India clinch maiden Squash World Cup title with dominant win over Hong Kong, China
Chennai, Dec 14 (IANS) Hosts India were crowned Squash World Cup champions for the first time after registering a commanding 3–0 victory over top seeds Hong Kong, China, in the final at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai on Sunday. The victory marked a significant moment for Indian squash as the team became only the fifth […]
Human Rights Watch criticises Hong Kong election as ‘sham’ amid Beijing’s growing grip
New York, Dec 6 (IANS) Human Rights Watch (HRW), a US-based advocacy group, criticised Hong Kong’s Legislative Council election, scheduled for Sunday, as a “sham”, saying that it exposes Beijing’s tightening grip. Without a single pro-democracy candidate, the rights body said, the Chinese government’s attempts to present the legislature of Hong Kong, known as the […]
Asia Cup: Afghanistan opt to bat first against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Sep 9 (IANS) Afghanistan have won the toss and opted to bat first against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup opener at Zayed Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan said they would like to chase the total, as the pitch looks good for batting. “We would like to bat first. […]
