David Popovici clinches his second world title

Fukuoka, July 29 (UNI) Romania’s Olympic champion David Popovici produced a breathtaking finish to clinch his second world title in the men’s 200m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships here on Monday, stopping the clock at 1:43.53. Popovici, the gold medallist from the Paris 2024 Olympics, surged past American swimmer and six-time world medallist Luke…

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Sable undergoes successful knee surgery

Mumbai, July 29 (UNI) Two-time Olympian and national record holder Avinash Sable has undergone successful surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus injury in his right knee, the steeplechase ace confirmed today. Sable suffered the injury during a fall in the Monaco Diamond League on July 11. The incident occurred when he stumbled…

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Mitchell Santner to lead NZ in Latham’s absence

Bulawayo, July 29 (UNI) Mitchell Santner will lead New Zealand in the opening Test against Zimbabwe starting tomorrow in Bulawayo, stepping in for regular skipper Tom Latham, who has been sidelined with a shoulder injury. Santner, the Black Caps’ white-ball captain, takes over red-ball leadership duties after a strong outing in the recent T20I Tri-Series…

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