Indian Athletes Shine at British Open and Jabra Ladies Open
Indian sports wrap, May 31: Abhay, Chotrani advance in British Open squash; Ramit, Anahat bow out
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On May 31, Indian squash players Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani advanced to the second round of the British Open, while Ramit Tandon and Anahat Singh were eliminated. In golf, Avani Prashanth and Diksha Dagar secured top-10 finishes at the Jabra Ladies Open in France, showcasing strong performances.
- 01Abhay Singh, ranked 24th in the world, defeated Matias Knudsen from Colombia with scores of 11-8, 11-5, 11-4.
- 02Veer Chotrani, ranked 44th, won against Pakistan's Noor Zaman with scores of 11-8, 12-14, 11-6, 11-7.
- 03Avani Prashanth finished tied for 5th at the Jabra Ladies Open with a total score of 4-under par.
- 04Diksha Dagar ended in 9th place with a total score of 3-under par, marking her third top-10 finish of the season.
- 05Three Indian cycling coaches are currently training in Switzerland under the UCI to enhance their coaching skills.
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In the latest updates from Indian sports on May 31, squash players Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani made notable advancements in the British Open held in Birmingham. Abhay, ranked 24th globally, triumphed over Colombia's Matias Knudsen with a decisive score of 11-8, 11-5, 11-4. Meanwhile, Chotrani, ranked 44th, secured his place in the next round by defeating Pakistan's Noor Zaman, 11-8, 12-14, 11-6, 11-7. However, Ramit Tandon and Anahat Singh faced elimination in their respective matches. In golf, Indian players Avani Prashanth and Diksha Dagar both achieved top-10 finishes at the Jabra Ladies Open in France. Avani finished tied for 5th with a score of 4-under par, while Diksha ended in 9th place at 3-under par. Additionally, three Indian cycling coaches are currently participating in an advanced training program in Switzerland organized by the International Cycling Federation (UCI) to improve their coaching techniques and methodologies, aiming to elevate India's cycling standards on the international stage.
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