account now generates 10 shillings in tax revenue for the government.

• Manu Bhaker and Tajinder Pal Singh Toor will serve as India's flag bearers for the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony. • The selection follows a historical lineage of flag bearers for the Indian contingent dating back to 1982.

• Athletes for the 2026 Asian Games were stranded near the Nagoya airport after the provided shuttle service failed before the event's official Saturday start. • The games have faced multiple transportation and accommodation issues alongside early matches, including Japan's 3-0 victory over Nepal.

• Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor were confirmed as the flag-bearers for India at the Asian Games opening ceremony. • The two athletes will lead the Indian delegation during the official start of the multi-sport event.

• Shafali Verma led the Indian women's cricket team to a victory over Japan on Friday to secure a spot in the Asian Games 2026 semifinals. • Verma contributed an unbeaten 40 runs and took two wickets to drive the win.

• India defeated Japan by 8 wickets in the fourth and final quarterfinal match of the 2026 Asian Games. • Shafali Verma led the victory with an all-round performance, scoring 40 not out and taking 2 wickets.

• Team India won the Asian Games 2026 women's quarterfinals by 8 wickets to qualify for the semi-finals against Japan. • The match took place at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, where Japan's Shree Charani took early wickets of Haruna Iwasaki and Mai Yanagida.

• India's women's cricket team defeated Japan in the Asian Games 2026 quarter-final to qualify for the semi-finals. • Shafali Verma and Shree Charani led the Indian scoring effort during the match held at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

• Manchester United fear that 15-year-old prospect JJ Gabriel may join rivals Manchester City after the teenager asked to leave the club. • Reports from The Sun and The Athletic indicate that Real Madrid is also preparing to sign the young player.

• President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he will review requests from families of September 11 victims to release records regarding Saudi Arabia's alleged role in the attacks. • The request seeks the disclosure of documents that could provide clarity on the events that occurred 25 years ago.

• Indian athletes are competing in women’s cricket, teqball, and soft tennis on the second day of their Asian Games 2026 campaign in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. • The mixed doubles pair of Dsouza and Imran Beg are scheduled to play four group stage matches against the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, and Kuwait.