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From not knowing what shooting was to Asian Games: Manisha Keer’s journey

IANS | September 1, 2026 11:29 AM

Bhopal, Sep 1 (IANS) Indian trap shooter Manisha Keer is preparing for another major international challenge, but her journey to representing the country began with an unlikely discovery. Growing up in a modest family in a village near Bhopal, Manisha knew little about shooting until her elder sister introduced her to the sport that would eventually shape her career.

US Open: ‘It's a big surprise,’ says Alcaraz on Djokovic's shock first-round exit

IANS | September 1, 2026 10:54 AM

New York, Sep 1 (IANS) Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz described Novak Djokovic's stunning first-round exit from the tournament as a “big surprise” after the Spaniard returned from a four-month injury layoff with a straight-sets win over Roman Safiullin on Monday, while stressing that he remains focused on taking his own campaign one round at a time.

UPT20 League: Lucknow Falcons knock Kanpur Superstars out of playoff race

IANS | September 1, 2026 12:10 AM

Kanpur, Sep 1 (IANS) Lucknow Falcons signed off from the league stage with a 13-run victory over Kanpur Superstars via the DLS method in Match 28 of the UP T20 League 2026 at the Green Park Stadium, eliminating Kanpur from the playoff race and moving into second place on the points table.

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