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• Commonwealth Games medallist Rishikanta Singh and several other athletes withdrew from the Asian Games scheduled for later this month. • Singh was the only male weightlifter in India's squad, leaving the country with four women weightlifters for the event.

• India's women's cricket team defeated Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2026 semi-final in Dubai. • Shafali Verma delivered a standout performance to lead her team to victory.

• India defeated South Korea 5-1 on Saturday to advance to the final of the AHF Junior Women's Asia Cup 2026. • Drag-flick specialist Supriya scored a hat-trick, netting three goals from penalty corners to lead the victory.

• American tennis players Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe have secured spots in the U.S. Open final after Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. • The headliner match between the two Americans was scheduled to start after 11 p.m. Eastern time, a timing described as not ideal for broadcasters or fans.

• India defeated Malaysia 3-1 in the semi-finals of the Junior Asia Cup to advance to the tournament final. • This victory marks the fourth consecutive time India has secured a place in the final of this competition.

• India advanced to the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 final after defeating South Korea 4-1. • The victory was led by a hat-trick from player Supriya and follows a 19-0 quarterfinal win over Pakistan.

• Chennai will host the Asian Cadet Cup, an international fencing championship for young athletes, from November 20-23. • The tournament will bring together more than 500 athletes, coaches, officials, and technical personnel from over 30 countries.

• India's junior women's hockey team advanced to the Asia Cup final after defeating South Korea 5-1 on September 12, 2026, in Moqi, China. • Player Supriya secured the victory by scoring a hat-trick, which is three goals in a single game.

• India advanced to the Junior Women’s Asia Cup final after defeating South Korea 5-1 in a semifinal match. • Supriya led the victory by scoring a hat-trick, which consists of three goals scored by a single player, through three penalty-corner conversions.

• The Indian Junior Women’s Team defeated South Korea 5-1 on Saturday to advance to the final of the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 in Moqi, China. • Drag-flick specialist Supriya scored three goals through clinical penalty-corner conversions to secure the victory.

• Real Madrid won the 2024 UEFA Champions League by defeating Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium. • This victory extended Real Madrid's record as the club with the most titles in the history of the tournament.