Anshu Malik grabs silver at Wrestling World Cup

Belgrade: Young Anshu Malik was the lone Indian woman wrestler to win a medal at the individual World Cup, grabbing a silver in the 57kg category. In the men’s section, Narsingh Pancham Yadav and Ravi Dahiya suffered opening-round losses.

New Delhi
Panghal in final, 4 medals assured at boxing WC

Amit Panghal (52kg) stormed into the final after three other Indian boxers were assured of medals at the World Cup in Cologne, Germany.

Karachi
Pakistan’s Amir retires from international cricket

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 28 today, claiming he could no longer play in an atmosphere where he did not feel welcome in the national team. Agencies