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Liu Ziyi claims China's historic first squash win at World Games

Chengdu, Aug 9 (UNI) China's squash player Liu Ziyi made history at The World Games 2025 here on Saturday, beating Australia's Emily Lamb 3-2 in the women's singles round of 16 plate, the host nation's first squash victory at the multi-sport event.
The 18-year-old, competing in her first World Games, lost the opening game 11-7, but nailed down the next two 11-9, 11-3, before Lamb pulled back on level terms with an 11-5 win in the fourth game.
Trailing 3-0 at the beginning of the decisive fifth game, Liu quickly made adjustments by driving the ball deep and waiting for errors from her opponent, and overtook the lead 10-5.
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13 Jul 2026 | 10:58 PM

Geneva, July 13 (UNI) The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland attracted 830,000 television viewers and garnered around 690,000 views on online platforms, according to data released by Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) on Monday.
The largest broadcaster in German-speaking Switzerland said the television audience represented
a market share of 93.6 percent, despite the match being broadcast live at 3 a.m. on July 12.

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Uganda's Kitara FC signs Ghanaian defender Bonney Christopher

13 Jul 2026 | 10:52 PM

Kampala, July 13 (UNI) Uganda Premier League side Kitara FC has signed Ghanaian defender Bonney Christopher on a two-year contract, the club announced on Monday. .

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Big names missing, departures likely as FC Barcelona starts pre-season training

13 Jul 2026 | 10:49 PM

Madrid, July 13 (UNI) FC Barcelona began preseason training ahead of the 2026-27 La Liga season on Monday as it looks to win a third consecutive domestic title. .

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Netherlands name squad for League 2 home tri-series

13 Jul 2026 | 10:44 PM

Amsterdam, July 13 (UNI) The Netherlands have announced a 15-player squad for their
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League 2.

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ICC empowers Special Taskforce to develop roadmap for Afghan refugee women

13 Jul 2026 | 10:31 PM

Edinburgh, July 13 (UNI) The ICC Board, at its Annual Conference in Edinburgh, endorsed the continuation of the Development Pathway Programme for Afghan refugee women cricketers.

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