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Naisha wins back-to-back crown; Akshay wins U15 title in National TT Championship

Panchkula, Nov 13 (UNI) Fourth-seeded K. Akshay Bhushan, the lone surviving seed in a demanding 128-player draw, rose to the occasion and clinched the Under-15 Youth Boys title at the fourth UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships at the Tau Devi Lal Multipurpose Indoor Stadium.
The Tamil Nadu paddler showcased composure and tactical maturity, overcoming Maharashtra's unseeded but impressive Nilay Pattekar with a 3–1 victory in the final.
In the Under-15 Girls category, top seed Naisha Rewaskar reaffirmed her dominance by successfully defending her title, securing back-to-back championships. The Maharashtra youngster delivered a commanding performance against second-seeded Ankolika Chakraborty of West Bengal, sealing the final with a straight-games 3–0 win.
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Undeterred by lack of sponsor & coaching, India's Ultra mountain trail runner Tenzin Dolma prepares for continental meets

07 Dec 2025 | 1:24 PM

By Rohit Mitra
New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) The story of Ultra mountain trail runner Tenzin Dolma is one of grit, determination and a never-say-die attitude against overwhelming odds.

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De Paul, Allende fire Miami to MLS title

07 Dec 2025 | 12:56 PM

Washington, Dec 7 (UNI) Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende scored second-half goals as Inter Miami claimed its first MLS title with a 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps in the final.

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Namibia appoints Gary Kirsten consultant ahead T20 World Cup

07 Dec 2025 | 12:28 PM

Windhoek, Dec 7 (UNI) Former South Africa opener and celebrated international coach Gary Kirsten has been appointed as a consultant for the Namibia men’s cricket team, Cricket Namibia announced.

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Torres' hat-trick powers Barcelona past Betis in La Liga

07 Dec 2025 | 11:14 AM

Madrid, Dec 7 (UNI) Ferran Torres scored a first-half hat-trick as FC Barcelona roared back from conceding an early goal to beat Real Betis 5-3 in La Liga.
Antony put Betis ahead in just the sixth minute of the match, before Barcelona took complete control.

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Messi hails Miami resolve after MLS Cup win

07 Dec 2025 | 11:08 AM

Washington, Dec 7 (UNI) Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has credited the club's MLS Cup triumph to his teammates' determination, saying the group met every challenge across a demanding campaign.

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