Sports

Avani Scores 65 to Secure Tied-13th Finish in Australia

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1 year ago

March 17, 2025

Avani Prashanth delivered an impressive performance in the final round of the Australian Women’s Classic, shooting a remarkable 5-under 65. This achievement secured her a strong Top-15 finish in her first season on the Ladies European Tour. Following earlier rounds of 72 and 70, she concluded the tournament with a total score of 3-under 207, placing her six shots behind the champion, Manon De Roey, who clinched the title with a birdie on the final hole to edge out Cara Gainer.

Pranavi Urs, the other Indian player to make the cut, shot a 72 and finished tied for 65th place, while Diksha Dagar did not make the cut. Avani began her round on the 10th hole, recording birdies on the 10th, 12th, 14th, 17th, and 18th. She added another birdie on the 2nd hole, reaching 6-under and eyeing a potential Top-10 finish. However, she dropped shots on the 3rd and 5th holes but managed to secure another birdie at the 7th.

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Reflecting on her final round, Avani, who previously finished in the Top-10 at the Indian Open as an amateur, expressed her satisfaction. “It was a great final day. I’ve struggled with reading the greens the past couple of days, but I figured it out today, so it was very good. I sank a short putt on the first hole, and from there, I made several long putts,” she said.

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“I didn’t have too many close approaches. Of the seven birdies I made, only two were within eight feet, while the rest were from around 15-25 feet. That’s necessary to score low here, especially with the hard greens and windy conditions. I’m glad I got it together and am looking forward to next week.”

Manon De Roey, the tournament winner, celebrated her third victory on the Ladies European Tour (LET) and ascended to second place in the 2025 Order of Merit. She delivered a crucial birdie at the 18th hole, marking her as a three-time LET champion.

Despite a tense final day, the Belgian golfer maintained her composure, executing an excellent approach to seven feet on the par-4 18th hole before sinking the putt for her third LET victory.

Gainer finished in solo second place at eight-under par thanks to her strong finish, while the promising talent Wongras secured third at seven-under. Sweden’s Kajsa Arwefjall shot a 66 (-4) to tie for fourth with Kemp at six-under par. This was Kemp’s return to competitive play after breaking her leg seven months ago—a remarkable comeback story.

The LET will continue its co-sanctioned tour in Australia, with the WPGA Tour heading to Wollongong for the Ford NSW Women’s Open next.

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Entertainment

Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Longtime Partner Georgina Rodriguez

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1 day ago

August 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports: Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, Georgina Rodriguez, in a private ceremony.

Ronaldo reportedly tied the knot with Georgina on Tuesday, August 11. The couple surprised fans by sharing an official wedding photo on social media.

The picture shows Ronaldo and Georgina holding hands while wearing their wedding rings. The couple appeared happy as they marked the special occasion.

The wedding took place in Cascais, a picturesque coastal town near Portugal’s capital, Lisbon. The ceremony was kept extremely private, with only their five children reportedly attending the occasion.

Ronaldo and Georgina first met in Madrid in 2016. They have been together for nearly a decade.

The couple has five children: Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, Alana Martina, and Bella Esmeralda.

Ronaldo is one of the most decorated footballers in the world. He has scored a record 146 goals for Portugal in international football and has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award five times.

He recently represented Portugal at the FIFA World Cup, making it the sixth World Cup of his career. At club level, Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.

He is expected to return to action when the new domestic season begins on Saturday.

Sports

India Wins Two Silver Medals at Commonwealth Games

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2 weeks ago

July 29, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports:India added two more silver medals to its Commonwealth Games tally as Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur delivered impressive performances.

Gulveer Singh created history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m event. He finished second with a time of 27:49.78, while Australia’s Kai Robinson won gold.

In weightlifting, Harjinder Kaur claimed the silver medal in the women’s 69kg category. The 29-year-old improved on her bronze medal from the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and earned India’s seventh weightlifting medal at the Games.

Sports

India Opens Medal Account at Commonwealth Games as Jhandu Kumar Wins Bronze

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3 weeks ago

July 25, 2026

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Glasgow: India opened its medal account at the Commonwealth Games after para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar won the bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight event on Friday.

The 28-year-old athlete, who is affected by polio, delivered a strong performance in the competition. Jhandu successfully lifted 181 kg in his first attempt.

He then lifted 190 kg in his second attempt. He attempted 196 kg in his final lift but was unable to complete it.

He finished with a total of 130.9 points to secure the bronze medal. Nigeria’s Idris Rilwan won the gold medal with 132.8 points.

Great Britain’s Matthew Harding claimed the silver medal with 131 points. Another Indian athlete, Sudhir, finished sixth with 114.1 points in the same event.

Earlier on the opening day of the Games, Indian para powerlifter Ashok Malik narrowly missed a medal after finishing fourth.

Jhandu Kumar’s bronze medal gave India its first medal of the Commonwealth Games.