Wang Chuqin, Wang Manyu finish on top as China sweeps singles titles at 2024 WTT Finals

IANS | November 24, 2024 7:07 PM

Kitarkyushu (Japan), Nov 24 (IANS) The 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) Finals saw China's Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu claim men's and women's singles titles respectively here on Sunday. In the men's singles final, world No. 1 Wang Chuqin faced Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto in a highly anticipated match. The two had previously met in the men's singles final of the 2022 WTT Cup Finals, where Wang emerged victorious with a 4-2 win.

Bundesliga 2024-25: Harry Kane breaking records and defying limits at Bayern

IANS | November 24, 2024 6:47 PM

Berlin (Germany), Nov 24 (IANS) Harry Kane's remarkable form in the Bundesliga continues to make headlines, both for his record-breaking achievements and glimpses into his personal life. The England captain's 50th league goal, a hat-trick-clinching header in Bayern Munich's 3-0 victory over Augsburg, made him the fastest player to reach this milestone in Bundesliga history, achieving the feat in just 43 matches, besting Erling Haaland's previous record.

Marathon icon Kipchoge feels motivated despite his Paris setback, says he learned from the experience

IANS | November 24, 2024 5:45 PM

Beijing, Nov 24 (IANS) Kenya's marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge says he will dust himself off and keep his head up despite a disappointing performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics and said he has learned from his experience. Kipchoge, marathon gold medalist in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, was eyeing his third consecutive Olympic title in Paris, but he finished on a disappointing note as he withdrew from the race after around 30 km due to the effects of a back injury.