Malaysia Open: Can’t expect match to be easy even when you’re leading, says Sindhu after semis exit

IANS | January 10, 2026 11:11 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 10 (IANS) P.V. Sindhu acknowledged that she let the game slip away after missing an opportunity to take the lead against her Chinese opponent, Wang Zhiyi, in the women’s singles semifinal of the Malaysia Open. Her impressive run at the tournament came to an end on Saturday after a straight-games defeat to the World No. 2 at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil.

Malaysia Open: Sindhu goes down to China’s Wang Zhiyi in semis

IANS | January 10, 2026 10:39 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 10 (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu’s campaign in the season-opening Malaysia Open BWF World Tour Super 1000 came to an end on Saturday after she suffered a defeat to China’s Wang Zhiyi in straight sets in the women’s singles semifinals.

UPKL Season 2: Awadh Ramdoots end campaign on a high with commanding win over Purvanchal Panthers

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:14 PM

Noida, Jan 9 (IANS) Awadh Ramdoots came up with a dominant performance to defeat Purvanchal Panthers 47–33 on the final day of the Do-or-Die Week in Season 2 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Friday. With both teams already out of the race for the top four, the contest was about pride, momentum, and finishing the league stage on a strong note.

WPL 2026: Sajana top-scores with 45 as MI make a competitive 154/6 against RCB

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:42 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Sajeevan Sajana top-scored with a counter-attacking 45 off 25 balls and made the most of being dropped twice early on as Mumbai Indians (MI) posted a competitive 154/6 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday.