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Amman [Jordan], August 16 (ANI): Wrestler Mohit Kumar on Wednesday created history after winning the U20 World Wrestling Championships, defeating Eldar Akhmadudinov 9-8 in 61-kg freestyle event in Jordan. With this, he has become the fourth Indian Freestyle Wrestler to win a Junior World Championship. Apart from Mohit Kumar, Sagar Jaglan also claimed a silver medal in FS 79kg category while Deepak Chahal won a bronze meda

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 16 (ANI): The India Rugby U20 Men's team will participate in the upcoming Asia Rugby U20 Championship to be held in Kathmandu from August 19 to 20 this year. The squad was announced earlier today and Ganesh Majhi was named the captain of the 12-member Indian team. "The Indian men's sevens team is in the process of rebuilding. The search is to constantly look for the three golden qualit

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DINANT, Belgium, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Starting in 1982, participants vie to create the most impressive bathtub-based craft and compete down the Meuse River in Dinant on Aug. 15 each year.

(Photo credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports) Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams returned to practice on Wednesday following last week's injury scare. The three-time All-Pro absorbed a hit to his right leg during Friday's joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers. Adams, 30, was examined by trainers before leaving the field under his own power, albeit with a noticeable limp. Raiders head coach Josh McDanie

DUBAI, 16th August, 2023 (WAM) -- Supported by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), Fares Mohammed Al Mutawa was announced as elected Chairman of the Athletes Committee and its representative in the membership of t

Sydney [Australia], August 16 (ANI): England created history as they enter into the final of the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time after defeating Australia in a thrilling 3-1 game on Wednesday. Ella Toone put the Lionesses ahead in the first half before Sam Kerr levelled for the co-hosts, but goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo set up a showdown with Spain on Sunday. On 36 minutes, Russo displayed perseveran

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage was carted off the practice field with a knee injury Wednesday. "We hear it's going to be pretty serious," head coach Todd Bowles said. "Our hearts go out to him." Gage sustained the injury while he was backpedaling during a joint practice with the Jets at New York's team facility. Bowles said the team is awaiting tests t

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) The Las Vegas Raiders activated rookie defensive end Tyree Wilson from the non-football injury list Wednesday. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft has been sidelined since undergoing foot surgery last November. The 6-foot-6, 275-pound Wilson is clear to start practicing with the Raiders, coach Josh McDaniels confirmed. "It's progressing the way we thought it would," M

(Photo credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports) Former West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins was placed on 12 months of probation for his June DUI arrest after agreeing to enter a diversionary program for first-time offenders. Huggins was scheduled to be arraigned Thursday in Pittsburgh, but that hearing was canceled once he was accepted into Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. Huggins' probation, which could

(Photo credit: James A. Pittman-USA TODAY Sports) The Texas Rangers released veteran catcher Kevin Plawecki, who had been assigned to their Triple-A club at Round Rock. Plawecki, 32, now becomes a free agent and can try to catch on with a team in the playoff hunt that needs depth at catcher. The deadline to add playoff-eligible players is Sept. 1. His release was posted on the minor league baseball transactions page. P

Washington DC [US], August 16 (ANI): A significant long-term study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that good cardiorespiratory fitness when young is associated with a 40% decreased chance of acquiring 9 particular cancers later in life, at least in men. These include cancers of the head and neck, food pipe (oesophagus), stomach, pancreas, liver, bowel, kidney, and lung. Cardiorespiratory

BURGOS, Spain, 16th August, 2023 (WAM) -- It was a winning return to competition for Sebastian Molano and UAE Team Emirates at the Vuelta a Burgos as they took win number 46 of the season in fast finish in the Spanish city of Burgos.

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports) Denis Shapovalov announced his withdrawal Wednesday from the U.S. Open due to a lingering knee injury. Ranked No. 22 in the world, the 24-year-old Canadian has not played since losing in the Round of 16 at Wimbledon on July 9. "Despite doing everything possible to be 100% healthy in time for [the U.S. Open], my knee needs more time and sadly I have to withdraw," Shapovalov po

Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 16 (ANI): One of the rising stars of Sri Lankan cricket, Matheesha Pathirana has been in fine form, becoming the joint-highest wicket-taker in the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023. The young pacer recently revealed that he has learned to perform well in T20 cricket from former Indian captain MS Dhoni. Colombo Strikers' Pathirana played under the captaincy of Dhoni in the Indian league an

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage was carted off the practice field with a knee injury Wednesday. NFL Network said the non-contact injury, sustained while he was backpedaling during a joint practice with the New York Jets, is potentially season-ending. Gage, 27, was said to be emotional and in tears as he was leaving the field, with teammates taking a kne

BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday made further arrangements for work to be undertaken for the rest of the year to achieve the annual work goals and concretely promote high-quality development.

BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday made further arrangements for work to be undertaken for the rest of the year to achieve the annual work goals and concretely promot

BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Andreas Zagklis, Secretary General of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), explained on Wednesday night that basketball as a sport is embracing new participants, expanding its depth, and enjoying increased popularity.

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) The LA Galaxy signed English striker Billy Sharp through the end of the 2023 MLS season. The deal announced Tuesday with the 37-year-old veteran includes an option for 2024. Sharp was a free agent after ending his tenure as captain of boyhood club Sheffield United. "Billy is an accomplished striker who brings experience, leadership and proven goal-scoring pedigree," Gal

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Nuggets standout Jamal Murray will not play for Canada in the FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup, citing the physical drain that resulted from Denver's NBA championship season. "When I came into training camp, I wanted to see how my body would respond after a long and demanding season and if I would be physically able to compete at the highest level required for the World Cup," Mur

(Photo credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports) Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will spend the next four to six weeks rehabbing his right foot after being diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, the team announced Wednesday. The veteran big man, acquired in a three-team trade from the Washington Wizards in June, is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. The foot injury forced Porzingis to announce Tuesday t

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) Baltimore Ravens All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey will have foot surgery Wednesday and be sidelined for four to six weeks, multiple outlets reported. The recovery timeline means the three-time Pro Bowl selection likely will miss at least the first two games of the regular season. Humphrey, 27, started all 17 games last season and posted 71 tackles, three sacks and thre

Dubai [UAE], August 16 (ANI): Former West Indies batter Marlon Samuels has been found guilty of four offences under the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) anti-corruption code by an independent anti-corruption tribunal, as per ESPNCricinfo. After the hearing in the tribunal, Samuels, who was charged by the ICC in September 2021, was found guilty. The tribunal will decide on sanctions after examining each party's submissions. Th

Dubai [UAE], August 16 (ANI): UAE announced their 16-member squad for the three-match T20I series against New Zealand which will be played at the Dubai International Stadium from Thursday. Mohammad Waseem will captain the side for the first time in the series. Waseem, who has played 23 T20Is for the UAE, was named ODI captain earlier this year. He is now in charge of the national men's team for T20Is. Two uncapped youths

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It is impossible for the world's top two economies, which enjoy significant economic complementarity, to de-couple from each other. Doing so would devastate the United States and the world.

by Xinhua writer Wang Bo