Paris Olympics: Sindhu, Prannoy get easy groups

Kuala Lumpur: In two-time Olympics medallist PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy were today handed easy groups for the Paris Games beginning on July 26. Sindhu, who won the silver medal at the Rio Games and followed that with a bronze in Tokyo Olympics, has been seeded 10th.

New Delhi
Sabeera wins bronze in Shotgun Junior World Cup

Sabeera Haris clinched a bronze medal in women’s trap to open India’s account in the ISSF Junior World Cup in Porpetto, Italy today. Sabeera shot 29 out of 40 targets in the final to finish behind Sofia Gori of Italy who won silver with 39 hits out of the full quota of 50 targets.

Lausanne
IOC, Saudi Arabia agree on 12-year deal for Esports Oly

Saudi Arabia and the IOC are teaming up for their first commercial deal together with the oil-rich kingdom set to host the first Esports Olympics next year. The gaming partnership will be for 12 years “with Olympic Esports Games held regularly,” the International Olympic Committee said in a statement today.

Charlotte (usa)
Investigation opened into Colombia vs Uruguay brawl

CONMEBOL has opened an investigation after Uruguay players clashed with Colombian fans at the end of their Copa America semifinal match on Wednesday, the South American soccer governing body said. After Colombia sealed a 1-0 victory in Charlotte, North Carolina, videos on social media showed what appeared to be Uruguay players climbing into the stands and exchanging blows with opposition fans. Agencies