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First time in over 16 months, Apurvi Chandela failed to reach a final in any international shooting event in 10m Air Rifle. But that was required as you can't expect to be the best always. Nonetheless 2 Indians in finals so a good one to watch.

Even in naples it was completely empty at least the athletics.

With Sindhu 's performance today should be enough to make her the country's flag bearer for Tokyo 2020 Olympics provided her match is not the next day.

Not to forget the Chinese are the only Ones from their country in the finals too. I too had predicted the result more out of hope than expectation in XD. I was hoping Antonsen to do the upset as he beat Momota last time they met.

Here are my predictions for today ; THE WINNERS : Women's Doubles Yuki Fukushima/Sayaka Hirota Women's Singles P. V. Sindhu Men's Singles Anders Antonsen Mixed Doubles (Close to Choose) Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Sapsiree Taerattanachai Men's Doubles Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan

World Judo Championships to start tomorrow. And we will continue to suffer with a corrupt association in India. The only Indian in Olympic Qualifying spot, Shushila Devi in - 48kg (381 points) will not even be sent. Instead 7 men(not a single in top 60) and 3 women being sent. Would have been wiser if it was 3 men and 7 women as qualifications chances were more in women's category.

Hotstar bags Table Tennis rights in India for the first time ever. Now you can watch all world tour events with live commentary. A good performance from the paddlers will push Star India to broadcast in on TVs.

Yeah at the Asian Games 2018 he did compete

Isn't that interesting we Indians didn't spot him the whole games but an American did LOL, he didn't participate in CWG 2018 !! Nonetheless expecting a gold tomorrow from the W Jr No1 in sprint Alben Esow with even Ronaldo in the quarters of the same event.

Men's Keirin at around 10 - 10.30pm

No sport climbing? That's bad

Expecting another medal today (even a good performance would be fine). The funding given for cycling is minimum by government and despite the vast mainland we all have to turn our attention to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to produce good cyclists. Cycling would more of be taken for educational scholarships, prize money for taking care of family. Hope the medal would be another gift on the country's independence day

Looks like India will win a gold today in the team sprint

Deepak Punia enters semis of world junior wrestling championship 2019. The World Junior Cycling Championship starts tomorrow in Germany. A good performance is expected from the Indians which includes the World junior silver medallist Esow Alben from the Andaman.

India enter the finals of Men's U23 Asian Volleyball Championship 2019. Henceforth qualify for the FIVB U 23 World Championships later this year.

I repeat it was never about India participating or not. I loved the Pacific Games, enjoyed many events of African Beach Games, European Games etc but my individual opinion is this was the most boring multi sport event of the year.

The draw is so difficult that we may return empty hand for the first time since 2010. Mixed Doubles and Women's Doubles players are getting seeded Chinese/Malaysians in R32. Saina Nehwal may crash out in R32 itself, currently she stands no chance of winning against Chochuwong by form. Sindhu could face Tai Tzu Ying in quarters. One needs a string of upsets to reach men's singles semis which is not easy. Satwik / Chirag could have a difficult pre quarter final match against experienced Ahsan /Setiawan of Indonesia which can somewhat counter the Indian style.

Download hotstar and watch it for free. That's the only way you can watch it online in India.

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You don't need to have the strongest athletes for the best games. I enjoyed watching the Pacific Games because there were so many close and interesting events which always kept me guessing regarding who is winning the event. I suppose @Olympian1010 will agree if I say he liked the Pacific Games more than the Pan Am games.

If at all they happen ofc You never know how many times it gets postponed

Undoubtedly the most boring multi sport event of the year. Absolutely nothing to watch. The USA and Canada are sending 2nd or 3rd string teams still dominate, there is no nation close by to US. The smaller nations aren't able to do anything but it's expected. There is absolutely no interest to watch any country or athlete here. Overall it was the most boring multi sport event of the year. The North American and Caribbean Games (US and Canada in selected events) and The South American games should be separate.

Still India will win the quota somehow

Naah it doesn't matter. It's bad news for Hong Kong. The Asian game silver medallist is of no match to the Hong Kong rider and the qualification is not a problem unless the Indian does badly.

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