Here are the big developments that happened in the sphere of sports across the globe this week.
- Badminton
Sindhu still struggling with her form
The run of Indian contingent ends at Japan OpenIndia's dismal run in Badminton continued after the run of the Indian contingent came to an end at Japan Open. Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu crashed out of the Japan Open badminton tournament after losing 18-21, 15-21 to local favourite Akane Yamaguchi in a 50-minute women's singles quarterfinal match. India's challenge at the Japan Open-ended with Sai Praneeth's loss to top seed Kento Momota in the semifinals on Saturday.
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- Football
Spanish centre-back Agustin Garcia signs for ATK
Spanish defender Agustin Garcia has signed for the ISL team ATK. He used to earlier play for Cypriot club, Nea Salamina. The 34-year-old will join Anas Edathodika to fortify the defence of ATK.
Ozil and Kolasinac targeted by armed moped thieves
Two Arsenal Football Club players appear to have been subject to an attempted robbery in London on Thursday. A video on social media purports to show Mesut Özil and Sead Kolašinac being approached by would-be robbers.
- Khelo India Youth Games
Guwahati to host 3rd edition of Khelo India Youth Games
The 3rd edition of the Khelo India Youth Games is scheduled to be held from 18th January to 30th January at Guwahati, Assam. These youth games are a brilliant platform for the upcoming athletes to showcase one's talent.
- Cricket
England thrash Ireland after bundling them for 38 runs
In the historic one-off test between England and Ireland, the hosts crushed the Irish by 143 runs to win a low-scoring affair. Chasing a tricky target of 182, Ireland were bundled out for 38 in the fourth innings to clinch England's first win against the Irish.
Chris Gayle back in WI ODI squad
Veteran opener Chris Gayle was on Friday named in the West Indies squad for the three-match ODI series against India, beginning August 8. Left-handed Opener John Campbell, fellow batsman Roston Chase and all-rounder Keemo Paul have all been recalled to the 14-member squad for the series which will be contested on August 8 at the Guyana National Stadium, and on August 11 and 14 at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad.
Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga bids goodbye to ODI cricket with last-ball wicket
Sri Lanka gave their legendary pacer Lasith Malinga the perfect send-off gift on Friday by notching up a comfortable 91-run win over Bangladesh in Colombo. Malinga himself played a massive role in the win bowling a terrific new-ball spell that saw him pick the wickets of Bangladesh openers Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar before adding one more at the death to go past Anil Kumble in the all-time wicket-takers list and finish with 338 ODI wickets.
